PL Cycle (Day 15)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ pry x 3 x 2,
Swing x 10 x 3,

360lbs (97% 1RM) DL x 2 was the plan.
Reset and mixed grip was the plan.
(RPE 10+. Failed on the first rep! My goal to deadlift 390lbs (105% 1RM) on June 10, 2013 has been delayed. My RPE has been telling the story very accurately. I was probably over-trained before beginning the Pickles & Vodka cycle. This is a sign to back-off somehow.)

220lbs (60% 1RM) DL x 5.
Reset every rep. Overhand and mixed grip.
(RPE 5+.)

Finish:
24kgL/20kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
20kgL/24kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5.)

PL Cycle (Day 14)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ x 3 x 2,

36kg Swing x 16 on the minute x 10.
Alternating sets with two and single hand L/R:
Two-hand x 16, 1/1 x 8, Two-hand x 16, 4/4 x 2, Two-hand x 16, 8/8 x 1, Two-hand x 16, 4/4 x 2, Two-hand x 16, 1/1 x 8.
(RPE 7+.)

Finish:
32kgL/28kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
28kgL/32kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 6+.)

PL Cycle (Day 13)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,
Swing x 10 x 3,

350lb (95% 1RM) DL x 3.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
(RPE 9+.)

Finish:
48kgL/40kgR Farmer Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
40kgL/48kgR Farmer Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 6+.)

PL Cycle (Day 12)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,

48kg Swing x 10 on the minute x 11.
(RPE 7: A narrower stance compared to double 24kgs makes the groove easier which helps the bell float higher but makes the endurance harder because I am able to use more power, I think. Hell, the single 48kg was an RPE of a 6 just carrying it 60 feet to my backyard!)

Finish:
24kgL/20kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
20kgL/24kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 6.)

PL Cycle (Day 11)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,
Swing x 10 x 3,

340lb (92% 1RM) DL x 3.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
(RPE 9+.)

Finish:
32kgL/28kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
28kgL/32kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 6.)

PL Cycle (Day 10)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ pry x 3 x 2,

24kg Alternating L/R Snatch x 10 on the minute x 12.
(RPE 6.)

Finish:
48kgL/40kgR Farmer Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
40kgL/48kgR Farmer Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5+.)

PL Cycle (Day 9)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,
Swing x 10 x 3,

330lb (89% 1RM) DL x 3/2 (reps/sets).
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
5 minutes rest between sets.
(RPE 8++.)

Finish:
24kgL/20kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
20kgL/24kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5+.)

PL Cycle (Day 8)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,

36kg Swing x 16 on the minute x 10.
Alternating sets with two and single hand L/R:
Two-hand x 16, 1/1 x 8, Two-hand x 16, 4/4 x 2, Two-hand x 16, 8/8 x 1, Two-hand x 16, 4/4 x 2, Two-hand x 16, 1/1 x 8.
(RPE 7+.)

Finish:
32kgL/28kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
28kgL/32kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 7.)

PL Cycle (Day 7)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,
Swing x 10 x 3,

320lb (86% 1RM) DL x 5.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
(RPE 9.)

Finish:
48kgL/40kgR Farmer Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
40kgL/48kgR Farmer Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 6.)

PL Cycle (Day 6)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,

Double 24kg Swing x 10 on the minute x 11.
(RPE 6+.)

Finish:
24kgL/20kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
20kgL/24kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5+.)

PL Cycle (Day 5)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,
Swing x 10 x 3,

310lb (84% 1RM) DL x 5.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
(RPE 8.)

Finish:
32kgL/28kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
28kgL/32kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 6.)

PL Cycle (Day 4)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,

24kg Alternating L/R Snatch x 10 on the minute x 12.
(RPE 6+.)

Finish:
48kgL/40kgR Farmer Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
40kgL/48kgR Farmer Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5+.)

PL Cycle (Day 3)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,
Swing x 10 x 3,

300lb (81% 1RM) DL x 5/2 (reps/sets).
5 minutes rest between sets.
(RPE 8+.)

Finish:
24kgL/20kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
20kgL/24kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5+.)

PL Cycle (Day 2)

Warm-up (x reps x sets):
24kg TGU x 1/1 x 1,
GSQ prys x 3 x 2,

32kg Swing x 20 on the minute x 10.
Alternating sets with two and single handed L/R, up, and down.
(Two-hand x 20, 1/1 x 10, Two-hand x 20, 5/5 x 2, Two-hand x 20, 10/10 x 1, Two-hand x 20, 5/5 x 2, Two-hand x 20, 1/1 x 10)
(RPE 9: Winded.)

Finish:
32kgL/28kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
28kgL/32kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 7.)