Dchris's Grappling with Age

Training Logs
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2027

Couldn’t make it into class yesterday. Just got too busy.

Monday
Pullups
3x12

Cable Rows
3x12

KB Rows
3x12x60
1x10x85

Tuesday
Tried out a new school this morning. Was kind of brutal waking up at 5, trying to shower, get stuff and out by 530. Last night was a bit rough getting baby to sleep, so couldn’t prep my bag. Will be doing that going forward. Also, my battery was dead, so had to charge, then had to pick up food for lunch. Made my work day start way later than I want (845a). Should be better in future. Going to go again tomorrow.

Class wise, things were great. 20+ people in a morning class. 10-15 of drilling, then situational mount top/bottom and rotate out. Then 4x5minute rounds. Definitely feels like a much better fit. I just gotta stay consistent and wake up early.

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2028

Tuesday

Pullups
3x5

Seated OHP with NG Camber Bar
10x145
5x145
5x165
5x165
1x185

KB OHP
2x8x60lbs

Lateral Raises
3x12

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2029

Thursday

Got new ice bath working and took a nice 35F 7 minute plunge this morning.

Lunch Break at Athletic Club
Zercher Squat
10x135
10x185
5x225
2x2x275
18x135

Hack Squat
5x10 - Progressed up in weight

Leg Ext
3x12

  • They have an SSB bar too! Was being used by someone else, but really stoked to have access to one.
  • Good leg pump. Legs are feeling bigger
  • Strained one of my ribs a bit on the heavy sets. I was bracing too hard on the belt.
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2030

@twojarslave saw this and thought of you. Lots of references to Lewiston and history.

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2032

Saturday

All the yard work

Pull-ups with 40lb vest
3x1
1x3

400 yards - Farmers walk down street with 40lb vest and 40lb db in each hand. This is with steep hill.

  • didn’t stop once for grip. Time to up weight

Here’s a quick photo holding my phone level. Fairly steep climb up and pay off view of one of the mountains.

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2033

Sunday

Dealers choice workout. Had about 15 minutes to hit something.
Incline Camber Bench
5x5x195lbs

Monday Morning

Med Ball Carry
400yrds x 100lb ball

Pullups
50

  • Man, pull-ups are easy. Knocked out 5x10, with widest grip I can fit.
  • I’ve been knocking out a 37F ice bath every morning, upon waking. Damn good wakeup call. I’ve reduced caffeine intake substantially, as this does the trick.
  • I need to get my garage cleaned up a bit and build storage so I have permanent space for my sauna to go.
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2034

Monday Mid Day

  • Made it to BJJ Class
  • I’m a terrible driller. There were four people at class, one of which was just visiting. While learning new moves, I fumbled through it all and the guy treated me like it was my first day.
  • When we got to rounds at end of class, we had a good battle standing up. I turned for an Uchi Mata, he tried to pull me back. We both kind of fell to our knees, went to play guard. After about 30 seconds, I had inverted under him, ended up with a sick knee bar.
  • I’m just much better at seeing things, and trying them in live settings. Intentionally going step by step to learn a new move feels so forced and robotic to me. One of my coaches in TX used to coach me through things I was doing. So it was a move I’ve developed, but would get stuck or lose the position, he’d tell me where to counter, hold the position tighter, etc.
  • All that to say, I need to get better at drilling moves.

Tuesday was completely off. Long day of meetings. Started at 430am, ended at 7pm

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