Week 3: Chest

It's always nice to see some progress, and in the case of this week, I took the mistakes I made last time and focused on hitting the expected rep count each time. I definitely felt stronger, but what I found out today could account for my somewhat fluctuating performance. Apparently, the bars at my gym are a mixture of 45 and 55lbs, with very subtle indications as to which is which. I was a little frustrated by that, but will have to be aware of which I'm using from here on out.

Incline barbell press:

• 95 x 10
• 95 x 10
• 115 x 10
• 185 x 4
• 225 x 4
• 235 x 4
• 235 x 4
• 225 x 4

Flat barbell press:

• 205 x 10
• 225 x 10
• 235 x 10
• 235 x 10
• 245 x 8 (2 more reps than last week)

Machine pec fly:

• 135 x 10
• 165 x 10
• 195 x 10 +15lb from last week

Abs:
75  crunches
2 x 60 second side pulls

Final thoughts: I am glad to go slow and steady, while maintaining steady increases. I look forward to possibly doubling up the chest work and having two chest days a week.