Eric Talmant wrote:We will certainly program a 5 week competition cycle for the single ply meet in July.
Hmmmm?
Also, it wasn't really mentioned on PL Watch, but what were the reasons you split with EliteFTS (or they with you)? If they're too personal or trivial to mention you don't need to answer, I won't be offended. In any case, looks like you're already doing well with Critical Bench!
Running Walking-bouncing steps on toes (high knees) Walking on the heels Duck Walks Lunge Walking Twisting Torso Right and Left Circular Movements of Arms and Torso Jumping Exercises Skipping Rope or jumping in place Ballistic imitations of the upcoming lifts
1. Squat: 55% x 3; 65% x 3; 70% x 3 x 2; (knee wraps off estimated knee wrap max) 80% x 1; 91% x 1 x 2 (15) 2. Bench press: 55% x 3; 65% x 3; 70% x 3 x 2; 80% x 2 x 3; 91% x 1 x 3 (21)
Training time: 1 hour 40 minutes
My technical execution was spot on today in both the squat and bench; pretty much flawless. I hit all of my cues on both every time I did the singles and as a result I was really smoking the weights with plenty to spare.
Four training sessions left until the meet, but all of the heavy work is now done.
Eric Talmant wrote:We will certainly program a 5 week competition cycle for the single ply meet in July.
Hmmmm?
Also, it wasn't really mentioned on PL Watch, but what were the reasons you split with EliteFTS (or they with you)? If they're too personal or trivial to mention you don't need to answer, I won't be offended. In any case, looks like you're already doing well with Critical Bench!
I have an agreement with Elite and for my end, I have promised to not discuss any of that on a public forum or otherwise. I will uphold my end of the agreement.
Yes, I am *VERY HAPPY* to be a part of Critical Bench. Mike Westerdal is a great guy to work for and I am very lucky to be a part of the CB team.
*Walking the dogs: 60 minutes X 2 sets (morning and evening).
* L-tyrosine 30 minutes before G.P.P.
*Elliptical x 20 minutes at a heart rate of 130-140
Developmental S.P.P. Circuit:
*Standing Abdominals x 10 *Obliques x 10 *Pull ups x 5 *Shoulder Presses x 10 *Biceps x 10 *Triceps x 10 *Delt Raises x 10 *Rear Delt Raises x 10 *Scapula Retraction x 10 *External Rotation x 10 *Forearms (palms up and down) x 10 *Calves x 10
I went from one exercise to the next and to the next until the circuit was complete and then I started over again for a total of 2 circuits. This was the last G.P.P./developmental S.P.P. workout leading up to the Clash of the Titans on April 18th.
*Relaxation massage x 60 minutes. We worked on my nerve zone today since it was the one that showed up lacking a bit in todays assessment. Surprise, surprise-with all the work I have been doing at 90%+, right?
*Out in the sun with the dogs x 20 minutes. It is very windy and chilly here today. Chilly for us is 60 degrees.
Running Walking-bouncing steps on toes (high knees) Walking on the heels Duck Walks Lunge Walking Twisting Torso Right and Left Circular Movements of Arms and Torso Jumping Exercises Skipping Rope or jumping in place Ballistic imitations of the upcoming lifts
1. Bench press: 55% x 3; 65% x 3; 70% x 3 x 2; 80% x2 x 5 (22) 2. Deadlift: 55% x 3; 65% x 3 x 2; 70% x 3 x 2; 75% x 2 x 5 (25)
Training time: 1 hour 41 minutes.
My technical execution was again excellent today. I hit all of my cues and the weights were easy.
I am also very proud, honored, and excited to announce that I am now a part of /sponsored by Titan Support Systems!
Running Walking-bouncing steps on toes (high knees) Walking on the heels Duck Walks Lunge Walking Twisting Torso Right and Left Circular Movements of Arms and Torso Jumping Exercises Skipping Rope or jumping in place Ballistic imitations of the upcoming lifts
1. Squat: 55% x 3; 65% x 3 x 2; 70% x 2 x 2; (knee wraps off estimated knee wrap max) 75% x 2 x 3 (19) 2. Bench: 55% x 3; 65% x 3; 70% x 3 x 2; 75% x 2 x 4 (20) Totals for week #15 Fundamental Lifts (F.L.) = 122
Training time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Today is Good Friday. It is a day of fasting and no meat for Catholics-which I take seriously. All sets were right on today. The 75% sets could have been speed work. My ability to properly execute lately has been really good.
Running Walking-bouncing steps on toes (high knees) Walking on the heels Duck Walks Lunge Walking Twisting Torso Right and Left Circular Movements of Arms and Torso Jumping Exercises Skipping Rope or jumping in place Ballistic imitations of the upcoming lifts
1. Bench: 50% x 3; 60% x 3 x 2; 70% x 2 x 2; 75% x 1 x 4 (17) 2. Deadlift: 50% x 3; 60% x 2 x 2; 70% x 2 x 4 (15)
Running Walking-bouncing steps on toes (high knees) Walking on the heels Duck Walks Lunge Walking Twisting Torso Right and Left Circular Movements of Arms and Torso Jumping Exercises Skipping Rope or jumping in place Ballistic imitations of the upcoming lifts
1. Squat: 50% x 3; 60% x 3 x 2; 70% x 2 x 3 (15) 2. Bench: 50% x 3; 60% x 3 x 2; 70% x 2 x 3 (15) Totals for week #16 Fundamental Lifts (F.L.) = 62
Training time: 1 hour 2 minutes.
Dave and I will be gone to Dallas, Texas, for the Clash of the Titans from Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19.