I’ll post a bit more of a glimpse of what the workout actually looks like:
Warmup
Sometimes a 2min AirDyne warmup if I’m feeling particularly stiff
10 red mini band shoulder dislocates
5 forwards arm circles holding 10lb plate
5 backwards arm circles holding 10lb plate
5 lateral shoulder raises with 10lb plate
20 red mini band triceps extensions
20 blue mini band triceps extensions
50lbs DB OHP x 10
Right into: Military Press:
165 x 5
165 x 5
Warmup
65lbs KB Swings x 20-30 depending how warm I feel.
Axle Deadlift:
345 x 5 (no lighter loads, this weight stays on the bar in the gym)
345 x 5
SSB Hatfield Squat:
275 x 5
275 x 5
This squat variation still seems to be gentle on the knee and I can definitely load up the quads on this. Will keep this in rotation for a bit.
I’m relatively inexperienced with the sandbag, so the 150lb bag didn’t feel very light a couple of weeks ago. However, I’m starting to feel a lot more comfortable with it now. Expect to see the 200lb bag making an appearance soon! (To be honest, I’ve thought about it the last two workouts, but it is quite buried in the corner of my weight room and I’ve convinced myself I’ll get it out when I have time lol).
I wouldn’t rush it mate. I went from 176lbs (80kg) to 220lbs (100kg) last week and it buried me. Enjoy the lighter bag and just do more reps or longer walks.
A bit if a hyperextension of my lower back in the second set. A little achy today, but not too bad. Tried to “throw” it over my shoulder and just limbo out of the way, but got hung up on my shoulder and made my back bend it a way it wasn’t happy with.
I’ve wanted a trap bar for some time, and managed to pick it up for a good Black Friday deal. Just got around to picking it up to save on shipping costs.
I’ll definitely be adding this into my rotation for a few weeks!
Have to admit, I’m a bit jealous of y’all’s proximity to Bells of Steel physical locations up in Canada. Just got my Arch Nemesis bar not too long ago. Looking forward to getting the open trap bar next.
@EthanFausett - I’ll be sure to post a review after I manage to give it a proper test!
@Spock81 - I spent long enough convincing myself to order one, and the Black Friday sale sealed the deal.
@donnerschweer - The shipping definitely wasn’t unreasonable, I almost have to drive past it when I’m heading to my in-laws so I figured I would save the +/- $100 (although ended up having to make a separate 1hr drive to pick it up, as our vehicle was full with the kids/dog/luggage on the way by.)
