Training Log: Entry 2523

AM WORKOUT

GIANT SETS

Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x136
5x186
5x256
3x286
5x321
12x256

T-bar rows
20x1plate
20x2plates
20x3plates
3x20x4plates

Band pull aparts
6x20

GIANT SETS

Axle strict press 128
3x10
1x9
1x8

250+lb sandbag bear hug and carry
5 rounds

Lateral raises 25
5x10

Notes: Benching just isn't in a good way.  Contributing factors are fluctuating bodyweight and most likely my daily dip regimen I've employed affecting fatigue and recovery.  That said, contemplating switching from flat bench to a low-moderate incline for the sake of variety.  Apparently that's what all the strongman are doing.  Could also do close grip.  Also could switch to a different programming style within 5/3/1, but as part of contest prep, this is about as many sets of benching as I'm comfortable with.  We'll see how that pans out. 

Otherwise, everything is moving pretty well as far as contest lifts go.  Sandbag is becoming more and more familiar, and today I accidentally set it up for a lower pick than I intended and managed just fine. 

Woke up at 194.2.  Work got a little crazy yesterday, eating schedule affected.  Taking the kid out to McDonalds tonight, and got a coupon for "Buy one Double Quarter pounder get another for free", so I'm planning on enjoying that at least.