Thursday, December 6, 2018

Co-worker requested a schedule switch today so I got to train in the morning before work at 12:30. Kept this session fairly breezy because the buddy workout is on for this Saturday, the day after tomorrow, and I will be hitting upper-body again.

Overhead press
150, 170 x 3
190 x 1, 2
Delts were a little sore coming in. Couldn't eke out a third. Improved bad day strength from a few weeks ago.

Tate press
35s x 10
50/35 x 10

Incline skullcrushers
50/35 x 7

Chin-ups super-set with last set of OHP and tricep work
8, 9, 8, 8, 8
First time doing these singe before surgery. No issues. Will gradually weight.

Band chest flyes, band curls
Muay Thai yesterday involved striking the Thai pads. Mostly punches, with the occasional kick on command. While the other trainees continuously switched striker and pad-holder, I worked with coach Tyler and hit the entire hour. Started to get tired but kept on like a machine. Am making significant strides in recruiting my upper-back when striking. Also less flat-footed when throwing, which automatically cues my hips more. All of that comes together to help with stamina. Still getting mixed up when combos get too long. 

Switched to southpaw eventually. I actually learned to strike southpaw but switched many years ago. Awkward but competent. 

Switch kicks felt ugly, but can probably chalk that up to fatigue. Only kicked at the end of class.