MP

Yesterday, Monday

Having postponed Saturday's planned MP/FSQ session, I did MP yesterday but only that - was late in the day, and I elected to push hard.

MP:

45 x 8

55 x 7

65 x 6

75 x 5

85 x 4

Previous best was 80 x 3, so this is a big PR. Not wanting to be a pig, but want a big more volume, I did

65 x 7

75 x 6

and called it a day - 7 sets, 43 total reps, and a new PR. Interestingly, based on 85 x 4, 65 lb = 70% and 75 lb = 80%. 70 and 80% weights - perfect for me.

Cueing for me now is:

Before unracking, push hard on the pressure point at the base of the palms, pinkie side.

Grip the bar tightly

Pull the bar apart

Unrack the bar

Take two steps back, one to move back, the other to make the feet the same.

Drive the bar up first with the lats and elbows.

Almost immediately, start rotating internally on the way up.

Finish by rotating internally and pausing the overhead position that way, upper back firing, chest/head pushed forward and bar back.