Training Log: Entry 2346

AM WORKOUT (0315 wake up via alarm)

High Handle Trap Bar Pulls

5x135

5x225

3x315

1x405

1x495

STRIPSET

1x585

10x495

10x405

10x315

10x225

111x135  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcFjoTosrQ0

Chins (SO many different grips): resting long enough to put a plate back on the rack between sets

6x10

1x6

3x7

1x9

1x4

Axle rows from straps against bands w/1 minute rest

4x12

Kroc rows 115

1x22

Notes: Super early morning workout since I'm working early shift for the next 2 days.  It introduces a new variable as I have to set the weights down gently so as to not awaken the house.  I intend to hit a max effort workout later today when I can make some more noise.  The stripset was brutal so early in the morning, and I legit thought I'd tap out at 50 reps on the final set, but I kept digging and finding more in me.  Still haven't found the limit yet: curious how badly I want to.

In general, this was the first back day in a while where I felt "satisfied".  The band rows are a great new addition.  They really lit up my back.  I did my first set with straps and found it not having the desired effect.  Going without I could feel my back better.  

On the nutrition front, I've re-introduced oatmeal to my diet.  Eating it pre-workout, mixing it with some protein powder.  Today was day 3.  I've had 2 days of some crazy digestion issues.  Coincidence?  Most likely not.  I'm gonna give it a few more days and see if it's an adjustment thing or if it turns out I have some sort of sensitivity.  As much as I'd like to say I'm eating it because of the goodness of whole grains and all that, the truth is that it's getting colder and I like a hot breakfast.

EVENING WORKOUT 

MAX EFFORT LOWER 

(2) Trap Bar Mar Pulls 

5x135

5x225

3x315

1x405

1x495

1x585

1x675

1x685

1x675

Notes: 2 minutes rest between heavy pulls. Rushed this in at the end of the day and was pleased with the effort. Can still grind: just need the strength to match. Right hip still not 100%: may be a while yet until I push straight bar max effort work.