I'm currently training for USS "Hope for the Holidays" strongman competition that'll be in St. Louis on December 19th. I'll be competing in the max log clean & press and max deadlift events. I'm also still focusing on adding some size, but strength is my main emphasis. I'm working with teammate Mike Mastell on my programming. After competing in December my next competition plans will more than likely be USS Nationals or NAS Plat+ next summer.
This session felt great. It took forever to get through because I was dragging still. Getting up at 4am to go hunting multiple days on end starts to catch up to you. However I got everything in and everything felt good and strong.
My lower back is doing a ton better now also. I had mentioned in some previous logs it was really hurting and my hips were really tight. I stopped sleeping on my stomach and kept up with my soft tissue work, mobility, stretching, traction, Epsom salt baths, etc. and it's back to 100%. I also have to say I'm 99.9% sure a lot of the issues was caused from sleeping on my stomach.
11.10.15
A. Front Squat
135x5
225x5
275x2
315x1
365x1
395x3
335x5
335x5
335x5
B. 18 Inch Deadlifts
135x5
225x3
315x2
405x1
495x1
585x1
635x3
700x3
595x5
595x5
595x5
C. Close Grip Shoulder Saver Bench Press (Similar to 2 board press)
135x5
185x3
225x3
275x1
335x3
265x6
265x6
265x6
D. Standing Abs
3 sets of 15