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I actually think this is something I experience when I travel and find a gym I'm not used to. Particularly this time around, since everything was in kgs I probably went more conservative - but... -
That makes a lot of sense. for fun, I just applied the same thing at 265/.95 = 278TM. so 278/.90 puts me at 309. I had went the default method. I think I started with a 295 true max (vs 305 PR)...
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Jim has even said the lighter you can set your TM, the better, especially for more advanced or experienced lifters. He has seen tremendous success running TMs on squat as low as 75% of competition...
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Awesome work, and yes people don’t understand that aspect of 5/3/1 (or training in general). They think if they run higher weights in training that will make them stronger faster, instead of...
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does it seem like the shoulder is more bothered by the overhead work than the bench work? really glad to see you throwing down spottos, I do think I need to either incorporate those or pause work...
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8/17/2026 Monday Stretches Warmups Rotator Cuff McLeod Flys Bench 5-3-1 190 x 3 215 x 3 245 x 5(2 RIR) Spoto Bench 235 x 5, 5 HS Iso Horizontal Bench Machine 208 x 10, 10, 10, 10 CG Bench 185...
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I kept going back and forth forever because I felt stronger wider, but the past couple cycles I've really kept it narrower. for me and my bodys width, that puts me really close the inside of the...
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No I don’t have a close grip…it’s a little wider than my shoulders, with forearms straight. It’s really been fine though 4 cycles of 5/3/1, and then I had that issue on the HS Shoulder Press, and...
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probably smart, plus you got the prescribed heavy work done. how narrow is your grip? I was always taught a bit narrower like this one I circled but it can be a mind game going back and forth...
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8/14/2026 Friday Stretches Warmups Overhead Press 5-3-1 115 x 5 135 x 5 155 x 6 (2-3 RIR) left shoulder started catching on this set. Side Laterals 30s x 10, 10, 10 HS Incline Press 210 x 10...
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Sounds like a great time!
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For sure. Whole trip was actually really great. Vegas is pretty neat in that there's so many things to do, gamble (which I didn't bother with), shows (which I did), great food (definitely did...
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dapack replied to the thread Segansational's Motivation Log.So true. Had meets were deads we 50lbs less than last heavy. Just never know about day of the meet
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Right, that is the goal - I was talking about goal successful attempts at the meet. It doesn’t matter what you talk about, only what you can actually pull off on the day. There’s so many variables...
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I do like the main goal of just showing up though. I mean in theory, I have no horse in this race, but seeing him register (@Segansational you DID register, right? ) and show up seems like a big W!
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Just looked up that equipment. Nice stuff, it’s going to make you wish you had it all the time
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9 mins, 15 sec on the treadmill walking warm up. Condensed McGill warm up routine. Newtech Gym! All sets started with no weight x 12 warm up to get used to machine path. All weights listed...
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I don’t think you’re in a place to set goals. You don’t know how you will progress. Hard numbers are just pointless wishes at this point - you won’t need to think about it until at least a month out.
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Yep got it, I think that seems really reasonable and obtainable for sure. Always to if things are really clicking in training and numbers go up you can always adjust. Exciting stuff man!
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Yep, low target totals over all, but right now the goal is just to get to the meet injury free and compete - after not having done deads in a while. Conservatively puts me in a low 600s range...
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Thanks GP! While the trip itself I know will be exhausting (flights and time zone change alone), I am really looking forward to being back out in LV. It's been a while - and if I can get in that...
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Those numbers for the meet?
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my first rodizio was at that hotel in mexico on Isla Mujeres and my mind was blown, so when they invited me to the vegas one I was quick to say yes lol
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Man I love Brazilian Steakhouses….we have a Fogo de Chao about 40 miles from us, but it’s worth the drive.👍
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dapack replied to the thread DaPack..Fighting Age One Day at a Time.August 17th, 2026 (Monday) Bench;**Pause 1 set 5 reps 185lbs 1 set 4 reps 205lbs 1 set 3 reps 225lbs 1 set 2 reps 245lbs 1 set 1 rep 275lbs Squats; 1 set 5 reps 155lbs, 1 set 4 reps 185lbs 1 set...
