I’m currently in meet prep for the 2015 IPA Grand Prix Nationals at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on October 24th, in Columbus, Ohio. I will be competing at 132 pounds, raw with knee wraps.

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Tuesday I was able to get back to some speed work. This is vital for my lifting since I am a "speed" guy. I can't grind for shit, so I need to capitalize on my dynamic effort work. Plus, I get so many first reps that I get to iron out any issues I might be having under a light-moderate load. Accessory work is kind of becoming easier at this point in order for me to peak right. At this point, majority of the work has been done, and it's important that I continue to build upon that and maintain all the hard work from the off season and volume part of prep. Besides having camera issues (my memory card ran out of room), it was a great session. Really starting to close in on things much faster than it seems.


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Items Used in this Training Session
Average Bands
Mini Bands

Warm Up
Reverse Hyper - 305x3x12
Band Leg Extensions - 3x25

A1) Buffalo Bar Speed Squats vs Average Bands
First rep paused in the hole
55x10
55x5 - add bands
105x3
145x2
185x2
225x12x2

B1) Sumo Speed Deadlifts vs Quad Mini Bands
135x5
135x5 - add bands
185x3
225x2
255x8x1

C1) GHR Deadlift
3x15

D1) GHR (Elevated)
3 sets of near failure

E1) Band TKE's
3x25 per leg

F1) Wall Press Abs
3x30 sec