Training Log: Entry 1933

Axle clean and press (clean each rep) 188lbs
1x8
1x6

Axle clean and press (clean once) 188lbs
1x6

Notes: Got a contest in a month with this event/weight, so wanted to see where I stood.  I really should learn how to continental, but this was all just straight up power cleans.  Contest is going to be with an Ironmind axle, so that's something I'll need to factor.  Thinking about breaking out my old galvanized steel pipe just to get used to an unfinished smooth axle.


None of these sets were to death.  I did as many reps as I could in one shot, then rested as long as I needed to hit one more rep.  The contest is a partner contest, where we alternate each rep, so I'll actually get to rest a fair amount in between reps comparatively.  The final set was more a backoff, nothing major, just grooving my leg drive.



Incline DB bench 105
(5)1x8
(4)1x4
(3)1x8
(2)1x8
(1)1x7


superset w/

D ring lat pulldown/kelso shrug combo 140
5x10/5


Notes: Right elbow gave out on the second set of DB benches, and was a little pissed off through out the rest of the exercises.  Still a little tender, probably up the motrin and glucosamine.  May have to start culling the dips with the contest coming up.  Lat pulldowns are heavier, making kelso's a little more difficult.  May play around with this.



Curl dropset
10x30lbs (Hammercurl)
10x25lbs (curl)
10x20lbs (HC)
10x15lbs (c)
10x10lbs (HC)


Notes: Time crunch again, but this was a blast.  Awesome pump, big fan of the powerblocks.


Miniband pushdowns
1x100

Notes: Since the elbow is pissed off, thought this would be a better choice.  Might actually consider alternating each day between dips and pushdowns.



General notes: Woke up at 191.2.  With a contest on the horizon, thinking about starting to up my protein intake slightly.  Was planning after my bodyweight measurement to do a month of a surplus-ish and then back to the fat loss, so this might actually time out very well.



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As for the contest I keep speaking of, here are the events for my weight class.  It's a light show, which should suit me well with my current bodyweight.



1. Alternating Axle Clean and Press. Partners will attempt to clean and press an axle for as many reps as possible. Each rep will start from the ground. The bar can be cleaned directly to the shoulder or brought to the sternum in a continental style. Bar may not rest on the belt, although incidental contact may be allowed if it’s clear that the contact isn’t being used to gain an advantage. 60 second time limit. Partners must alternate reps. Knee sleeves, one belt, elbow sleeves, chalk and wrist wraps are the only protective equipment allowed unless otherwise approved by the promoter. The men’s classes will use an Ironmind axle and the women’s classes will use a Rogue axle.

Men’s LW 185



2. Farmers Walk. Partner 1 will carry two farmers implements for 25 meters as quickly as possible. Once the weight is completely across the line, Partner 2 will pick them up and head back towards the finish line. The winner of the event is the team who crosses the finish line fastest. Unlimited drops are allowed. 60 second time limit. If the athletes don’t complete the course in the time limit, their score will be their distance. Chalk is the only grip aid allowed.

Men’s LW 185/hand



3. Yoke Walk For Max Weight. Partners will choose one weight and get one attempt to carry this weight for 30ft, drop the weight, turn around, pick it up, and carry it back. Partners may choose to “tag out” at any given time between themselves as many times as they like during the 90 second time limit. Unlimited drops. So pick the most weight you and your partner can carry for a combined 60ft and let’s do this. Yoke weights will be kept top secret and will be loaded in a rising bar format from lightest to heaviest. You won’t know what your other competitors are doing until they’re doing it.

The way the event will be scored is by ranking teams who finish the course with the heaviest weight. If two teams choose to carry 600lbs, the faster team will win. In the event that a team does not complete the 60ft in the time limit, they will be scored below all the teams who completed the course, regardless of weight. So, if a team chooses 800lbs and they can’t finish, they’ll be scored below teams that finished with 400lbs. Choose weights wisely! Only the front of the yoke must cross the line. Both partners must carry the yoke; one can’t have all the fun. For the Couples Division, one team member must carry the yoke the entire way and then the other team member carries it back - no tag outs.



4. Front Carry. Partner 1 will carry an odd object for 25m, then Partner 2 will carry it back across the finish line in the fastest time possible. Drops are allowed. Object can be passed between partners; it doesn’t have to be set down. 90 second time limit.


Men’s LW 200lb stone



5. Deadlift for Reps. Partners will attempt to deadlift a barbell, one at a time, as many times as possible in 90 second. Partners may tag out at any time between themselves. Belt, chalk and straps are the only lifting aids allowed. Conventional stance only. Weight must be locked out and held until the judge’s down command before being lowered to the ground. Bar cannot be dropped.


Men’s LW – 315lb