Training Log: Entry 3448

AM WORKOUT (0400 wake up via alarm)

**12 LABORS: CAPTURING THE ERYMANTHIAN BOAR**

*Tactical Barbell Operator* Cycle 1, Week 4, Workout 1

MAIN WORK

SSB front squat

5x5x210

ALTERNATE w/

Log clean and press away

5x5x145

NG chins

3x5x32.5

KB swings

100x24

ASSISTANCE WORK

Ab circuit (no rest between exercises)

3x30seconds x 345

HLR

3x10

Lateral raise dropset

35x10, 35x5, 35x2.5, 35xEmpty Hands

Band pull aparts

4x25

Notes:

* Most obvious thing to discuss is that my right elbow is really sore from yesterday’s stone work, so I cut out sets of chins, and I may actually consider removing the exercise entirely for the duration of my specialization as a means to allow for better recovery.  Or I might do everything in my power to train strongman on Saturday vs Sunday for better recovery.  But in either case, I’m prioritizing recovery, which is a big step for me.

* Pain makes us smart sometimes though: I realized I’ve been rowing the log into my lap rather than deadlifting it.  Wanting to save my elbow, I did it correctly today, and it was a big difference when it came to getting the second pop up.  Puts me in a much better position.   Good to remember that.

* Fronts squats felt fantastic.  Very smooth, no knee pain.

* Swings are feeling better as well.  In general, things are clicking.

* Meant to log this yesterday, but training with the stones was legit fun for me.  Been a long time since I had fun in training.  I think about how I started to fall out of love with strongman, and I feel like that was another manifestation of illness.  It’s good to remember the spirit of this.  That said, I also need to listen to my body and be smart and not break myself in the pursuit of relighting this passion.

* Weighed in at 85.0 kg, which is a .1kg drop from last week.  I’m honestly really excited about that, as I actually anticipated a rebound up from last week, considering how dramatic of a drop it was from week to week.  I’m trending in a good direction, and this is still while dealing with some digestive issues.  As much as I don’t want to admit to it, I think those ribs from my favorite BBQ place don’t agree with my digestion, as it seems like every Friday I eat them, and I spend the weekend dealing with them.  I make a point to squeeze them out with some paper towels and wipe off the dry rub, but even if taking care of the obvious issues, it’s still a LOT of pork fat to take in, even with me cutting down to half a rack this last time.  It’s something I can be aware of, if nothing else.

* High carb meal coming tonight, and then I’m thinking tomorrow’s workout is going to be a ruck.  Something that won’t beat up the elbows any more.