Got a little too fired up to train way too long before tonight’s workout. Approximately two and half hours prior to training I was listening to some old Rollins Band stuff and working myself into a frenzy. I want my old size and strength back yesterday. Not three months from now, not a week from now, not tomorrow. But yesterday. And I want to triple my previous bests in the worst way possible.
Since I have gotten worked up like this a million times in the past only to burn myself out come workout time, I tried my best to keep calm. I did some work and talked to people who have a calming effect on me. But no matter how hard I tried to suppress it I couldn’t hide the fact that I just wanted to get my hands on some heavy iron and rip the bar in half.
One of my training partners arrived at the gym early and said, “Wow, you’re already reeeeally pissed off, huh?”
“I wanna rip your fucking face off right now.”
“Now that’s what I like to hear. This is gonna be fun.”
After over two hours of visibly shaking in anticipation I finally started mellowing out and crashing about five minutes before the workout. Luckily I got the rage back and went on to have a great workout that consisted of a bunch of chins, military presses, pushups on the TRX Straps and neck work.
I only started being able to press overhead with kettlebells or dumbbells about a month or so ago. Started with a bar about a week or two ago. Tonight I did 135 for 10, which I was happy with. I have to take these slow and be careful not to reinjure myself. But I have my sights set on 225 for the summer. We’ll see how the shoulder holds up. But it’s feeling pretty good so far. The band dislocations definitely make a big difference and are highly recommended.
The training mix, listed below, which was blasting on the stereo definitely helped me reignite the intensity that I nearly lost and kept it high throughout the workout.
Prelude: NWA
Son of a Bush- Public Enemy
Take the Power Back- Rage Against the Machine
Just Another Victim- Helmet & House of Pain
Metal Storm/ Face the Slayer- Slayer
I Fuckin Hate You- Korn
Mob Scene- Marilyn Manson
Psycho- System of a Down
Step Up- Drowning Pool
Bastards of Bodom- Children of Bodom
Street Fighting Man- Rage
Gone Inside the Zero- Rollins Band
Zero- Smashing Pumpkins
I’m With Stupid- Static X
The Way I Am- Eminem ft/ Marilyn Manson
The Nigga Ya Love to Hate- Ice Cube
Night of the Living Baseheads- Public Enemy
I’m slightly stronger than my mom.
So don’t fuck with me.
Please leave your comments, questions and music recommendations below.
29. Apr, 2009
at 7:50 pm #
love it
29. Apr, 2009
at 9:02 pm #
Great music tonight, great group training and bear crawls that made my arms melt. Forget the two hours before – I’m still fired up from your pre-game speech 10 days ago….
30. Apr, 2009
at 5:47 pm #
I’m angry and anxious from an involuntary week off from RG. There better be some of that intensity in the room on Saturday.You know who you are.
30. Apr, 2009
at 6:03 pm #
The man has spoken. Bring it.