Thursday 8.09.12

Warm Up:
- Dynamic Mobility Drills. 

Strength:
High Bar Back Squats 3x5 adding 5 lbs to last workout:
Warm Up Sets:  45x5, 135x4, 225x3, 290x2, 330x1
Work Sets: 275x 3x5

Axle Bench Press Warm up for the conditioning:
- Warm Up Sets:  45x5, 95x4, 135x3, 185x2, 225x1, 270x1,1,1

Conditioning:
12-9-6-3 Reps for time of:
- Axle Bench Press @ 220 lbs
- Weighted Chin Ups @ 25 lbs
Time:  14:31

I used the axle for the bench press because I recalled an old power lifting article talking about how the axle was easier on the wrists, elbows and shoulders.  It has something to do with the ability to grip the bar and the distribution of the weight in your hands.  It felt pretty good, no pain, and I was able to make the scheduled 5 lbs increase with ease.  I'm going to stick with it for a while.