January 27, 2010 - Pre-Contest Deload & January 28, 2010

January 27, 2010 - Pre-Contest Deload

Walking – 30 minutes

Dynamic Warm-ups

Squats
45x10
115x5
165x5
205x5
245x5

Barbell Jerks
45x10
85x5
115x5
140x5
170x5

Deadlifts
155x5
205x5
255x5
305x5

30 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: Even with how my mid back was feeling, I just had to do some kind of lifting. My new bands from Pro-Wrist Straps came today (really fast) and I tested them out. I'm going to be doing banded rack pulls differently, adjusting the strength curve so I'm lifting more weight at the bottom then I was before. The workout pace was brisk and I noticed that the overhead stuff bothered my back more than the squats and deadlifts. It's manageable.

January 28, 2010

Walking – 30 minutes

Comments: Just went walking today. Felt good outside with the cold wind. I'll be leaving immediately after work for Battle at the Barn. I've been looking forward to this contest since I competed at it last year.