DL & Side Press

9:00 a.m. Began with 20 mins I-Phase training: ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, thoracic, neck, shoulders, lumbar, wrists & lots of lunge positions.

1-KB Sumo Deadlift - 10 reps x 53 lbs
1-KB Side press - 3 reps each side x 53 lbs
4-position bent knee hip circles

1-KB Sumo Deadlift - 10 reps x 88 lbs (Focus on left leg bone rhythm)
1-KB Side press - 3 reps each side x 53 lbs
Deep Squats (feet together - started trying to extend left leg)
Closed Chain knee circles

1-KB Sumo Deadlift - 10 reps x 150 lbs (Focus on left leg bone rhythm)
1-KB Side press - 1 rep each side x 62 lbs
1-KB Side press - 1 rep each side x 70 lbs
1-KB Side press - 1 rep each side x 80 lbs
(Side presses are shaky. Obviously I haven't been practicing these for a while. Reduce the weight - get some reps in. This is a terrific lift. Lots of opportunity for neuromuscular training ... and it is fun.)

Deep squats (feet together - almost able to extend left leg and hold it !!!!)

1-KB Sumo Deadlift - 10 reps x 200 lbs (Focus on left leg bone rhythm)
1-KB Side press - 5 reps each side x 53 lbs
1-KB Side press - 2 reps each side x 53 lbs (videotaped)

Total time 1 hr 15 mins

10:30 a.m. - private kettlebell lesson