Training Log: Entry 2342

AM WORKOUT

(5) Axle Mat Pulls
5x136
5x226
1x276
1x366 (mixed grip)
1x456 (mixed grip)
10x576 (straps, touch and go, rest pause)
10x486 (straps, deadstop)
43 second DOH hold of 276

Notes: Strength remains consistent on this, even on days when I feel awful.  That set of 486 was rough.


GHR sit up w/25lb plate behind head
3x8
1x6

Buffalo Bar Squat
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
1x280
1x320
1x370
1x410

REST PAUSE (15 Deep Breaths Between Reps)
4x460
2x460
1x460
8x370
2x3x370
1x370

Notes: Massive victory here.  My all time best before surgery was 3x460 for this sort of workout.  Hitting it for 4 on the topset was awesome.  Took a lot out of me, and wasn't able to hit as much in the backoff sets as I'd liked, but the system is working.  Walkout is the hardest part for me; probably part of not hitting the Anderson squats like I used to.

General notes: Woke up at 195.8.  Had my cheat meal last night; Taco Bell, cheesy gordiata crunch, naked chicken chalupa, chicken quesadilla and half a nachos bell grande.  The naked chicken chalupa tore up my insides something fierce.    

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Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
5x211
5x246
13x281
20x210

Notes: Was hoping for 15 on that topset, but 20 on the backoff made up for it.

DB rows 105
4x10

DB laterals/rear laterals 25
5x10/10

Notes: Performed between sets of benching

GIANT SETS

Log clean and press (clean once) 160
3x7
1x6
1x5

Weighted NG chins 75lbs
1x5
1x6
1x7
1x6
1x5

DB hammer curls 35
5x10

Notes: Log still feels awful, but I'm getting better at it.

Kroc rows 105
1x11

General notes: Woke up at 195.0. Schedule was screwy this week, most of the training in the evening and had to skip a day here or there.

Next contest events have been announced. Going to be doing the Empire Classic Strongman competition in Spokanne WA. Will be competing at my usual 200lbs. Here are events and weights.

Frame deadlift: 450lbs (60 seconds, straps and suit allowed)

Press Medley: 180lb keg, 200lb log, 231lb axle, 125lb dumbbell (60 seconds, dumbbell for reps at end)

Stone of steel over bar: 250lbs (60 seconds, 52" bar)

Power Stairs: 240lbs, 300lbs, 350lbs (60 seconds, 3 implements up 3 sets of stairs)

Crucifix hold: Whatevs (2 hammers)

This will have some challenges in it, but I'm excited to get my training in gear. This was a good off season, now to make the most of it.

Training Log: Entry 2340

AM WORKOUT

SSB Squat
5xBar+chains
5x115+chains
5x155+chains
3x205+chains
1x245+chains
1x295+chains
1x335+chains
1x385+chains
5x425+chains (lifetime PR)
5x335+chains

https://youtu.be/L0kL_cfwaGU

Notes: Things have just been feeling good with this training day.  Really seeing some growth.

GHR
4x12

Standing ab wheel
4x8

Notes: Performed between sets of squats

Viking squats 155
1x15

Reverse hyper 50lbs
3 minutes 20 seconds


General notes: Woke up at 196.6.  This was performed yesterday, then I stayed overnight at the jobsite, so I'm logging it now.  Rest of this month should have a little more stable schedule.  Have an inkling of competition lifts coming up, but nothing official yet.

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Axle Strict Press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x166
3x186
6x206
5x206 (push press)
8x166

Notes: Evening workout.  Had to rush.  Basically circuited between the pulldowns, presses and pull aparts the whole way up.  6 reps of 206 felt light, but I fell out of the groove and had nothing left for the 7th.

GB pulldowns 140
3x12
2x10

Band pull aparts
5x20

Notes: Performed between presses

Circuit

Axle rows 136
3x25

Dips
3x25

Notes: 3 rounds, no stop between.  From one to the other and back again.  Just trying to quickly get in my assistance work.

Axle curls
1x50

General notes: Woke up at 197.2. Serious GI issues today.  Not sure if I'm sick or just ate something off.

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(6) Mat Pulls
5x136
5x226
1x276
1x366 (mixed grip)
1x456 (mixed grip)
13x576 (straps, rest pause, touch and go)
10x486 (straps, deadstop)
42 second DOH hold 276

Notes: PM workout, since I'm working tomorrow and didn't want to try to squeeze in this workout in the morning.  Allowed me to really go for broke on these topsets.  The backoff set was lightning fast as well.

GHR sit ups w/25lb plate behind head
4x8

Buffalo Bar Squat
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
1x280
1x320
1x370

REST PAUSE (15 Deep breaths between sets)
10x410
4x410
2x410
2x410
8x370
4x370
2x370
1x370

https://youtu.be/hGBk4XU5xwU

Notes: This was brutal.  The topset of 10 didn't feel awful, but it clearly drained me through out, as I was having difficulty hitting the rest.  Might be time to step up to 460 next.

General Notes: Woke up at 194.8 this morning.  Gonna spend the night at the jobsite tomorrow, so trying to pack enough food.  I never really sleep well here, so I'll be watching my recovery.

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EMOM 182lb keg to chest for triples
10 minutes

Notes: This was originally going to be sandbag shouldering, but my sandbag burst on the third minute.  Need to make another one.  This was still a killer workout though.

Woke up at 197.2.  Going to do my deadlift workout tomorrow, because I got called in for work on Saturday.

Training Log: Entry 2336


AM WORKOUT


Axle Bench Press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
5x226
5x241
3x276
8x306
15x241


Notes: Much better performance than I anticipated.  7 was the goal on the topset, and 12 on the FSL.  I'm in a weird place in my training where I feel dead and exhausted all the time but my performance is still doing well.  Not really sure how to interpret it.


Chins
1x25 overhand
1x23 underhand
2x20 various neutral grips
1x25 all grips


DB laterals/rear laterals 25
5x11


Notes: Performed between sets of bench.


GIANT SETS


Log clean and push press (clean once) 160
1x7
2x6
1x5


DB rows 105
3x10
1x15


DB hammer curls
10x30
10x35
10x40
10x45


Notes: Ran short on time again.  Seems to be happening as weight gets heavier.  Totally floored by the end of this.




General notes: Woke up at 197.6.  Weight is holding high.  Joints are beat up from shoveling snow.