Log 11/3

I really really wanted to skip Barbell class yesterday. I don't know why. I just didn't. want. to. go. anywhere. But I had to go to work after class anyways, and I knew I'd be mad at myself if I didn't, not to mention to lazy today to make it up. So I dragged my sorry ass in 5 minutes late and, as I suspected, was happy I did.

A: Zercher squat - I ditched the PVC this week, because I was sharing a rack with Shelley and she set up without it. As a result, I got a shit-ton more weight on the bar. 164 felt just right - pretty damn heavy, but just before total form break-down.

w-upx5 64
w-upx3 88
w-upx2 115
5x3 120-132-142-154-164

Between sets, we did a little lacrosse ball torture on the hamstrings. Good stuff.

B: Pause press w/bands

We started out at the same weight as last week, and then were allowed to add weight at Ricky's whim. (Okay, not so much at his whim as when he thought we were getting enough speed.)

8x2
33-38-38-38-38-38(this felt awesome! I drew a star instead of a checkmark)-43-43

C: Rope climbs

3x6 - The foot lock felt a lot more natural this week. Win.

D: Med-ball clean/wall ball

3x30

The first round felt super bad-ass. Unbroken, fast, and easy. The next round was not fun at all - made it in 21 reps and then my legs just stopped listening to my brain entirely for about 10 seconds. The third round was just hellish. One at a time for over half, though I didn't really rest so much as let the ball fall, settle, and then right back at it. I guess I'm making progress with the mental game, but part of me would rather just have it be easy. All the time.

E1: Supine glute-ham holds

2x15 sec

E2: Supine hip extensions (on swiss ball)

2x12 w/ 50# DB

Not much to say about these - not terrible. The glute-ham holds were tough as I expected, but doable. Hip extensions were slightly awkward, but not difficult.

Good news! No more clean/wall balls! I'm looking forward to seeing what our accessory work will be next week. Not to mention, super excited for depth jumps on Friday.