Training Log: Entry 2620
AM WORKOUT (0340 wake up via alarm)
**SUPER SQUATS** Workout 14
(3) Incline DB bench/weighted chin superset (1 min rest)
2x12x100s/2x15x22.5 (12 unbroken in first set)
1x11x100s
BtN Press/band pull apart superset
3x10x125/50 total
Breathing squats/pullovers
26x315/20x20lbs
Attempt to reinvent numbering system, as I forgot all human forms of it around rep 22
Kroc rows
21x115
Axle shrugs against strong short bands
1x30
Reverse hypers
54x180
**POST WORKOUT SHAKE**
**ASSISTANCE/CONDITIONING**
Ran a small circuit where I’d do 20 KB swings w/40kg bell and then some daily work. Spent 8 minutes doing it, got something like 6 sets of swings done in that time.
30 GHRs
Notes:
* Squats were MUCH smoother than they’ve been. Hamstring is really feeling solid, and I could move much faster without feeling any buckling or warning signs. Still some slight pain, so I’m keeping it smart with the knee wraps, but even then I’m wearing them looser than before. I have to not get stupid and let these good signs result in me pushing WAY too hard too soon, but I’m enjoying the benefits it’s bringing.
* Hey Super Squatters: imagine getting to rep 13 and thinking “ok: halfway there”. That happened today. What a terrible thing to think. That said, it was really a race against my hands going numb for the most part, but that does add an element of excitement. Once again: in between the second to last rep and the final rep a whole lifetime passes. It’s crazy how hard the fatigue hits there.
* Always cool to be moving triple digits on DB benching. Just seeing all sorts of growth.
* My left shoulder is still buggy. It’s good for pressing but not chinning. I got it done today, but it’s tough to move now. I imagine holding the bar in the squat position for so long doesn’t help.
* My abs are finally starting to vanish after a very dedicated campaign to kill them. It took a while, and growth is still pretty evenly spread.
Crazy squat numbers man, you're turning the table on the program and making it try to keep up with YOU after 20 wasn't enough. Really glad your hamstring is on the mend. Not sure if this is the same problem but I use wrist-wraps now when I squat with a straight bar, do you think that might help with the hand numbness?
ReplyDeleteThanks man! Really glad I read the book again before running the program, because they talked about taking the squats to 30 reps and it inspired me to go down this route once I hit the hamstring issue. Wrist wraps make my hands go numb on their own unfortunately, haha. I imagine my body is just twisted up enough under the bar that, after enough time, it'll happen.
DeleteHey MythicalStrength if you were on death row what would you request as a last meal? (Just trying to see what favorite meal you'd eat for pleasure with no regard for fitness)
ReplyDeleteNachos. Always my answer. The blog has left clues behind, haha.
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