Monday, June 23, 2014

6:30 am

A
Pause Front Squat 5 x 3 (2-second pause at bottom, fight for best positioning), rest 2 min between

Result (by round): 185/225/245/250/255

This was okay. I hit higher than I anticipated. Positioning felt pretty good the whole time. Here's the video of the last set:

B
Supinated Pullups 3 x AMRAP, rest 90 seconds between

Resuls (by round): 5/4/4

This is embarrassing. Nothing to say about it. Disgusted.

C1
KB Front Squat Reverse Lunge 5 x 5 @ 55#, rest 90 seconds

C2
Pendlay Rows @ temp 2111 5 x 5, rest 2 min

Result: 135/135/165/165/165

Holy lumbar. This was very different. What a great combination, man! These coupled together was really challenging. The reverse lunges were a really good challenge. I felt my back wanting to give out but it actually held in there. I am really happy with that. I stayed conservative with the weight on the rows because I've never done them before and I didn't know what to expect. The tempo was rough based on the videos I watched of the movement. Also, there was a discrepancy if I should've pulled to my sternum or navel. I just split the difference and hit in between.

Overall, I would say that this was an okay morning. Disappointed with the pullups, however, I know that these movements will improve over time. I'm looking forward to this afternoon. I'll have it posted late tonight.

6:15 pm

A
Squat Clean - 10 min build to tough single in 5 sets

Result: 205/225/245/255/265

Surprised I got as close to my 1RM as I did. Honestly, I had no expectations going into this evening. I just hit what felt good. Everything above felt good in the pull and catch, however, the drive was really tough at 255# and 265#...really tough on 265#.

B
Squat Clean - 10 min EMOM @ 205#  x 3

Result (by minute): 3/3/3/3/3/3/2/1/3/3

I'm pretty disappointed with how hard this was. Really pissed, actually, that I missed @ 7 and 8. I got my ass in gear and blasted the last 2 minutes. Those last 2 was just pure anger and adrenaline with how upset I was about missing.

C
C2B Pullup - 10 min EMOM x 5 perfect

Result (Unbroken (u)): u/u/u/u/u/u/(3-2)/(3-2)/(2-3)/u

Again, not too happy with the performance. Didn't drop due to fatigue, however, more-so due to bad rhythm and ripping. I ripped @ 7.

Overall, pretty rough day, however, it was fun. I know this is all pretty pessimistic, however, I hold myself to a higher standard than how I perform and I always will. Even if I ever make it to the Games, it probably won't be good enough for me. I really enjoyed today. I enjoy feeling as though there is actually a reason to train and that there is a purpose and direction.