This went great and I damn near made 225 on a second attempt at the end. This is going to work
Wasted a few warmup sets with false grip till I realized I have to wrap the thumb to push the bar back over my head enough
And also realized the HIGHER I rack the back on my collarbone the higher off the pins it starts and this important
I think I might need to make wednesday the heavy day. I felt "Ok" today but kind of flat. Again. In fact, I can't remember when I didn't feel flat on a monday. it makes perfect sense given the loads on Sat and Sun but what to do
I think do 195 x 1 x 10 on Monday and go for max effort on Wed AFTER enough 195 reps to FEEL like I am ready. And then just jump right to two plates.
Who knows? Worth a try
I also think I was NOT pushing the bar back enough but too much straight up. Looking at the 215 I push the bar back. SO MUCH TO FREAKIN' REMEMBER! But I think this is key : Hold the Pause longer and Push back!
PUSHUP
PAUSE
PUSHBACK
Took 225 for a second attempt but it wasn't close.
175.4 at 4 am
Another steady but slow one. Not bad at all but no records set. legs still heavy
45lbs
9 laps
4.5 miles
1:30 min
lots of little shake out breaks and dog greetings lol
This was strong but not well focused as was up a lot last night with the dogs ( luna stayed over and no one really settled )
But things were strong just not as coordinated as I would have like
but 25 sets in 30 min strong
Pistols are FINALLY getting back to feeling good
14.1 with bath
57.1 dehydrated
Decent one. Legs feeling heavy and tired but lungs and head good
45 lbs
6 laps
3 miles
60 min
175.2
What a great day! Moved my grip and my stance back in. Concentrated on pushing UP on the bar un takeoff and then decided, during warmups, to pause before the fast start and it worked SO WELL. Gave me just enough time to really lock in
Didn't worry about elbows up, just pushing up strongly into the bar and holding pressure throughout. the only reps that stalled a bit is when I lost arm tension as I pressed.
Also tried to press bar back as I started. That worked,
These were the fastest reps, by far, that I have done in ages.Maybe EVER!!
The first eight sets were SO fast I took 205 and it went great. Then hey, why not, I put two plates on the bar and gave it a great ride.Seriously thought I was going to finish it but I lost a little speed and my hips slid too far forward.
But for a second heavy day? I'll take it
Didnt sleep well last night and that didn't help. 205 and 215 were strong ( but not fast) and sure enough I didn't have enough speed for the first try at 225 and the second attempt wasn't close. Nor 215 after that. But 205 for the down sets were decent
Slightly wider stance didn't seem to help much although I don't think it hurt ? Elbows up is key as it tigher legs
I seem to get caught not laying back enough at the sticking point and lose my balance. But, over all all is good, a strong 215 is more than decent
Surprisingly strong today as well. Cardio is definitely better
Decently fast til the last 20 min when the dogs came out lol
45 lbs
9 laps
4.5 miles
10,038 steps
1:25 min
top speed 3.5 mph
Very strong day. Two weeks with no alcohol and can definitely feel a difference. Very surprising to say the least but I'll take it. Not really hard at all, just got in the habit
Swings were strong and good height; back to the older technique ( more hip dominant) more by accident by anything. It keeps my COM back more and seems safer on the lower back
174.4
13.0 ( bath)
This went great and I damn near made 225 on a second attempt at the end. This is going to work Wasted a few warmup sets with false grip til...
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