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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
135x10
185x5
225x5
315x3
With pause, press, and rack commands given
365x1
415x1
435x1
Overhead Band Extension
#3x20,20
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
165x5,5
275x3
385x3
495x3
605x3
715x3
826x3,5
SATURDAY
Hook Grip Hold
500x40, 60sec - NEW PR