Training Log: Entry 2534

AM WORKOUT (0300 wake up via alarm)

25 chins

GIANT SETS (chin-press-pull)

Chins (various grips)

4x8

Axle clean and push press away

5xAxle

5x136

5x156

11x176

Clean each rep and strict press

9+5+4(+9 clean and strict press away)

Band pull apart

5x10

Axle bench press

10xAxle

10x136

5x186

9+4+3x256 (2 rep PR)

Followed immediately by

50 dips

Followed immediately by

Lateral raise stripset

20x20lbs

20x10

20x5

20x2.5

20xEmpty hands

1:40 crucifix hold

Axle rows against bands

14+7+7(+26 without bands)

20 standing ab wheels

40 reverse hypers

CONDITIONING

20 seconds of 20lb DB snatches

10 seconds of 20lb DB goblet squats

10 rounds

Notes: Didn’t quite have a baseline to compare with on this one. Last time I did the “clean and rep” thing, I was taking a long time between reps and not really getting the training effect. This time, the rule was that it had to be touch and go cleans, and that kept things far more honest. Threw in the press away set at the end to make it a good shoulder stimulus as well.

Bench PR was cool. Always take that.

I like that little conditioning dude I came up with. The squats are actually more a killer than the snatches.

Had a 3 mile run with the Mrs yesterday and it felt really good. No CV discomfort and one of our best times in a while. Again: bodyweight is such a factor with running.

PM WORKOUT (1500)

Axle Grace Echo

30 reps (2:46)

90 second rest

15 reps (1:26: fairly certain a PR)

90 seconds rest

7 reps (33 seconds)

Notes: Yet again, hated to do this, didn't want to, solid times all around.

Physique update: got rid of the fluff from gaining.  Looking dryer.