195 x 1 x 9 205 x 1 225 x CLOSE! 205 x 1 20kg swings 5 x 8/8, floor pushups 40, 30

 What a great day! Moved my grip and my stance back in. Concentrated on pushing UP on the bar un takeoff and then decided, during warmups, to pause before the fast start and it worked SO WELL. Gave me just enough time to really lock in

Didn't worry about elbows up, just pushing up strongly into the bar and holding pressure throughout. the only reps that stalled a bit is when I lost arm tension as I pressed.

Also  tried to press bar back as I started. That worked,

These were the fastest reps, by far, that I have done in ages.Maybe EVER!!

The first eight sets were SO fast I took 205 and it went great. Then hey, why not, I put two plates on the bar and gave it a great ride.Seriously thought I was going to finish it but I lost a little speed and my hips slid too far forward.

But for a second heavy day? I'll take it

Mondays plan is three sets at 195 then go to 205 then straight to 225!

176.4 at 12:30 lol!

215 x 1, 225 miss x 2, 205 x 1 x 5 , side and rear delts , floor pushups ( deep, paused) 3 x 9

 Didnt sleep well last night and that didn't help. 205 and 215 were strong ( but not fast) and sure enough I didn't have enough speed for the first try at 225 and the second attempt wasn't close. Nor 215 after that. But 205  for the down sets were decent

Slightly wider stance didn't  seem to help much although I don't think it hurt ? Elbows up is key as it tigher legs

I seem to get caught not laying back enough at the sticking point and lose my balance. But, over all all is good, a strong 215 is more than decent

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Sunday Ruck

 Surprisingly strong today as well. Cardio is definitely better

Decently fast til the last 20 min when the dogs came out lol

45 lbs

9 laps

4.5 miles

10,038 steps

1:25 min

top speed 3.5 mph

40 kg swings 25 x 6, 40 kg belt squat 3 x 10, pistols 3 x 4 pullaparts 3 x 30

 Very strong day. Two weeks with no alcohol and can definitely feel a difference. Very surprising to say the least but I'll take it. Not really hard at all, just got in the habit

Swings were strong and good height; back to the older technique ( more hip dominant) more by accident by anything. It keeps my COM back more and seems safer on the lower back

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Thursday hot ruck

 Windless, cloudless 78 degree ruck.. No problem, shockingly

Not fast as legs were tired from Wed but solid overall

45 lbs

6 laps

3 miles

55 min

174.6

195 x 1 x 11 , 20 kg swings 5 x 8/8, floor pushups 35, 25

  Not great sleep and a bit sore ( no aspirin for last three days) so all in all it was a strong day . Just definitely not 'fresh' 

Biggest takeaway: more focus on 'elbows up' right before unracking. If elbows are not up bar tends to go foward and I have to lay back more- more chance to get loose.

SO elbows up more. and widen stance JUST a little bit, as I have my grip
Also, lock legs hard  after the stand up too and get tighter, faster after the 'fast start' 

1) A little wider grip

2) A little wider stance

3) Elbows up!

4)  Lock!

5) Tight bounce to X

 

174.4

225 x SO CLOSE, 220 x 1 ( 34th) 205 x 1 x 5, laterals rear delts wt pushups

 This was GREAT! So close on the two plate and wanted to take it again. But I took 220 instead and came  up with one of my all time bests with 100kg!

But the most important thing is is that the technique is right AND I could do it. Just lost a little tightness with 225 or it would have gone! Next time and now I have some confidence in the technique; FAST START! Press to the X!

I also think the one finger wider grip is helping too. shoulders are ok with it so far

I also figured our after the 220 that I need to really keep the elbows up and in after I unrack the bar. that REALLY HELPED on ALL the 205 sets

 BW 174.4

Sunday ruck

 Strong and fast one! Legs were tired from all the fast volume on Sat but still overall speed not bad

45 lb ruck

9 laps

1:20 

4.5 miles

32 kg swings 20 x 5,( 28 min )32 kg belt squats 3x10 pistols 2 x 4, pullaparts 3 x 30

 This was hard. Strong but tough. HR between 130 and 150 the entire time. Every rep hardstyle with just about  a minute between sets for all three of us..  Happy I only have to do this once a month. Don't know what 'zone' it's in but it's hardzone to me lol

HR still up on squats  lol

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