Just finished up the first week of the new training cycle and I feel great.  My body is a little tight but not sore.  However, I suspect as the weights and intensity increase that will change.  Day 3 is max squat day.  I’ve never been a great squatter but I think my power and drive out of the hole is getting better.  I also added something back into my training today that I should’ve been including more consistently.

Handstand pushups were on the menu today and boy did they taste good!  If you’re looking for a movement that will help you develop rock solid, bowling ball shoulders, then you need to do these.  Give them a shot and I know since you guys are crazy for training like me, you’ll love them.

Week 1 Day 3

1 – Squat 5×5

2a – SB Clean 3×6

2b – DB Split Squat 3x5ea

2c – Handstand Pushups 3×3-4

3a -Incline Chest Press 3×6

3b – Weighted Chins 3 x 10, 8, 8

3c – KB Thrusters 3×15

I’ll be switching out the split squats for bulgarian (BB) splits squats next week.  I rolled my ankle a couple weeks back and its still a little tender.  I can’t wait to get back to those.

Overall, I’m thrilled with the first week of this cycle.

As always any comments or feedback would be greatly appreciated.