Cycle 3 W3D6

NOTE: I mentioned in my post on Saturday's workout that I might swap the last two days of this week, and I did. My low back was still very tight from Friday's DLs - heavy DLs always do that to me, even when my form is good (which I felt it was and I had a few people watching my last sets who said the reps looked really good). I tried warming up cleans today and knew it would be a serious struggle, so I made the call to switch the days. Did a ton of mobility on my back, including getting some cupping (not sure your thoughts on that treatment, but I have always felt improvement from it), and I'm feeling good about getting the cleans/squats done tomorrow.

A. Jerk Balance; 4 reps; rest 90s x 5 sets

Done @ 115-120-120-125-130. Extra set 5lbs up from last set last week, which I'm very happy with. Started out a little rough - these are still not a "comfortable" movement for me, so it takes a few sets at working weights to get the speed and drop I need. But after the 3rd set things felt good and I was able to go up from there.

B. BB Z Press @20x1; 6-8 reps; rest 2 minutes x 5 sets

All done @ 70lb, same as last week. That 5th set was challenging but maintained tempo.

C. Strict Pull ups; 3 reps every 20s till failure or a maximum of 3:40 minutes; rest 2 minutes x 2 sets

Done for max 3:40 both sets. Last two 3s on last set were tough but got them done.

D. Strict HSPU; 1 Rep every 20s till failure or a maximum of 3 minutes; rest 2 minutes x 2 sets

Done for max 3:00 set 1, failed very last rep on set 2. Definitely tough with the shorter rest but this felt like progress - most reps felt more solid than previous weeks.

E. 150m Row ALL OUT; rest 2 minutes x 10 sets

All done between 0:28 and 0:29.6, a touch slower than last week. I was feeling some fatigue for sure, but I was also on a different rower and I swear I was not getting the pace I thought I should for my effort...grrrrrr :)

F. 20 Minute Z1 bike/flush

Done.

OVERALL: I can definitely tell I'm coming to the end of a peak week, and this training cycle has been the most challenging for me for sure. So much volume of strength work!! It's been hard and frustrating at times, but also incredibly rewarding and motivating. But anyway, I could feel some of the fatigue today for sure, although still very good results considering.