48 kg swings 20 x 5 24 min, 48 kg belt squats 4 x 10, pullaparts 3 x 30

 Pretty solid,first time using the new/old foot print set up with this bell, height  power and balance were good and overall time much  better too ( 5 min faster)

used the same footprint setup for squats and this makes ALL the difference. Non lockouts just TORCH the legs!

168.8

11.7 b

35 lb ruck 2.31 miles 15:18 ave

 had to squeeze it in

splits

1st mile 15:25

2nd 15:11

last par 15:00

felt strong I think I would  have gone 15:10 or less for three but it was fine

DMV new DL appointment

165,175,185,190, 170 x 1 x 5, wt pushups 54 x 4 x5,hammers 4x 8 20s, band rear delt 4 x15

 This went well. Missed the first attempt 185 out in front then nailed it on second but just got 7/8 with 190 but still feeling this technique out day by day

used the same soft knee setup as I am doing on my swings which felt good. got a little knee kick in there too which I dont mind

Did rush the setup/press start a bit, will work on that

the 170s downsets felt strong tho

169.8 at noon

35 lb ruck 5 miles in 1:15:03 15:00 ave pace!

 Third best time ever!

Slept great with a pr 1:12 min deep sleep and 6:46 overall time

Not sore, backgood and mentally ready

Cool and crisp

started off good with  15:45 first mile then neg splits

had to shuffle a few times the last mile to make SURE I got the time

Last five mile ruck at age 68. Next sunday I will be 69

168.8

13.5

44 kg swings 20 x 5 in 24 min, 44 kg belt squats 4 x10, press 65- 95 x 1, pullaparts 3 x 30 angles

  This went better than expected. yesterday my elbow( left) was out ( I assume from floor pushups- again) then woke up with a tight back from tight abs. Too much new stuff and bigger volume overall is saying NO.

Have to go back to whats shown to work and figure out the technique and load.

One thing that IS  working is the new/old footprint set up on the swings AND the belt squats. HUGE difference for the squats, 10s were easy again. Not quite as deep but a much better groove. kinda a non lockout style

168.4

35 lb ruck 3 mile 46:01 15:20 ave pace

 this was hard. 51/4 sleep last night, wet soggy sand and tired legs from lunges.first mile was good but for perhaps the first time ever the second mile was slower, really had to push the last mile to catch up. even some airborne shuffling! lol

Not recovering well. lots of niggling imbalances popping up

168.8

5 sec rack holds 175 x 3 sets, 25lb arm casts 3 x 5/5, floor pushups 30,30, 35, 15 lbrear delts 5 x 15,lunges 4 x 10/10

 This went ok despite lower back being tight during sleep. abs tight but finally stuck the supernova in right glute medius and it went away. But had me spooked. Then ronin plopped onto my right extended knee in bed and I thought he fucked it up. Nothing hurts specifically but it feels "weird"

Holds went well
135 x 5s
155x 5 s
165 x 5s
175 x 5 x 3

casts
15 lb x 5/5 x 2
20 x 5/5 x 2
25  x 5/5 x 3 ( first time with this weight in forever

pushups were strong even after all that tri work

168.9

Chin Press 170 x 1 x 10,wt pushups 32 lb x 2 x 8,53 x 8, 20 lb hammer curls 4 x 10, band rear delts 4 x 15

 This went great. Went without elbow sleeves and elbows are better.Think they create too much compression and wedge the joint open.

One,this form looks so much cooler even if the weights are light. have to readjust mentally. I ended up with two sets where I layed back too much and I dont like looking at it at all anymore

Went back to the Innov8  heel and I'm  just so used to it

Going to repeat this workout next week and make it more solid

168.8

35lb 5 mile ruck 1:16:15 15:13 ave pace

This was good. Not great but solid. No tibs seizing up. Started out slow and let it build. Legs pretty toasty from yesterday so lots of stop and shake which makes a huge difference

Anything under 15:15 ave pace is a win

 

168.0

13.3

40 kg swings 20 x 5 in 23 min, 40 kg beltsquats 4 x 8, left leg lunges 4 x 10, rev grip pullaparts

 Solid one despite shitty sleep. total numbers were good but just up 5 different times for pee and dogs

Setting the whole foot during my set up has fixed many things; legs are WAY more involved start to finish, hike pass is much easier, balance is better as is power

No down sides, have to be careful leaning too far back at the top as I can lose the whole foot setup  but no problem

168.6

11.3 after bath

35 lb two mile ruck in 30:48 15:24 ave pace

 Short on time ( tax appt) and decided on two miles instead of three. Wore the OTB boots as I thought lighter would be fast.

Went out too fast ( 15:09) and   my left tib started to lock up soon after. That hasnt happened in over a year but it really slowed me down

Lesson learned

169.8

Chin Press 135-170(5 lb jumps) 20 lb arm casts 5 x 5/5 floor pushups 25,20, 17,15, 20 lb hammer curls 4 x10

 Wasnt going to press but things felt fine. Kept volume down,everything felt fine although I think the elbow sleeves INCREASE pressure on the elbows not decrease it
Flatter shoe felt more solid too

Good session

169.8

Chin Press Redux,155 x 1 x 9, 165 x 1, wt pushups 3 x 8 32 lbs , laterals rear delts 3 x8/8 15s

 This felt good. Solid safe and strong. Not much weight but thats fine, IF this works

I think raising the pins up  to this height is much better then coming off my chest ( as I did the last time) and trying to aim for my chin

this is more precise

And I have to really hold it to build the tension

169.8

36kg swings 22 x 5 , 44 kg belt squat 4x8 Chin press(!) 105 x 1 x 5, rev grip pullaparts

 This was strong, combined the old set up( get flat on foot then lockout knee STAYING FLAT ON FOOT) then lean back at top for the float 

worked well

Decided to move the pins up TWO notches and try to emulate Alvin Isu's press- starting with both elbows equally under the bar and vertical
Even I just press bodyweight for 10 singles once a week its better than  not pressing at all

35 lb 3 mile ruck 45:17 15:04 ave pace 3rd fastest time

 Very happy with this considering legs were toast after yesterdays heavy swings for volume

tough going last mile but solid times!

169.6

32 kg swings 10x10, 15x5 25 lb CB Pressouts 5 x 6, band ext 4 x 20

 This went well despite a hectic morning and not enough sleep. Focused on the whole foot setup and now I know why I wasnt getting legs into my swings for so long. I forgot this critical part of the balance setup But its back and man I could feel my legs and the groove was remembered

Did the first 5 x 10 at least on the minute but then slow down just a bit for second set.For the next sets of 5 it was about the same pace and I could feel fatigue in my lower back a bit so I sat back more and got more extension at the top

Not bad 175 reps all strong 

170.4

20 lb CB Casts 5-6 ladder x 2, pushups/bw squats ss, hammers pushdowns rear delts

 

These went well
10 lbs x 10/10 x 2
15 lb x 8/8 x 2
20 lbs x 5/5,6/6,7/7,8/8, 5/5,6/6,7/7 5/5

floor pushups  6 x 15

BW squats 6 x 10

15lb hammer curls 5 x 10
band pushdowns 5x15
db rear delt 15s 5 x 12

169.

35lb 5 mile ruck 1:14:30 14:53 ave pace!

 Great one! Second fastest five miler and the FIRST time doing consecutive back to back ruck averaging 4 MPH!

Outstanding

They key is getting that first mile UNDER 16 min

167.8
11.9