Training Log: Entry 2421

AM WORKOUT (0515) BUT after 12 hour work shift, so really like a late workout

LITVINOV (front squat followed immediately by Rogue Butcher push loaded w/45lb plate, distance unknown but consistent)

8xBar/sprint

8x95/sprint

8x135/sprint

8x185/sprint (begin 90 second rests between sets)

8x225/sprint

2x8x245/sprint

7x245/sprint

8x225/sprint

8x185/sprint

22x135 followed immediately with 9x135 back squat/sprint

GHRs

1x30

7 HOURS SLEEP

Tabata 6 count burpees

50 band pull aparts

25 pushdowns

Breakfast

50 light band good mornings

5 minute plank

Notes: Alright, things are getting crazy schedule-wise.  My work moved our show time up to 1630, which made things just non-viable as far as afternoon training goes, so now I’ve moved to training immediately after work before I sleep.  I still need to keep things on the shorter side, so that I can get in some sleep while still having time upon waking to take care of some things (primarily making all the food I need for a 12 hour shift armed with only a microwave and a minifridge) and spending phone time with the family.  The Litvinov squat continues to be awesome for just that.  245 was a solid weight, and my front squatting seems to be improving rapidly, which makes sense given how rarely I train it.  The “salt the earth set” got awesome with that additional set of squats at the end.  Always liked that approach.

Tabata burpees are always a classic, and I was happy to get in a little fasted conditioning.  I miss my morning walks, but I’ll get back to those soon enough.  I’m finding stuff to wrap the band around in the hotel room to get some extra daily stuff in.  It’s been a great time for creativity as far as training and nutrition goes.  The 5 minute plank was a solid challenge: I’ll keep adding time to it while I’m here.  I’m wanting to find things I can do in the hotel room that don’t require getting to the gym.  I’ve got Josh Bryant’s “Jailhouse Strong”, which has been a good resource.  I think I’m going to steal the Juarez Valley protocol for my deadlift workout coming up.

I’m upset my finibar is no longer going to be breakfast but instead a workmeal.  I honestly really appreciated my morning ritual of just sitting down, eating my bar and drinking my energy drink before heading into the gym.  I’m big on that little 5 minute of meditation.  But I’m making due.  

For those nutritional deviants out there: I’m eating peanut butter quesadillas on this trip.  I use low carb tortillas and spread that Nuts n More PB on it so that it’s easy to transport.  They’re honestly pretty solid, but I do prefer sandwiches.