You Gotta Get Into it, Growl Like a Bear

Yesterday we did 5/3/1 for deadlifts. So far I'm a pretty big fan of the new program, sticking to a couple core big movements and then getting out instead of a million sets like in WS4SB. I hit 315 for 13 on my last set, maybe could've hit one or two more but I'm planning on leaving a bit in the tank for the first couple weeks to acclimate to the new program before I go all-out.

After lifting I was going to hang out with Amanda but she wasn't out of school yet so I decided to go run hills for a while. Hill sprints were reasonably fun, but after a while I tried to play around and came up with some pretty killer variations.

Jumping up the hill - tried this one before, still look retarded doing it, but pretty awesome for conditioning

Running up the hill backwards - amazingly didn't fall over. Before trying it I was debating whether I'd feel it in my quads or hams. Quads. Definitely. Going down the hill backwards felt good though, got a good stretch.

Bear crawls up the hill - Pretty much the same as running up the hill, with some extra shoulder work

Bear crawls down the hill - Ooph. These were the hardest/best variation. Good shoulder stability work, good conditioning. Also probably looked dumbest in front of the 5 couples getting wedding pictures taken. Hope I'm in the background of their Save the Dates with my ass in the air.

Bear crawls up the hill sideways - A bit difficult to work my form out, ended up mostly pushing off the downhill foot, kinda awkward but not bad. Maybe you fruits would say it helps work mobility, before you drink a latte and go to yoga.

Also, some slutzzz were in a car at the park and offered me a beer, catcalled, and generally jocked my nuts.