Box Squat, Bench Press, Other Strength Work

Box Squat 3-3-3
315
325
325

Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3
170
175
185 (PR)
185
180

2x max reps @ 135#- 11, 9


Farmer's Walk W/ Approx 250# split between the 2 handles, half in each hand. Walked approximately 75 feet twice with this weight

Barbell Bicep Curls: 3x5x 85,90,90#, then went max reps at 90, 85, 65, 45 stripping plates after failure

3x15 Back Extensions

3x40 Calf Raises w/ 60# KB's in each hand


COMMENTS

• General: Box squat was interesting to say the least. I like it and will be keeping it as long as it doesn't affect my first squat of the week. I think it will help to do right before long runs to condition my legs. The only thing I didn't like was my left knee kind of hurt from the drive up, but I can probably fix that with form. The bench PR was a good way to finish off my strength training for the week. I like the farmer's walk, but I don't really know how to measure progress, which limits their use for me. I probably won't do them every week but it'll be nice to have in my arsenal when I do want to do them.
• Nutrition: Ended up cheating today. Streak broken at 12
• Body: Shoulders are fatigued, and my hip flexors and hamstrings were still pretty tired but I feel good overall.
• Sleep: 8.5 hours
• Reflections: Going for a 3 hour run tomorrow morning with Contois at 6am. Hopefully can get in a good run to cap off a solid week of training. I have to work this weekend at lame times, so my sleep may be screwed up for the next few days.