Week 18 – Bench Speed / Neural (Final Taper)

Date: April 29, 2026
Bodyweight: ~81–82 kg
Context: Day 3 of PR week. Final session before full rest day and 140 kg attempt. Volume and intensity intentionally reduced to maximize freshness.
Focus: Neural sharpness, bar speed, and maintaining movement quality without fatigue


Bench Press

Warm-Up

LoadSets × RepsNotes
Bar1 × 15General warm-up
60 kg1 × 10
80 kg1 × 8
100 kg1 × 5

Speed Sets

LoadSets × RepsNotes
105 kg3 × 3Controlled, low fatigue

Pull-Ups

LoadSets × Reps
Bodyweight2 × 10

Dips

LoadSets × Reps
Bodyweight / light2 × 20

Overhead Triceps Rope Extension

LoadSets × Reps
17.5 kg1 × 15
17.5 kg1 × 12

Cable Single Arm Lateral Raises

LoadSets × Reps
2.5 kg2 × 20

Hanging Leg Raises

LoadSets × Reps
Bodyweight3 × 10

🧠 Session Interpretation / Why This Session Matters

This is a very well-executed final taper session.

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