Operation: Get Strong Without Getting Fat seems to be going pretty damn well.
Monday, April 30: front squats. 85x3-115x2-135x1-150x1-160x1-170x1. PR. Previous PR was 155 for two. Fond memories of when I couldn't get 115 out of the hole...now I'm front squatting over my bodyweight. Metcon: tabata burpees (laaaaaaame). Score - 55. Meh.
Tuesday May 1: snatch. 53x2 ugly, 53x2, 63x2, 73x1, 83x1, 88x1. Pressed it out because I didn't get all the way under, but PR nonetheless. I have added 20 pounds to my max snatch in the last couple of months - I was stuck at 68 for a while, and then stuck at 73 for what seemed like forever. I am still FAR from good at this, but am feeling things come together. Metcon: 5 rounds for max reps of 60 seconds single-arm snatching (30 seconds strong arm/30 seconds weak arm) with 30 seconds of rest. Implement was up to us. I really dislike kettlebell snatches, and I find it awkward to hold a dumbbell with plates on it, so I decided to use a barbell. My first round was a little awkward while I settled into a rhythm, but then it got kind of fun. 35lbs (training bar with bumper 10s) - 67 total reps. This was a good training move for me, since it forced me not to pull with my arms and to use my hips instead (you know, like you're supposed to).
Wednesday May 2: deadlift day. I was looking forward to this all day long. 135x3-175x2-215x1-245x1-275x1 (PR)-285x1 (PR!). 285 was a little slow and I could feel my back rounding JUUUUUUUST a bit, but there was no doubt in my mind I was getting it up. SO HAPPY about this. I have 55 days, give or take, to add 15 pounds to that number. Metcon: 21-15-9 american kettlebell swings (1.5/1pood)/pull ups. 6:53 as RX'ed. Kettlebell swings were really fast and easy; grip and forearms were destroyed and my pull ups were STUPID slow, since I did them in sets of 1 or 2 and dropped off the bar in between.
So...I'm three for three in terms of PRs this week, and I'm really fucking happy with my deadlift. But I know why you all come here.
For pictures of dogs in raincoats.
your dogs in their raincoats kill me! I'd love to have some for my dogs because they insist on their walks even in the rain...but I don't think they'd put up with me putting raincoats on them, haha
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