Training Log: Entry 2290


AM WORKOUT


Axle front squats
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
3x186
1x226
1x276
1x316
1x366 (+30lb PR)
10 reps of 226

https://youtu.be/_7yovlVfbJY


Notes: This was getting close to my limits.  Hit a slight stall midway through the rep I had to power through.  I'm really liking the way I'm training this and my squats in general. I think this might work for a bit.  My hands are getting beat up from the rack position; I think I might make it a policy to do the ME sets with the rack position and the assistance work with the front squat harness, if not just the whole thing with the harness.  That is, of course, assuming I actually get it.  With my contest allegedly happening on Sat (some drama happening there), I didn't want to push too hard.


Reverse hypers 330
4x12


Standing ab wheel
4x8


Notes: All performed between sets of front squats.



General notes: Woke up at 196.2.  Had a lot of foodmass in the colon.  Slightly pulled something in the right glute on a set of reverse hypers, but nothing too terrible.

Training Log: Entry 2289

AM WORKOUT


Axle strict press
5xAxle
5x66
6x136
5x166
3x191
1x211 (+1 push press)

Axle push press
2 attempts at 256
1 attempt at 256


Axle strict press
10x166


Notes: The topset of 211 was one of the smoothest reps on strict press I've had in a while. Good to see my strength isn't fading there.  I think I'm still going to prioritize it after this contest.  Those attempts of 256 were some of the best I had, and on the very last one I was SO close to breaking past my sticking point and locking it out.  I didn't wear elbow sleeves for any of this, and that alone mighta been what I needed.  Didn't get to hit it before the show, so I'll have to impress myself come gameday, but I'm more confident now than when I started at least.


Did sets of 20 pull aparts between everything else on this workout.  Last workout before the contest; didn't want to do anything too stupid.


Woke up at 195.4 this morning.

Training Log: Entry 2288

Prowler reverse drags w/250lb
4x50'

Notes: Just a quick workout to get the blood flowing and legs healing before the show. My speed is moving real strong on these and my technique seems solid.

Woke up at 195.0.  I'm letting my diet loosen up this week, as I can't really get too fat at this point, and maybe the extra calories will do me some good.

Training Log: Entry 2287

AM WORKOUT

(2) Axle Mat Pulls
5x136
5x226
1x276
1x366 (mixed grip)
1x456 (mixed grip, grip and rip)
8x546 (straps, rest pause, touch and go)
10x456 (straps, deadstop)
38 second DOH hold of 276

Notes: A good strain, but nothing too serious. A week out from the show; don't want to push too hard. The mixed grip set of 456 was awesome; I approached it just like I would in the show. Ran up to the bar, set feet, grabbed and locked it out. If I can do that here, I'll be good.

GHR sit up w/25lb plate behind head
3x8
1x6

Buffalo bar squats
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
30x230

Notes: Kept the weight light and went for stupid high reps. Not my record, but a good effort. Felt like I was going to puke during warm-ups; second time that has happened. Not sure what is going on there.

General notes: Woke up at 195.4. There will be early weigh ins for my show, so I'm really in a good place.

Training Log: Entry 2286

Yoke 50'
2xYoke
2x320

EMOM yoke 50'
10 minutes with 410lbs

Notes: Week away from the show; wanted to keep the weight light and focus on speed.  Was taking around 10 seconds per round.  Distance is a little closer to 60'.  This isn't fast, but it'll be fast enough to at least catch a few unprepared folks.  I'm expected middle to bottom middle of the pack on this, but that's pretty normal for me.  It doesn't feel fast or good, but apparently I'm doing ok.


Woke up at 193.4 this morning.  Fasted too much yesterday and didn't eat much.  Made up for it with a for real cheat meal.  Had the best burger of my life; ciabatta bread, 2 1/3lb patties, topped with bacon and sausage, mozzarella and cheddar cheese and thousand island dressing.  Side of onion rings.  Legitimately one of the best meals I ever had in my life.  Don't feel like I need to eat again until 2017.

Training Log: Entry 2285


Strongman suicide medley

50' with 182lb keg
50' to start line
50' back to keg
50' with 182lb keg
50' with 200lb sandbag


4 rounds of the above

Notes: Thanksgiving workout.  Wanted to do something to justify the feast.  Breaking up the medley the week before the show just to have a little restoration, will hit the prowler on Sun.  My conditioning is right where I want it to be; none of this phased me.  Yeah, I was sucking wind and hating myself, but I was ready to go quickly after each time.  The 200lb bag was a good challenge, but I'm thinking it was the right call to exclude it from the training phase.  It was better to refine my technique with the kegs vs just go for more weight, as the bag IS different, and moving with it wasn't too challenging.  My left elbow tendon is getting beat up from all the front carries; I think I'll spend more time with the prowler in the off season to give it a rest.

Training Log: Entry 2284


AM WORKOUT


Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
5x246
3x281
6x311
15x246


Notes: Wanted 7 for the 311, was on pace for it, but misgrooved rep 5 and spent too much energy recovering.  The set of 15 of 246 redeemed it for me.  Right shoulder was a little buggy this morning, and my left and right biceps are both a little tender.  My deload is coming just in time.


DB rows 105
4x10


Band pull aparts
5x20


Notes: Performed in between sets of benching.



GIANT SETS


Axle push press
3x1x236
1x5x206


NG chins
4x10
1x25


DB reverse curls 40
4x8


Notes: The push press singles were rough, but I got them.  The more I focused on really pushing with the legs, the better it worked out.  I can't be afraid to actually drive with them.  Still a little gunshy I imagine.




General notes: Woke up at 194.6.  Last heavy bench until the contest.  It's getting real.

Training Log: Entry 2283


AM WORKOUT


Axle front squat
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
3x186
1x226
1x276
1x316
1x336 (PR)


18 reps of 226


Notes: This was my best day so far.  Usually I show up to this session really beat up and immobile, but I was pretty loose.  I had some more in my for the 336, but my left arm collapsed in the rack position and I didn't want to cause anything stupid to happen.  I think I might pick up a front squat harness just to make things easier.  The 18 reps of 226 were rest paused, pretty much letting my upper body recover between reps.  Real smooth and deep squats.


Reverse hypers 330
4x11


Standing ab wheel
4x8


Notes: Performed between sets of front squats


General notes: Woke up at 196.2.  Once this show is over, I'm gonna ease off the calories a touch.  I haven't been eating poorly, just big, and I don't think I've gotten very sloppy from it, but I think there is potential for more growth if I lean up a touch first before really hammering the volume and food.  Good to see the weight finally coming back though.  My left leg is just about matched with my right in terms of size.

Training Log: Entry 2282


AM WORKOUT


Axle strict press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
3x156
3x181
3x201 (+1 push press_


Axle push press
0x256
0x246


Axle strict press
10x156


Notes: All the strict pressing felt strong, but just didn't have it for the push pressing. Really need to drill leg drive once this show is over. I've come far in 3 months, but I'm still behind the curve.


Lat pulldown 140
5x15


Band pull aparts
5x20


Notes: Performed between sets of strict pressing. Lat pulldowns are requiring less rest pausing.


Dips (upright)
50 reps


Axle rows 136
85 reps


Axle curls
60 reps


General notes: Woke up at 195.8.  Thinking that I'll finish out this cycle next week and possibly do the heavy squat day before starting my pre-contest deload.

Training Log: Entry 2281

Suicide Medley

50' carry 182lb keg
50' run back to start
50' run back to keg
50' carry 182lb keg
50' run back to start
50' run back to keg
50' carry 182lb keg
50' run back to start
50' backwards prowler drag loaded w/250lbs


3 rounds of the above

Notes: Added some weight to the prowler just to remove any doubt in my head.  This is the last time I'll run this until the show.  Next week I might just do the drags.  I'll be a week out on Sat, and I'm not gonna get any better after that, but I can definitely get more hurt.  Really focused on getting my under grip high.  Ideally I'd post this on my chest, carry high and run fast, but I haven't been drilling that enough during this time.

Woke up at 195.4.  Cheat meal last night was a "barbarito",l which is a BBQ burrito.  Smoked sausage, BBQ beans, cole slaw, and cheese in a tortilla with BBQ sauce.  Had it with a side of onion rings.  Delicious.  Next week it'll be thanksgiving.  Gotta love not having to worry about making weight.

Training Log: Entry 2280

(3) Axle Mat Pulls
5x136
5x226
1x276
1x366 (mixed grip)
1x456 (mixed grip)
12x546 (straps, touch and go, rest pause)
10x456 (straps, deadstop)
33 seconds DOH 276

Notes: Another afternoon workout, which meant going for broke.  Dorked up the straps on the set of 546 and had to put down the top set a little too early, but still put the effort in.  Dealt with some belt bite on the set of 456 that forced me to rest pause a little more than I'd like, but ultimately a strong workout.


GHR sit-up w/25lb plate behind head
3x8
1x5

Buffalo Bar Squat
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
1x280
1x330
1x370

REST PAUSE (15 deep breaths between sets)
5x410
3x410
1x410
10x320
5x320
3x320
1x320
10x280


Notes: Wanted to push 410 again.  Felt like puking during warm-ups, so this turned out better than expected.  If I do this again in the off-season, I'll push that 280 set for 20.


General notes: Woke up at 194.something.  Cheat meal is getting moved to tonight.

Training Log: Entry 2279

Yoke 50'
2xYoke
2x320
2x410
2x500
2x550

Notes: Another great day with the yoke.  Didn't even feel the weight with 500.  I had a bad initial pick on 550 and had the yoke slide off my back, but otherwise successful runs.  I am running into old habits where I start slow and pick up speed at the midpoint, and ideally I should fix that, but at least with an 80' course I'll spend more time under my fast speed.

It was 30 degrees out when I started, and got colder as I went.  I love this weather. Makes me feel stronger for training in it.  Something I missed during my time in CA.

Woke up at 194.8.  I think I actually am keeping some weight, which right before the show is awesome.

Training Log: Entry 2278


AM WORKOUT


Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
3x231
3x261
10x296
15x231


Notes: Really happy with this performance.  Those were 10 smooth and clean reps of 296.  I'm getting to the point where I normally stall out and die on benching, and things are finally moving smoothly.  I have to fight all the temptation I have to abandon what is working.  I really want to run the "Building the Monolith" program, but bench rep PRs are getting me where I need to do.  Just gonna keep riding things out until they stop working.


DB rows 105
4x10


Band pull aparts
5x20


Notes: Performed between sets of benching.  Trying out something different, with rows at the start of the workout vs chins.  I'm just so over chins at this point.


Axle push press
4x2x226
1x4x206


superset w/


DB reverse curls 35
5x11


Notes: Second rep of each set was better than the first.  Really need to focus on actually driving with the legs through the axle.  When I did that, it was more like a jerk, whereas the first rep had a lot of pressing out to do.  If nothing else, if I whiff on my first attempt with the weight in the show, I know I'll have it in me to regather and try again.


NG chins (various grips)
50 reps total




General notes: Woke up at 195.0.  A full year post op.

Training Log: Entry 2277


AM WORKOUT


SSB Squats
5xBar+chains
5x115+chains
5x155+chains
3x205+chains
1x245+chains
1x295+chains
1x335+chains
1x385+chains
1x450+chains (lifetime PR)
5x335+chains
10x245+chains


Notes: That's just a complete and total lifetime PR, pre and post injury.  I'm loving what I've come up with for this training day; seems to play to my abilities well.  The 450 wasn't the worst grinder in the world, but tough enough that, this close to the show, I didn't see a need to push any harder.  For the backoff sets, I wanted to hit 6 for 335, but I felt my left kneecap move in an odd direction and didn't want to chance anything.  I think this might be the direction I take this day in the future.  I liked the car deadlifts as a finisher, and they'll make appearances here and there, but getting in some more volume on the squat movement will probably help me recapture some strength.


Reverse hypers 330
4x10


Standing ab wheel
4x8


Notes: Both performed between sets of squats.


General notes: Woke up at 195.4.  Tomorrow marks 1 year since my surgery.  Looks like recovery has gone well. 

Training Log: Entry 2276


AM WORKOUT


Axle strict press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x146
5x166
5x190, +1 push press

Axle push press
0x305
0x255


Axle strict press
10x166


Notes: I didn't lose my mind on the 310 attempt; I forgot to take off the 25lb bumper plates beforehand.  On the plus side, it made 255 feel light, but I was just fried by this point.  I imagine I've just been pushing the training a little too hard, because I've been feeling beat up with sore joints.  I wanna hit that 255 before the contest just to know I have the second attempt in me, but at this point it happens when it happens.


Lat pulldowns 140
5x15


Band pull aparts
5x20


Notes: Performed between strict presses.


Dips (upright)
50 reps


Axle rows 136
75 reps


Axle curls
1x50


Notes: Those rows are just frying out my arms, so the curls are declining. I'll take it though.




General notes: Woke up at 195.4.  Weight is going up, but I'm not sure how much of it is real. Had some GI issues while training, so think I was holding onto some food mass in the colon.

Training Log: Entry 2275

Axle continentals
3x136
1x186
1x226
1x256
0x276

Notes: Just feeling beat today.  Wiped out and low energy. Was happy to get this done today.  The 256 actually went up real smooth; I'm getting the mechanics down well enough that it's becoming more effortless.  Got the 276 to my belt, but just ran out of gas.  Realistically, I think this is the weight I'll need to mixed grip if I want a high pull at the start.  Also managed to get a thumbless grip with 256 once it was at the top, which is something I needed to practice.

Woke up at 194.4 this morning.

Training Log: Entry 2274

Suicide Medley

50' carry 182lb keg
50' run back to start
50' run back to keg
50' carry 182lb keg
50' run back to start
50' run back to keg
50' carry 182lb keg
50' run back to start
50' backwards prowler drag loaded w/200lbs

3 rounds

Notes: Did this after some Taco Bell, so it was quite the experience.  That said, I finally figured out some speed on this one.  First round went so fast that I actually managed to get winded from exertion, which normally doesn't happen.  Usually the first round is more like a warm-up, and I can go again quickly after, but this time I gave it all away at the start, flew through, and didn't think I'd have another left.  Definitely the kind of effort I need to bring to the show.  Been trying to get used to cues again, telling myself "Athlete ready...go!" to get used to flying off the start.


Didn't weigh myself this morning.  Amateur hour stuff here.

Training Log: Entry 2273

(4)Axle mat pulls
5x136
5x226
1x276
1x366 (mixed grip)
1x456 (mixed grip, grip and rip)
14x546 (straps, rest pause, touch and go)
26x226 in one minute (DOH, combination of touch and go and deadstops)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krHrOJT-Y04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irIptC092ss

Notes: First time training in the afternoon in a LONG time.  Strength level difference is massive. Gives me confidence for the upcoming contest.  You can really see the lack of flex in the axle on the video.  If/when I transition back to the deadlift bar, I think the carryover will be crazy.  26 reps in a minute was stealing from Klokov performing a similar feat with fat gripz.  He beat me by 6.  Maybe next time.  PR for grinding on for the 546 set.  Video shows how I go about training the heavy work.


GHR sit ups w/25lb plate behind head
2x8
1x7
1x5


Buffalo bar squats
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
1x280
1x330
1x370

RESTPAUSE (15 deep breaths between sets)
4x410
2x410
1x410
4x370
2x370
1x370
8x280
4x280
2x280
8x280

Notes: Really wanted to take advantage of my afternoon strength and get 400 on my back again.  My depth was really pretty nuts on this; I imagine it's just from hips being a bit looser.


General notes: Woke up at 195.0.  Diet is still a little loopy, but none of it really matters.  As I'm getting closer, I'm feeling like my old self again.  It's all clicking right when I need to.

Training Log: Entry 2272



Yoke 50'
2xYoke
2x320
2x410
2x500
4x533

Notes: Best yoke day I've had since coming back.  I've learned how to catch the swing at the start of the movement to let it carry me through.  Yoke isn't feeling nearly as heavy as it used to; things are falling back into place at the exact right time.  I did manage to pull my left oblique, which is an old recurring injury, so we'll see how that feels over the next few days, but it won't be anything too worrisome.

Woke up at 193.4 this morning.  Diet is really loose right now; not getting in a lot of food.

Training Log: Entry 2271

AM WORKOUT

Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
5x211
5x246
11x281
17x211

Notes: Solid day.  Beat my goals in both cases.

NG chins
40,30,30

Band pull aparts
5x20

Notes: Performed between sets of bench.  Rest pausing on chins.


GIANT SETS

Axle push press 206
1x5
2x4
1x3

DB rows 105
3x10
1x12

DB reverse curls 35
5x10

Notes: Technique on push press is coming along.  It bugs my shin a little, but I'm really trying to speed up the dip speed.


General notes: Woke up at 194.4.  Relatives are in town; diet is gonna be loose the next few days.

Training Log: Entry 2270

Axle continentals
3x136
2x186
1x226
1x256

https://youtu.be/71APPlU5wUc

Much smoother than last week.  I actually tried to press it twice from here, but I forgot to get my thumbs off the bar in a false grip, and it just fizzled.  I'm at the point where I can clean as much as I can press; time to bring them both up.


Woke up at 193.4.

Training Log: Entry 2269


AM WORKOUT


SSB Squat
5xBar+chains
5x115+chains
5x155+chains
3x205+chains
1x245+chains
1x295+chains
1x335+chains
1x385+chains
2x425+chains (Post op/Lifetime PR)
5x335+chains


Notes: I think my new approach to this is gonna work out well.  Going ME for these essentially, with a backoff set.  There was some comfort in not worrying about rep PRs and just seeing how hard I could strain.  The 425 was heavy and I folded over a bunch, but I managed it.  It's technically a lifetime PR, because I've never used that much weight with 3 sets of chains before.  Definitely a post-op PR.  Knee/shin splint held out well.  This movement isn't as intense as a straight barbell squat. Back-off set was tough; think I gave the ME set my all and didn't have much left in the tank.  Might try a few back offs to build up volume in the future.  Just strip 45s as I go, or something like that.




Reverse hypers 330
4x9


Standing ab wheel
4x8


Notes: Both done in between sets of squats.


Buffalo bar squats
20x230


Notes: Slight audible called due to having to skip last week's session.  Whenever I skip a week and then come back, my hamstrings tend to get so sore that I can't function for a week, which just retards my progress.  Thinking that getting in an early/intense workout might prevent that.




General notes: Woke up at 195.8.  Been seeing some big spikes, but this tends to happen after rice.  I'll see if I end up losing a lot of it. If not, the extra weight this close to a contest is kinda nice.  I'm feeling a little more stable.

Training Log: Entry 2268


AM WORKOUT


Axle Strict Press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x166
3x186
1x206 (w/1 push press rep afterwards)


Axle Push Press
2x246


Axle Strict Press
9x166


Notes: Good day.  I whiffed the first rep of the heavy axle push press, but got my head back on straight and was able to get out those last 2.  Last 1 was a total grinder, but those are good for me. Gives me more confidence.  The leg drive bugs my shin a little, but nothing unmanageable. The new hooks I got for the power rack are a boon.  I think it's going to open up a lot more training opportunities. Dropped the massive dropset for now, as I think all that volume was partially what was wrecking my shoulders.  Good off season stuff, but can't deal with it right now this close to the show.


Lat pulldowns 140
5x15


Band pull aparts
5x20


Notes: Performed between sets of pressing.  I'm keeping the pulldown weight the same and shooting for less rest between reps.  Just doing the bodybuilding thing right now and worrying more about contraction than weight moved.


Dips (upright)
50 reps


Axle rows 136
65 reps


Notes: Same protocol as last week; just shooting for rep goals.  No straps.


Axle curls
1x100


Notes: The rows take a lot out of my arms, so the reps are getting cut down on these.




General notes: Woke up at 194.4.  Shin continues to improve, but my desire to completely obliterate it scales linearly with it's healing process.  I can't tell if it's some sort of inherent self-destructiveness or if I'm actually trying to get stronger.  I'm also going off seasons crazy already, which is usually a sign that I've been doing a good job of sticking with the program.

Training Log: Entry 2267

Suicide Medley

50' carry 182lb keg
50' run back to start
50' run back to keg
50' carry 182lb keg
50' run back to start
50' run back to keg
50' carry 182lb keg
50' run back to start
50' backwards prowler drag loaded w/200lbs

4 rounds of the above

https://youtu.be/vZ8rOEen3S8


Notes: It was so windy that I only got footage of the first one, but this was a ballbuster, just like last week.  I can see now that I'm still clomping along on the run.  Still need to relearn the movement pattern post surgery.  I'm getting faster and faster at least.


Woke up at 194.0.  Contemplating hitting a squat set post dinner.

Training Log: Entry 2266

AM WORKOUT

(5) Axle Mat Pulls
5x136
5x226
1x276
1x366 (mixed grip)
1x456 (mixed grip)
10x546 (straps, rest pause, touch and go)
10x456 (straps, deadstop)
20 second hold of 276 DOH

Notes: Grip wasn't solid today, but I've been taxing it a lot.  Far happier with my performance on the pull proper.  The first rep of 546 felt like it was going to be the last one, but I dug deep and managed 5 before the first set down. I'm tapping back into that ability to really reach down deep and grind.

GHR sit-ups w/25lb plate behind head
3x8
1x5


General notes: Woke up at 192.4.  86'd the squats today because, after a full week of my shin/knee feeling better, this immediately caused it to hurt.  I'm too close to the show to push myself on a movement that isn't a comp lift at this point.  I'm feeling better, so I might try to work it into a 2 a day tomorrow, but today the smart move was not playing.

Cheat meal this week was 3 item combo (double orange chicken w/beijing beef) and fried rice at Panda Express.  Should see a weight spike with the carbs.

Training Log: Entry 2265

Yoke 50'
2xYoke
2x320
2x410
2x500
2x550
2x590

Notes: Comp weight is 525.  I know I need to spend more time on speed, but I got tired of being timid, and just kept upping the weight.  I would finish a run, look at the yoke, look at my weights, say "Fuck it" and just keep adding and walking.  It was good to take 590 out, even though it pained me how slow it moved.  It was like my 750lb yoke walk I did a year back.  Still, it's moving, and it'll come back. Gonna try to double up on conditioning this week, and then next yoke session will be light and focus on speed.


General notes: Woke up at 193.4.  As with most shows, I've become obsessed with listening to one song over and over again as I prep.  It's been Nine Inch Nail's "Ruiner".  Specifically been listening to this verse

"You didn't hurt me.  Nothing can hurt me.  You didn't hurt me.  Nothing can stop be now."

https://youtu.be/LrDbzhw7JOo?t=240

Training Log: Entry 2264

Axle continentals

3x136
1x186
1x226
1x256 (lifetime PR)

Notes: I felt that old primal evil rush take over as I stood there with 256 on my chest. This was probably the ugliest continental in history, but I made it. Double overhand the whole time, it stuck to my belt, made it to my abs, rolled slightly upward, bumped it a bunch of times, folded in half, and then there I was. I am officially a month out from the show, and I am at least confident in my second attempt now.

And I'm doing this on an Ironmind axle. The smaller diameter knurled deal I'll have at the show will be easy mode.

245 was impossible last year. I've got it now. I am the Juggernaut.



Woke up at 192.0. Been eating big today. See if anythin happens from it.

Training Log: Entry 2263


AM WORKOUT


Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
5x226
5x241
3x276
7x306
10x241


Notes: My shoulders are feeling pretty beat.  The 2 days a week of pressing is creeping up on me, as I predicted. The set of 7 on 306 was still a great set, but I need to start scaling stuff back and getting smarter as I'm now 1 month out from the show. Assistance work is gonna peel back a touch.


NG chins (various grip widths)
35
30
35


Band pull aparts
5x20


Notes: First set of 35 chins was continuous.  Rest had resting as needed. Just getting sick of chins and trying to get them done quickly.  All of this was performed between sets of benching.




GIANT SETS


Axle push press 193
1x6
3x5


DB rows 105
4x10


DB reverse curls 35
4x9


Notes: Push press technique is getting dialed in, even if my shoulders are achy. I kept the volume on the low side today to see if it'll facilitate some recovery.




General notes: Woke up at 193.0.  Everything is feeling a little beat up right now. I'm right on that razor's edge of contest prep between peaking and burning out.  As long as I'm smart, I should be ok.


PM WORKOUT

GRIP WORK

CoC #2 timed hold
45 seconds right hand
35 seconds left hand

CoC #1 Timed Hold
60 seconds

Notes: Upping the intensity here as I get closer.  Grip feels like it's really coming along.  I'm learning how to really hold on past the point of discomfort, pain and burning.

Training Log: Entry 2262


AM WORKOUT


Axle front squats
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
2x186
1x226
1x276
1x316
15 reps of 226


Notes: With my shin splint on my right, I decided to keep the loading light by sticking with front squats vs the SSB.  Part of it is my new plan going forward to make this more of an ME day.  Limiting factor is still the upperbody, but the 316 was tough.  Rest paused with the 226 to get volume.  Wrists are getting more flexible.


Reverse hyper 320
4x8


Standing ab wheel
4x8


Notes: Both performed between sets of front squats.  I am liking this approach more, even though it means being more fatigued for the heavy work.


Axle continentals
3x136
1x186
1x226
0x256


Notes: 256 made it high, but I was just out of gas and couldn't make the transition.  It stuck to my belt pretty well.  Next time, I'll try to really wind up the wrists.  This will be my second attempt weight, and though I missed it here I am sure I can manage it in a comp.  Gotta keep in mind that I'm doing it at the end of a morning workout with little food.  First thing in a show, fresh, well fed and well rested, I'm not worried.  The 226 was really smooth, which bodes well.




General notes: Woke up at 192.4.