Training 4/13/13

Squat day @ The Gym

W/U
Open Gate Hip Mobility x10 Each
SSB x5
Hip Flexor Stretch x15 Secs Each

SSB x5
Hip Flexor Stretch x15 Secs Each

SSB x5
Hip Flexor Stretch x15 Secs Each

SSB Squat
155 x3
205 x3
245 x3
265 x3
295 x3
315 x3
335 x3
315 x3
295 x3
245 x3

Rack Pulls (Conventional)
Bottom Pin
135 x3
225 x1
275 x1
315 x1
365 x1
405 x1
455 xDNF (had it off pins but got away from me in front. Haven't pulled anything heavy and conventional in a while so Ill take it)

A1 BB Shrugs W/Grizzlys
315
3x6
1x10

A2 Band Resisted Lateral Steps
Doubled Up Purple Band
4x10 Each Direction

Gripper
2 Plates
3x25

Tabata Stair Stepper
4 Minutes

Pretty good day. Been sidelined with the worst headache I have ever had that will not go away for about 4 days. I finally said screw it I have had too much time off and trained anyway, after warm up it was either gone or I ignored it. SSB felt much better today, but I am still unsure of why the weight feels so much heavier than it should. All I can figure is my low back must still be a weakness. Anything over 295 had little issues but everything under felt perfect. I think my entire "core" is a weakness right now. Time to step up the assistance work. I am happy that I did not think it would go as good as it did and I salvaged a pretty good training session.

"If you wait for a day to train when you feel good, you'll lift about twice a year. Those days are rare. Your mind plays tricks on you. Learn to ignore it and keep training."
-John Broz

One of my favorite quotes of all time. I probably say this to myself at least twice a week.