Training Log: Entry 454

Deloaded on deadlifts, overhead presses and pulley row.  Ran into a powerlifter at the gym named Mike.  Big guy, pulls 605+chains and squats 675 for singles.  He gave me some tips on form for my deadlifts.  I'm too stiff legged, need to squat down lower and stick the chest.  If I chat with him more, I might ask him for advice on his routine.

Training Log: Entry 453

Back in the boxing gym.  Did 4 rounds on the big heavy bag working progressively jab, jab cross, step jab cross hook, step jab cross hook.  Focusing on getting that full range off the jab, stepping on the cross, and hooking with the elbow high instead of low, and at the target instead of away.  Also making sure to keep shoulders relaxed and body turned away from the target instead of straight on.

Did 4 rounds on the double end bag.  Working on the jab-cross getting full range and stepping.  Bobbed/weaved for 2 rounds and slipped for two. 

Did 4 rounds on the speed bag.  1 round right had, 1 round left, 2 rounds both hands.  I'm getting a little better at this at least.

Coached worked the mitts with me for two rounds.  Quote of the night "We're going 50% here, which for you is like taps".  He was focusing on the range of my jab and keeping my stance tight when throwing.  I get too wide, need to work on that.  Did a few 1-2s, then started throwing in some hooks and slipping.  Speed is there, just gotta keep the balance.

Training Log: Entry 452

Squats of 335
5,3,3,3,2

Notes: Could have probably got a 3rd rep in that last set, but I had the bar too low on my back and it messed up my form.  The weight felt great today, my best set of squats to date.  I owe it to a more thorough warm-up before I did my working sets.  I'm going to make this a habit.

Pull-ups w/25lbs
5,5,5,5,3

Notes: Decided to keep the weight the same and focus on good form.  I'm going to ramp up much slower this time, only 5-10lb increases.

Bench press of 265
5,5,5,3,3

Notes: Woulda gotten another rep on the last set, but set up was crappy and I hit the bar on one of the supports on the way up.  Shoulders are sore from boxing, deload is coming at a perfect time.

 

Training Log: Entry 451

Back in the boxing gym.  Warmed up for 15 minutes doing stretching and running on the tredmil, then worked the heavy bag for a few rounds, focusing specifically on finding the range on my jab.  Don't wanna stuff it any more than I need to.  Coach worked mitts with me for a round.  Focus on keeping proper feet spacing and angles while throwing combinations.  Keep that right foot angled, not flat, and keep the spacing.  Follow the jab with the cross and have the rear foot drag with the cross after the jab.  After this, I worked the heavy bag with this focus.  Remember to drag and then plant, instead of just throwing arm punches while dragging.

Coach worked the stepping transition more with me after the heavy bag.  I need to relax my shoulders more and turn my body away. 

Worked the double end bag for a few rounds, focusing on slipping and bobbing, and worked the speed bag for 1 round.  I suck at speedbag.  It's too high for me.   

Training Log: Entry 450

Deadlifts of 375
5,3,3,2,2

Notes: It's easily time to deload, but thankfully my grip was plenty strong this time around.  Gotta get that leg drive as much as possible to maximize my power in this movement.  Don't shoot those hips out too early.

Overhead presses of 155
5,5,5,4,4

Notes: Might just jump ahead on a new weight on this one.  Presses always progress slowly compared to other lifts, and I think staying too long might just retard my efforts.

Low pulley straight bar rows of 160
5,5,5,3,5

Notes: I'm gonna stick on this weight and focus on form, so as to avoid falling into my usual trap on rows with way too much weight and really bad form. Don't learn back, and pull with the back, not the arms.

Training Log: Entry 449

Squats of 315
5,5,5,5,4

Notes: Great form today.  Bar rolled down my back on the 4th rep of last set, so I cut the set short, but I coulda hit that 5th rep otherwise.  Don't know if I should move up 10 or 20lbs this time around.

Bench of 265
5,5,4,3,3

Notes: Much better job of keeping the bar traveling in a straight path. 

Angled bar pull-ups w/25lbs
5,5,5,3,2

Notes: Better job on form and full ROM.  I might just drop the weight and start all over on this movement.

Training Log: Entry 448

Back in the boxing gym.

Coach pointed out my habit of stuffing the jab, so we worked it on the bag and on mitts for a couple of rounds.  Remember to bend at the knee pointing towards the opponent, not angled away.  Remember to drag that rear foot to follow the lead step when pairing a 1-2.  Remember to keep that rear foot anchored when throwing a 2-3.  Don't throw too hard when drilling, 60% is fine, keep speed up.  Hook at the target, not away from it.  Relax those shoulders.

I'm throwing down, not up.  Target the head with shots, not just straight from the torso. 

Did a better job of hitting with the right knuckles instead of the pinky on my left hand.  Keep this habit going.