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    Fri., 4/12. 226#.

    Front Squat: 45x..., 135x5, 185x4, 225x2, 245x2, 265x2, 285x2, 305x2. Well, that was awesome. I had no business doing the second rep (back rounded), but I was using straps around the bar for grip, so it worked.

    OHP: 45x..., Density block, 10 min: 135x3,3,2,3,3,3,(5min)3,2,2,2,2,(1min)1,1,1,1. that's 32.


    venison peanut stew.


    Sat., 4/13.
    Stones: 125x2, 200x0,0,0, 150x1,0,1. Yeah, I was probably tired from the front squats, that's the ticket.


    smoked beef brisket, pork rib tips.


    Sun., 4/14. pork links & eggs for breakfast.

    Bench: 45x..., ..., 135x5, 155x5, 175x3, 195x3, 215x1, 235x1.

    DB Rows: 50x5,5, 75x5, 85x5, 95x5, 105x5. Fit my straps under my wrist wraps for: 125x5. Wanted to take it further, but ran out of time.

    Should've done some sandbag squats, but the pork burps are an effective barrier to any conditioning.
    CoC: #1 x 1R, 0.975L. Sooo close. Tx5,5.


    More of that lovely brisket, plus some meatballs.

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    Thur., 4/18. 225.6#. Well, that was a bad week. Finally caught The Cold. Normally, I'd just take a day or so, then push through it, but this one got in my sinuses, hard. Blech.

    Cable Low Rows: 160x5,5,5,5,5. Just waiting for a rack, I don't actually know what I'm going to do.

    OHP: 45x..., 95x8, 135x5, 150x2, 160x3,3,3. Hey, these felt great! sub-4 minute rests.

    I still don't feel like squatting, though.

    Stairbastard: 15 minutes, 37 Floors, 0.76 miles. Breathed through my nose the whole time, while sweat dripped from my elbows. Smelled like sweet victory.

    Roast pork shoulder over roast sweet potatoes, covered in my new chimmichurri.

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    Default Chimmichurri

    Wife said I had to write it down this time:

    5 serranos
    5 jalapenos
    2 bunches cilantro
    2 bunches green onion
    1 bunch mint
    1/4C lime juice
    1 T salt

    Chop all the stuff coarsely and liquefy it in the Cuisinart. Yes, keep the pepper seeds. This made 1 1/2 pints. The mint really makes it special.

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    Tues., 4/23. 225#.

    Log Press, in the rack: 90x12, 12, 115x3.
    Log C&P, on the platform: 135x1, 155x1, 175x2, 90 x 8, 10, 8, 10, 8.

    Seated Rows: 165x5,5, 180x5,5,5,5.

    Finally made my own sandbag. Found six sturdy cylindrical satchels on sale, each holds about 25# of play sand. The duffell I have fits 3 of them. It works okay for now. Gonna need a bigger bag.

    Ham and taters.

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    Wed., 4/24. I have a new toy! Made it myself. Yeah, it's the sandbag, and I already told you about it, but today I get to play with it!

    floor to shoulder - did a bunch of those.
    lap to chest (using handles) - did some of those.
    floor to chest (stone style) - did some of those.

    Well, I'm out of breath, and the nylon is chafing my arms. Success!


    Pulled chicken sandwiches - chimmichurri, blue cheese dip, 1000 island dressing, cucumbers. Oven-roasted potatoes with sour cream.

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    Thurs., 4/25. 226.6#

    F Squat: 45x..., 135x5-paused, 2xEMOM: 185x2,2,2,2,2,2.

    Power Clean: 45 x whoah - too light, doesn't work that way.
    111 (silly 15 kilo plates)x3,3-that's better.
    131 x 2,2-banged my chin - good thing my mouth was shut.
    141 x 2 - what's that I'm feeling? is that... confidence?
    151 x 2,2,2,2,2-that's more like it. Getting the bar to bounce off my throat onto my delts. Real power move. I make funny noises when I do the jump.

    Sandbag: The big one. Picks to lap in 60 sec: 10. Lap to chest: 10 in 36 seconds before I give out. I'm also counting the pick and front carry to and from the Fortress of Solitude.


    The sick, weak, old dog we come home to is a welcome distraction from the bruises on my clavicles.

    Pizza, eggs, whey shake, peanut butter sandwich.

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    Sat., 4/27 - finally finished the wood trim in the kitchen. Now, on to plaster work...

    Sun., 4/28. 226.6#. Just messing around today.

    Stones: 175x1,1,1, 225x0,0.

    Log: 115x5,5,5,5,5.

    DL lockout holds, 2" ROM: 405x1,1-hook grip, 455x1,1,1,1,1 alternating hook and straps. These are more trap stretches than anything else. Feels good.


    Super beefy mac. later: popcorn, chicken crust pizza.

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    Mon., 4/29. Sandbaggin' it, 60 second-style.

    floor to shoulder: 15, 17.
    rows: 21.
    squats: 26, 30.

    chug some water, lay on the floor.


    beef stew with potatoes, strawberries.

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    Fri., 5/03. 225.8#.

    SQ: 45x..., 95x5, 135x5-paused, 225x5, 275x2, 315x1,1,2,1,5. playing it by rear.

    F Sqt: 135x5-paused, 225x5.

    SLDL: 225x5,5,5.


    Cheeseburger casserole, got caught up on Game of Thrones. Daaaaayyyyuhuhuhum.


    Sun., 5/05.

    DL: 135x10, 225x5, 315x1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1. 'bout fifteen minutes there.


    Fried chicken, chicken potpie, mac & cheese.
    Avengers: Endgame. Wow. Very emotionally satisfying.
    Holyshitgameofthrones.

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    Tues., 5/07. 226#. I give up. There's no way I'm ready for comp. Damn dog. Yes, I'm blaming the dog.

    OHP: 45x..., ..., 95 x 8, 135 x 3, 155 x 3, 175 x 1,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1. Played with rest times; 3 minutes seems perfect.
    Alpha Trainer saw me do rep #7, said I was getting really strong at pressing. I hemmed, blurting "well, I used to be stronger, I finally hit 200 this winter, blah, blah, blah..." when I should have JUsT TAkEN TEh fUCKInG COMpLIMeNT. Jeez Louise.

    Anyway, strip the bar down to 110 and set a timer for ten minutes: 110x10,10,4,4,4,4,3,2,1,1. that's 43 reps, 28 in the first 5 minutes, 4 in the last minute. The 4 rep sets were all the same - first 3 reps were golden, the 4th struggled to lockout. Maybe if I do this again, I'll just do sets of 4 across.


    Chicken cheese zucchini casserole. Nomz.

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