Training Log: Entry 3712

AM WORKOUT (0359 natural wake up)

TACTICAL BARBELL OPERATOR Week 5, Workout 3

MAIN WORK

SSB Front Squat
3x5x260

ALTERNATE w/

Axle strict press from rack
2x5x183
4x183

(2) Texas Deadlift Bar Mat Pulls
16x425

ASSISTANCE

Reverse hyper/standing ab wheel/band pull apart circuit
3x15x360/3x10/3x33

Axle curls
66 unbroken

Band pushdowns
66

Notes:

• I continue to legitimately look forward to this training day, primarily because of how low volume it is. It’s like my reward for Monday and Friday. Only having to do 3 sets of the squats and press and 1 big deadlift set is so much more tolerable.

• I came in feeling weak, yet performed very strong. Squats were buttery smooth, and the presses were stronger than Monday, despite biffing on the final set. That was more a technique issue, as the first 2 sets I was able to get through without pause. In general, felt light headed and low energy, but each time I stepped up, I performed well.

• Trend continued with the deadlifts. Had to talk myself through it, but once the bar started moving I found my groove. Shaved off a rep from last week, but this is still an awesome performance. In general, I’m feeling strong again, as 16 reps of 425 doesn’t feel so far away from my effort of 495 for 15 that I pulled YEARS ago at a much higher bodyweight. I’m finding a decent balance between size, strength, and sustainability. And I managed to not blow out my hip again.

• You can see how fried I am after the deadlift set, so some light assistance work to closeout was perfect.

• Weighed in at 83.8 this morning. Down half a kilo from last week, and yesterday’s weigh in was also a half kilo down from last week’s Tuesday weigh in, so the trend is consistent. Gradual, sustainable, and no suffering: I dig this. Also got a 1:18 hold.

• Tang Soo Do was moderate activity last night, but once again my head instructor commented on how my movement is “night and day” different compared to just a few months ago. He’s really excited for how my physical therapy has transferred to improved performance. I’m excited that he’s excited. We have the long class tonight, and then we’re taking a break on Thursday.