Ok, I'm definitely feeling this prep now. I even threw on a recovery day. I actually rolled and stretched on my own for over an hour on my recovery day and did some light accessory work. After last week, my entire upper left side was killing me to the point I couldn't sleep. Even with a little break.
Pin presses are kicking my ass. The speed work is going good. Max effort quats felt great this week too. I'll give max deads a go this coming week. Then more schedule challenges with the holiday's and traveling. Life is a part of every prep. There should be more to your life than lifting. Although it is a top four priority of mine, usually top one or two, I value and cherish the time I do get to spend with loved ones and I'm very much looking forward to going up to New Jersey to be with my family for Christmas eve.
This is actually the first time I've honestly looked forward to going back since I lost my Dad. My drinking got very bad after he passed away. I never had healthy relationships with my two older brothers. It got instantly worse after he was gone. At his funeral, I honestly didn't know if I'd ever go back. I went home and attempted to drink myself to death. The grace of God saved me. My amazing husband stood by my side the entire time. Not one family member came to see me while I was recovering. I dreaded going back, in fear I'd pick up a drink again. I've been back several times since but I usually only see my kids in NYC and maybe a few hours with my Mom and that's about it. This time, I'll be staying in a hotel near my Mom in NJ, and will be spending the time with her and the rest of my family. I'll be there for the big Christmas Eve dinner with extended family, including my cousin's recently surviving husband, children, and grandchildren. They just lost my cousin, who was severely alcoholic two months ago. I'm happy I am strong enough to be there for the first Christmas they will have to spend without her. I'm grateful I can spread some love around and I hope I can ease any of their pain.
These are the things that are important. People. Connections. Love. Understanding and the hardest one, forgiveness.
Not sure if I'll have time to train but I'm hoping to. I'll keep you posted. In case I do not get to do another log update before the holidays, I wish you peace, happiness and lots of love.
- DE LOWER:
AB ROLL OUTS
SPEED DEFICIT DEADS 10x3x50%
BOX BELT SQUATS 3x15
BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUATS 4x6
CALF RAISES
- DE UPPER:
PAUSED OHP PRESS w/@elitefts American bar and @the.powerloop 5x5
DB SERRANO PRESSES with @the.powerloop
SPEED FLOOR PRESS 10x3x50% 135lbs
HEX SUPERSET: 1.Carries 2. Shrugs
- ME UPPER:
PIN PRESS: 1x1x80% 220lbs
REVERSE GRIP PRESS: 5x5x50% 135lbs
DECLINE TRICEP EXT DROP SET
- ME LOWER:
SQUATS barefoot:
1x2x80% 350lbs
5x5x50% 235lbs
UNDERHAND BB ROWS: 4x10 BICEP
BICEP SUPERSET: 1. Seated Incline curls 2.) Standing Zottman curls