Training Log: Entry 430

Deloads on SLDL, dips, and low pulley row.  Feels like I pinched a nerve in my left shoulder blade.  It's a nagging injury, maybe a muscular imbalance.  Should heal over the weekend.

Training Log: Entry 429

Deload of squats, bench and pull-ups today.  Nothing really critical.  I'm employing breathing squats for my strength training, hopefully to no adverse effects.  Nutrition is picking up a little bit. The weight room is way too packed, had to wait for 2 people to do 1/8 squats with tampon and belt before I could get a crack.

Training Log: Entry 428

Hit a major milestone on my Captains of Crush gripper work today.  Working with Captains of Crush #2.

Reps with right hand
9,8,7,7,7

Reps with left hand
8,7,6,4,3

Forced reps to match right hand with left hand.

This is insane progress.  A few weeks ago, I couldn't complete a 5x5 on right hand, and couldn't even knock out 3 reps on the first set for left hand.  It's significant to note my different approach to training.

I was following my method of building up to 5 sets of 5 with forced reps where applicable and a deload every 3rd week of 70% volume.  This was my max effort work, that I would train once a week on Mondays.  I'd follow this up with repitition effort work with the #1, doing 3 sets of maximal reps and trying for a greater number of total reps every week.  On my deload week, I replaced the RE work with DE work using the trainer and 3 sets of 3 speed reps.  This strategy seems to have created great results.  I'm going to cycle like this 1 or 2 more times, and then try out the 3 again.

Training Log: Entry 427

SLDL of 315
5x5

Notes: Tore up my callous, might take me a little out of action, but thankfully it's a deload next workout.  Form was dead on, speed from the floor was great.

Dips of 100lbs
5,5,5,5,4

Notes: Good enough, form as spot on, and post deload I'm definitely ready for more weight.  Make sure to keep weight from swinging.

Low pulley rows of 165
5x5

Notes: Drag elbows across torso and get the right pull.  After a few sets, I had it.

 

Hit the heavybag yesterday.  Experimenting with a little higher guard, with gloves framing my face.  Power is still doing good, wish I could check form with video recorder.

Training Log: Entry 426

Pull-ups w/45lbs
5,5,4,3,3

Notes: Form was stellar here, as usual though, make sure on the last rep to ease into the negative, not to drop.

Squats of 275
5x5

Notes: Finally finding the right place for the bar to rest, real low on the traps.  Pretty much just a will power thing here.  I'm going a lot lower than usual, so that's a positive.

Bench of 255
5,3,3,3,3

Notes: Was exhausted after the squats, workout order messed up because of a bench press party in the gym.  Some hyperdouche ran into the bar while I was in the middle of a set according to my wife.  I didn't even realize I had clipped him, but apparently I hit him pretty hard in the leg.  I have a feeling it impacted my set negatively.  Either way, the weight as heavy enough for now.

Training Log: 425

Weighted dips of 90lbs
5x5

Notes: A little too low on the last rep of the first set.  Pulled my delt a little, but nothing major.

Low cable pulley row of 150
5x5

Notes: As much as I wanted to do bent over rows, with only one cage/rack, and no free barbells, it ain't gonna happen here.  This will be a decent substitute.

SLDLs of 295
5x5

Notes: Remember to center self on bar next time.  I was too far to the right and was twisting on the pull for the first few reps before I realized the problem.  Doing a good job keeping my back arched and pulling with the hammies.

 

Took my PFT the other day.  Managed the run without any training, about the same time as when I commissioned.  Push-ups and sit-ups were maxed as usual.  I'm aclimitizing to the weather.

 

Found the "boxing room" at the gym.  2 speed bag stands and one "heavy" bag hanging in a corner with no room to move around it.  The bag is maybe 70lbs, and way too soft.  Oh well, beggers can't be choosers.

 

I've been losing fat thanks to my new program.  I don't have a car, so I have to walk to the grocery store and hand carry the food I want home.  This means I need to prioritize my food choices, and bring home no junk food and lots of meat and good carbs.  My wife cooks healthy food compared to the stuff I ate at home/at school, so I might be able to drop my gut.

Training Log: Entry 424

Squats
2x300
275
5,5,4,3

Notes: Need to stop jumping weight so fast.  It's been 2 months since the last time I seriously squatted, I'm going to be a little low on the weight scale.  Form is good at least.

Bench of 245
5,5,5,5,3

Notes: Prolly just up it next time, for the sake of momentum.  Form is getting better.

Pull-ups w/20lbs
5x5

Notes: Form was dead on here.  At least this didn't decline.