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 back to some speed squats and pulls. Running through the cycle like I normally do, but things were feeling rather good for the day. Technique looked much better, speed looked better, and overall I think I'm putting together a good string of sessions. That's a bit thing when it comes to getting ready for a meet is trying to keep the momentum rolling forward. Sure, there are going to be days where things don't feel optimal, but if you can keep the ball rolling and push through to keep things progressing (intelligently!), it's sure to accumulate. While it's still early, I haven't felt much better at this point in going into a meet. By no means does that guarantee anything, BUT at least I'm setting myself up for the possibility of good things to come...and that's half the battle.
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Items Used in this Training Session
Average Bands
Mini Bands
SS Yoke Bar
EZ Loaders
Chains
Blast Straps
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
175x2
195x2
215x2
245x10x2
B1) Sumo Speed Deadlifts vs Quad Mini Bands
135x5
135x5 - add bands
185x3
225x2
280x7x1
C1) SSB Good Mornings vs 55lbs of Chain/Side
65x10
115x10
145x10
165x10
185x2x10
D1) Wtd GHR (Elevated)
3 sets of near failure - these were much better than last week!
E1) Poor Man Rack Sissy Squats
3 sets of near failure
F1) Blast Strap Fall Outs
3x20