Training Log: Entry 3708

AM WORKOUT (0400 wake up via alarm)

TACTICAL BARBELL OPERATOR Week 4, Workout 5

MAIN WORK

SSB front squat
5x5x230

ALTERNATE w/

Axle strict press from rack
5x5x161+1 push press per set

Chins between sets

CONDITIONING

3 rounds of 150lb sandbag medley

ASSISTANCE

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

Band pull aparts
35

Notes:

• By Friday, I don’t want to train any more, but knowing that it IS Friday and training is what stands between me and Friday night with the family is strong enough motivation. Having an awesome breakfast to look forward to post training also helps.

• Knees were a little stiff coming into this, but by the end I found those smooth reps again. I attribute it to activity in Tang Soo Do last night. We had some lunges and tuck jumps, along with LOTS of forms work, and my knees held up the entire time. Good sign all around.

• These were some of the best picks I’ve had with the sandbag. The practice is paying off.

• Got in a 1:33 hold last night. New PR. Seeing trends moving upward. Should see some payoff in the Hercules Hold.

• Weighed in at 83.7kg. More accurate weight compared to yesterday.

I just re-checked my competition and they bumped the carry medley WAY heavier than before. From 150lbs to 225lbs on the sandbag and Iron cross. It’s a toss up, because the press is lighter for the masters class but the carry is lighter on the 80kg class. There’s no competition in the 80kg class so far, whereas just 1 other guy in the Masters.

Ultimately, this is a charity comp, so either way isn’t a big deal. But I’ll have some room to maneuver. And I’ll keep my eyes out to see if more competition signs up.