It’s Day 2 back in the gym. Honestly, after taking 7 days off to deal with our loss, I needed this. Today is the Super Bowl, but I’m skipping the game to get this Pull session in......just a normal day for me. And both teams suck! I can definitely tell I had that extra time off because I’ve got way more gas in the tank today.
The Warmup
Started things off like always on the treadmill. 25 minutes, keeping the heart rate steady between 125-135.
The Lift: Back, Biceps, & Rear Delts
Bent-Over Barbell Rows: 4 sets of 8-10. I’m focusing on pulling toward the hip for that lat activation. I started with 40lbs and hit 12 reps, then another 12 on the second. By the 3rd set, I pushed out 14. It’s feeling light, so I’m definitely going to keep working this weight up.
Lat Pulldowns (Wide Grip): 6 sets of 10-20. I did these unilateral, keeping the grip up and pulling the elbow to the hip. I was at 95lbs; on set 5 I hit 18 reps, and for set 6, I pushed through for 22. The stretch felt deep and low—killer burn.
Seated Cable Rows: 4 sets of 12-15 using a neutral grip. I loaded up 110lbs and hit 12 reps. I made sure to take a solid 90-second recovery here—I need to make that a habit so I don't lose form. It paid off because I smashed 15 reps on the next two sets.
Face Pulls: 4 sets of 15-20. Pulling toward the forehead for the rear delts and traps while keeping my chest out. I used 30lbs and hit 20 reps. I gave myself 60 seconds to breathe and listen to some metal (today was a mix of metal and old school gangsta rap—perfect workout vibes). Being patient with the pauses is really paying off.
Seated Dumbbell Curls: 6 sets of 10-12. Started with the 35s and they felt solid. Got 11 reps on the first set with good control on the descent. By set 5, I hit 10 reps, but on the last set, I was gassing out. I stopped at 6 reps and hammered out 6 partials to hit total failure.
Pullovers: 3 sets of 15-20. I got the 60lb dumbbell and went sideways over the bench, just letting gravity unload my back and getting that flexion. I did 20 reps for 3 sets. On that last set, I went slow just to unload everything and focus on the stretch.
I’m thinking about switching things up and trying some new movements next time around. Thank you TEAM USP!
As always, have a great day

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