I start with my upper arms perpendicular to my forearms.. so it is right at the top of my temple... the range of motion is pretty large... I'll videotape these next workout
Floor Press
135 x 6
185 x 6
225 x 2 - bad hand position on these 245 x 2!!! 265 x 2!!! - I dont know if I should count these, since I just focused on moving the heavier weight and didnt allow the elbows to touch the floor, nor the pause. The last time I did these I did 230 for 2... so still not bad
Push Presses
135 x 10
185 x 6 205 x 2!!! (+1 rep) - pretty sloppy though
Zott PRess
With Dumbells: 40's x 10, 50's x 8
With Barbell: 115 x 8 behind the neck
Other: Upright rows super setted with front raises x 2 sets x 10 reps
floor press's work the way your doing them. but my opinion, if you want the most benefit from them. do them flat on the ground, dont use that matt. 2nd let them go all the way down and sink into the ground. 3rd, pause. its just like box squats, the starting strength is increased greatly from breaking up the positive and negative.
exodus... thats great idea... i didnt even notice the matt was there... and youre right I should keep in mind that its just an assistance exercise for bench, and I should do it pretty strict.. I was just upset about my stupid backa nd wanted to hit a big pr any way I could
louden nice to have you abck, youre huge motivation
BentOver Rows
135 x ....
185 x 10
225 x 3 245 x 8!!! (+3 reps)
Pulldowns (very strict)
100 x ...
150 x ...
Very Wide Grip: 210 x 10 (+5 reps) <-- haven't done these in long time - much stronger in pullups
Close Grip: 250 x 8
Sitted Dumbell Shrugs: 95's x 3 sets x 10
Face Pulls: 3 x 10
Wide Pulley Rows with light weight: 3 x 15