How about some HSC?

Once again it was time to go into the world of OPT, and obviously get my ass kicked! It is not intentionally, it is just a fact that I have had to get used to when it comes to the workouts this genius throws at us- so today it was all about Hang Squat Cleans:-) The workout was:

A. Hang Squat Clean - build to a tough but not 1RM; take no more than 7 minutes; rest 2 minutes
B. 10-1 135#/95# hang squat clean ladder; rest 5 minutes
C. 3 sets of 30 GHD sit ups; rest as needed b/t sets

post highest load for A, time for B and notes for C to comments
ladder is unbroken, if bar rests on floor in set, start again
no pause is needed at hang in A

The first part actually went pretty well, I worked up to a pretty heavy weight, and managed it without too much trouble, and decided to call that a day, and move on to part two!
I have been working a lot an getting better at using my hip to drive the weight up, and not pull too much with my arms, and I have gotten better, no doubt about that. But to be honest my technique still leaves a lot to be desired! I just have to stick to my guns and try to get better.

So the first part of the ladder went really well, and I felt like I could actually get a pretty decent result on this part of the days workout. That was until I was on the round of 5! Something began feeling strange in my right leg, and shortly after that I began to get the same sensation in my left leg?? Once I put down the bar and began getting ready for the set of 4 the cramp caught up with me! Both legs cramped up at the same time, and the pain was like nothing I have felt in a while! Needless to say the last sets were hell, and since OPT had dictated that I could not put the bar down between reps, and there was to be no rest in the bottom position of the HSC- this was hell! But I got the job done, and was over the moon about it, when I stumbled to the improvised GHD bench!

I was working out with Jenny who is an absolute monster, and the inspiration was desperately needed! I got through the first GHD set unbroken, after that I had to break the two remaining sets...

I have not felt like that for a while, and today my legs feel like I imagine they would feel if some bad ass Thai boxer had had his way with them through a sparring session!

I guess I just have to get comfortable with uncomfortable! The part about being uncomfortable is done, now I just have to get used to it, and get comfortable with it:-)

Until tomorrow, much love!