23 Oct Byrd: Week 1 Offseason

With about 20 weeks from now until the XPC Finals, its time to focus on some weak points and to add some size. I am currently weighing into the 260s, and that is way to light to compete at a high level in the 275 class. Right now I am trying to work my way up to about 285-290. All my gear should still fit fine, as its pretty big in general. I am starting off pretty slow leaving the RPE’s low and just working on some volume and adjusting back to a majority of raw work.

Bench Aux day 10/19

mid grip bench 3×10 @ 255
incline dumbbell press 3×10
standing dumbbell ohp 3×10
band fly 3×10
100 band push downs

Squat/Dead Aux
piston squat 4×5
rows 4×5
kb swings 4×8
single leg deads 3×8
band leg extension 3×10

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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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