Exercise Log 7.13.14 (Bench Press & Deadlift Day, No Cardio)

The worst of being sick was still going on, but after a couple days off I felt good enough to get back to the gym. It was still cycle 3, hypertrophy plus, and Bench Press & Deadlift Day.

Decline Bench Press: 8 sets of 5 reps @ 135lbs, form focused.

Pause Deadlifts: Same weight levels as the usual secondary lift on hypertrophy week but did pause reps, where I stopped just barely off the ground to kill the initial pull momentum and then proceeded with the lift. It was a fantastic new exercise for me. Set 1) 12 reps @ 195lbs. Set 2) 9 reps @ 230lbs. Set 3) 6 reps @ 245lbs. Set 4) 3 reps @ 260lbs.

Incline Press (Iso-Lateral Machine): 5 sets of 10 reps @ 108lbs total

French Press & Bicep Curls: 3 sets of 8 reps ea. @ 60lbs (straight preloaded bar)

Still sick, but this felt like enough for today’s workout. Honestly even when well, I should consider making more workouts this length. I probably gain more with workouts of this level in all honesty.