Alright so I got my motivation back! No surprise. As I said, it was just an off day. My wrist is feeling better (not 100%) so I was still debating on doing any lifts. I talked to one of my friends and he suggested why not do a de-load week. A week where I am still doing strength workouts but with a lighter load. Genius! Why didn't I think of that? The grasshopper has learned many a lesson but is far from being a master. So with that I started to come up with something. I decided on having a deadlift day. This way I can start off with a workout that won't involve bending my wrist.
Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3
185#
Rather than increasing the load for each set, I kept the weight at 185#. In addition, I did not use a switch grip and I did each set on the minute. Since this is a weight that is lighter, I was very focused on form. AT this weight for me, my form should be perfect. Prior to lifting, I realized when I addressed the bar I wasn't "doing the checklist", the way I do with my other lifts like clean and snatches. By that I mean when I got up to the bar I was too fidgety with my feet and my hand placement. So before I lifted, I got my checklist in order to make sure when I address the bar, I did so the same way every time. It needs to be second nature.
After I was done, I got set up for the metcon.
10 minute time limit
3 rounds
400m run
10 deadlift 135#
30 sit-ups
Time: 9:11
I should have had under 9 and would have had I not wasted time on the last set of the sit-ups! There were a couple reps where I went back and stayed back for an extra second or two. Shame on me. I'm glad I got some lifting in and I will be going to the sports doctor tomorrow for my follow up on my calf and I will have him take a look at my wrist while I am there. Can't wait to get adjusted! Seriously, if you have never been adjusted, try it.
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