Some training shots from today’s pull day. One thing I touched on in my session today with Alex was activating your lats in a row, assuming you’re doing that row to focus your lats. Normally I start my session with a bent over row, but lower back was achey so I opted for T-bar. One of my biggest cues when I’m trying to target my lats in a row along with my upper back is internal rotation with my elbows. Trying to “bend the bar” with my hands. This activates your lats and keeps them engaged through the whole movement. Another big thing I see often is people fully stretching their scapula as they get to the end of the stretch. You don’t need to do this, you’re releasing the tension on the muscle and likely causing an ache in your shoulder. Stretch as far as you can WHILE keeping your lats flexed and engaged. Happy lifting

About 9 weeks of coaching, went thru a light cut, and started pushing food, went from 188 down to 183 now back up to 192. Growing that upper body to catch up to my legs

215lbs this am Sleep has been subpar, so having some digestive inconsistencies and a bit of inflammation. Still happy with the look, I’ve learned to live happy with offseason softness. Blast is going well, androgens are decently high and zero issues. Training is feeling incredible and strength is consistently increasing.

Warmed up for 3 sets and hit 2 sets of 205lbs for 8 reps. I always try to focus on pulling my scaps down, and then engaging my back once I start pulling down.

Since I do 1 set, I like to go heavy and do my best to control the movement. Definitely get an insane pump after this. Definitely want to go up in dumbbell weight in the future after prep. 1 set x 8 reps