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Athlete Journal, Entry 66 – Hook Grip Development
Overall this was a light week. I had the platelet-rich plasma treatment (PRP) the week prior, so I still have a couple more weeks of taking it easy on squats and pulls.
MONDAY
Bench Press
135×10
185×5
225×5
315×3
With pause, press, and rack commands given
365×1
415×1
435×1
Overhead Band Extension
#3×20,20
WEDNESDAY
I put on a pair of powerlifting briefs so I could take it easy on the adductor following PRP, but wanted some heavy weight on my back.
Squat
165×5,5
275×3
385×3
495×3
605×3
715×3
826×3,5
SATURDAY
Hook Grip Hold
500×40, 60sec – NEW PR