Still been training hard. Started the new job this week and just getting settled in after spending the last couple making sure I could get everything closed out at the old firm.
Going to try to...
W2-D4
Warmups
Deadlift-
45x10
115x6
135x6
155x3
10x3x170
1x3x205
Close grip bench-
45x10
115x8
4x8x130
Stiff legged deadlift-
45x10
4x8x115
Bent over BB row- head support on incline bench...
Yep that's exactly how I feel. I'm actually contemplating putting all of my chest and shoulder work into absolute maintenance mode so it can let my shoulders recover and I can use that extra...
We are doing the same thing, just at different levels in the game. It's either "This is okay to push today so LFG!!!" or "This ain't ready, go easy, find something else or take a day off..."
As much as I can, I'm definitely skipping things on days that I'm hurting but overall I'm getting a decent amount done. Like today would be a full body with heavy bench but I'm taking a few extra...
Agreed, and if tempted to do something that will make you feel good or gain you some positive attention is not bad either. Do what you enjoy people who think it is douchy or react negatively to...
You’re like me brother….the hard work is what’s fun, mentally satisfying as well as physically. I think it makes sense, because you have found your parameters of your injuries and how you can...
What is funny is I got on here to give an status update and got distracted. The last week and a half I have been pushing things harder anywhere I can. I decided what I love is the hard work, the...
Somewild times man! Pretty sure my parents still have a tub full of readers digests. I don’t know why but when I think of readers digest I can still hear Paul Harvey on the radio, “and now you...
So squats, then about 2 miles walking down town. Got to show about 6:45, no sitting. Doors at 7, music at 8 sharp. Last song at 12 midnight. It was four hours of non stop Layne Staley songs from a...
Man sorry to hear about the back strain in warmups. But great job sucking it up and still finishing strong. You still put up respectable numbers in spite of the injury. 💪😎👍
Dang, stinks you took a ding right off the bat in warmups - sounds like you actually did peak well, just had the back aggravation & couldn’t display what you are capable of.
That’s a strong...
August 22nd, 2026 (Saturday)
Meet Recap
Meet ended up being my worst meet based on last heavy's hands down. Started out with my 1st warm up of squats will 135lbs and felt a pain in my left lower...
Cycle 5
Week 1
Day 1
Squats
5 x 140, 175
3 x 205
5 x 225, 260
6 x 295
Jokers
2 x 2 x 315
BBB
5 x 10 x 175
Notes
295 was harder than it should have been but week 1 is always my hardest...
Thanks all. Excited I get to cheat some on my diet next couple days before I get back on track. My openers will be:
Squats: 363
Bench: 275
Deads: 451
Will go from there and see what happens.
Just weighed and checked in. This meet/ fed is a lot different. No equipment check, it is honor system. If they suspect you will call you over and dq you for the meet if it does not meet...
You got this brother. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. So much of performance in anything is mental. So quell that negative voice and go hit some strong numbers!
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