http://www.mikemahler.com Latest headlines from Mahler's Aggressive Strength http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/2-21-12.html Great workout today!Before going to the gymDouble KB Military Press 4x4 (88lb bells) I am cycling the practice sets to avoid burning out. Several weeks ago I started with practice sets of three through out the day and worked up to sets of seven over the course of five weeks... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/2-18-12.html Before going to the gymTNT Cable Miitary Press 3x3 (2 greeen, 1 yellow cord)At the gymBarbell Squat 1x3x135, 1x3x225, 1x3x315, 1x3x315, 2x3x385, 5x3x315 (played around with different stances and decided that a wide stance is not for me. A medium stance works... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/2-17-12.html 10 50 yard hill sprints (have not done these in a while and felt it. Going to work these in regularly) http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/2-15-12.html Took a few extra days off after teaching a KB seminar in Tacoma, WA this past Saturday. Felt great at the course and and one-arm military pressed a 105lb bell 7 times with my right arm which is a new PR for me!Before going to the gymDouble Kettlebell Military Press 2x7 (... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/2-9-12.html Before going to the gym Thick Barbell Military Press 3x5x170lbs Gym Barbell Back Squat: (worked on a closer stance this time and deeper range of motion. Way past parallel) 1x3x135, 1x3x225, 1x3x275, 1x3x315, 1x3x365, 3x5x225 http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/kettlebellworkshops.html http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/kettlebell-barbell-solution-2.html By Mike MahlerIn part one I covered a program option that called for two barbell workouts per week and two kettlebell workouts per week (Click here for part 1). This time around were going... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/2-7-12.html Took a little bit too much melatonin last night and was out of it today! Felt good when workout time arrived and startd off the week with a great workout:Before going to the gym:Double Kettlebell Military Press 2x6 (88s) Both sets felt easy and I feel good for 9-10... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/tgu.html http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/2-4-12.html Nice workout today to round out the weekbefore going to the gym:Thick bar Military Press 2x5x170lbsGym:Barbell Back Squat: 1x5x135, 1x5x225, 1x3x275, 1x3x315, 3x3x375 (felt strong on each rep), 3x3x315, 1x10x225Barbell Floor Press 1x3x135... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/2-2-12.html Quick workout todayDouble Kettlebell Military Press 2x5x88sDouble Kettlebell Swing 1x5x70s, 1x5x79s, 3x5x88sSledgehammer Tire Strikes 3x15 each side (20lb hammer)Glute-ham Raise 3x5 (slow negative and slight push at the bottom)Thick... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/2-1-12.html Great workout to get things going in February. Had a nasty cold that kicked in on Sat so I rested up all weekend and took Monday and Tuesday off as well. Glad I did as I felt re-charged and ready to go today.Before going to the gym:Double KB Military Press 2x5x88s (felt... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/1-27-2012.html Friday:Before going to the gym Double KB Military Press 3x4x88s (relaxed pressing, no tension) http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/power-shake.html This is an example of a shake I like to have each morning1 scoop of Pea Protein (pure advantage brand) (25 grams)1 scoop of organic Rice Protein... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/1-24-2012.html Solid workout to get the week going. Deadlift feels really good and I like the bottom position bench press as well.Before going to the gymRelaxed Kettlebell Military Press 3x4 (88s) no tension at all on each rep and lockout held for 2 seconds on each rep. I really like the... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-1-21-2012.html Before going to the gym:Double KB Military Press 5x3 (88s)GymBack Squat 1x5x135, 1x5x225... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/1-18-2012.html Took a few days off after my weekend of kettlebell workshops in vegas. Nice to get back into training today. Going to train hard for several weeks and then back off form my workshop in Tacoma, WA in FebruaryBefore going to the gym:Double Kettlebell Military Press 3x3 (88s... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/powershakes.html I like to have A PowerShake around an hour after I get up to really get my day going. I find that a power shake allows me to take in a lot of nutrition without excessive energy allocated for digestion. This powershake receipe keeps my mind and body working well for several hours and works well as... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/jointmobility.html http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/proteinbars.html Aggressive Strength Homemade Protein Bars For People That Value Quality!By Mike MahlerI don\'t always... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/1-13-2012.html Nice workout today to end the training week. Doing two kettlebell workshops this weekend so did not push too hard today but felt strong and rocked it:At home: Double KB Military Press 3x6x79s (easy reps for practice)At the gymBarbell Squat: 135x3, 225x3, 275x3... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/1-10-2012.html Great workout to start the week right. Did not push too hard as I am teaching some workshops in Vegas this weekendBefore going to the gym:Double KB Military Press 3x5 (79s and one-minute breaks. No tension at all. Relaxed on each rep)Barbell Deadlift 1x3x135... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/1-7-2012.html Great workout today and barbell squat is coming along nicely Barbell Squat: 1x5x135, 1x5x225, 1x3x275, 1x3x315, 1x1x365, 1x1x385, 1x1x405 (just below parallel) then did 315x5x3 with a pause at the bottom of each rep to work on form Barbell Bent Over Row http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/kneepain.html Knee Pain Remedies for Kettlebell TrainingBy Sukie Baxter Knee pain is expected in sports that cause a lot of impact to the lower body and joints, like running, but the last thing I ever expected was to see complaints of... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/pressing.html http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/inefficiency-training.html Looking for effective fat loss training? Add inefficiency training to your regimen By... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/1-4-2012.html Had a nasty cold the last few days so decided to lay low and rest up. Glad I did as training felt great today! Ready to kill it in 2012Double Kettlebell Military Press 3x4 (79s)Barbell Deadlift 1x3x135 1x1x225, 1x1x315, 1x1x365, 1x1x405, 7x1x455 (felt great and I like doing... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/12-30-2011.html Last workout of 2011 and it went really well! I feel primed and ready to rock it in 2012. Barbell Squat 1x5x135, 1x5x225, 1x5x275, 1x3x315, 1x1x335, 1x1x365, 1x1x385, 1x1x390lbs (felt good for 405 but did not have anyone to spot me so left it at 390lbs today. Felt great and will definitely... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/12-29-2011.html Not too much training today. Did 12 50 yard hill sprints and then some practice sets. Looking forward to barbell squats tomorrowPractice SetsWeighted Pull-up 4x4 (25lbs)Double KB Military Press 4x3 (79s) Just working on maximum speed. TNT cable work has really... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/kettlebell-barbell-solution.html The Kettlebell And Barbell Solution For Size And Strength By Mike Mahler Last time I discussed how... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/12-27-2011.html Great workout today. Nice training week to end 2012Back off week for Barbell Deadlift: 1x1x135, 1x1x225, 1x1x315, 10x1x430lbs (did this rest pause style and took 15-30 second breaks in between each set. Great way to improve starting strength which is what is necessary for max efforts... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/12-26-2011.html Nice hill sprint workout this morning12 50 yard sprints.Not too much else. Did a bunch of practice sets yesterdayLifeline TNT Cable Military Press 5x3 (2 green, 1 yellow cable)Weigted Pull-ups 5x4 (25lbs)Feeling good and ready to do... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/12-24-2011.html Great workout today! I am on a roll right nowBarbell Back Squat 1x5x135, 1x3x225, 1x3x275, 1x3x315, 1x5x350lbs (squats are feeling really good. Really want to nail 405 for a few reps in the first half of 2012)Barbell Bent-over Row 1x5x135, 1x3x225, 1x6x250lbs (did the last... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/12-23-2011.html Had a great time sprinting today with my dog Grover. He lets me win every once in a while on hill sprints!12 50 yard hill sprintsPractice SetsLifeline USA TNT Cable Military Press 4x3 (2 green and 1 yellow cord. Really feeling the carry... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/12-21-2011.html Great workout today. Felt really strong and ready to go!Barbell Deadlift 1x1x135, 1x1x225, 1x1x315, 1x1x405, 1x1x455, 1x1x505lbs! (PR and great way to end 2012! Next year 550 is the goal. Really focused on sitting back and pulling the bar along the body. Made a big difference)See clip... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/kettlebellsbarbellcombo.html By Mike Mahler I get asked often how to add kettlebell training to a standard barbell routine. There are numerous ways that are very effective. One of my favorite approaches is to do two heavy barbell focused workout per... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/12-17-2011.html Great workout today to finish off the training week. Energy was high and every exercise felt great todayBarbell Squat 1x5x135, 1x5x225, 1x3x275, 1x3x315,4x3x335lbsBarbell Bent-over Row 1x5x135, 1x5x185, 1x5x230 (five straight reps and then did 4 more reps rest pause style. 2 reps, park... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/12-16-2011.html Did some hill sprints this morning which is an incredible way to increase growth hormone levels big time as well as set up a great mood for the day.12 50 yard sprintsPractice setsWeighted Pull-ups 3x4 (25lbs)Lifeline TNT Cable Military Press 4x3 (2 green, 1 yellow cable... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-12-15-2011.html http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-12-14-2011.html Took a few extra days off to recover from my NYC workshop this past weekend. Workshop went really well and 34 people attended. Great way to end my workshop tour this year. Did not sleep well the night before or after the course so needed some extra rest days when I got home.Great workout... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-12-7-2011.html Hill Sprints:12 50 yard runs Practice Sets Weighted Pull-up 4x3 (25lbs)TNT Cable Mil Press 4x3 (2 green and 1 purple cord)Looking forward to teaching a workshop in NYC this weekend http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-12-6-2011.html Felt a little run down today. Glad it is a back off week. Not too much training this week as I am teaching a kettlebell workshop in NYC this Sat and want to be fresh and ready to rock it!Barbell Deadlift 1x3x135, 1x3x225, 1x3x315, 1x1x405, 1x3x450lbsDumbbell Bench Press... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-12-3-2011.html Great hill sprint workout today!12 50 yard dashes Practice Sets Double Kettlebell Military Press 5x5 (79lb bells)Weighted Pull-ups 4x3 (25lbs) http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-12-2-2011.html great workout today to finish off the weekBarbell Back Squat 1x5x135, 1x5x225, 1x3x275, 5x3x325 (knees still feel great so will go up to 335 next week)Barbell Floor Press 1x5x135, 1x5x225, 1x7x275Barbell Bent-over Row 1x5x135... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-30-2011.html Quick but effective conditoning workout todayDouble Kettlebell Swing 10x12, 1x15 (79lb bells to chest level) 45 second breaksPractice SetsLifeline USA TNT Cable Military Press 3x3 (2 green, 1 purple cable)Weighted Pull-ups http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-29-2011.html Great workout today!Barbell Deadlift 1x3x135, 1x3x225, 1x1x315, 1x1x365, 1x1x405, 1x1x455, 1x1x495 (5 plates felt great. Not easy but no sticking point so I feel good for 505 before the end of the year)Flat Dumbbell Press 5x5 100lb dumbbells) http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-28-2011.html 10 50 yard hill sprints (in the morning on an empty stomach. Great way to start the day, boost growth hormone levels big time, and feel great for the rest of the day. Also helps with sleeping like a baby!)Practice SetsKettlebell Lockout Press 3x5 each... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-27-2011.html Took it easy today and just did some practice sets throught the dayDouble Kettlebell Military Press 6x5 (70s) Focused on being relaxed on each rep and pressing as fast as possibleWeighted Pull-ups 3x3 (25lbs) http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-26-2011.html Quick workout today but definitely effective for conditoning:Double Kettlebell Swing (outside the knees) 12x10 (twelve sets of ten with 45 second breaks. All reps to chest level)Practice SetsWeighted Pull-ups 3x3 (25lbs) http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-25-2011.html Barbell Back Squat 1x5x135, 1x5x225 1x5x275, 4x3x315, 1x5x315 (Knees feel good so I am going to keep adding 10lbs every week)Barbell Floor Press 1x3x135, 1x3x225, 1x3x275, 1x2x300, 1x1x305 (Going to start doing this... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-23-2011.html Quick circuit training workout today:4 rounds ofSledgehammer Tire Strikes 1x15 each side (20lb hammer)Glute-ham Raise 1x5Double Kettlebell Swing (outside the feet) 1x15Leg Raises 1x15Plate Push-pulls 1x15Practice setsLifeline USA TNT Cable Military... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-22-2011.html Deadlift 1x3x135, 1x3x225, 1x3x315, 1x2x365, 1x2x405, 1x2x470lbs (first two reps felt easy but lost my setting on rep three and stopped there. Felt strong today on deadlifts and will go up to 495 next week) \'Medium Grip Bench Press 1x3x135, 1x3x225, 1x3x255... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-21-2011.html Really nice day in Las Vegas today. I did 10 100 yard sprints with my super energetic dog Grover. No practice sets through out the day today. Tomorrow I am going to start doing several sets of dead hang pull-ups throught out the day and perhaps glute-ham raise work as well. Doing practice sets daily... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-19-2011.html Yesterday 5 rounds of Sledgehammer Tire Strikes (20lb hammer) 15 each side Glute-am raise 6 reps (slow negative under control, slight push at the bottom) Double KB Swing 12 reps each set and 15 on the last set Hanging Leg Raise 12 reps Plate Push-pulls (45lb plate) 15 reps... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-18-2011.html Good workout today Barbell Back Squat1x5x135, 1x5x225, 1x5x275, 5x5x300lbs (squat strength is coming back nicely and knees feel great)Bench Press1x5x135, 5x3x225 (three second pause at the bottom and then explode all the way to the top. Felt I needed an extra... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-11-16-2011.html Deadlift 1x5x135, 1x5x225, 1x3x315, 1x1x365, 1x1x405, 1x5x445 (Felt okay. Did 485 for an easy single last week so will do 495-505 in a few weeks) Bench Press (medium grip) 1x5x135, 2x5x225, 1x5x270 (getting back into a grove. Did 255 for 6 last week which was really week as I was pressing... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-202-11-8-2011.html 1. New Interview at Peaktestosterone.comQ. I am sure that your diet today is different than when you first became a vegan? What have you learned along the way about ways to... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-201-11-1-2011.html 1. Live Life Aggressively! Interview on The Author\'s ShowCheck out my latest interview on \"The Wellness Author\'s Show\"... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-200-10-14-2011.html 1. Live Life Aggressively! Interview on The Author's ShowCheck out my latest interview on "The Wellness Author's Show" regarding my Live Life Aggressively! book... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-199-09-22-2011.html 1. Live Life Aggressively On Super Human Radio I had a great time chatting with Carl Lanore about my book, Live Life Aggressively! What Self-help Gurus Should Be Telling YouHere is Carl's description of the episode: Mahler's new book... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-198-08-25-2011.html 1. 13 Tips on Living Life Aggressively with Mike Mahler By Yusuf Clark http://www.yusufclack.comMike Mahler is someone whose done some pretty remarkable things with his life and something tells me the most exciting chapters are... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-197-08-04-2011.html 1. Why addressing excess inflammation is critical Part 3 By Mike Mahler and Lisa Shaffer LS: so we can lower inflammation a great deal by avoiding foods that cause a strong inflammatory response... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-196-07-20-2011.html 1. Why addressing excess inflammation is critical Part 2 By Mike Mahler and Lisa Shaffer LS: Lets talk about diet. What foods are causing all of this inflammation in the first place and what... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-195-07-07-2011.html 1. Why addressing excess inflammation is critical for overall health and well-being By Mike Mahler and Lisa ShafferLS: For those that do not know you, what is your background?MM: I started my career in fitness as a kettlebell instructor back in 2002. I still teach... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-194-06-16-2011.html 1. My New Book Is Coming Out In July My new book Live Life Aggressively! What Self-help Gurus Should Be Telling You will be out in July. 100% of profit will be donated to two... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-193-05-11-2011.html 1. Kettlebell Complexes For Serious Strength Endurance http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-192-04-19-2011.html 1. Double Kettlebell Snatch Performance Tips By Mike Mahler Watch this clip to learn proper double kettlebell snatch performance. I cover both versions that I like: outside the knees and in between the knees http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-191-04-12-2011.html 1. Double Kettlebell Overhead Press Performance Tips By Mike Mahler http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-190-04-05-2011.html 1. Kettlebell Clean and Press workout with MMA friends from Wanderlei Silva's Gym In Vegas http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-189-03-16-2011.html 1. Brain Health Optimization Part 2: GABA, Serotonin, DHEA, and DHT Here is part 2 of my appearance on Super Human Radio discussing the importance of balancing neurotransmitters and optimizing neurosteriouids... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-188-02-22-2011.html 1. Are you attached to the results of your actions?By Mike MahlerYou have a right to your actions, but never to the results of your actions. Act for the actions sakeandrdquo... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-187-02-10-2011.html 1. New show on Super Human Radio on optimizing brain health for well being, fat loss, and physical performance Part 1 Check out my latest appearance on super human radio in which I discuss the... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/aggressive-strength-magazine/aggressive-strength-magazine-186-01-19-2011.html 1. Supplements and super foods to fight excess inflammation part 2 Check out the following episode of Super Human Radio in which I continue to cover the best nutrition supplements for addressing... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-7-16-2010.html Nice workout to end the week. I arrived early and did a few KB military press sets to get the day going: 1x5x62s, 1x5x80s, 1x6x88sWorkoutBarbell Jerk 1x5x135, 1x3x155, 3x3x175lbsBarbell Bench Press with chains 185lbs and 100lbs of chains 8x3In between first four sets... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-7-15-2010.html Solid legs and upper body pulling workout today as PSI. I warmed up doing some bodyweight squats on the power plate and then go the workout going.Barbell Snatch 1x3x95lbs, 1x3x115lbs, 1x3x125, 2x3x135lbsBarbell Front Squat 1x5x135lbs, 1x3x185lbs, 1x3x225lbs, 1x3x245lbs, 2x3x275lbs... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-7-13-2010.html Great upper body pressing and posterior chain workout today. I did some thick bar military pressing to get he workout going todayThick Bar Military Press: 1x5x130lb, 1x5x150lbs, 1x5x170lbsSeveral minutes later Mark arrived and I got started with the workout:Medicine Ball Throws... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-7-12-2010.html Solid leg and upper body pulling workout today to start off the week. I arrived early as usual and did some KB military pressing to start the day.Double KB Military Press 2x5x62s, 1x12x80s. Still pressing the 80s too fast and need to focus on pacing more so I can hit my goal of 20 reps with... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-7-09-2010.html Nice workout to finish off the training week. Looking forward to checking out the club Vanity with my wife at the hard rock hotel tonight.I arrived a few minutes early so did a set of Double KB Military Presses to get warmed up 1x20x62sThen on to the workout:... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-7-06-2010.html Great workout today! I had three days off and really rested up this past weekend. Today we focused on upper body pressing and posterior chain work.I arrived a few minutes early and did some KB pressing and clubbell work to get ready.Double KB Military Press 2x5x62s, 1x12x80sDouble... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-7-02-2010.html Great leg workout to end the training week. Pierre Ngo, one of Marks trainers took me through the workout again.After the warm-up we did the following:Barbell Hang Clean 1x3x145, 1x3x165, 1x3x200, 1x2x210After that it was time for Barbell Box Squats with Chains and... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-7-01-2010.html Had a nice day off yesterday was read to go today. Lots of pressing volume today to say the leastI got on site early and did some thick bar military pressing to get the day going:1x5x130, 1x5x150, 1x7x160lbsThen we did some Barbell Jerks to fire up the CNS:1x4x135,... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-29-2010.html Solid workout today and looking forward to taking tomorrow offDid the usual warm-up and then we started off with the Barbell Hang Snatch to fire up the CNS. Nothing heavy just enough to work on form, speed, and to fire up the CNS: 4x3x115lbsNext up Barbell Front Squats with One-arm... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-28-2010.html Had a nice weekend and was ready to train today. I arrived early so messed around with some KB military press work:Double KB Military Press: 2x6x62s, 1x11x80sPressing felt good today and here is how the rest of the workout went:Thick Barbell Floor Press 1x5x170, 1x3x260, 1x3x290lbs... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-25-2010.html Glad the training week is over as the Las Vegas heat is starting to get to me and I am looking forward to staying home and blasting the AC! Energy was lower towards the end of the week do I plan to sleep a lot and eat a lot to get ready for next week.We started off with some Barbell Hang... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-24-2010.html I arrived early and did some KB military pressing to start the day: 2x5x88sThen we started the workout with Thick Barbell Jerks today to fire up the CNS1x5x130, 1x5x150, 1x5x160, 3x3x170lbsAfter that we did some speed work on the bench press.Barbell Bench Press 135lbs... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-21-2010.html Rested up over the weekend and came in ready to go today. We are on a different phase now which is more strength oriented training.I arrived a few minutes early and did some KB work to get the training going:Double Kettlebell Military Press 1x6x80s, 1x8x80s, 1x10x80sOne-arm Kettebell... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-18-2010.html Nice upper body focused nervous system workout to end the week and the last week of the nervous system focus. Not sure what is in store for the next phase but looking for a nice change of pace.I arrived early so I did some KB military pressing to get the workout going:Double KB Military... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-17-2010.html Great lower body focused nervous system workout today. I arrived early and did some Double KB snatches and double KB bottom up cleans to get the day going:Double KB Snatch 3x12 (62lb bells outside of the feet)Double KB Bottom Up Clean 3x10 (50lb bells and did a few presses on some of... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-15-2010.html Took most of last week off and had a great course in LA this past weekend. Jumped back in today and felt great.I arrived early so I did some KB presses to fire up the CNS:Double KB Military Press 2x5x62s, 3x5x80sThen one of Marks Trainers Alonzo had me do the following... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-09-2010.html Great workout today and it is a wrap for this week. I have a seminar in Los Angeles this weekend and will be taking the rest of this week off.Today was more of a lower body focused nervous system workout4 rounds offBarbell Squat 1x3x305lbs (past parallel and focus on speed... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-07-2010.html Great workout to start off the week. I did the usual warm-up and then started off with some KB military presses to fire up the CNSDouble KB Military Press 1x6x80s, 3x5x88s (felt strong on each set). One of Marks athletes referred to me as a beast, ha haThen we did four rounds... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-04-2010.html Great lower body focused nervous system workout to finish off the week. I did the usual warm-up and then jumped in:4 rounds ofBarbell Squat 1x3x300lbs (few inches below parallel on each rep)Barbell Power Clean 1x3x200lbsJump Lunges 1x6 each side (jump from the lunge position... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-03-2010.html Had a great upper body focused nervous system workout at PSI. I started with the usual warm-up and then jumped into it.We did four rounds ofThick Bar Bench Press 1x5x260lbsDrop Pushups off a 12-inch box 1x6Incline Dumbbell Press 1x6x75sMedicine Ball Throws against the... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-6-01-2010.html PSI was closed yesterday to observe Memorial Day so I got an extra day off from training. Today we jumped back in with some more nervous system work. We focused on leg work and upper body pulling today. I also threw in some kettlebell work to fire up the CNS at the beginning of the workout and some... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-5-28-2010.html Great workout to end of another solid week of training. After the usual warm-up we jumped into the upper body focused nervous system workout.I did the following four rounds:Round 1Bench Press with 2 red bands 1x6x165lbs as fast as possibleDumbbell Incline Press 1x6x85lb... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-5-27-2010.html Today was a surprisingly good workout as I have had two nights of poor sleep! Anyway, I feel great today and will make sure to catch up with 9-10 hours tonight.I arrived a few minutes early and wanted to see if my CNS was burned out. I have always found the any overhead exercise is a good... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-5-25-2010.html Great workout today and I am really enjoying the nervous system training program. Nice change of pace from the heavy lifting.Today I warmed up on the power plate doing a few rounds of squats, stiff legged deadlifts, and pushups.After that Mark set up a circuit for me consisting of... http://www.mikemahler.com/blog/training-journal/training-journal-5-24-2010.html Had a great weekend and came in ready to train today. I arrived early so I did some KB and clubbell work to get my CNS primed.Double KB Military Press 1x6x80s, 1x5x88sDouble Clubbell Clean 2x10x25sDouble Clubbell Shoulder Cast 1x10x25sAlternating Shield Cast 1x10x25s...