Training Log: Entry 2414

GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 1

AM WORKOUT

Log viper and press away
5xLog
10x5x140

NG chins (various grips)
4x15

Band pull aparts
5x20

Reverse hyper 270
4x15

DB rows 105
2x5

(1) DB incline press
50 reps

Notes: Still figuring this out as I go.  I'm exceeding the pull assistance work recommendation substantially by trying to keep other stuff in line.  This was challenging but in a different way than BTM. 

For the incline press, I went up 1 notch on the incline and got 50 reps done.  Ended up being 30, 10 and 10 with rest pausing.  Kept the weights controlled, rather than just rapidly pumped out.
General notes: Woke up at 195.6.  Just letting the weight free fall for now.  I've been enjoying not having to eat like it's a job.

Training Log: Entry 2413

AM WORKOUT

JM Walks, chains only
50 minutes

Notes: Bringing in the lighter conditioning during this deload week.  Just going to keep things easy and get some much needed rest.

Training Log: Entry 2412

1.5 mile track run

Time: 11:59

Notes: This felt much better than expected.  First lap 1:46, mile at 7:53.  Goal was a sub 12 and I just barely squeaked by.  After 5+ weeks of not running, that's amazing.  Conditioning held up well; have BtM to thank for that.

Woke up at 199.8.  Gonna just let weight free fall for a bit.  Got a cruise in Sep and figure it'd be good to go lean.

Training Log: Entry 2411

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 18 (FINAL)

AM WORKOUT

Buffalo Bar Squat
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
1x280
5x305
5x350
5x390
20x290

Axle continental and press away
5xAxle
5x136
14x5x176
1x3x176

Weighted NG chins
5x65
5x90
5x115
5x140
5x115

Farmer's Handle Shrugs 105
1x55
1x30
1x15

Standing Ab Wheel
3x8


Notes: It's over.  I might've been able to hit all the presses if I didn't continental and took more rest times, but this workout ran into 1.5 hour territory and I didn't want to do much more than that.  Had to do 3 push presses as well to get through the 14 sets (1 on set 13, 2 on 14).  That widowmaker squat sneaks up on me EVERY time.  The set is never tough, and then I rack the bar and can't breathe.

Woke up at 200.2.  Already excited about not eating like it's my job anymore, but I'll enjoy this weekend before deloading and starting something else.

Training Log: Entry 2410

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 17

AM WORKOUT

Texas Deadlift Bar Deadlift (touch and go)
5x135
5x225
1x315
5x415
5x475
3x5x525

Axle bench press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
5x226
5x256
3x286
6x321
10x256

DB curls 35
3x15
1x10

DB hammer curls 35
3x15

Kroc rows 105
1x21

Notes: Deviated from the program and went with Kroc rows to ensure success on the deads while keeping my training time reasonable.  This was still the most difficult workout to make time efficient.  Really happy to have made it through all those deads, and that performance on bench is a fatigued state is strong.  Managed to break some bloodvessels for the first time on this routine.

Woke up at 198.8.  Still pushing calories as hard as I can.

Training Log: Entry 2409

SOS over bar (22)
Doubles EMOM for 10 minutes, 11 reps on final minute

Notes: Quick workout after my normal 3 hours of sleep when working overnight.  Torqued my right hamstring on the very first double, so took it a little slow from there.

No morning weigh in today.

Training Log: Entry 2408

YESTERDAY

Prowler sprints, high handles, 200lbs on prowler
8x50'

Notes: 30 seconds rest between sets.  I was dying.  Got out of prowler shape.

TODAY

BUILDING THE MONOLITH WORKOUT 16

AM WORKOUT

Buffalo Bar Squats
5xBar
5x100
5x140
3x190
1x230
1x280
5x305
5x350
5x5x390

Axle strict press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x171
5x196
4x216
8x171

NG chins
10x10

Band pull aparts
5x20

Dips
100 reps

Notes: I saw this as being the hardest workout of the program, so I'm glad it's behind me.  Got it done in 65 minutes.  Those 5x5 squats weren't too bad; I think the program really got me in decent shape.  The set of 4 of 215 was a challenge, but a 5th may have been there with slightly longer rests.

Woke up at 200.8.  Really pushing in the final stretch here.