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gphagan1 reacted to Hyde's post in the thread KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition. with
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I measure my legs at the thickest point. Not because it most accurately conveys quad size, but rather because you can’t ever cheat yourself/skew results. Wherever it’s biggest, that’s the highest... -
gphagan1 reacted to Dustin07's post in the thread KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition. with
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you know its funny you say that cause generally I feel the same way, but every once in a while I see a dude with his short shorts on and his quads busting out and I'm thinking daaaamn bro. so I... -
gphagan1 reacted to MrKleen73's post in the thread KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition. with Like.
Yes, I can do air squats and goblet squats with no issue as long as my knee is playing well. I have no other issues doing them. As mentioned though leg size is not even a consideration for me at...
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gphagan1 reacted to Dustin07's post in the thread KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition. with Like.
I always pictured you up on stage doing the splits like Kai Greene or something. Actually, just kidding. When I was lean enough to consider making a run at getting on stage it was those types of...
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gphagan1 reacted to MrKleen73's post in the thread KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition. with Like.
Yeah, I agree, I wish I had been a little more concerned with maintaining movement / athleticism during the 2 years I was training for my contest. I think I did myself a real disservice by trying...
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gphagan1 reacted to Segansational's post in the thread KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition. with Like.
Catching up in here: I hear you Kleen on the dieting down part being hard for us meatheads when it comes to potential muscle loss. But I think by actually doing it, I overcame that fear part for...
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Good to hear the knee is doing well! Not a bad plan at all. After some research i decided to work on more calisthenics, and getting some of my athleticism back. I really miss just being good at...
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gphagan1 replied to the thread GP’s Old Man With A Plan Log.Yeah that’s a good point, and what I’m hoping for…..newbie type gains from muscle memory. Probably next week I’ll increase to 3 sets at 270 and see how it feels before increasing weight maybe on...
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As crazy as it might sound to you, maybe start with like a 60% of training max level - just knowing the issues you're dealing with and how long you've been off this type of compound lifting...
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gphagan1 replied to the thread Hyde’s Strength Odyssey.Congrats on the little victories, it all adds up. And congrats on the continued weight loss. 😎👍
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6/3/26 BW 232.4 3 min Assault Bike Scap Pushups Cat Camel Bird Dogs Tspine Mobility BW Squats KB RFE Splitsquat BWx10 35s x12 53s x10 DB Rear Delt Flyes 30x20 40x12 Deadlift, Texas powerbar...
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Is it just sore or is it preventing you from bending your elbow or cramping up your forearm. Bpc and TB would help speed the healing process kpv should help with pain. I just started bpc + kpv...
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gphagan1 replied to the thread GP’s Old Man With A Plan Log.6/3/2026 Wednesday Stretches Stationary Bike 10 minutes Warmups Leg Extensions 3 x 10 Leg Curls with stretch at top 3 x 10 Leg Press Platform x 8 90 x 8 180 x 8, 8 270 x 8 Standing Calf Raises...
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Week 4 Deload #1 Bench 10 x bar 2 x 5 x 105, 135, 165 "BBB" 5 x 10 x 135 CGBP 10 x 135 Incline bench 10 x 135 DB bench 10 x 55 Dips 2 x 10 Tricep push downs 2 x 15 Cardio 20 min...
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June 3rd, 2026 (Wednesday) Rack Pulls;**3rd Peg 4 sets 5 reps 275lbs, 315lbs, 350lbs, 390lbs 1 set 5+5 reps 425lbs Bench; 5 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 260bs 1 set 6 reps 275lbs...
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I thought today was Tue. 😂 working too hard, I need a few months of the Biden economy to get a break!
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gphagan1 reacted to Hyde's post in the thread KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition. with Like.
That’s excellent. Something Jim pushes his student athletes on especially, and espouses in general, is the need to be able to move your bodyweight well as a prerequisite for more loading. When I...
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gphagan1 reacted to MrKleen73's post in the thread KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition. with Like.
Agreed, I am starting to get "Hungry" so to speak. Wanting a little more. I had actually basically decided last night that I needed to focus more on calisthenics where possible. Calisthenics...
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gphagan1 replied to the thread Anabolic memes.If you get a chance, look up an old sketch comedy show called Fridays. It was only on TV from 1980 to 1982. It’s pretty much where Michael Richards “Kramer” got his start. It is hilarious.
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gphagan1 replied to the thread Anabolic memes.
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gphagan1 reacted to Hyde's post in the thread KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition. with Like.
Yeah you need a base of healthy movement and tissue first before worrying about barbell progressions. The other stuff Jim recommends for accessories should be the focus for now - the way he trains...
