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Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 87 – Cycling Down
After the last couple weeks of heavy volume it was time to cycle it down a little. The timing worked well as I had to take a day off from training anyway.
MONDAY
Warm Up Circuit x 4
Mace Swings x 20 reps
Curls 30×10
Bench Press
300×2
365×2
420×5,5,5,4,4
Dips
120×12,12,12,12
Front Delt Kettlebell Twist Raise
18×20,20,20,20
THURSDAY
On lunch break:
CIRCUIT
- Mace Swings x 20,20,20
- Bodyweight Dips x50,50,40,40
- Leg Extension Stack x20,20,20,20
- 1-Leg Adductor Press x16,16,16,16
- Front Delt Kettlebell Twist x20,20,20,20
SATURDAY
Sumo Pulls off 4″ blocks
405×3
505×3
605×3
705×3
805×3
915×5
Bent Over Rows
495×12
Hook Grip Hold
495×1:15
Pull Ups
Bodyweight x12,12,12