Training Log: Entry 2239

AM WORKOUT

Axle front squat
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
3x186
1x226
3x276
3x276
10x226


Notes: Gave this a try after yesterday's press workout taught me I have little experience with heavy weight in the rack position.  The axle feels very comfortable in the rack position, but I'm still very immobile.  I ended up pulling a muscle in my left calf on the first warm-up set, so I wasn't willing to push too stupidly hard.  I think my swollen knee pressed into my calf and caused it to crunch.

It was a slight rest pause for the set of 10.  I started cross armed, then switched to rack.  For the second set of 3 at 276, I tried using straps, but it put strain on the bicep.


Ultimately, I like this.  I think I'll be rotating it with SSB squats.


Reverse hyper 270
4x12


Standing ab wheel
4x8


Notes: Performed between sets of front squats.  Trying to switch things up.


Axle continentals
3x136
1x186
1x206
1x226


Notes: Good day for continentals.  Hit everything on the first try.  206 and 226 were brutal, but zero drops.  Blacked out a few times; something to watch out for.


General notes: Woke up at 193.2.  Knee swelling is greatly reduced at present.  Right glute is a little achy for some reason.