RMT D1.W1 (2014MAR16)

A Black Eleiko "Rogue Fitness" Sport Training Bar

Session A:

Snatch Deadlift + Hang Snatch:
20 x bar work
50 x (1+3)2
62.5 x (1+3)2 (8:8:8)
75 x (1+1)3 (6:14:14)
87.5 x (1+1)9 (18:32:32)

Snatch Extension:
100 x (5)3 (15:47:47)

* Notes:

- Back on the saddle and trying my best to get into the groove.  I've decided to forego any Bulgarian approach to training and return to a more moderate (reasonable) program; hence, the Russian Modified Training (RMT) program.  I plan on easing into training, focusing on form/technique, speed, and slowly building my leg strength back to pre-injury weights of 185kg-200kg.  Hopefully, with this approach, I can regain the momentum that I had lost after my bicep/shoulder injury.  I'll keep you posted on my progress.

Session B:

Back Squat:
20 x bar work
55 x 5
75 x 5
90 x 5
105 x 5 (5:5:52)
120 x 5 (5:10:57)
125 x 5 (5:15:62)
130 x 5 (5:20:67)

Push Press:
20 x bar work
50 x (5)2
60 x 5 (5:25:72)
70 x 5 (5:30:77)
80 x (1)5 (5:35:82)
85 x (1)5 (5:40:87)
90 x (1)5 (5:45:92)

* Notes:

- Tough second session as the back squats felt like a metric-ton!  My knees are completely crushed and I think the use of altered shoes increasing heel height is the culprit.  As such, I've decided to break out a new pair of Nike Romaleos and return to a factory heel height.  Hopefully, this will address and correct my knee problems.