Training Log: Entry 221
Yesterday: Another cardio circuit. Similar to last time, but with timed rounds, and one half round of all out standup from thai stance.
Today: New ME on legday. Boxsquat. Had no box, so I used one of the portable benches with broken feet so it'd be really low. Even still, it was just about parallel. Damn, I need something lower.
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I like how low I can get without fear of falling.
Moved up weights on both single legged squats and SLDL. I should go back to lunges someday, still just paranoid about my knee. Need to use lower weight.
Feeling really strong.
Training Log: Entry 220
Semi-motivating lift day yesterday. I did things I had never been able to do before. I seated DB shoulder pressed 50lbs for 12 easy reps, whereas before I couldn't even complete 6 of those. Put up 55lbs for 10 reps too. Good to know that my shoulder is finally getting stronger. Furthermore, I was able to do an easy 8 hanging leg raises for my weighted ab circuit, whereas when I first started the WS4SB program, I couldn't complete one without swinging. Gaining great strength and abdominal control. Looked at myself in the mirror and noticed my lats are starting to form as well. All around good news.
My bench dropped by a good amount. Dunno if it was fatigue or if rack lockouts aren't helping my sticking point. I honestly think my weak part of the lift is my chest, not my triceps. However, I'm generally coming to the realiziation that as a fighter, weighted dips and pull-ups are gonna be a bigger asset to me than the bench press. I don't really need a strong chest for fighting, but a strong back and triceps are key. Besides, I have a respectable bench at over 300lbs. So, at this point, I think I'm gonna shift my focus away from bench. I'll prolly keep it in my repitition day just to maintain the range of motion, and might switch to a full fledged Westside program someday, but until then, bring on the dips.
Training Log: Entry 219
Ran myself through a cardio circuit today. 1 round jumprope, 1 round boxing on a wavemaster (hate 'em, but it was the only thing there, and at least it doesn't move), 1 round jumprope, 1 round shadow, 1 round jumprope, 1 round kicks, 1 round jumprope, 1 round knees and elbows.
Note: Rounds weren't done by round timer, but instead by song on CD, so each round was over 3 minutes. I was dying at the end from a stomach cramp. Good to be back.
Training Log: Entry 218
Interesting situation. Bodyfat% is way low. Can see my abs without flexing in good lighting. At same time, cardio is awful. Not enough time working the bag. My form is doing great though. I think I might stick with the Thai stance, it keeps my hands up. Worked my form and conditioning on my kicks. Shins are nice and strong.
Training Log: Entry 217
Leg day. No gains made on squat. Maxed out at 365. Probably burned out my CNS. Need to change ME lift next week. Prolly deadlifts. Need to work on my form. Made gains on my single leg squats (30lb DBs in each hand) and DBSLDL (85 DBs in each hand). Just about puked after my workout. Always a good sign.
Need the structure my training for the summer. I can't do Muay Thai if I can't stand. Leg day on the weekend on 3 days of rest.
Still deciding on gyms. May be doing Muay Thai and Judo instead of boxing and MT...can't really complain about that.
Training Log: Entry 216
Rack lockout ME day. Instead of increasing the weight of the RL, I'm lowering the location of the pins. I went down one notch while maintaing 315 for 2 reps. If I can keep this up, I'll eventually move to having 315 at a max.
Improved on all other lifts as well. Used 95s for DB flat bench press. They were so dusty that crap kept falling into my eyes.
