Week 2 of Metal Jack Squat Suit/Bench shirt break-in

I'm combining this weeks Squat and Bench training days into one post here...

This is the 2nd week of break-in for my new gear, then I'll deload next week, and begin my 10 week pre-meet run the week after.


Squat Day: (1/5/15)
I increased my rep volume, still working reps with straps down to get used to the suit, and break it in.

135x3
225x3
315x3 (bottoms)
405x3
455x3
500x3
500x3
500x3
500x3

Reverse Sled Drags (5 trips)
What a difference here.. dragging it backwards really hits your quads and legs differently...

Rolling Planks 4 x 10

Leg extensions w/Bands
4x25


Bench: (1/7/15)
I was feeling a bit under the weather today.. I have a head cold, sinus congestion, cough.. not a great way to hit a PR.. and I'll tell you.. there's nothing quite like the feeling of a stuffed up head while benching in a bench shirt! The pressure really makes you feel like your head is going to pop lol!

bar x 5
95 x 5
135x5
185x5
225x3
275x2
315x1  (3bd)
405x3  (Shirt on)
455x3
500x2

Nosebreakers w/Swiss Bar
95x15 x 4

Tricep Band push-downs
4x25

Band Flyes
4x25