Chest Press

The only interesting element of this data is that last row – notice that the rapidity has changed to f/5 instead of 5/5. This, like the second set from my last Workout A, I introduced to try and eke a few more repetitions out of myself.

Seated Leg Press

If you’ll remember to the first Workout B, I cranked out what I consider to be an insane number of repetitions at 190 lbs. Assuming I must have been doing something wrong, I asked Jess what that could be. As a former powerlifter, she corrected what I considered to be a trivial part of my form: foot position. Previously, my feet were low enough on the platform that I was only flat-footed at the very bottom of the movement; most of the movement was performed while on the balls of my feet. Therefore, my calves were involved. This time, I shifted my feet towards the top of the platform, bettering the intended sense of “failure” reached at the end of the workout. Exhibit A: I could no longer lift the weight at the beginning of the 11th repetition, even after a brief rest.