Training 3/8/13

Tiller Strength Challenge @ The Gym
W/U
Bench Bar
Squat Bar

Bench Bar
Squat Bar
Bench 135 x5
Squat 135 x5

Bench 135 x5
Squat 135 x5
Bench 185 x3
Squat 185 x3
Bench 225 W/ Slingshot x23
Squat 225 W/ Reverse Blue Bands from the top of rack x13
Dead From 3rd Pin
225 W/Reverse Blue Bands (Bands Anchored to J-Hooks as High Up As They Go) x25
225 No Reverse Blue Bands x10

Chris had some idea to do this challenge today.I didn't mind. doesn't look like much but we are all lacking on the GPP. I felt like a crossfitter for a minute. Nice change of pace and an easy way to get back into training I think we all took too much time off recently. I felt energized and ready to go from my "deload" week. I use quotations because a deload should be some active recovery, soft tissue work and maybe even a little imbalance correction, but instead I sat around and did nothing. I did take in the Detroit Lions strength and conditioning conference last weekend which was great. I drove about 30 hours in 3 days so my hips and hip flexors felt awesome (sarcasm). Also as a side note to myself, do not use the new mountain dew kick start before training. Got a deal at 7-11 so I thought I would try it and it sucks. Felt no effect I get from a monster or a red bull and it tasted like rhinoceros piss. Admittedly I knew the caffeine content was a little lower, but I figured I would feel something. I did not.

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-Louie Simmons