Training Log: Entry 3558

AM WORKOUT (0358 natural wake up)

*Tactical Barbell Operator* Cycle 2, Week 2, Workout 5

MAIN WORK

SSB Squat

5x5x325

ALTERNATE w/

Axle strict press from rack

5x5x166+1 push press rep per set

ASSISTANCE/CONDITIONING

Crossfit Cindy WOD

20 rounds of

* 5 chins

* 10 push ups

* 15 squats

w/20.4lb vest

23 minutes flat (same as last time)

Notes:

* In the middle of the night, I contemplated sleeping in and doing this workout later.  I woke up 2 minutes before my alarm and strongly considered shutting it off and getting more sleep.  I did some calculations on how I could possibly squeeze this workout in on the weekend sometime instead, then eventually bit the bullet and got out of bed.  Heading downstairs, I told myself I could just do 3 sets instead of 5 and that would be fine.  During the workout itself, I told myself I’d just go by feel.  And then, I hated how each set of squats felt better than the previous one, and each time I said “I’ll see how this one feels and shut it down if it’s time”, I knew I could do another set.  And suddenly 5 sets were over, the workout was done, and it was the best one of the week.  It’s funny how that happens.  Ultimately, I think the heat/humidity is what has been crushing me, alongside 3 nights of sparring, which has gone well, but is always exhausting in some way.  And then my food intake is a bit lower than it’s been, which I’m sure is a factor.  Ultimately, it’s awesome I’m still crushing my performance, but it’s clearly beating me down.

* Focusing on trying to move the squats as fast as I can, which is still slow, but not artificially slowed down.  The faster I move, the better I feel.

* Cindy’s time was the same as last week, but set under significantly higher state of fatigue, as this was 5x5 with 40lbs more on the squat, alongside the heat/humidity and sparring fatigue.  I’ll take that as a PR.

* Sparring last night was the best so far.  Didn’t have to go up against any family members, which meant an opportunity to really go for it.  Went 3-0 against a senior student, and then 2-3 against our senior black belt, losing in overtime on a close decision.  Got in some free rounds as well: just a good workout overall.  This was on top of over 24k steps that day: lots of activity.