More lifting, more snacking
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
Squats: 285x2x3
Weighted chin-ups 5lb: 5-3.5-3
Squats were meh. I tried to bury them but ended up slightly shallow on all my second reps. And then I psyched myself out mid-set and was comically high on my very last rep. I had safety pins up and my H was there to spot so I had no logical reason to get scared. But Im talented so I managed to anyway!
Chin ups were exciting though, I've never done them weighted before. I'm happy with those sets.
I was going to learn to power clean today as well but I chose to do heavy squats instead. Next time.
No good snacks today. I did eat some pretzels with chip dip though. Unpopular opinion: chip dip is better with pretzels than chips anyways.
Weighted chin-ups 5lb: 5-3.5-3
Squats were meh. I tried to bury them but ended up slightly shallow on all my second reps. And then I psyched myself out mid-set and was comically high on my very last rep. I had safety pins up and my H was there to spot so I had no logical reason to get scared. But Im talented so I managed to anyway!
Chin ups were exciting though, I've never done them weighted before. I'm happy with those sets.
I was going to learn to power clean today as well but I chose to do heavy squats instead. Next time.
No good snacks today. I did eat some pretzels with chip dip though. Unpopular opinion: chip dip is better with pretzels than chips anyways.
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
Power cleans: 85x3, 95x3, 100x3
Bench: 5x8 @70% so 135
SSBS: 2x6 185
I learned how to power clean today! It was very exciting. And then 8s made me want to die so there was that.
I think I'm going to use the SSB for a second light squat day, 285 the other day was not as solid as I'd like it to be. So once my dl program is done I'll push my squat.
I bought some avocados so I can make those avocado fries I got. I'm thinking the key is freezing or chilling it first before frying.
Bench: 5x8 @70% so 135
SSBS: 2x6 185
I learned how to power clean today! It was very exciting. And then 8s made me want to die so there was that.
I think I'm going to use the SSB for a second light squat day, 285 the other day was not as solid as I'd like it to be. So once my dl program is done I'll push my squat.
I bought some avocados so I can make those avocado fries I got. I'm thinking the key is freezing or chilling it first before frying.
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
Yay I'm able to post! I kept getting that 504 bad gateway page.
I ended up splitting my workout because there were too many mosquitoes in the garage last night.
8/27
Deadlifts 3x5 @85%: 245
These went smoothly. I strapped them because I was lazy but that's the last strapped deadlift sesh I'll do because my program is almost finished.
8/28
Incline dumbbell press, 30lb 3x8
EZ bar curls +30lb x5, +25lb 2x5
I ended up splitting my workout because there were too many mosquitoes in the garage last night.
8/27
Deadlifts 3x5 @85%: 245
These went smoothly. I strapped them because I was lazy but that's the last strapped deadlift sesh I'll do because my program is almost finished.
8/28
Incline dumbbell press, 30lb 3x8
EZ bar curls +30lb x5, +25lb 2x5
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8/30
Tempo squats 225x5x3
Bench 5x5 @75%: 142.5
Timed cluster chin-ups: 21 in 10 minutes
I got a good night's sleep these last two nights and felt really good for this workout. Benching feels really good, I don't think I've ever done anything over 135 for 5x5 so that's nice.
Tempo squats 225x5x3
Bench 5x5 @75%: 142.5
Timed cluster chin-ups: 21 in 10 minutes
I got a good night's sleep these last two nights and felt really good for this workout. Benching feels really good, I don't think I've ever done anything over 135 for 5x5 so that's nice.
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
9/3
Second last week of my dl program!
Deadlift 260x3x3
Floor press 95x8x2
260 popped up looking like my warmup set at 185, so I'm feeling pretty optimistic. Next week is 3 singles at 95%!
First time doing floor presses so I only did 2 sets at a light weight. I definitely need to make sure I'm not using the floor to push back up.
Second last week of my dl program!
Deadlift 260x3x3
Floor press 95x8x2
260 popped up looking like my warmup set at 185, so I'm feeling pretty optimistic. Next week is 3 singles at 95%!
First time doing floor presses so I only did 2 sets at a light weight. I definitely need to make sure I'm not using the floor to push back up.
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9/6
SSBS 190x5x3
Bench 5x3@80%, 152
Chin-ups 2x5, 1x4.5 (because I hitched sooooo bad on the last one)
SSBS 190x5x3
Bench 5x3@80%, 152
Chin-ups 2x5, 1x4.5 (because I hitched sooooo bad on the last one)
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
Welp I was wrong there are a few more weeks of deadlifting. But 275 fucking FLEW!!
Deadlift: 275x1x3
Incline dumbbell press: 4x8 with 40s
And my H built an axle deadlift by bolting some 5lb plates on a pair of tires and that thing is so cool. I actually pulled 300 on it! I'm super proud of him, he's personally built so much of our garage gym.
Deadlift: 275x1x3
Incline dumbbell press: 4x8 with 40s
And my H built an axle deadlift by bolting some 5lb plates on a pair of tires and that thing is so cool. I actually pulled 300 on it! I'm super proud of him, he's personally built so much of our garage gym.
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
[putting the Instagram puzzle together]
First, that DL axle is awesome!
Second, the Exodus Strength account has been following your husband and I (the chump who has to run it) have been impressed with the work he’s been doing with a wide variety of clients.
Third, your triceps are swōl af. #jelly
First, that DL axle is awesome!
Second, the Exodus Strength account has been following your husband and I (the chump who has to run it) have been impressed with the work he’s been doing with a wide variety of clients.
Third, your triceps are swōl af. #jelly
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Thanks! I'll pass that along to him!mgil wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:14 pm [putting the Instagram puzzle together]
First, that DL axle is awesome!
Second, the Exodus Strength account has been following your husband and I (the chump who has to run it) have been impressed with the work he’s been doing with a wide variety of clients.
Third, your triceps are swōl af. #jelly
He is truly an incredible, personable coach. He is a quick learner, highly observant, and an avid researcher and it definitely shows lol.
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
Squat: 185+chains, no idea how heavy the chains are
Floor press: 100x8x3
Chin-ups +5lb: 4-4.5-3.5
I could definitely have gone heavier with those chains but I'd rather err on the side of lighter than "omg I'm going to die." I'm not cut out for powerlifting
I gave myself halves on chin-ups because even though I had to hitch I worked really hard for those half-reps.
Floor press: 100x8x3
Chin-ups +5lb: 4-4.5-3.5
I could definitely have gone heavier with those chains but I'd rather err on the side of lighter than "omg I'm going to die." I'm not cut out for powerlifting
I gave myself halves on chin-ups because even though I had to hitch I worked really hard for those half-reps.
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
Bench 5x10 @60%: 115
Cleans: 105x2x3
Third time through the volume portion of bench program, it got easier this time. Although I wanted to die at sets of 10.
Still trying to get my clean technique right. I tried a hook grip this time and it was much better.
Cleans: 105x2x3
Third time through the volume portion of bench program, it got easier this time. Although I wanted to die at sets of 10.
Still trying to get my clean technique right. I tried a hook grip this time and it was much better.
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
OHP: 95x5x5
LTEs: bar +50lb
No deadlifts or any accessory work this week, I retest my max next week!! Eep.
I have not overhead pressed all summer and now my shoulders are crying. But I was happy to see I could still throw 95 lb around with no missed reps. I decided to take a break based on something I read here (can't remember where), just to see if I'd retain everything. I suppose we shall see.
LTEs: bar +50lb
No deadlifts or any accessory work this week, I retest my max next week!! Eep.
I have not overhead pressed all summer and now my shoulders are crying. But I was happy to see I could still throw 95 lb around with no missed reps. I decided to take a break based on something I read here (can't remember where), just to see if I'd retain everything. I suppose we shall see.
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That axle deadlift thing looks like fun! Nice work!
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Thanks @@slowmotion !
9/19
Low bar squat: 230x4x4
Floor press: 110x8x3
Chin-ups: 1x6
Banded chin-ups: 2x10, 1x9
9/19
Low bar squat: 230x4x4
Floor press: 110x8x3
Chin-ups: 1x6
Banded chin-ups: 2x10, 1x9
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
9/22
Bench: 4x8 @75%, 142.5
Cleans: 115x2x6
There is something so taxing about 8s. Like if I can do sets of 10, chances are the weight is light enough I can throw it around pretty good. But sets of 8 is like....maaaybe I won't get this one.
Bench: 4x8 @75%, 142.5
Cleans: 115x2x6
There is something so taxing about 8s. Like if I can do sets of 10, chances are the weight is light enough I can throw it around pretty good. But sets of 8 is like....maaaybe I won't get this one.
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9/24
YA GIRL MADE IT INTO THE 300 CLUB!
Deadlift: 300x1!!
I tried for 315 but I was not able to lock it out. I hovered it about 2" off the ground, started to pee, and my body went "OH NO WE ARE PEEING GET THEE TO A TOILET" and my brain yelled "NO WE ARE PICKING HEAVY SHIT UP" and my body won and the bar went down again.
OHP: 4x3 @110
Nothing else because I am toasted.
YA GIRL MADE IT INTO THE 300 CLUB!
Deadlift: 300x1!!
I tried for 315 but I was not able to lock it out. I hovered it about 2" off the ground, started to pee, and my body went "OH NO WE ARE PEEING GET THEE TO A TOILET" and my brain yelled "NO WE ARE PICKING HEAVY SHIT UP" and my body won and the bar went down again.
OHP: 4x3 @110
Nothing else because I am toasted.
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Awesome sauce! \o/
Saw the lift on IG.
Saw the lift on IG.
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9/29
Bench 4x5 @80%, 152
Cleans 120x2x6
10/1
Squat 260x3x3
Floor press 125x8x3
Reverse rows (because I am sick of chin-ups) 8-6-8-6
10/3
Deadlift 235x6x4
OHP 115x3x3
10/5
Bench 4x3 @85% 161.5
SSB 200x5x3
10/9
Squat 245x4x4
Floor press 130x8x5
Reverse rows 8-8-6
10/11
Deadlift 255x3x4
OHP 120x3x3
My phone internet has been sucking lately so I haven't been around much. I suppose Verizon thinks I'm on the interwebs too much which.......that's not false.
My last overhead press rep today turned into a slight layback but you know what, I've never done 3x3 at 120, and certainly never that strict.
9/29
Bench 4x5 @80%, 152
Cleans 120x2x6
10/1
Squat 260x3x3
Floor press 125x8x3
Reverse rows (because I am sick of chin-ups) 8-6-8-6
10/3
Deadlift 235x6x4
OHP 115x3x3
10/5
Bench 4x3 @85% 161.5
SSB 200x5x3
10/9
Squat 245x4x4
Floor press 130x8x5
Reverse rows 8-8-6
10/11
Deadlift 255x3x4
OHP 120x3x3
My phone internet has been sucking lately so I haven't been around much. I suppose Verizon thinks I'm on the interwebs too much which.......that's not false.
My last overhead press rep today turned into a slight layback but you know what, I've never done 3x3 at 120, and certainly never that strict.
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Re: More lifting, more snacking
Congrats on hitting 300. How much of an increase was that from your previous PR and are you going to run the same program again?
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Thanks much. It's a 20lb PR, and I'm kinda thinking I will run it again, possibly in the spring. I'm on a mini-program that my H wrote to get 315 because it rankles my ass that I couldn't lock it out, and then I'm onto pushing my squat. We actually ran it together and he also made a 20lb increase (565 > 585).