08 Jan Danny Vega – Off-season Week 1 – Accessory Day

I am training for the RPS Redemption/XPC Qualifier on May 30, 2015. I will be competing in the classic raw 220lb weight class. I plan on gaining 10-12lbs over the next 10 weeks, and this is the plan. If I am not gaining about 1lb a week, I will adjust up or down. 

Week One Accessory/Fluff n’ buff

1. 2 board closegrip 6×5@245,265,285,285,295,295

**felt really strong on these. They were easy. The increased calories got me feeling great. 

2. DB hammer curl 4×8@45,55,65,65

3. Shoulder giant set x2 sets w 2min rest  

Front plate raises – 25 reps @45  

Bent Laterals – 25 reps  @15  

Side Laterals – 25 reps  @15  

Upright Rows – 25 reps @60  

4a. Straight bar + band overhead tri extensions x100 reps  

4b. EZ bar reverse curl @60lbs x100 reps  

*In as few sets as possible  

5. Cable flye 3×20@25

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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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