Training Log: Entry 2778

AM WORKOUT (0350 wake up via alarm) FASTED

**PLAGUE OF STRENGTH’S “FAMINE” ROUTINE: RAGNAROK IS HERE** Week 2, Workout 4

GIANT SET (Row-squat-abs-row): 30 seconds rest between rounds

Low handle trap bar rows

5x295
3x295
4x295
4x295

Front squats
6x4x258

Hanging leg raises
5xAMRAP

Low band row
4x20xLight band
2x20xLight band w/triple dropset using monster minis/mini bands

20 minutes of chins using Tabata protocol
153 total

Calf raise stripset

20x258
18x225
20x168
20x135
25xbodyweight

END OF PROGRAM REQS

15 rounds of EMOM

* 20 squats
* 20 push ups
* 10 swings w/24kg bell

2+ mile leisurely walk while talking on phone w/wife

Breakfast (2 scoops of metabolic drive mixed with 2 egg whites, 2 small pieces of beef liver)

Notes:

* I am absolutely exhausted.  Work ops tempo has been nuts, the Tang Soo Do class yesterday was pretty dynamic, and that sub 180lb weigh in is testament to how much I’m not eating.  I actually had full intentions of gorging myself on hot dogs and sausages last night but hit satiety early in the meal, and am using that as my guide.  Coming into this workout was more about holding on vs thriving.  I actually hit some solid effort on the rows and the front squat weight was dialed in perfectly, but once I got to the chins I just plain did NOT want to be there.  That rep total was better than I expected, but I was ready to quit SO many times, and knowing I was going to chase it with my post workout workout was grinding into me.

* Moving the walk to immediately post workout was pleasant, and I’m sure burned off whatever small amount of glycogen I had left.

* Got a 4 day weekend coming my way, with in-laws in town and celebrating a family birthday, so the feast is rolling in soon enough.