2-board press

315 x 3

345 x 1

355 x 1

Notes: Surprised at how easy this went up.

Bench press 

275 x 6, 6, 5

Lying dumbbell rows

125s x 8, 8, 8

Giant set

Behind-the-neck axle press: 110 x 2 x 10

Dumbbell flye press: 50s x 2 x 10

Dumbbell curls: 50s x 2 x 12

Went out with my sister afterwards to get sandwiches at Dad's favorite spot, Erik's Deli, and ordered his signature Raging Bull, then took them to his resting site and ate next to him for 45 minutes. Afterwards, I took my sister to a Korean spa. This was the result of me having been hunting for a gym with a sauna and steam room for some time now, which Dad always took me to when I was a kid going to the local gym with him. Before he passed, I asked him if he'd go to the gym again if I found a steam room and he said yes, which was encouraging to hear since he almost never ventured out anymore.

Unfortunately, around here these amenities are now either found in severe disrepair at chains like 24 Hour Fitness or in expensive, high-end spas - no in-between if you want a membership. The spa was $40 for a day pass. Got to enjoy a massage chair (where I actually dozed off in a few times), themed heat rooms like a salt room, a wonderfully hot 210 degree sauna, steam room, and hot tub. I was wishing for a cold plunge only to find out afterwards that one of the mini pools that I assumed was a second hot tub was in fact a cold plunge. All in all, it was a nice treat after a couple hard weeks and it made me think of Dad.

Quote of the day: 

"Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious." -Rumi