20 Jun Byrd: Back in Black

It is finally that time! Now about 14 weeks out from my next meet so its time to get things rolling. Over the next few weeks I will be dialing in my gear so that I am ready for meet prep. This bench session is my 3rd in a new black SDP from Inzer. It is a 58 double ply, and so far the break in hasn’t been too bad. The goal this week was not to handle a bunch of weight in the shirt, but just take reps in it to get back into the groove. I also have another shirt that is starting the break in process, but I am using a smaller lifter to break it in initially before I start in it.

Bench vs band about 80-100lbs in band tension
3×5@ 145
2×3 @ 235
1×1 @ 325
Add 3board
1×2 @ 350
1×2 @ 375
Shirt on
1×2 @ 460 off 4board
1×1 @ 550 off 4 board then 1 off the 3board
1×1 @ 595 3board
1×1 @ 645 3board

100 tri push downs

I called it there because I was flat out gassed! 3 days working at a meet then come into the gym, had me just a little worn down. The weights all moved well, but everything in the shirt felt heavy in my hands. That will change in the next few weeks!

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Jonathan Byrd

Jonathan Byrd is a competitive powerlifter, with over 16 years of training experience. Byrd has been ranked nationally for the past 6 years under multiple categories. His total has ranked as high as second nationally in the 275 class. He currently has a best total of 2500lbs. Best individual lifts include a 1040lb squat, a 750lb bench press, and 735lb deadlift. His 1040lb squat ranks him 26th all-time squats at the 308 class. Jonathan currently trains out of Team Samson Gym in Jacksonville, FL. Before powerlifting Jonathan was a college athlete at Methodist University as both an all-conference football player and track athlete. Following graduation he played four years of arena football in various leagues.

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