I decided to play with some pressing techniques today with 90% weights.

Military Press - 135x10, 180x5, 200 close gripx1, 200wide gripx1, 210wide and wrist wrapsx1, 200 no thumbsx1, 200 with thumbsx1, 180x5 wide grip. I think I like the wider grip better with the thumbs wrapped around the bar. I really have never been a good presser so the more I work on technique the better.
Chins - 55lbsx8, 100lbsx5, 120lbsx3 1/2
Dips - 135x8, 200x4, 90lbsx15
I think I am going to start working in some higher reps sets here to save my elbows.
Jump training!
Plank - 110lbs platex1 minute
Boxing - 7x1m30sec rounds with 45 seconds of shadow kicking in between
Stretching

EDIT: Later in the day I went and did a 2mile or 3.2km run on the treadmill. 17mins30. First running I have done in years...yuck!

 

Nick

Comments

[Andrew Christie]

Hi Nick,
a few years ago I had elbow problems from pullups and I found that doing them with a parallel grip (palms facing)allowed me to do them pain-free. May or may not work in your case but perhaps worth a try if you have access to equipment that allows a parallel grip.

Andy

[Nick McKinless]

Thanks Andy. Actually, the last set is with a parallel grip. I think by doing higher reps for a while it will help. Much appreciated mate!

Nick