Training Log: Entry 3464

AM WORKOUT (0430 wake up via alarm)

12 LABORS: SLAYING THE STYMPHALIAN BIRDS

Tactical Barbell Operator Cycle 1, Week 6, Workout 5

MAIN WORK

SSB front squat
4x2x265

ALTERNATE w/

Log clean and strict press away
4x2x180

Weighted NG chins
4x2x42.5

KB swings
100x24

ASSISTANCE

Core circuit (no rest between exercises)

SSB front rack hold
3x30 seconds x 355lb

HLR
3x10

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

BPA
4x25

Notes:

* This is the final lifting workout of the cycle.  I truthfully didn't want to do it, primarily because I have the day off work and the last workout always feels like a pointless one, but since this is going to lead ride into the next cycle I knocked it out.  I also got to sleep in, which was nice.

* Mobility on the front squats was good, and I got some good pops on the log clean.  Press is still a little weak, but that corresponds with the dropping bodyweight.  Being able to eat up to the weight class leading into the comp should do well.

* Elbows are feeling good, which is a good sign.  I'm going to put them to the test these next few days.  My driveway is actually clear of snow today, so I'm thinking of doing a double workout and getting in the loading medley, and then hitting the stone tomorrow.

* Tang Soo Do was a solid workout last night.  Didn't stop moving for the full hour.  Lots of planks, bodyweight exercises, techniques, partner drilling, etc.

AM WORKOUT 2 (1000)

Strongman Carry Medley

135lb CDB, 100lb silver keg, 150lb black keg

First 4 rounds was down and back, final round was just 1 length.  45+ ' per length, just a different camera angle.

2 minutes rest between rounds.

It's stupidly cold, but we have more snow on the forecast, so while the driveway was still clear, I wanted to get this done.

I also changed this up by doing the down and back.  I'll admit the initial motive: I didn't want to spend the time setting up the medley between each round, and figured I could just make the set-up part of the workout.  But this DID serve to make it far more challenging.  I was huffing after each round, and you can see me slowing down particularly in the 4th round.  Good challenge, and honestly feeling like my old self with this.

My footspeed is feeling good.  I'd LIKE to go heavier, but I haven't quite earned that yet.  Need to get fast when it's light so I can be fast when it's heavy.  I also need to quit hiding from the sandbag.  I think this next cycle will be a good time to bring it in.