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Athlete Journal, Entry 56 – Powerlifting Meet Highlights
I had a great training week and wrapped it up by running a powerlifting meet at my gym. Here are some of the highlights from the event. First up is Adrian Larsen hitting a 573 raw bench, which is only 8lbs shy of the All-Time Raw record at his class:
And Shawn Doyle hitting a huge milestone with a 2105 Total Raw:
MONDAY
Various mobility work and prep of shoulders
Mace Swings
4 sets
Bench Press
135×10
185+100×5
225+100×5
315+100×3
365+100×2,2,2,2,2
Incline Bench w/Chain
135+100×16,12,8
Grappler Shoulder Press (1 arm)
X12,12,12
Overhead Band Extension
#3×20,20
WEDNESDAY
Mobility and prehab x 15min
Squat
135×5
135+100×5
225+100×3
315+100×3
405+100×3
495+100×3
600+100×1,2,2,2,2
1 Leg Adductor Press
290×16,16
Band Bad Girls
X30,30,30
FRIDAY
Deadlift
135×5
225×5
315×3
405×1
495×1
585×1
705×1
Band Resisted Dimel Deadlift for speed
145+#1, doubled x20,20,20
1 Arm Dumbbell Rows
100×20
150×25
Pullups Neutral Grip
Bodyweight x12,12
SATURDAY
Ran a powerlifting competition at the gym.
