Training Log: Entry 3478

AM WORKOUT (0400 wake up via alarm)

**12 LABORS: STEALING THE MARES OF DIOMEDES**

*Tactical Barbell Operator* Cycle 2, Week 2, Workout 4

MAIN WORK

SSB front squat

5x5x230

Log clean and strict press away

5x5x160+1 push press rep per set

NG weighted chins

5x5x40

ASSISTANCE

4 round circuit, 30 seconds each of

24kg KB swing

365lb SSB front rack hold

Dips

Standing ab wheel

Push ups

Lateral raise dropset

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

BPA

4x25

Notes:

* Got good sleep last night and woke up feeling ready to go, but as soon as I started warming up I was feeling wiped out.  I think 3 nights in a row of TSD on top of yesterday’s ruck along with some low calories were starting to show.  I actually got light headed on the first set of front squats, forcing me to breathe out and rebrace on the second rep, and the first set of log didn’t feel great.  Thankfully, I didn’t black out on the log like I usually do when my head isn’t on right, and by the second set things were clicking again.  Found some great depth and mobility and a few poppy cleans on the log, but press strength was still lacking.  I’ll definitely be looking to eat up as I enter the final 3 weeks of comp prep.

* Chins continue to feel strong, and my elbows/forearms are holding out well.

* That conditioning assistance circuit at the end continues to prove valuable.  Pairing the swings and SSB hold together was an unintended stroke of genius, as it really gets challenging at the end trying to hold that brace when I’m sucking wind from the cleans.  Trying to focus on keeping the cleans explosive, and also not slacking too much during the dips and push ups.

* Tang Soo Do was another solid workout last night.  Got in some new partner drills alongside some of the usual activity.

* Physique continues to show polish on the daily.  Was very pumped after that conditioning circuit alongside the lateral raises.