T-Bone Strength 2/21/09

With UFC 95 happening later, I did bench assistance work today:

Kaz Press: 135x8 (3 sets), 185x8, 225x5

Barbell Rows: 315x7 (4 sets)

Dumbbell Bench: 115x15 (2 sets)

Close Grip Pullups: 40 total reps

Close Grips Pulldowns: 3 sets of 12

Barbell Shrugs: 135x8, 225x8, 315x8, 405x8, 495x8, 545x8

Solid session. I've been hearing tons about the Kaz Press and figured I'd give it a try. Its essentially a JM Press with a smith machine. Very tricky to do which is why I spent 3 sets with 135. If the technique is right on it makes the triceps fire like crazy which is very nice. I feel very strong right now and I feel like I'm only going to get stronger. I really and truly feel that I can hit a 500 bench at nationals. I plan on competing at the state meet this year, the san diego meet, nationals, venice beach, and worlds if I qualify for them. I feel just getting on the platform will be critical to my development as a future Class 1 powerlifter. My buddy just picked up a sponsorship from Kenny Anderson of LiftingLarge.com (which sells Titan equipment) and it looks like I could be getting a shirt or two. Hmmmm, could be sweet!!!