Cycle 3 W2D3

A. Deadlift; 4 reps; rest 3 minutes x 5 sets

Done @ 235-245-255-265-270. 270 was tough but solid. Very happy with these sets.

B. DB RLE Split Squat; 8 reps each leg @20x1; rest 30s btw legs/90s btw sets x 4 sets *30lbs for last 3 sets this week*

All 4 sets done @ 30lbs, felt even more solid than last week although definitely easier on right side than left. No hip pain or discomfort though.

C. Sled Drag; 105sec; rest 90s x 3 sets (mod-heavy, keep constant TUT)

D. Reverse Sled Drag ; 105sec; rest 90s x 3 sets (mod-heavy, keep constant TUT)

Both done @ 185. First set each week I've thought, "hmmm, maybe I should have gone heavier." Then by the 3rd set I'm basically dead. So I think I've got the weight ok, happy to be sticking with it as the time gets longer.

E. GHD Sit-up; 15-18 UB reps; rest as needed x 5 sets

Done w/ 18 reps each set.

F. Eccentric Only Banded HS Curl; 5-6 ea leg; rest as needed x 5 sets(5sec eccentric, assisted concentric)

Done w/ 6 reps each. Right knee felt a little wonky doing these, I think my IT band is a little tight. Gave it some love and attention after. Nothing serious and I don't remember noticing it last time, but perhaps a piece of the overall hip puzzle.

OTHER: Really wanted to get out on the road bike but it's just too damn hot to go anytime other than first thing in the AM. Settled for 30 mins legs only on the assault bike (steady but easy pace), way less fun.

OVERALL: Hips continue to feel good through all of this work. I grumble each week as I get the sled ready to go and most of the way through each drag but I actually do enjoy them :) Fun isn't always fun, as alpine climbers are known to say. Kinda how I feel about heavy DL and sled days.