11/14/2015

A. Front squat, build to a max for the day
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For reps:
:30 squat cleans, 85
2:00 rest
:60 squat cleans, 125
2:00 rest
:90 squat cleans, 155
2:00 rest
2:00 squat cleans, 185
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3 sets:
3-5 weighted glute-ham raises, 20x1
:60 rest
8 strict pull ups
:60 rest
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Not for time:
800m sled drag, moderate

A. 245 (PR+10)
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10
11
10
7
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complete w/20# DB
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complete w/90# on sled


HUZZAH! Today was awesome. 

I was definitely not expecting to hit 245 today, that was a pleasant surprise (video). I knew I wanted to at least get 240 because I've failed it the past three attempts and I was determined. I got a bit worried as I was warming up, the first few reps felt heavier than usual so I wasn't sure how everything was going to play out. Once I got to 200 I just made 10 pound jumps until I got to 240. It went up pretty easily so I went for 245 and got it! Sweet. But could I just point out how wide my feet are? Jesus. Have they always been like this when I squat? I need to fix that ASAP, I was pretty shocked when I saw that on the video. 

The squat clean workout was much harder than I had anticipated. I did all the reps at 85 touch and go, these probably could have been cycled a bit faster. 125 was quick singles. I started getting nervous during the reps at 155. The last few reps were felt really heavy and I knew I still had to clean 185. My lower back was getting tired and my legs were starting to get really fatigued. The first few reps at 185 were okay, definitely slower out of the bottom than usual. The last three reps all felt like a max. At one point I wasn't even sure if I was going to stand one of them up. This hurt so much. I couldn't get my knee sleeves and shoes off fast enough after this was over. 

Strict pull ups are getting much easier, still trying to focus on using my lats. 

Sled drag was rough this week, my legs were trashed by the time I had to do this. Luckily my buddy Heather joined me. Overall a solid day!