sking's log

[sking1001]

Did prowler sprints today. Although they slowed down at the end.

Sled+140 x 100' x 7 in 14:27

I absolutely hate that feeling at the end of a sprint where I just cannot get a breath. Like my heart is going to explode.

EDIT: I did these 50' down and 50' back thinking I would try the low handles on the way back. I couldn't get it started and stuck to high handles.

[sking1001]

Squat
135x5
225x5
315x3
405x1
455x1
425x4x2 - PR
435x3x2
Played around with 3 different knee wraps today.

Bench vs Bands
135x5
155x3x8 EMOM
Doubled minis, adds about 70 pounds at the top.

3" Block Deadlift with Chains
243x4
333x3
423x3
453x3x2 RPE 8
Weight listed includes 108 pounds of chain.

Getting acclimated to wraps again. Wraps are a lot of fun, but they hurt like hell. More at some times than others. It takes a lot out of you, so I do enjoying blocks where I don't use wraps also.

I respect those that choose not to use wraps, of course. No way I could squat 500 without them...at least for now. On the other hand, those who don't use wraps have no fucking idea what they are about. It often takes more stamina to do more sets in wraps. I will probably never lift equipped other than knee wraps, but I have a lot of respect for those that go to the trouble.

[sking1001]

On top of lifting yesterday, I did a lot of moving dirt and other labor intensive stuff all day. Pretty much dead when I hit the sheets close to midnight. Now I have to train early morning on less than 6 hours sleep, because we will be traveling today.

Ugh.

Press
45x15
95x6
135x5
175x1
195x1
175x4x2
185x3x2

Floor Press with Chains
117x6
207x4
257x4
277x3x2 less than 30 sec rest between sets
287x3 less than RPE 8
297x3 closer to RPE 9, woops
Weight listed includes 72 pounds of chain.

Chinups 3x12

[jenica]

I shared your wrap sentiment this weekend. Wrapping and re -wrapping after every set got old very fast! But, I'm learning to use them better by wearing them more frequently this cycle.

Hopefully you're alive today after lots of work and running around!

[sking1001]

I shared your wrap sentiment this weekend. Wrapping and re -wrapping after every set got old very fast! But, I'm learning to use them better by wearing them more frequently this cycle.

Yeah, I feel it's important to get enough practice in the way you're going to compete. Plus, since I can go heavier with wraps, it just beats me up that much more. I never use them for supplemental lifts though. Just Saturday's main squatting. Last cycle, I didn't start using them until the 3rd week of transmutation, I think.

Hopefully you're alive today after lots of work and running around!

Ha, thanks! This is the first year in like 16 years we haven't been on the road for 5 hours visiting family on Easter. We just had a nice day at my daughter's house about an hour away. So I'm feeling good today and will be ready to deadlift heavy tomorrow : )

[PackMule]

Wrap Cheatz

[sking1001]

Wrap Cheatz

Hey dude...let me know if ur ever back in Texass or something. I'll wrap your knees for you : )

[PackMule]

Oooo yeah. Nice n tight baby.


hah

[sking1001]

Oooo yeah. Nice n tight baby.


hah

You will need 3 meters with all the SWOLE training though...

[Dwayne_KONG_Wint]

It only took me three meets to be done with wraps. All that timing and prepping and what if someone misses their attempt and now all of a sudden you are up but you haven't finished wrapping. Its not so bad when you can sit back and have your handler/coach wrap you; but when you are wrapping yourself, it sucks. You waste a bunch of energy getting them on tight and in the right place and also nervous energy getting your timing right for your attempt.

I hate wraps because of that.

They are fun to squat in though. They can help provide an overload stimulus for a wrapless competitor.

Meet wise, I'm done with them. I can live with my knee sleeves. Then at the meet I can focus on getting ready for the lift and not how many guys out I am.

YMMV.