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Athlete Journal, Entry 39 – How a Powerlifter Recovers From the Flu
Well, I started out the week with a 24-hour stomach flu on Sunday but recovered by Monday, with the exception of my weight. I’m continuing to lean out, but the strength decline with the weight loss has disappeared and I seem to be gaining some strength again.
MONDAY
Floor Press
45×10
135×5
225×5
315×5
335×2
385×5
Dips
Bodyweightx12
Bodyweight+120×10,8,6
Grappler Shoulder Press
X10,10,10
Sled Side & Front Delt Raises
5 sets each
WEDNESDAY
Squat
135×5,5
225×5
315×5
405×3
495×2
585×5,5
I went for a 6th rep on the second set and tweaked my right leg in same spot as I did in early January. Felt a little tearing but walked away feeling pretty good, but I went ahead and took the rest of the workout easy.
GHR #2 position (usually do at one setting easier)
25,25,25,25,25,25 = 150
AFS 1-leg Flexor press
100×20, 20 per side
FRIDAY
Fasted AM USP Labs style
Kettlebell Swings
53×60
44×60
35×60
50×10/side
Kettlebell Swings
53×40
44×10
35×60
Flat back no shoulder set Bench Press
135×40,25,20
SATURDAY
Was out of town for the weekend so I took a kettlebell with me to the hotel room I was staying at.
Fasted AM USP Labs style
Kettlebell Snatch
53×100 x 8min
2min rest
53×100 x 8min
20 total
This was my first time doing the kettlebell snatch. Technique has something to be desired and I need to learn pacing. However I really liked how they felt and how much they opened up my shoulders.
