Training Log: Entry 3787

AM WORKOUT (0359 natural wake up)

TACTICAL BARBELL MASS PROTOCOL SPECIFICITY BRAVO Week 4, Workout 1

SSB Squat
4x12x240

Lever belt squat
4x12x225

Axle strict press from rack
3x12x113
11+1x113

(3) Incline DB Bench
4x12x60s

Dips
4x12x27.5

ASSISTANCE CIRCUIT

Hanging leg raise/lateral raise
3x10/20, 15, 10x10lb

Notes:

• I strategically picked Clutch’s “Book of Bad Decisions” for today’s workout, because I enjoy irony.

• It’s good to get back to the light weights at the re-start of this cycle. For the most part, I’m keeping the maxes the same and just focusing on “owning the weight”, especially since I’m only going to get in 6 lifting workouts before my cruise. Still mulling around the plan for when I return, but I’m ultimately drowning in a sea of good choices, so if need be I’ll just break out the 20-sided die and be good.

• My right knee is a little angry these days, which I’ve observed is a product of heavy SSB squats, and I could most likely resolve it by switching to flat soled shoes, but the light weight of this week will most likely be tonic enough. Otherwise, all other connective tissue is feeling good.

• Presses were strong today. Rest times were 1 minute for all squats and the dips, then 60-90-120 for the axle and DB.

• Weighed in at 84.5kg this morning. Highest of the cycle, which I’ve said 3 weeks in a row now, yet last week also had my lowest weigh in at the end of the week. Been feasting on a lot of high sodium fare, so we’ll see how much sticks, but given this is the mass protocol, some gaining SHOULD be happening.

• Got through all 7 days of 3x19 chins last week. Opened up this workout with 20. I’m curious if I’ll be able to maintain this on my cruise.