170 x 1 x 13, 20 kg swings 20 x 5 15 min, hindu squats 3 x 10

This was hard.. barely 5 hours sleep and dog and kid stress but decent HRV! and deep sleep so I got to it

Not feeling strong but the groove was solid

swings were solid and the hindu squats felt great too. I really think this is going to my go too leg move

168 at 12:30

175, 185 , 195 x 1 170 x 1 x 13, hindu squats 5 x 10

This went perfectly. Could have taken 200 or even 195 again but the 195 was so solid I wanted to leave on it. Close stance setup works, Full torso swing under works .All good

168.0 at workout time

 

35 lb 5 mile ruck 1:13:23 ( 2nd fastest) 14:40 ave pace

 This was a great time and place considering how low energy I felt.Good sleep but legs were slow to wake up Definitely changing squat work to Mondays as the ruck is more important

But super happy I could maintain this pace in this state. Thought I had a shot at 14:37 pace too. It was close

166.6

12.1

32 kg swings 40 x 5 in 45 min. goblet squat 20 kg x 3 x 5 sets, bw lunges 5x5/5

Strong day despite not feeling strong. Better than the other way around

Going to swith squat work onto mondays after presses. it affects rucking too much

 166.8

35 lb 3 mile ruck 44:32 ( 3rd best) 14:50 ave pace

 This was decent considering only 5 1/2 hours sleep and time crunch but it just made  me push harder and it worked out

167.0

12.2

170 x 1 x 12, 20 kg swings 20 x 5 in 15 min band rear delt 4 x 12

Really strong consistent workout. Hit on all cylinders. actually brought my set up foot placement in a  little and it seemed more stable throughout
see if it holds

166.8

185 x 1, 195 x 1, 170 x 1 x 15, reverse band curls and pushdowns

 This went great.  Lifted  my gaze spot up about a foot and focused on unracking with the chest up which helped keep my elbows up and angled back and everything went smoothly

Rushed the setup for the 195 so knees were too soft and I lost balance at the top but bar speed was excellent

Wanted to stress test the weight to see if I've just been weak the last two weeks or tired from Mondays workout and then wed volume and THEN taking the weight

It was the volume

Best session in forever. Going to keep this format for bit going up to 195 -200 and then LIGHT down sets

168 at workout time

35lb ruck 5 mile PR 1:13:12 14:38 ave pace!

Actually shocked I broke this PR by so much. Legs didnt feel perfect but obviously loose enough

 

166.8

32 kg swings 40 x 5 in 40 min, 16 and 20 kg goblet squats 2 x3 and 3 x 3, both leg split squats 3 x 6/6

 This was good despite not great sleep. Dropped the silverback squat during bodymaintenace and subbed it with supported squat stretch and it opened up my  hips much more and I got far. less lower back fatigue during the swings

Goblets were rough showing me how much I need the practice. Still getting a lot of ab involvement but I'll deal

167.0

12.2

35 lb 3 mile ruck recent PR 44::21, 14:46 ave pace

 

Wow! didnt see this coming! it was pretty hard too, legs were a bit heavy from the max vo2 swings ( which I've decided to go back to strict one min rest (AXE) with the 20 kg

I could feel the effects of lactic acid today.

14:43 is my five mile pr so I should be able to beat that for three soon

Pumped

168.4 !
12.1

170 x 1 x 10, 175 x 1, 185 x 1, 195 x miss, 195 x 3/4, 20 kg swings 20 x 5 8 min, rear band laterals 3 x 12

 Not bad but not great emotionally going in, Fought it off but still distracting

Staying on my visual spot helped immensely but a few my head  moved too early

First 195 was a rushed mess and I should. have been able to lockout 195

4 am 167.4

         11.7%

12noon 168.4 !

               8.0%

               62.4% hydration highest ever I believe

             

172.5 x 1 x 22, band pushdowns and reverse curls 3 x 12

 This was fine. Bunch of minor distractions but all the presses were very solid, almost casually easy

Started looking up too early as I started to press which put the bar out in front ( like my old layback technique) around set 15 but quickly figured it out and fixed it

167.00

35 lb 5 mile ruck 1:14:27 14:53 ave pace( 4th place tie)

 This was solid and despite feeling pretty stiff getting up it warmed up quickly

Sleep was good, 6:50 and 1:05 deep! Ipigenin at 50 mg seems to be working

166.8

12.5

32 kg swings 40 x 5 in 40 min, 40 kg belt squats 5 x 10, left leg splitsquat 3 x 10

 Its not heavy but damn, 40 is a lot of sets. the last ten, obviously, are the hardest but I'm really liking this approach

166.8

10.2 didnt eat much yesterday.

35 lb 3 mile Ruck PR 44:27 14:48 ave pace

 

this was just strong and fast from the start. sleep was ok and not great emotionally but the ruck just flew

168.4

170 x 1 x 10, 180 x 1, 190 x 1, 195 x 1!! 20 kg swings 20.x 5 iin 8 min! band rear delt 3 x 12

 This went great despite another weird night sleep. Note to self 50 mg of ipigenin is good, 100 is not. long story long night

But the presses were solid. Went back to the tried and true Innov8 fastlift as the flatter shoe gave me some quad feelings I didnt like. along with the wider stance

So back to tried and true

Swings went back to max vo2 style I go you go speed with Nick. Pavel would call it KB AXE Double Espresso

Get it over with faster lol

168.4

8.8

61.4

LBM 153.6 ( at noon post bath)

172.5 x 1 x 20, hammer curls and onearm band pushdowns

 This went well. Not as strong as last week but my body is more achy from the weekend

All techniques were fine though 

166.8
12.2 at 4 am

167.8
9.2 at 11 am( post bath_

35 lb 5 mile Ruck 1:14:10 ! ( 2nd fastest) 14:48 ave pace

 Really bad sleep last night barely five hours so I didnt expect to be this fast. Super happy with this

Perfect rucking day, low 60's drizzly, light breeze

167.4

12.5

32 kg Swings 40 x 5 in 40 min, 40 kg belt squats 5 x 10, left leg split squats 3 x 10

 This went well although a bit creaky. Wanted to make sure I ended up with 40 min not 35 and got it done. Almost harder

167.6

10.8 ( bath)

35 lb 3 mile ruck 45:13, 15:04 pace

 This finished well but was harder than usual. hotter than usual too and didnt sleep well last night

But got through it and the time tied for the 3rd best 3 mile ever. So. not bad

167.6

170 x 1 x 10 , 180 x 1 ( wobbly) 185 x 1 187.5 x 1!, 20. kg swings 20 x 5 11 min

 This went great. Switch back to my Adidas Power lifts which is just flat out more comfortable with the same heel height.

Made PLENTY  of big lifts in them

Matched foot width with grip width and got the heels lined up under the bar AND the elbows SLIGHTLY in front

Just rushed the 187 a bit but strong

 Switched back to Innov8 360 for swings which is best
Swings after presses always takes time to re warm up but all good

168.4 at 12:30 for w/o

172.5 x 1 x 23 . db hammer curls and band pushdowns

This went well. Ended up with 23 sets because the last set was off a bit and wanted to finish perfectly

Key takeaways:

1) elbows have to swing in front of bar on takeoff, not enough to be just under it

2) feet should be width of hands

3)  heels should be just under bar

 

167.6!

5 mile 35 lb ruck 1:14:59 14:59 ave pace

 

This was a tough one. Not terrible, just not easy. Legs tired from yesterday which is a good sign

Decent sleep

167.2

32 kg swings 40 x 5 ( 35 min) 40kg belt squats 5 x 10, Left leg split squat 4 x 10

 These went well despite twisting my back a bit PUTTING ON MY SOCK LOL It wasnt bad but ANYTHING other than perfect with my back freaks me out these days

It stretched out fine

It was pretty strong swing session that only got bit hard from sets 35-40

Cant believe I'm so light though as I FEEL big for a change lol

 

166.8!!

35lb Ruck 44:38 three miles 14:50 ave pace

 

168.0

170 x 1 x 10, 180 x 1, 185 x 1! 20 kg swings 20 x 5 in 12 min, band rear delt

Didn't sleep well. Pretty  tired going win but things warmed up 

Most I've pressed in a long time 

gonna stay here for awhile though. 

 

169.2

172.5 x 1 x 20, band pushdowns 4 x 15/15. 20 lb hammer curls 3 x 8

 This was strong. Stronger than last week too. Last week the weight felt 'new', slightly heavy and unsteady. Today it felt solid and I was much more confident

On the setup

ELBOWS UP

CHEST UP

DRIVE BACK

168.6
8.6%
61.7 hydration! at 12 noon

All time pr ruck! 5 miles in 1:13:40 14:43 ave pace! Easy too

 

168.2

11.2 ( no bath)

32 kg swings 40 x 5 in 35 min, 44 kg belt squats 5 x 10 , left leg spit squats

 These went great hit the goal number for sets. Will stay here for quite a while 

set 20 

set 40

167.8

35 lb ruck 1.64 miles blister cut it short

 Decided to try out my GoRuck Mackall rucking shoes which SHOULD have worked as I wear them all the time and have the same platform as my MacV2 but got a hot spot on my right pinky toe at 1.64 and I knew it wasn't going to get better so I called it

First mile at 15:15 too so it was fine but now I know the only boots that work are my MacV2's

Oh well

170 x 1 x 10 175 x 1 180 x 1! 20 kg swings 20 sets of 5 12 min rev grip pull parts 3 x 15

Switched out shoes to the red do-wins and felt more stable. 1/4" lower heel ,heavier and wider. No problems at all. Plus they look cool lol

set 5/10 ( light is terrible have to turn around 

https://youtube.com/shorts/3-68uTEfQJ4?si=6M5PJrdpfuWq221l 

Cues: chest up elbows up

175 x 1

https://youtube.com/shorts/4xijkAmwnIQ?si=phnNXv7RkRlZJBqO 

180 x 1 (heaviest in months!)

https://youtube.com/shorts/XDis1tHIaoI?si=UTb62p59hFwacsf7 

169.00 

172.5 x 1 x 20, one arm band pushdowns 3 x 15/15, 20 lb double hammer curls 3 x 6

This was hard. Everything moved well but I was too stiff in the shoulders and traps again from swings

 Has to be the volume , not adapted yet

Press technique was solid and I learned I have to keep a soft knee here as well as the swings to get and keep leg tension

set one

https://youtube.com/shorts/kSrtE2LD7uo?si=yHwcw5mE1VaUxpiO 

set ten  

https://youtube.com/shorts/wfcVQOC5fHE?si=oRzRUFPsaV6o8fMe 

set twenty 

https://youtube.com/shorts/k_DxC45DOLE?si=_D8KaQKNKkgsNhwO 

167 at wakeup

168.4 at 11:30 training

35 lb 5 mile ruck 3rd fastest time tie, 1:14:29 14:53 ave pace

Felt groggy this morning, neck a bit sore from hard sleep and just not peppy even tho plenty of decent sleep

But legs felt great and pace was solid. Just hard to stay focused on keeping the pace

Splits:

1) 15:36 ( good)

2) 15:07 really good

3) 14:46

4) 15:39

5) 14:11!

167.0 Light!

32 kg swings 37 sets of 5 in 37 min, 44 kg belt squats 5 x 10, left leg split squat 4 x 10

 Strong day, better than last week, could have done 40 sets but stuck to the progression

Squats were better too, one more set no problem

This foot print setup is magic AND my legs are growing and feel strong again.

that was the missing link

last set of swings

https://youtube.com/shorts/2sZJz0vlVZA?feature=share. 

167.8 

35lb 3 mile ruck pr 44:30 14:49 ave pace all time best

172.5 x 1 x 12, 20 kg swings 20 x 5 11:45 min, single arm band pushdowns 4 x 12/12

This went great once I got settled in and got the glare from the windows fixed

Should have gone

155 165 172.5

Once I got settled it moved perfectly but we'll see if I stay here or drop back to 170

https://youtube.com/shorts/z42wSJOBURw?si=o-dLRqgkA-wcuopj 

https://youtube.com/shorts/0DZBiee5yX8?si=sWEXuQD9g5mrlbuy 

https://youtube.com/shorts/qBz_OBO9wEE?si=Nc3Xbjp25aIixEBD 

168.8 

170 lb Press x 1 x 20 !, 20 lb hammer curls 4 x 8, rev grip pullaparts

This went perfectly. Virtually every rep was the same and strong and fast.

No hiccups 

set 13

https://youtube.com/shorts/fFXqp0liCyg?si=X7zLbzSOP9Uml5ec    

set 20

https://youtube.com/shorts/8sXMk1XN-q8?si=OPy0nCUkqVB7Wp6z. 

168.0

35 lb five mile ruck 1:15:36 15:05 ave

this wasn't that hard but legs were just heavy and I. had a slow start despite sleeping well 

splits

1) 15:25

2) 15:19

3) 15:07

4) 14:45

5) 14:29

167.2!!

32 kg swings 35 x 5 in 37 min, 44 kg belt squat 4 x 10, left leg split squat 10,9,8

 This went great. had some ideas about 40 sets but 35 was plenty. Finally understanding the idea behindAXE training now that I've lowered the bell weight 

https://youtube.com/shorts/XCS1CbRVbLA?si=OeMv6t7gifIGC-Wu

https://youtube.com/shorts/UvMARpqZrk8?si=hA1AMDZMPdNryCbv 

168.2

 

35 lb ruck 45:42 ave 15:12

170 X 1 X 12, 24 kg swings 20 x 5 12.5 min, onearm band pushdowns 3 x 10/10

https://youtube.com/shorts/Efe-ZOJJsaI?si=twyfF-o2P_L3g-dX 

https://youtube.com/shorts/cCEK4Dzd0I4?si=9cRNMyrLyy4koIHD

https://youtube.com/shorts/XrU6jpFIZlk?si=ZDXN3vF2tBYpjq3o

170 x 1 x 20! 20 lb arm casts 3 x 5/5,, 20 lb hammer curls

 Was only planning on 15 sets but they were so easy I finished off the twenty. this was a good way to do this: basically speed press day

No problem keeping the pace either

167.5

35 lb ruck 5 miles 1:14:58. 14:59 ave pace

 four hours sleep las night but still pulled it off~

32 kg swings 30 x 5 in 31 min, 40 kg belt squats 5 x 10, left leg split squat 4 x 10

 This felt great. Basically on the minute sets without timing it. AXE style

Move up to 35 sets next week

Belt squat groove excellent too

168.0

35 lb ruck 3 miles in 45:13 15:03 ave

First really hot day,80 degrees no breeze or cloud cover. went great. Better than expected especially after two night interrupted ( dogs ) sleep and extra swings yesterday.

No complaints

169.00

190 x 1 top sets, 195 x X x2, 170 x 1 x 5 wt pushups bw -53 x 5 x 3 band pushdown 4 x 20

 this was  all off. two cancellations and a messed up prep didnt help.nothing terrible but head wasnt in the game til half way through

all my problems up to the two 195 misses were from not getting elbows in front of the bar on unracking at all. bar went up and foward

was so focused on pausing before press i forgot elbows

155 x 1
165 x 1
175 x forward
175 x 1
185 x 1
190 x 1 decent
195 x X x 2
( figured out elbows)
170 x 1 x 5
195 x 1 hold
205 x 1 hold

168.0

35 lb Ruck 5 miles in 1:15:30,15:05 ave pace

 This was tough from the start. legs heavy and if I stopped focusing for a minute the pace dropped fast. End time and pace were stellar though

168.2

13.5

36 kg swings 22 x 5 24 min, 36 kg belt sq 5 x 10, Left leg split squat 3 x 10, pullaparts 3 x 30

 Strong strong day all around.Slept good, felt good, groove was on from the start and cardio was solid as its been

Best my swing has felt in YEARS

And the same footprint setup technique works great for the squat ( which is actually how I figured it out many many years ago)

168.4

2nd Fastest 3 mile 35 lb ruck 44:53 14:55 ave pace

 Also a two mile PR of 29.7 min. Did NOT want to get started ( not enough sleep) but man it was strong once I got going

Best time was Dec 25 44:43 and 14:53

Jan 29 was good too at 44:51 14:54

168.8

160 x 1 x 5, 165 x 1 x 5 16kg swings 8 x 8/8, DB rear delts 5 x 10 with 20s

 Really really solid. Went back to the Oly belt ( that support right over the umbilicus is key, the 2 pood has nothing there.) and super focused on PAUSING before the start

I now believe this is KEY to the chin press. The oly press needs a ballistic start. The chin press  needs a HIGH TENSION start.

The pause loads that tension

Also 'thought right' as I press. If I dont the left arm over works

 I simply cant go heavier on Mondays than I can hold at the start

 168.8

9.0 ! (post bath)

61.4

at 12:30

195 x 1 x 2, 175 x 1 x 5, parallette pushups 53 x 5 x 3, hammers 4 x 8 20s

 This went ok. Right side was not locking out as well as I wanted but overall good.

Got to back off though and work on HOLDING at the start instead of going for ballistic effect. This style needs a serious total body tight start. My 175s are better because I pause

168.4 at noon

5 mile PR! 35 lb ruck 5 miles 1:14:16 14:50 ave pace!

 All time best beating Nov 2 2025 by one second in time and ave pace,lol. Felt great strong from the start

first mile split  was 15:29!

168.00

32 kg swings 25 x 5 28 min 32 kg belt squat 5 x 10, left leg split squat 3 x 10, rev grip pullaparts 3 x 20

 This went great. The technique was solid as was the groove. the 32 actually felt like a 24 for the first time in forever. Bell speed, power, height  and between set recovery outstanding

Same footprint set up worked again in belt squat.Not as much depth but was more balance and leg work with this. non lockouts also really increase muscle tension

168.4

11.3 

58.7

35lb ruck 3 miles in 45:22 15:05 ave pace

 This went great didnt sleep all that well last night it didnt seem to mess me up. that crack in my skinby my right big toe nail though is. Got to get that handled been too long

169.4 !

155 x 1 x 5 160 x 1 x 7, 18 kg swings 6 x 8/8,band pushdowns 5 x 18

 This went great. New fastlift 360s in khaki and all new 2POOD velcro belt. Both worked great. I knew the shoes would be the same but I've never used a soft belt like this but its perfect. Can really micro adjust to the tightness I want that day- in millimeters and not fight the thick leather and prongs with limited settings

Very pleased
Elbow was fine but it was swinging under the bar to unrack a bit weirdly. I took a index on the edge of smooth grip perhaps a bit wider.All good though

169.4

175,185,195 x 1(!) 170 x 1 x 4, 32 lb wt pushups 5x5, 20 lb db hammers 4 x 8

 Almost didnt get here to even start. Yesterday afternoon my left elbow started lighting up at any motion at all and  I remember this from the last time it went "out" and it was a   WRIST alignment that re aliged everything

It didnt seem to help as much as last time but I put a lot of SMR into it

Sleep was rough.Got 6 hours but it took a lot  to find ANY elbow position that didnt irritate  it, But I did and it was  much better once I got up and moved around

Still had no idea how it would feel for the press

But it was fine! A LITTLE tender but no real load and it got better as I warmed up

A bit distracting as I added weight as I expected it to hurt too but still 195 was strong!

167.8 at 4 am

12.5

Birthday Ruck! 35 lbs 5 miles in 1:15:34 15:06 pace!

 So close but everything was a big tired second half of ruck from the heavy swings and not enough crbs it seems.  But plenty good enough!

167.8!

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 

35 lb Ruck 3 miles in 44:51 14:54 ave pace

 Second best three mile time!  It seems the key to getting the right average pace is getting a fast first mile lol- go figure

GREAT night sleep before hand too

170.0