12_2[1]My gym buddy wasn’t there this week for bench press day. It was just as well since it feels like I am in the weak portion of my monthly strength fluctuation.  Just getting 225lbs off my chest felt borderline dangerous to do without a spotter. It’s part monthly cycle, part not having my training partner there and part trick left shoulder that stills feels touchy. It may also be part doing a 30 mile bike ride yesterday.

I did mix in some dumbbell flys at the end which had my pecs shaking by the time I was finished.

 

Today’s Workout

5 minutes cardio/stretching

20 pull ups

Barbell bench press – 135lbs x 10, 185lbs x 5, 225lbs x 1, 225lbs x 1, 205lbs x 5, 205lbs x 4, 185lbs x 8, 135lbs x 14

Dumbbell fly – 45lbs x 10, 55lbs x 8, 60lbs x 6, 65lbs x 6