[Standard]

Conditioning?

5 hours baling hay. not sure what to classify this as but all i know is throwing around damn near 1000 bales in a hot humid barn has to count for something.

[Bubble Boy]

Originally Posted by Standard

Conditioning?

5 hours baling hay. not sure what to classify this as but all i know is throwing around damn near 1000 bales in a hot humid barn has to count for something.

That my friend, is a Farmers Strength Workout.

[Standard]

I just couldn't call 60 - 70lb bales a strength workout though, but man am i tired now.

[Klotz]

Hey Standard are you doing IslandHeroes?

[Standard]

Yeah i still plan to, why do you ask?

[Klotz]

Just wondering. I think I am too, I'm just so iffy about it. My reasons not to are mostly ego-based, and that shouldn't stop me. I'm gonna see if I can get out to the island this weekend and practise with the equipment.

[Standard]

You should do well, i think it would be impossible for you to get first though... , i actually think this comp may be a bit too easy actually. The weights are a tad low for most of the events so i think its going to be a high rep, edurance comp, but i think it'll be a good learning experiance either way. Although with some luck i may be able to get some free grippers if i do well, i would like a 2.5 and a 3

[Klotz]

I don't expect to come first, I just don't want to come dead last.

[Standard]

Weight Training

Thought i would give the shoulder a test today with some pushpress, very mild discomfort at the top but all and all felt solid today. Also tried out my "strong enough" lifting straps from ironmind, they are a little slick which sucks but the addition of chalk made for a bar bending grip.

SOHP
135 x 5
135 x 5

Pushpress
185 x 3
205 x 2
225 x 0 x 2
225 x 1
230 x 0 x 2 (it all just went to hell here)
230 x 0
215 x 1
185 x 3

BB Shrugs (DOH grip)
315 x 10
405 x 10 (+straps)
495 x 10
585 x 4
585 x 8 (+chalk)
645 x 4

1 Arm BB Row
135 x 6



Grip Training
CoC grippers, a bunch with the #1 with both hands, close on the #2 with the left but not closed out. Also got the #2 for a solid tripple on the right.

[Standard]

Weight Training

OK i think i started back a litte too aggresive and as a result my shoulder muscles were tired from yesterday and made it far easier to strain the joint today. Tried a good morning stance while resulted in a shooting pain down to my tricep, started bothering me when doing light deads too so i just worked the grip.

BOR
135 x 10
135 x 10
225 x 10
245 x 8
275 x 6
225 x 6

Platform Deads
225 x 6
225 x 5
225 x 5

Hammer curls (took the end of a barbell and held that with plates at the bottom)
35 x 8
45 x 5

1 hand Pinch Grip (used the BB end to secure plates, plates have a very little lip on both sides)
45
55
65
70
80

CoC Grippers
Couple sets, nothing big. I need a #2.5.


MMA Class

Made my limited return today. We were working kicks so i could avoid much tisk of damage to the shoulder. Took it real easy, i had to skip out on some wamup and the sparring to be safe. Although as i type this my shoulder is not happy.

Warmup
Running the mats, forward, inside, outside, backwards you know the drill

Hop overs, class lays down in 2 rows, first guy runs stepping over everyone, the next guy does the same and do this for i think 10 each way; either running over or jumping sideways

Leg lift workout (looking up brandon's shorts and grabbing his ankles)
-20 normal lifts
-20 side to side (like the 300 workout but without the barbell)
-20 (to left, to centre to right), so basically 60
-20 full leg lifts, entire body except shoulders

Kicking D

Basic check to avoid a thai kick. Focus was on blocking and controlling the opponents leg by jamming it while stepping forward leading to a good counter right opportunity or a return roundhouse kick.

Check with upper body D, bringing the elbow down to the knee while protecting the head and torso from mid and high kicks.

Check with a return kick from the same side, first was to drop the lead leg and go straight to a low kick with it. The check and swicth stances for a more powerfull kick from the lead leg.

skipped sparring due to shoulder, worked more on my kicking power on the mat.