James can be reached at TwinFreaks CrossFit, where he is an owner and trainer. James coaches barbell lifting classes and CrossFit classes. Contact him by email at james@twinfreakscrossfit.com or by phone at 720-204-2631.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Uninspired Training and Shit PR

This was supposed to be a week of big singles, but I'm still suffering from Saturday's high rep, low weight squatting.

Monday DL:
135 x 5
225 x 5
255 x 3
285 x 1
315 x 1

I thought it was weak not to go at least my last opener of 330, but I was definitely done here.

Wednesday Bench:

45 x enough
whatever was on the bar x about 5
155 x 5
175 x 3
195 x 1
215 x 2 x 1

My left shoulder was getting twingey. I thought it was probably correct to get some reps in around 215, and save 240+ for next month.

Thursday Squat:
45 x 5
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
240 x 5
270 x 3
300 x 1
330 x 1 high

Here I should have taken 345 or so and made it to depth. I was simply out of time.

This week I half-assed got my shit together. This might seem unimpressive, but for me it's a PR at least over the last half year or so. I forced myself to do some unpleasant but necessary stuff. Sometimes I get so absorbed in the physical aspects of training that I forget what it's really for, strengthening the mind. Next time your shit is spread out all over and you're having difficulties, remember the strength you bring to the gym. You lift the fuck out of whatever weight is on the bar, right? Whatever your other battles may be, you're ready to fight them ferociously.

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