Sun, 18 Oct 15

Gregg came over this morning so I could help him train 18" deadlift in his Metal King Pro DL suit.  I had no intention of training, only helping him out, but due to some stupidity on my part (I had mistakenly thought suits were not allowed at MD Strongest because I got it confused with another competition), I decided to train on the spur of the moment because I haven't touched my Metal Jack Pro DL suit since USS nationals back in June.  Even though I would have preferred to work up to a 1RM today, I know better than to do such nonsense 3 weeks out from a competition, especially when I am already training heavyish on a day that was supposed to be recovery, not more work.

Rack Pulls

10x135

5x245

5x335

3x445 - Added suit

1x535 - Added belt

1x625

1x675 - This was the best rep I did today.

Many thanks to Gregg for helping me with my own suit and also for performing Graston on my calves and achilles tendons as well as my right wrist flexors after we finished up this morning.  Dependable and helpful training partners are very hard to find and I consider myself especially fortunate to have trained with, and to be training with, the people that I have/do.