Wednesday, February 26, 2025

 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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