Training Log: Entry 2414

GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 1

AM WORKOUT

Log viper and press away
5xLog
10x5x140

NG chins (various grips)
4x15

Band pull aparts
5x20

Reverse hyper 270
4x15

DB rows 105
2x5

(1) DB incline press
50 reps

Notes: Still figuring this out as I go.  I'm exceeding the pull assistance work recommendation substantially by trying to keep other stuff in line.  This was challenging but in a different way than BTM. 

For the incline press, I went up 1 notch on the incline and got 50 reps done.  Ended up being 30, 10 and 10 with rest pausing.  Kept the weights controlled, rather than just rapidly pumped out.
General notes: Woke up at 195.6.  Just letting the weight free fall for now.  I've been enjoying not having to eat like it's a job.

Training Log: Entry 2413

AM WORKOUT

JM Walks, chains only
50 minutes

Notes: Bringing in the lighter conditioning during this deload week.  Just going to keep things easy and get some much needed rest.

Training Log: Entry 2412

1.5 mile track run

Time: 11:59

Notes: This felt much better than expected.  First lap 1:46, mile at 7:53.  Goal was a sub 12 and I just barely squeaked by.  After 5+ weeks of not running, that's amazing.  Conditioning held up well; have BtM to thank for that.

Woke up at 199.8.  Gonna just let weight free fall for a bit.  Got a cruise in Sep and figure it'd be good to go lean.

Training Log: Entry 2411

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 18 (FINAL)

AM WORKOUT

Buffalo Bar Squat
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
1x280
5x305
5x350
5x390
20x290

Axle continental and press away
5xAxle
5x136
14x5x176
1x3x176

Weighted NG chins
5x65
5x90
5x115
5x140
5x115

Farmer's Handle Shrugs 105
1x55
1x30
1x15

Standing Ab Wheel
3x8


Notes: It's over.  I might've been able to hit all the presses if I didn't continental and took more rest times, but this workout ran into 1.5 hour territory and I didn't want to do much more than that.  Had to do 3 push presses as well to get through the 14 sets (1 on set 13, 2 on 14).  That widowmaker squat sneaks up on me EVERY time.  The set is never tough, and then I rack the bar and can't breathe.

Woke up at 200.2.  Already excited about not eating like it's my job anymore, but I'll enjoy this weekend before deloading and starting something else.

Training Log: Entry 2410

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 17

AM WORKOUT

Texas Deadlift Bar Deadlift (touch and go)
5x135
5x225
1x315
5x415
5x475
3x5x525

Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
5x226
5x256
3x286
6x321
10x256

DB curls 35
3x15
1x10

DB hammer curls 35
3x15

Kroc rows 105
1x21

Notes: Deviated from the program and went with Kroc rows to ensure success on the deads while keeping my training time reasonable.  This was still the most difficult workout to make time efficient.  Really happy to have made it through all those deads, and that performance on bench is a fatigued state is strong.  Managed to break some bloodvessels for the first time on this routine.

Woke up at 198.8.  Still pushing calories as hard as I can.

Training Log: Entry 2409

SOS over bar (22)
Doubles EMOM for 10 minutes, 11 reps on final minute

Notes: Quick workout after my normal 3 hours of sleep when working overnight.  Torqued my right hamstring on the very first double, so took it a little slow from there.

No morning weigh in today.

Training Log: Entry 2408

YESTERDAY

Prowler sprints, high handles, 200lbs on prowler
8x50'

Notes: 30 seconds rest between sets.  I was dying.  Got out of prowler shape.

TODAY

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 16

AM WORKOUT

Buffalo Bar Squats
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
1x280
5x305
5x350
5x5x390

Axle strict press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x171
5x196
4x216
8x171

NG chins
10x10

Band pull aparts
5x20

Dips
100 reps

Notes: I saw this as being the hardest workout of the program, so I'm glad it's behind me.  Got it done in 65 minutes.  Those 5x5 squats weren't too bad; I think the program really got me in decent shape.  The set of 4 of 215 was a challenge, but a 5th may have been there with slightly longer rests.

Woke up at 200.8.  Really pushing in the final stretch here.

Training Log: Entry 2407

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 15

AM WORKOUT

Buffal Bar Squats
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
5x270
5x305
5x350
20x270

Axle continental and press away
5xBar
5x123
15x5x156

Weighed NG chins
5x60
5x85
5x110
5x135
5x110

Band Pull Aparts
5x20

Farmer's handle shrugs 105
1x50
2x25

Standing ab wheel
3x8

Notes: Took about an hour and 15 minutes.  This was brutal.  Those 15 sets take it out of you; part of that is the continentals each set.  The set of 50 for shrugs had a huge impact on pressing as well; recovery took a hit there.  Also listened to NiN's new song for the entire session and I'm still not bored of it.

Woke up at 198.6.  Really trying to push calories in the final stretch here.

Training Log: Entry 2406

AM WORKOUT

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 14

Texas Deadlift Bar Deadlift (tng)
5x135
5x225
1x315
5x365 (straps)
5x415
3x5x470

Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
3x236
3x271
8x306
15x236

DB rows 105
2x13
3x12

Axle Curls
1x100

Notes: Faster workout.  Right around 55 minutes.  Still figuring out the best way to work in curls and rows.

Woke up at 197.6 this morning.  Spent all day floating on the river, food was poor.  Ate as good as I could.

For my Nine Inch Nails fans, they're releasing another album.  Just bought the single.  Check it out.  Video is awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDV-dOvqKzQ

Training Log: Entry 2405

EMOM Stone of Steel over bar (21)
Triples for 10 minutes

https://youtu.be/lhnwu02DS7k

Notes: Original plan was to add weight, but time was tight, so I just took the bar higher than before.  Technique is really coming along.

Woke up at 198.2.  More realistic weight.

Training Log: Entry 2404

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 13

AM WORKOUT

Buffal Bar Squats
5xBar
5x100
5x140
5x190
1x230
5x270
5x310
5x5x350

Axle strict press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x151
5x171
5x196
10x151

Chins (various grips)
10x9
1x10

Band pull aparts
5x20

Dips
150

Notes: Garage is getting sweltering and affecting recovery between sets, but just another opportunity to get better I suppose.  I apparently hurt something in my right hand on Saturday, because it was pretty swollen that day and I had some pain holding the axle today.  Not sure what I did. 

General notes: Woke up at 200.2.  Post road trip weight means pretty high from large sodium intake. I'll see what I end up with around Wed.  I didn't hit the prowler yesterday, but my conditionign was carrying my 38lb kid 2+ miles while my wife ran a Half Marathon and I went to cheer her on. 

Training Log: Entry 2403

Hope the trainer ends up working you dude!

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BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 12

AM WORKOUT

Buffalo Bar Squat
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
5x280
5x330
5x370
20x205

Log viper and press away 140
5xLog
12x5x140

NG chins
5x55
5x80
5x105
5x130
5x105

Band pull aparts
5x20

Farmer's handle shrugs 115
1x34
2x33

Standing ab wheel
3x8

Notes: The ramping on the NG chins worked out a lot better.  Far less pain.  Viper on log was a solid choice.  This all sucked pretty good due to heat in the garage, but not unmangable.  This was another 60 minute effort.

Woke up at 198.2.  Going on a road trip, so nutrition is going to be down.

Training Log: Entry 2402

EMOM stone of steel over bar
Triples for 10 minutes

Notes: Finally conquered this workout.  Technique is getting a lot better.  Hit this with 5 hours of sleep over a 48 hour stretch.

No weigh in this morning due to spending the night at the job site.

Training Log: Entry 2401

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 11
AM WORKOUT

Texas Deadlift Bar Deadlifts (TnG)
5x135
5x225
1x3315
5x385
5x440
3x5x495

Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
5x221
5x251
11x286
15x221

DB rows 105
5x12

DB curls 35
3x15
1x10

Hammer curls 35
3x15

Notes: Took 75 minutes start to finish. The workout is still about 60 minutes, but clean up is taking forever.  Too many plates.  Left hamstring was tight for some reason.  Happy with the effort though.
Woke up at 197.4. 

Training Log: Entry 2400

AM WORKOUT

JM Walks w/15lbs
50 minutes

Notes: This was more like a limp.  The weight is really crushing me.  This has been a solid source of conditioning.

Woke up at 197.2.  That seems more realistic.

Training Log: Entry 2399

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 10

AM WORKOUT

Buffalo Bar Squats
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
5x290
5x330
5x5x370

Axle Strict Press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x161
5x181
5x206
10x161

Chins (various grips)
12x7
2x8

Band Pull aparts
5x20

Dips
110 reps

Notes: About 75 minutes.  Had the day off work so went a little leisurely on rest periods.  Press went much stronger than week 1; belted up again.  Joints are really pissed off from those weighted chins.

General notes: Woke up at 199.2.

Training Log: Entry 2398

STRONGMAN MEDLEY

Reverse prowler drag w/90lbs 50'
50' back to start
100lb keg carry 50'
Load onto prowler
High handle prowler push w/190lbs 50'

4 rounds

Notes: Been missing the medleys, wanted to get in a simple one that will still get blood flowing to the legs.  This wasn't bad, but didn't quite floor me.  I think next time I'll finish it off with a high handle distance push like I used to.

Woke up at 199.2.  Been eating out a bit this weekend and sodium is super high.

Training Log: Entry 2397

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 9

AM WORKOUT

Buffalo Bar Squats
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
1x280
5x300
5x340
5x380

Axle continental and press away
5xAxle
5x66
10x5x66

Weighted NG chins
5x100
4x5x95

Band pull aparts
5x20

Farmer's walk shrugs 115
4x25

Standing ab wheel
3x8

Buffalo bar squats 230
1x20

Notes; Took about 70 minutes, but in fairness, I had to solve a work crisis via text in the middle of the workout.  Think I'm going to ramp up to a topset on those weighted chins, because those straight sets are murdering my joints.  Maybe I need to just warm up...heresy.

10x5 on press went better than expected.  Continentaled every set.

General notes: Woke up at 198.2.  I was 195.8 yesterday and ate a lot of food to compensate, but a lot of sodium as well.  Gonna get some Panda Express today, so it's gonna be an even bigger spike.