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There is more to the story, of course... that I am able to read and research with my very MILD 1.5x walmart readers. LOL *************** Per Grok - There is no single agreed “first.” It... -
BamBam54 replied to the thread Donald Trump running for president.There is more to the story, of course... that I am able to read and research with my very MILD 1.5x walmart readers. LOL *************** Per Grok - There is no single agreed “first.” It... -
Squat Day - 5/3/1 Warm up routine. RDLs, Empty bar x 10 +20x10,8 Squats: Warm ups, resistance band pullaparts prior to each set. 45x10 95x8 115x6 - belted here on out. Working sets, knee... -
I don't have tons of recommendations, sounds like you have a decent plan on the 165, 185, 205 as a skeleton plan. If 165 flies, consider the 30lb jump, and if that flies you pick from there. If...
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Thanks! Definitely looking forward to it. It's also so completely different from the type of trips we've done with the kids so far. As long as it's a football field's distance away I'll be OK...
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Deadlift Day Warm up routine. RDLs: Empty bar x 10 +20x10 Deadlifts Warm ups, 45x10 65x8 Working sets, 95x5 - messed up, should have been 100# 115x5 135x5 - bumped to 135# vs rx'd 130# for...
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Thanks, yeah I guess the thing I'm still trying to wrap my head around is coming into this prep - being "cold" / unpracticed on a lot of these lifts I hit 205x1 on squats and 195x1 on bench. But...
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@Hyde will chime in but wouldn’t worry to much about your test weights before the meet. If you are hitting your openers with easy you are in a good spot. Getting your 1rm test is good for...
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manifesto replied to the thread Donald Trump running for president.Lol...idk...Just giving you a hard time
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Anderson_09 replied to the thread Thoughts on dutasteride and finasteride..I’ve used both and honestly had a pretty good experience with dut. For me the difference was noticeable after a few months -
BamBam54 replied to the thread Donald Trump running for president.How do you know I use readers?? LOL 🤓
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Glad to see you back on AM and posting! Someone's got to class up this joint. Work travel has been ramping up lately, so was up early again yesterday for an all day meeting in NYC. Meant...
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Mr.thomas joy replied to the thread SNS Apigenin XT - Healthy Aging & Longevity, NAD+, Relaxation, & More.Thread 'SNS Apigenin XT - Healthy Aging & Longevity, NAD+, Relaxation, & More' -
Hyde replied to the thread GP’s Old Man With A Plan Log.Nice to see you were able to have a good leg day without any knee issues during it, too. I did one set with 340 on the HS Low Row at Metroflex and experienced the exact same thing - rep 6 hit the...
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Priming the system For blast off 😎
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9/30/2026 Wednesday Stretches Warmups Rotator Cuff McLeod Flys Deload Bench 5-3-1 135 x 5 145 x 5 165 x 5 CG Bench 185 x 10, 10, 10 Arnold Press 35s x 10, 10, 10 Nothing special, just...
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Thanks man….And yeah, I do believe if I hadn’t injured it those 2 times in 2019 and 24 that I would still be pushing 350+. Honestly I want to say it’s mainly a slower recovery at this age for me...
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9/25/2026 Friday Stretches Warmups Overhead Press 5-3-1 130 x 5 150 x 3 165 x 5 (2 RIR) Side Laterals 30s x 10, 10, 10 Incline DB Press with pause 70s x 10, 10, 10 V Bar Push Downs 3 x 10 Low...
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9/24/2026 Thursday Stretches Warmups Stationary Bike 10 minutes Leg Press 90 x 8 180 x 8 270 x 8 360 x 8, 8 York Power Front Squat 90 x 10 140 x 10, 10 180 x 8 HS Lying Leg Curl 3 x 10...
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too cool, congrats!!!! reading your summary of your past PRs and the rebuilding had me thinking so much about Jims approach and what we are doing on this 531, next cycle you're going to come back...
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9/23/2026 Wednesday Stretches Warmups HS Iso Lateral High Row 270 x 8 330 x 8, 8, 8 340 x 6 HS Iso Lateral Mid Row 230 x 8, 8, 8, 8 Pull-Ups 12, 12 Machine Preacher Curl 4 x 10 Standing DB...
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Thanks Kleen…..and that is so true. I never really said it, but at the end of 2024 all the way up until I started this log I was beginning to wonder if I would even be able to bench 225 again. And...
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manifesto replied to the thread Donald Trump running for president.https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/magnus-hirschfeld-and-the-institute-for-sexual-science/ Put the Readers on old man, and read the entire article...but here is a couple teasers for you...
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Hyde replied to the thread We cuttin now ✂️.If riced cauliflower tastes bad to you, you just aren’t hungry enough yet. I just bought some on my lunch break at Aldi 😂
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Hyde replied to the thread sauce at 20.I remember taking gear and NOT gaining any weight, because I was not eating any more appreciably - I had no idea that steroids actually make you utilize even more food. So I had all these workers...
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At the risk of sounding like a broken record, you just have to eat, and it sounds like you are not doing it. You should not be considering gear use right now if you aren't willing to track your...
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Go for it, I think you definitely have some PR's and this would set you up for a nice yearly PR attempt around your birthday which could be very cool. -
Go for it, I think you definitely have some PR's and this would set you up for a nice yearly PR attempt around your birthday which could be very cool.
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FWIW, I'd expect to take some lifetime PRs on bench and possibly OHP if I properly warmed up to chase a new 1RM. its also possible with squats, but I'm not confident that my deadlift is in that...
