Belyaev, Close Grip Benching, and Accessory Work

So, this happened...862 at 198lbs, which took down ed coan's record. I'd venture to say Belyaev is hands down the best sumo deadlifter of all time.



Here are the videos of my close grip stuff:

My accessory work today went well. I'm pumped that I have been able to move my close grip bench as much as I have and it is continuing to move with ease. My 5x5 reps today felt great. I am purposely trying to descend as slow as I can for a few reasons:

• I stay tighter
• It allows me to feel my biceps in the movement (weird, I know)
• I can touch in the same spot every time
• I can touch higher on my chest
• I can focus well on driving from my feet when I press

Now, I wanna touch on two of the points I just made. I can usually press really well with my legs benching like this, but today for whatever reason I was having trouble getting my feet set right because of how tight my hips were after squatting the previous day. The other thing I'd like to mention is that focusing on my biceps when I bench and descending relatively slowly are the best things I've done for my bench. I literally think about folding on to my bicep and almost like doing a reverse curl.

Close Grip Bench slow and controlled
Barx10
95x5
135x5
185x5
225x5
245 5x5
slingshot for fun:
275x5, 225x4, 185x3, 135x2 all one set

Military Press
95x12
115x12
115x10
115x10

Calves
5 sets

Row-Stiff Leg DL-High Pull Complex
5 sets

DB Shrugs
3x15

Preacher Curls
5 sets