Training 5/17/2016

Squat @ VSU

Foam Roll
Wall Assisted Hip Stretch 3x20 Secs
Open Gate 3x10 Each
Hip Flexor Stretch 3x15 Secs Each

Hang Clean Pull
135 2x3
185 2x3
205 2x3

Squat 135 x3
185 x3
225 x3
255 x3
290 x3
330 x3
375 x2 (Sloppy , Awful)
415 x1

A1 Barbell Good Mornings
95 
3x12

A2 Bent Over DB Row
70 2x12 Each
90 x12 Each

A3 Weighted Leg Raise
5 LB DB
1x10
2x8


Pretty good day. It took a long time to get my head right. Been reading a lot lately about an internal dialogue and I think it may be working. Have to get mentally tougher. 

Everybody can make a choice to be more positive. It's about who you hang around and what you choose to watch on TV. What environment you put yourself in. It's easy to get a negative internal dialogue. You have to be aware of what's playing in your mind. Victoria Osteen
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"Everybody can make a choice to be more positive. It's about who you hang around and what you choose to watch on TV. What environment you put yourself in. It's easy to get a negative internal dialogue. You have to be aware of what's playing in your mind."

-Victoria Osteen

Training 5/14/2016

Dead @ X-Factor

Foam Roll

Sumo Dead Lift
135 2x3
185 x5
225 x5
275 x5
315 x5
365 x3
405 x1

Conditioning;
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class

Obviously not much today. Under a huge time constraint, but it felt good to get a little weight in my hands and have no hip or

hamstring issues.

 

"The essence of jiu-jitsu is philosophy."

-David Mamet

Training 5/11/2016

Squat @ VSU

Foam Roll
Open Gate 3x10 Each
Hip Flexor Stretch 3x15 Secs Each

Hang Clean Pull
135 2x3
185 x3

Squat
135 x3
185 x3
225 x3
275 x3
305 x5
345 x3
385 x1

Back Extension 4x12

Not a great day. Out of energy for no reason. 

If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one. Jim Evans
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-Jim Evans

Training 5/3/2016

Squat @ VSU

Foam Roll
Open Gate 3x10 Each

Hang Clean Pull
135 3x2
185 3x2

Squat
135 x5
185 x5
225 x3
265 x5
305 x5
345 x2





Horrible day. No juice, no focus, exhausted. These days are starting to snowball....

"A snowball is simple, direct and familiar to most of us. I use this simplicity as a container for feelings and ideas that function on many levels."

-Andy Goldsworthy

What?

Training 4/29/2016

Bench @ X-Factor

Foam Roll
Standing Band Resisted Y-Raises 3x10
Band Pull Aparts 3x12

Bench
Bar x12
135 x3
185 x3
225 x3
260 x3
295 x3
335 x2 (Bad Sign)
370 xDNF (Back Loose, Lost It a few inched off my chest)
Added Slingshot
365 3x1

Band Assisted Pullups
Civil War Style
4x2

Just outta gas today, no excuses, but just outta gas.

Leadership - leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses. Mitt Romney
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-Mitt Romney

Training 4/27/2016

Squat @ VSU

Foam Roll 
Open Gate 3x10 Each
Hip Flexor Stretch x3
Piriformis Stretch x3

Low Hang Clean Pull
Bar x3
95 x3
135 2x3
185 2x3

Squat
135 x3
185 x3
225 x3
255 x3
285 x3
325 x3
365 x3 (Possibly High) 
405 x1

A1 Seated Good Mornings 
Bar x12 (Couldn't Get It Out Of Rack and Felt Like an Idiot)
Back Extension on GHR
BW 3x12

A2 Bent Over Db Rows
60 2x12 Each
70 x12 Each

As always my deload week turned into a week and a half, but great day today. Filmed my last rep to make sure I hit depth on the squat, but last triple felt a little high on a couple. Not a ton of volume, but felt good today.

"I'm working my way steadily back and I'm feeling good."

- Lee Westwood

I'm working my way steadily back and I'm feeling good. Lee Westwood
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I'm working my way steadily back and I'm feeling good. Lee Westwood
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I'm working my way steadily back and I'm feeling good. Lee Westwood
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I'm working my way steadily back and I'm feeling good. Lee Westwood
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I'm working my way steadily back and I'm feeling good. Lee Westwood
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