Big Bench PR and HUGE milestone

We benched at Ripped Fitness today.  The benching went as follows:

bar x 10

bar x 10

135 x 10

135 x 8

185 x 8

225 x 5

275 x 3

295 x 1

300x1

315x1 

That's a 15 pound PR and a huge milestone that in the past I was convinced I would never reach.

Benching with chains, I think I heard each side was 125# when off the floor,  5 sets ranging from 7-10 reps.

Tricep extensions: 

1 x 20 with whole stack

5 sets with whole stack + 25

Face Pulls:

130 x 20

140 x 14

140 x 14

150 x 12

150 x 12

I've moved my bench grip in two fingers width and it has made a HUGE difference.  Before when lowering the bar, I'd reach a point where my shoulder would get tight, but with the narrower grip it goes right down through it and my brain doesn't go into panic mode.  Also, I think it allows me to use some of the tricep strength that I have ( and previously felt like I could use it ).

There was a new guy there today.  Mike.  I think he has a lot of potential, if he gets his bench technique down ( arching and keeping tight ) I bet he could bench 400 no problem.

Lots of fun today, I really like the atmosphere at Ripped Fitness, it was definitely worth the price.