Training Log: Entry 2066

Axle strict press
5xAxle
5x66lbs
5x123
12x5x156

It's so pretty


Notes: Pressing the new axle is a dream. It's well balanced and has knurling marks in the center and on the edges so I can actually get it lined up well each set. I realized that handicaps me slightly for competitions with lesser quality axles, but I'll appreciate what I got. I can feel the slight increase in diameter as well. This was a pretty brutal set, and the final bit of pressing work from "Building the Monolith". Ready to move on to the next challenge.

Axle curls
1x75+25

Notes: Slightly heavier/thicker axle and new protocol (only resting in the bottom position) makes this very challenging. Probably keep this going for next training cycle, but thinking about doing some heavier direct bicep work as well, as this is mostly taxing my forearms.

Miniband pushdowns
1x100

Miniband pull aparts
1x100

T-bar rows
15x100
15x105
15x110
15x115
15x120
15x125
15x130
15x135
15x140
15x145
15x150
15x155
15x160
15x165
15x170
15x175
13x180

DROPSET
5x180
5x175
5x165
5x155
5x145
5x135
5x125
10x115
10x90
15x45

Notes: Sets between sets of everything before the dropset. Dropset at very end of the workout. This is still an awesome way to hit the back, and I got more comfortable using some body english today.

General notes: Woke up at 193.3. I'm getting smoother, but not picking up my normal love handles. I'm thinking the cleaner diet and only eating carbs around workout is helping. Deloading (ish) next week, and then a new plan of attack from there.





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PM WORKOUT


Prowler (high handles)
3600'

Notes: Pretty much non-stop 20x180' lengths. Had some rain last night, so friction was in my favor. Right glute is a little buggy; old injury might be flaring up. Otherwise, ass kicker of a workout. Can't stop sweating.