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Live to Train
A terse look into my training, diet and philosophy for exercise and competition.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026
8/25/26
AM Workout (0500)
A.
AMRAP 15:
10 Single DB Farmer’s Carry DB Box Step Overs (24/20” w/ 50/35# DB)
200m Run
15/200m, 20/200m etc… adding 5 step-overs each round
-35 Step-Overs + some running ... I went out the door at 14:30 for that last 200... overall felt consistent here, this was some good cardio and not too taxing.
B.
Every 2:30 for 10:00 (4 set) of:
Back Rack Reverse Lunges x 10 reps
-135#, 155#, 155#, 175# ... kept these light, didn't push the loading.
C.
EMOM 10:
12 GHD Sit-ups
-Complete
PM Workout (1300)
Had a decent afternoon workout, lots of different movements than I usually train, but overall it was a solid session, but didn't leave me wrecked.
A.
3 Sets:
Banded Hamstring Curls x 10
Leg Cradle Lunge Twist w/ Drunk Step x 10 yards
Hollow Rocks x 10
-Complete
B.
Back Squat
5x5
DB Incline Rows
5x10
-Squats went 315#, 315#, 335#, 335#, 345# ... rows were 2x50# across
C.
Heel Elevated BSS
12,10,8
-2x50# across
D.
3 Sets:
Bench Adduction x 8
Single Leg Calf Raise x 15
Banded Anterior Tibialis (red band) x 25
-Complete 50# DB to bumper plate on the SLCR
Sunday, August 23, 2026
8/24/26
AM Workout (0500)
A.
27-21-15-9
Cal Row
Cal Ski
-8:29 ... this was supposed to be the 2015 open workout with cal row / thrusters ... but I am laying off my wrist... still got a decent cardio sprint out of this... got a sweat, but wasn't taxing.
B.
Every 2:00 for 10:00 (5 sets) of:
'Durante Core' (10 hollow-rocks, 10 v-ups, 10 tuck-ups, :10 hollow hold)
-Complete ... there was some overhead lifting in class... just got this in instead.
PM Workout (1430)
Overall got a decent pump this afternoon... really liked the shoulder finisher at the end... wrist didn't hurt on any of the movements except slightly on the push-ups... but overall happy/pleased I didn't have pain... that tends to make me believe this is not a break and was only a sprain.
A.
3 Sets:
Lunge Position Lateral Banded Rotations x 15 reps
Medball Explosive Lateral Scoop Throw x 10 reps
Med Ball Seated Throws x 10 reps
-Complete
B.
Slight Incline DB Bench
12-10-8
-70# across
C.
CGBP
5x4
Push-ups
5x10
-185#, 195#, 205#, 205#, 185# ... the push-ups, while low in volume, did catch up with me and I backed off on the weight on the final set.
D.
Dips
15,12,8
-Fail ... this was actually 3x8... I was pretty cooked by this point and didn't have much go after the above work.
E.
3 Sets:
DB Lateral Raise x 12
Barbell Front Raise x Max @ 45#
Incline Bench Rear Delt Fly
-2x20# for the DB movements ... 8 reps each set on the FR ... tough and pumpy, but fun.
Friday, August 21, 2026
8/22/26
I was going to try to get some crossfit in this AM, but I hurt my wrist from a fall hiking yesterday... I don't think it is too serious (i.e. not broken), but definitely was in a bit of pain yesterday and still was today. Got a solid pump instead ... overall enjoyed getting this in.
A.
Contralateral Dead Bugs - 3 x :60
DB RDL - 3 x 10
Straight Arm Pull Down - 3 x 10
-Complete ... light warm-up
B.
Deadlift - 6x4
One Arm DB Row 6x8
-405# deadlifts and 80# rows across `
C.
Heel Elevated BSS - 4x6
Supine Pull-up w/ physio Ball Adduction Iso-Hold 4 x max
-2x50# for the BSS and 20# ball for around :30 each set
D.
Calf Iso-Hold - Dorsiflexion - 3 x :30
Standing Calf Raises w/ DBs - 3 x 15
-Complete, 2x50# DB for CR
E.
Hammer Curls - 4 x10
Seated Incline Curls - 4 x10
-2x35# HC and 2x15# incline curls
F.
Two Handed KB Skull Crushers - 4x10
Banded Tricep Extensions - 4x20
-2x26# KB and 1 red band
Thursday, August 20, 2026
8/21/26
Did the class (A-C) and then added in some accessory work, got a nice pump.
A.
3 RFT:
20 Toes-to-Bar
10 Squat Cleans (185/135#)
-7:41 ... TTB went UB then 15/5 with a short break on the other two sets ... cleans were quick singles ... fun / very crossfity workout.
B.
EMOM 12:
Clean and Jerk x 1 rep
-135# x 3 sets, 185# x 3 sets, 215# x 3 sets, 235# x 3 sets
C.
AMRAP 6:
Unbroken Push-ups
1,2,3,4 etc…
-Finished the round of 14 and called it with about :30 left
D.
Farmer's Carry DB Lunge (2x50#) - 14 steps
Bench Adduction 3x6/leg
-Complete
E.
Seated DB Press - 4x10
Rest 1-2 minutes
-2x50# across
F.
DB Floor Press - 4x10
Barbell Bicep Curls 4 x 10
-2x50# FP and 75# curls
G.
KB Forearm Curl - 3x30
-13#, 18#, 18# ... never done these before, but definitely got a forearm pump
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
8/20/26
A.
Every 10:00 for 30:00 (3 sets) of:
100 Double-Unders
40 Wall-Balls (20/14#)
30 Box Jumps (24/20”)
100m Farmer’s Carry (2x70# KB)
-Complete ... didn't get the exact times, but I believe each set was around 4:30-:45 ... solid aerobic crossfit conditioning.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
8/19/26
AM Workout (0500)
Body is still a little sore from the weekend, but overall I felt good and consistent throughout this workout. Lots of good handstand work, so wanted to get this in.
A.
For time:
1 Mile Run
15 Wall-Walks
400m Run
10 Wall-Walks
-14:27
B.
Every 2:00 for 8:00 (4 sets) of:
1 Max Set of Strict HSPU
-13, 10, 9, 7
C.
For time:
200/100 Cal Row
1:00 on / 1:00 off
-Complete ... went 33 / 28 / 28 / 27 / 26 / 26 / 25 / 25 ... fun aerobic conditioning, felt good.
PM Workout (1500)
Short, but good, upper body pushing workout this afternoon. Enjoyed getting this in.
A.
Ipsilateral Dead Bugs - 3 x :60
Pillar to Plank Press Up - 3 x 10
Lateral Med Ball Throw - 3x10
-Complete
B.
CGBP - 6 x 5
-185#, 195#, 205#, 195#, 185#, 185#
C.
DB Bench Press - 4 x 6
Seated DB Lateral Raise - 4 x 10
-65#, 75#, 80#, 80# for DB Press / 10#, x15# for side raises
D.
Dips - 10,10, Max, Max
-Complete at BW ... but this went 4x8 across... didn't have anything here, haven't been training dips recently and felt smoked by this point.