Today was just one of those days where everything worked. I cranked my neck musculature all out of whack during the last two training sessions and I'm not 100% recovered from it--apparently jamming your head into the bench when you use leg drive to move the bar off your chest is not great technique--so I …
Two Days in a Hole
A long time fan of EliteFTS' knee sleeves, I picked up a new pair to use in any Meet I do this year. I still get plenty of support from the ones I've used for years, but brand new ones should add a little pop and who knows, maybe get a few more pounds on …
Thursday is a good day to Lift
Always on the lookout for a sale, I obtained caffeine in capsule form (vs. my usual tablets) from a vendor I've not used before. After not feeling much of a buzz from this new purveyor's product, I've convinced myself that they're underdosed, although I haven't put them to the test yet, for fear of repeating …
Lifting Weights
I still miss chewing nicotine gum, even though the physical effects have passed. I had about 3 days of headaches and mild irritability, but now I have psychological longing and a serious case of the munchies. I had undervalued nicotine's power as an appetite suppressant and have basically been a nonstop eating machine during all …
Breaking it Down
There was a time not long ago when I struggled miserably in my attempts to front squat. I couldn't find a hand position I was comfortable with, the "bodybuilding" style with arms crossed didn't work and I gave up on the lift shortly after every attempt to try again. What I didn't realize was that …
7 AM Wakeup
My alarm is set for 7:00 AM every single day. I won't attempt to persuade you into thinking I awake bright-eyed and leap out of bed ready to greet the new day upon hearing the sounds of birds, which my phone uses to notify me of the time. Most days though, I'm at least conscious …
Squats 12 17 2016
Training started out slow today with every Squat feeling hard, but I ended up banging out a pretty good session. Weighed in at a svelte 176.5 this morning. Squats 252.5 x 3 252.5 x 2 265 x 2 265 x 1 255 x 3 255 x 2 Stiff-Legged Deadlifts 197.5 x 7, 5, 4, 4 …
Sumo Deadlifts and Misc Mayhem 12 15 2016
Today is not only the anniversary of my first daughter's birth, but the anniversary of the death of one my heroes and mentors, the late Christopher Hitchens. Reflecting the cyclical nature of life itself, December 15th brings joy and sorrow both. The day continues like any other as the Earth keeps spinning and orbiting no …
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Training 12 13 2016
Felt strong today, Â i.e. the weights felt easy, Â but the endurance was subpar. Â I wasn't feeling all that well last night, for quite a few hours, so maybe that had something to do with it. For whatever the reason(s), the sets started great and ended pretty abruptly. All Supportive Lifts again today. I suppose if …
Training log 12 10 11 and 13 2016
12/10/2016 Another Supportive Lift day. Felt pretty good on all lifts today. Klokov Press, aka Snatch-Grip Behind the Neck Press 87.5 x 7, 6, 5 Romanian Deadlift 195 x 6, 5, 5 Pendlay Row The last time I did these I only got 4 reps at 160, so I “reset’ by taking 10% off and starting …
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