Training Log: Entry 2997

AM WORKOUT (0420 natural wake up) FASTED

**MESS (Mass-Easy, Strength-Simple)** WORKOUT 2 

*EASY STRENGTH WORK*

Axle clean and strict press away SUPERSET w/Weighted chins (underhand)
3x3x136 
3x3x30

(3) Axle double overhand deficit deadlift
3x3x205+chains

Standing ab wheel
1x10

Keg Carries (100lb keg)

2 trips keg locked out overhead (1 per side)

Remember that these are supposed to be LOADED carries, put on 20lb vest, continue w/

2 trips keg shouldered (1 per side)
1 trip keg bearhug carry
1 trip keg crass body carry

*BOXING*

5 2 minute rounds w/30 seconds rest
* Rounds 1-4 focus on technique and combinations, round 5 constant attack for full 2 minutes

*5 MINUTES OF CONDITIONING*

21 DKB front squats w/24kg bells
21 burpees
15 goblet squats w/24kg bell
15 burpees

Goblet squat until timer runs out

2 mile walk w/dog

THEN breakfast

Notes:

* Still getting a feel for where the program is going to go, but this was a fantastic proof of concept run.  Got in the lifting, to include the carries, the BAS work, and a short conditioning workout.  For that final bit, it was all based off time available, and then I also remembered how Dan said he couldn’t get the squat to work with Easy Strength so it was best to include it in the warm-up to keep the movement grooved, and I feel like this answered the mail.  I also think I’ll stick with goblets whenever possible, because they rock, but in the heat of the moment I was just coming up with whatever I could to make my heart beat.

* Weights were much closer to the intention of the program today.  Almost blacked out on the final set of the press, but ultimately that’s just early morning blood pressure stuff.  No real way to overcome it.  The weight itself wasn’t terribly heavy.  Deads with chains are absolutely the way forward.  Stupidly forgot the vest for the first set of carries, but after that things were good, AND I remembered the option of wearing CHAINS alongside a weighted vest, so now I have more ways available to “never repeat the same carry workout” per Dan’s instructions.

* It was good to hit the BAS again.  It had a conditioning effect, and it got me moving my body through space.  I have to make a concentrated effort to really let my hips get loose, let my arms extend, be fluid, move around, etc.  Make the most of this tool and this training.  But, if nothing else, it’s just good to “be back”.  It’s also good to not really care about if I’m doing it right.  I’m sure the internet will tear apart my technique and everything else.  I WILL say that this is literally my first time every training in “this body”.  I’ve never been this light while doing striking.  I wrestled near this bodyweight, but was always heavier when I was training boxing. I FEEL lighter, and moving is a bit easier.

* Walking the dog was a target of opportunity.  Didn’t think I’d have the chance.  Gave me a chance to extend the fast.  In that regard, I think “fasted” training is the way forward for me.  I write fasted in quotes because I’m having a shake around midnight each night, so I’m really not far away from my last food intake, and in turn I’m not waking up hungry nor do I feel like my performance is suffering.  I don’t get hungry in the middle of the workout like I used to.  If that changes, I’ll change, but this seems to be working out well enough.  I say all this while I’m technically running “Mass Made Simple”, so maybe I’m totally missing the point…but Chaos is the plan.

* Looking to get in another walk with the family this evening, and I’ll find some time for some push ups and squats.