12 Aug Danny Vega – Off-season test week – squats and bench

Currently in Off-season mode. Will be preparing for the USPA Veterans Classic after this 10 week block.

Test week has gone well so far. I’ve hit heavier weights than I have in any of my previous off seasons.

Monday squats

55*10, 145*6, 195*5, 235*4, 285*3, 325*2, 415*1, added belt 465*1, light wrap 525*1, tighter wrap 585*1, competition wrap 615*1 @RPE 8. This was an easy heavy single.

Wednesday bench

45*20, 95*10, 135*5, 185*4, 225*3, 275*2, 315*1, 365*1, 385*1@RPE 9. Slower than I wanted but I good paused bench

225*20 missed 21 right at the lockout. This was a rep PR for me

100 reps of cable curls

100 reps of cable tri extensions

Deadlift on Friday. Gonna end this off season well. 

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Danny Vega

Danny Vega is a 220lb raw powerlifter with meet bests of 640 squat in wraps (610 raw), 400 bench, and 700 deadlift. A native of Miami, Florida, Vega received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University in 2004, where he was a member of the football team and a three-time Dean’s List recipient. Vega earned his masters of science in human performance from the University of Florida, where he worked with the national championship men’s basketball team along with women’s basketball, tennis, and golf programs. He then went on to become the Strength & Conditioning coordinator for VCU basketball. The Rams were 2007 conference champions and made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

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