25 JAN: Strength


  1. skipped barbell complexes. Tired

  2. Chin-up ladders: 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4 (50 total)

  3. bench press: 185 x 10, 10, 9

  4. front squat*: 135 x 8, 10, 10; 155 x 10, 10, 5; 185 x 10, 10, 5

* I was feeling drained from many nights of poor sleep, so heavy back squats felt impossible.

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