I pulled the old switcharoo this morning. Not only did I train upper chest before lower, but I also made back training the priority over chest. It was a great change to gain, and it seemed to make my shoulder joints a little extra happy, too…
Back/Chest: V-grip rows (3×12,10,8 + X Reps) ss Incline presses (3×12,10,8 + X Reps); Bent-arm bent-over laterals (3×10 + X Reps) ss Incline flyes (3×10 + X Reps); DB pullovers (3×10 + X Reps) ss DB bench presses (3×10 + X reps); Undergrip rows (2×20,15) ss Decline parallel presses (2 x 20,15); DB Shrugs (2×20,15 + X Reps)
Abs: Leg raises (3×10) ss Full-range crunches (3×10 + X Fade); Planks (2 x 75, 70 seconds)
Note: My current PowerBlock gym program is based on the Phase 2 workout in the NEW Super-Size Crash Course e-book.
Summary: Variety is a good thing, so today’s workout was a great one. Giving priority to back work made for greater back feel, obviously, but it had the odd effect of also making chest work feel better. It even felt like I had a bit more blood flow due to the pump. Strength on the DB bench presses was down a bit, but that’s not really a bad thing, as it meant the fatigue was high. Great workout!
