Training Log: Entry 3710

AM WORKOUT (0400 wake up via alarm)

TACTICAL BARBELL OPERATOR Week 5, Workout 1

MAIN WORK

SSB Front Squat
5x5x265

ALTERNATE w/

Axle strict press from rack
3x5x183
4x183

Chins between sets

CONDITIONING

3 rounds of 150lb sandbag medley (2 trips each round)

ASSISTANCE

GHR sit ups
3x10

Notes:

• My training motivation continues to decline. I observe this trend in my “non-building” blocks of training. Jamie Lewis discussed this as the advantage of bulking: you’re motivated to train because you want to put all that food to use. I had a pseudo version of that, since our family meal was last night and I had enough motivation to put all of that to some use. But the weekend wasn’t quite as restful as I anticipated, as the puppy was a bit of a handful.

• I was curious how this workout was going to go when I looked at the weights listed. I was honestly quite pleased with the press, despite not completing 5x5. 3x5 is still within specs. I misgrooved a few reps, which resulted in an energy leak. I cut out the push presses to allow for enough recovery between sets to perform. Ultimately, this is just a great showing for me as far as recent performances go, and I’m strict pressing the comp weight for sets of 5.

• Squats weren’t quite as smooth as last week, but still better than usual. Some reps were 2 parters and some were clean throughout.

• The front squats clearly had a fatigue impact on me when it came time for the medley, and rather than groove slow reps, I just cut the rounds short. Still tried to focus on a good strong pick.

• Weighed 85.3. I actually called that before I stepped on the scale, down to the decimal. I’m gaining some good body awareness. This is a slight uptick from last week, but the post carb weigh ins are a wildcard.

• Got in a 1:15 hold last night. Did a good job getting in steps for the weekend as well.