Training Log: Entry 3654

AM WORKOUT (0400 wake up via alarm)

TACTICAL BARBELL GREY MAN Week 3, Workout 5 (final lifting workout of cycle)

MAIN CLUSTER

Buffalo bar squat (higher bar placement)
4x3x352

Axle strict press from rack
4x3x166

SUPPLEMENTAL CLUSTER

(3) Incline DB bench
4x8x75s

DB row
4x8x125

GHR
4x8x40

ASSISTANCE

GHR sit up
3x10

Lateral raise dropset
35x10, 35x5, 35x2.5, 35xEmpty Hands

Band pull apart
50

Chins between sets

Notes:

• I’m carrying a bit of “blah” coming into these workouts, which I think it honestly just carrying forward fatigue from the weekend/start of the week getting woken up so much. We got to bed 30 minutes earlier than usual last night, but also spent the evening at my kid’s school music program, which absolutely drained my introvert battery and had me exhausted when I got home. Woke up this morning to the alarm and told myself that this workout was going to be the hardest part of my day, so if I got it done now, it’d be over.

• It’s been less than a week since starting physical therapy, and the results have already been very positive. I noticed last night that I had no knee pain while walking my dog, whereas typically that was a major source of it. The boxer is still a puppy yet stupidly strong, so she pulls the entire time we walk, and it’s like running downhill the whole time trying to fight her. Every step would be agonizing, but yesterday it just felt like a normal knee. In turn, this morning’s squat workout still triggered SOME knee pain, but not nearly as much as before. I’m not expecting miracles, but I AM appreciating how quick this gradual healing is.

• I moved the bar up higher on my traps to reduce elbow/forearm pain, and since my knee is in a healthier state I was able to get away with that. It’s funny how the pieces all connect.

• Camera cut out during the transition to the GHRs.

• Got in sets of 7 on chins between sets. Started the cycle with 5s. May just continue to gradually progress, if training timeline allows.

• Carried a 216lb keg last night, and weighed in at 83.3kg this morning. I SHOULD be heavier, but signing up for that grappling competition has me on the fence. Thankfully, I’m in no rush to gain: I’m in this for the long haul, but this is also just something I have to be aware of. Competition typically drives me to improve myself, but it also hamstrings me when it comes to pushing my bodyweight up, because I’m always right on the cusp of weight classes.

• Yesterday was another 2 cup of coffee day. I’m really enjoying coffee again, which is probably something I need to watch out for, but thankfully there is enough research out there that I can validate that 2 cups is perfectly fine and actually PROMOTES health, so let’s hear it for reality sculpting.