Prodigalson's Cutting log

[prodigalso]

Hi Josh,

Thanks for checking in. I have noticed appetite creep. It's a struggle but a worthy fight. I had a talk with a buddy of mine who made it to semi-finals for Ninja Warrior, and while discussing his training methods for competition, had asked about leg exercises and he said that generally, leg bulk was detrimental to Ninja Warrior (extra mass that doesn't improve performance; it's mainly upper body strength focused). This was a bit unexpected (but made sense when I thought about it). I like the heavy lifts and had to reconsider my goals. I have since decided to pursue a gymnast approach, such as calisthenics.

Congrats on the shred so far—55lbs down and keto-adapted is no joke. Ninja Warrior is a sick goal, way more motivating than stage lights IMO.

I ran a bunch of stuff over the years trying to get contest lean, and the recomp speed on reta was just different—like watching my delt separation show up in real-time over 6-8 weeks. But honestly? The real win for me was the headspace. Food noise finally shut up, wasn't obsessing over my next meal, could actually focus on training.

Your keto base is solid, but getting from 24% to sub-10% is where it gets brutal. Have you noticed any appetite creep lately, or still dialed in? That was always my wall—keto handled cravings until it didn't, then I'd start negotiating with myself about "just a little more fat."

What's your training looking like now? Obstacle course stuff already, or still building the engine?

 

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07/08/2026

6:05am

5 minutes elliptical (avg HR 141, max HR 157)
49 minutes resistance training (avg HR 126, max HR 157)

Half Turkish get up:
6 reps at 15lbs
6 reps at 15lbs
6 reps at 17.5lbs
5 reps at 17.5lbs

Glute ham developer back hyperextension:
8 reps at 25lbs
10 reps at 25lbs
9 reps at 30lbs
10 reps at 30lbs

Cross shoulder triceps extension:
10 reps at 20lbs (pronated grip)
10 reps at 20lbs (supinated grip)
10 reps at 20lbs (supinated grip)
6 reps at 25lbs (supinated grip)
6 reps at 25lbs (supinated grip)

Cable rope grip vertical row;
10 reps at 45lbs
10 reps at 45lbs
10 reps at 50lbs
8 reps at 55lbs
8 reps at 60lbs

Ring push ups:
4 sets of 6 reps

Daily Supplements
10.0g creatine (combination of powder (7.5g) & gummies (2.5g))
2 scoops Mr. Hyde Signature Pre-Workout Powder
75g protein (Kirkland whey protein isolate)

Daily Vitamins:
Optimum Nutrition Men's multivitamin
GNC Mega Men's Sport multivitamin
10,000mg Vitamin D3
250mg Magnesium
99mg Potassium

 

[prodigalso]

07/09/2026

6:00am

4:10 running on treadmill, 0.5 miles (avg HR 158, max HR 170)
51 minutes resistance training (avg HR 127, max HR 170

Smith machine incline press (bench at 2nd notch up from flat);
6 reps at 155lbs
5 reps at 165lbs
4 reps at 175lbs
2 reps at 185lbs

Palloff Press (each side):
10 reps
12 reps
12 reps
12 reps
12 reps

Goblet squat (getting low):
10 reps at 50lbs
12 reps at 50lbs
12 reps at 50lbs
12 reps at 50lbs
12 reps at 50lbs

Half kneeling high to low cable face pull row:
8 reps at 45lbs
12 reps at 45lbs
12 reps at 50lbs
12 reps at 55lbs
12 reps at 60lbs

Daily Supplements
10.0g creatine (combination of powder (7.5g) & gummies (2.5g))
2 scoops Mr. Hyde Signature Pre-Workout Powder
75g protein (Kirkland whey protein isolate)

Daily Vitamins:
Optimum Nutrition Men's multivitamin
GNC Mega Men's Sport multivitamin
10,000mg Vitamin D3
250mg Magnesium
99mg Potassium

 

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07/13/2026

6:00am

10 minutes elliptical (avg HR 142, max HR 165)
45 minutes resistance training (avg HR 117, max HR 152)

Smith machine incline press (bench at 3rd notch up from flat);
12 reps at 135lbs
8 reps at 155lbs
5 reps at 165lbs
4 reps at 175lbs

Incline bench db bicep curl (weight listed is for each db);
8 reps at 25lbs
7 reps at 25lbs
8 reps at 25lbs
8 reps at 25lbs
9 reps at 25lbs

1 leg Romanian deadlift (listed sets are per leg):
4 sets of 8 reps at 22.5lbs

Straight legged deadlift:
10 reps at 95lbs
10 reps at 95lbs
10 reps at 115lbs
10 reps at 125lbs
10 reps at 125lbs

Daily Supplements
10.0g creatine (combination of powder (7.5g) & gummies (2.5g))
2 scoops Mr. Hyde Signature Pre-Workout Powder
75g protein (Kirkland whey protein isolate)

Daily Vitamins:
Optimum Nutrition Men's multivitamin
GNC Mega Men's Sport multivitamin
10,000mg Vitamin D3
250mg Magnesium
99mg Potassium