Barkadion TB Logs

[Barkadion]

4/10/17
Black OP block#5, Mean and Lean
(Forced Progression)
Week#3, Monday (90%)

Lifts
SSB Squat - 3x3, 205
BP - 3x3, 200
Chins - 3x3, 35
RI - 2:30-3min

Finisher
Band PA - 2x30, Blue band

Meditation
Breathing, 45min@12:00PM

Notes
*I am back to using belt. Will be using it for 85%+.
**Weight feels good. I have to watch my left side with bench. "Chest up" cue is my ticket to the show. Need to pay attention to it.
***Right elbow is starting sending signals to my brain. I might need to give it a break by substituting pull-ups with rowing for the next block.

[Barkadion]

4/11/17
Black OP block#5, Mean and Lean
(Forced Progression)
Week#3, Tuesday (90%)

Training
Day off

Meditation
Breathing, 30min@12:00PM

Notes
*I found a hill close to me place. Real woody path with dirt, tree roots, rocks and leaves. Seem to be long one but I need to explore it when it dries out. I hope that it will keep me breathless for the rest of the year starting late summer. Feeling happy
**My first attempt to build the sandbag was pathetic. I have to redo the while thing.. Dang!

[Barkadion]

4/12/17
Black OP block#5, Mean and Lean
(Forced Progression)
Week#3, Wednesday (90%)

Lifts
SSB Squat - 3x3, 205
BP - 3x3, 200
Chins - 3x3, 35
RI - 2:30-3min

Finisher
Band PA - 2x30, Blue band

Meditation
Breathing, 40min@12:00PM

[nickgoldma]

Hey Bark! A couple questions...

-Where do you buy your bands at? I notice you use them in your routines.

-Also, how's the lean and mean template going?

[Barkadion]

Hey Bark! A couple questions...

-Where do you buy your bands at? I notice you use them in your routines.

-Also, how's the lean and mean template going?

Hey mate,

- I have bought set of Iron Woody bands while ago based on Ross Enamait recommendation:

https://ironwoodyfitness.com/product-category/bands/
I've been using it for years and years with great success. Highly recommend it.

- M&L is going fine so far. I have to admit that I "miss" squatting 3/week but recovery is much better with M&L. Also, I pushed my forced progression aggressively this block and M&L seems to be ideal approach for jump like that. Well.. so far
I am planning to ditch DL for my next block as it will be BB with strength oriented focus.
Overall, I have a feeling that M&L will be my favorite setup once I master it's dynamic and get used to it completely. I am strong believer in benefits of reasonable customization as long as you stay main course

Hope that helps!

[nickgoldma]

Hey Bark! A couple questions...

-Where do you buy your bands at? I notice you use them in your routines.

-Also, how's the lean and mean template going?

Hey mate,

- I have bought set of Iron Woody bands while ago based on Ross Enamait recommendation:

https://ironwoodyfitness.com/product-category/bands/
I've been using it for years and years with great success. Highly recommend it.

- M&L is going fine so far. I have to admit that I "miss" squatting 3/week but recovery is much better with M&L. Also, I pushed my forced progression aggressively this block and M&L seems to be ideal approach for jump like that. Well.. so far
I am planning to ditch DL for my next block as it will be BB with strength oriented focus.
Overall, I have a feeling that M&L will be my favorite setup once I master it's dynamic and get used to it completely. I am strong believer in benefits of reasonable customization as long as you stay main course

Hope that helps!

Awesome, thanks for the link! Ross is awesome and is an awesome resource for all things fitness/conditioning. Seems like a great guy, too.

That is good to hear. I may go that route for continuation when I finish my base building. Glad it is going well for you. I enjoy reading your log. Keep getting after it.

[Barkadion]

Hey Bark! A couple questions...

-Where do you buy your bands at? I notice you use them in your routines.

-Also, how's the lean and mean template going?

Hey mate,

- I have bought set of Iron Woody bands while ago based on Ross Enamait recommendation:

https://ironwoodyfitness.com/product-category/bands/
I've been using it for years and years with great success. Highly recommend it.

- M&L is going fine so far. I have to admit that I "miss" squatting 3/week but recovery is much better with M&L. Also, I pushed my forced progression aggressively this block and M&L seems to be ideal approach for jump like that. Well.. so far
I am planning to ditch DL for my next block as it will be BB with strength oriented focus.
Overall, I have a feeling that M&L will be my favorite setup once I master it's dynamic and get used to it completely. I am strong believer in benefits of reasonable customization as long as you stay main course

Hope that helps!

Awesome, thanks for the link! Ross is awesome and is an awesome resource for all things fitness/conditioning. Seems like a great guy, too.

That is good to hear. I may go that route for continuation when I finish my base building. Glad it is going well for you. I enjoy reading your log. Keep getting after it.

Cheers!

[Barkadion]

4/13/17
Black OP block#5, Mean and Lean
(Forced Progression)
Week#3, Thursday (90%)

Training
Day off

Meditation
Breathing, 40min@12:00PM

[Barkadion]

4/14/17
Black OP block#5, Mean and Lean
(Forced Progression)
Week#3, Friday (90%)

Lifts
DL - 3x1, 330
Dips - 3x3, 70
RI - 2:30-3min

Finisher
Ab Wheel roll outs - 3x10/8/6
RI - 2min

Meditation
Breathing, 45min@6:00AM

[Barkadion]

4/15/17
Black OP block#5
(Forced Progression)
Week#3, Saturday (90%)

MS Fobbits
- AD ride, 3:30-4min (Steady moderate effort)
- Chin ups, 1x3
- Repeat

Total time: 25min