Training Log: Entry 3476
AM WORKOUT (0400 wake up via alarm)
**12 LABORS: STEALING THE MARES OF DIOMEDES**
*Tactical Barbell Operator* Cycle 2, Week 2, Workout 3
MAIN WORK
SSB front squat
5x5x230
Log clean and strict press away
5x5x160+1 push press rep per set
Log clean
1x210lb
Low handle trap bar lift
3x5x410
ASSISTANCE
Core circuit (no rest between exercises)
Reverse hyper
3x20x180
Standing ab wheel
3x10
BPA
2x50
Axle curls
1x54
Band pushdowns
1x35
Notes:
* Short night of sleep: Valkyrie was working on something so got to bed around 2230. Tried to find a way to fit this workout in some other time, but it just wasn’t there. That said, I actually had an awesome workout performance, so it’s once again one of those instances where you feel like hell and perform great, vs the days you feel great and perform subpar.
* Outside of the first rep of the first set, the front squats were really smooth today. Sunk straight to the bottom and popped back up. The weight wasn’t feather feeling, there was still some struggle, but I wasn’t fighting my body through the rep: just the weight. The log cleans were also very explosive: popped right up, to the point that the third set almost knocked me on my butt.
* The heavy clean also moved well. I’m happy I’m including that in the programming, as it’s building my confidence with the implement. My last competition with a log had me lose a LOT of energy on the clean. And when I bring out the grip shirt, it’s going to be even smoother.
* Was surprised with how well the trap bar pulls went. Last week, 355 felt very heavy, and this week 410 felt quite manageable. Was able to keep my breath held for the full set in all instances, even while fighting the cough/congestion. I’m still planning on using my gateway briefs in comp, even though I’m not using them here in the training cycle.
* Tang Soo Do last night was a solid workout. We moved for the whole hour. Bodyweight exercises, technique work, open hand forms: good general activity. Also got in a near 1.5 mile walk with the dog and the Valkyrie post dinner. Weather is getting good enough that we may be able to bring that back into the rotation.
* Post carb magic had me with visible abs without flexing this morning. Leaning out continues to go well, and I’m not shedding muscle/strength like I have in the past. Really feeling like I found something good here.
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