That’s looks like an awesome place to run man.
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7/4/2020 - Cycle 16, Legs 2
Box Squat
175x2x10, 185x10
185x10 - easy
RFESS
2x20
-with-
SL Paused Hip Thrust + Branded Paused Glute Bridge
2x10+10
-with-
SL Calf Raise + Calf Raise
2x20+20
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Squats were weightless today. Planned 175x3x10, but it was effortless, so tacked on 10lbs to final set, still very easy. Been a very long week with work, very little sleep. Made up for it last few nights though. Body feels very good, despite stressors. All good stuff.
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7/5/2020 - Cycle 17, Push 1
Paused Incline Axle Bench
155x4x5, 155x8
Dips
22, 16, 10
Leaning SA Lateral
15x25, 20x3x15
Band Pressdown
4x15
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Have you squatted with the axle? Is that a bad idea?
I kind of want one for the thicker grip. They’re also cheap and the bar I have for squats tops out at 300 lbs. I fear it’s going to bend.
Diameter of the bar would increase torque on shoulder, bad idea in my opinion. Never done it though. No real advantage/purpose I can think of to do it either.
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7/8/2020 - Cycle 17, Pull 1
Meadows Row
110x4x5, 110x12
WG Pull-ups
10, 10, 9
-with-
Side Lying SA Lateral
15x20, 20x2x12
Seated Incline Curls
20x8x10 - short rest
10 min deathly inc treadmill walk
That last set of meadows rows was brutal. Took a piece of me for sure. Doesn’t look like much, but work was put in.
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I’ve posted this a couple places, but
here’s a dude deadlifting 625 with the dick’s bar. It only gets a minimal bend in it after he goes over 500lbs and you can’t even see the bend in the video. I doubt it’ll bend noticeably with squats.
But yeah, I’ve been thinking about an axle too, or just using 2" pipe.
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I LOVE my axle bar. Cheapie from Titan. I think I paid $25 during a sale. They’re always cheap though.
All my pressing is done with the axle with suicide grip. Butter!
Curls are better too!
I can come up with a way to fix that, haha.
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I remember you sharing that when you were shopping. I can already feel my bar rolling when I do squats so I think it’s already bending. I also bent my first one and jacked up the sleeve area doing a clean pull or power clean with 275. I put more than 300 lbs worth of force on it with that movement but it’s made me not trust them.
This would be the main reason to get one. I was just curious if I could use it for squats.
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If it helps, axles DO get used for squats on occasion in strongman. It’s viable, but not enjoyable.
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7/9/2020 - Conditioning
40 min steep incline treadmill walk with:
- 3x20 paused ab wheel rollouts
- 3x2x30+ sec side planks each side (2+ min each set)
Supposed to be paused front squats today but 4 work conference calls took away my ability to focus on anything strength related.
Got a huge sweat on with core work though, win.
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7/10/2020 - Cycle 17, Legs 1
Paused Front Squat
155x5x5
Lunge
20x40, 40x20
-with-
KB Swing
44x60, 62x30
-with-
SL Calf Raises
What a week. Glad to just get this done.
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7/11/2020 - Cycle 17, Push 2
Paused DB Bench
85x5x5
SA KB Press
26x2x20, 44x2x8
Seated Paused Strict Lateral
10x5x10
Standing Lateral
15x5x10
Decline DBs Ext
20x40, 30x3x15
2 mile walk
Hard dieting this week coupled with a long work week made those 85’s feel heavier than last week’s 80’s. To be expected. Will weigh in some this week, should be around 180. Head to Destin, FL Friday for vacation with family and friends. Can’t wait.
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7/17/2020 - Cycle 17, Pull 2
Weighted Chin
+41x4x5, +41x7
Chest Supported Elbows Out DBs Row
45x3x12
-with-
SA Bent Laterals
26x3x15
Seated Strict Incline DB Curls
30x8x6
Standing
4x6
3 mile outdoor walk
Dealing with a summer cold that’s really neckering me. Daughters had it first and both tested negative for Covid, so it shouldn’t be that. Head to Destin, FL Saturday on vacation for the next week. Time to rest.
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Man, you’ve made some good progress in here! Getting strong.
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7/26/2020 - Cycle 17, Push 1 (redo since been on vacation)
Paused Incline Axle Press
160x4x5, 160x7 (t&g)
Dips (<60s rest)
4x10, 1x7
Leaning Laterals
25x3x12
Band Pressdown
2x20, 2x12
3 mile outdoor walk
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7/27/2020 - Cycle 17, Pull 1
DB Row
90x10, 100x2x10
Pull-ups
10, 7, 6 - Exhausted
Side Lying Raises
20x15, 12, 9
KB Curls
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7/30/2020 - Cycle 17, Legs 1
Paused Front Squat
135x4x5, 135x8
Lunge
20x3x10
-with-
KB Swing
44x3x20
Calves
Barely made it through this one, light headed, weak, no go whatsoever. Left groin very painful on squats. Never felt this before, not sure what it was. Writing this up 5 days later, all better, but had 2-3 days of pain post. Will do box squats only for awhile.
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8/1/2020 - Cycle 18, Push 2 (Feeling more energetic, finally. Maybe I had a bug or just post vacation fatigue?)
Flat DB Bench (neutral grip, right shoulder been weird)
70x8, 80x8, 70x12
Feet Up Ring Push-up (EMOM)
10, 10, 6, 4, 4
Seated Strict Laterals (EMOM)
15x5x10
OH DB Ext
40x20, 50x3x10
Band Pressdowns
15, 12
Dealing with several small ailments right now. Nothing that will prevent me from lifting, just need to be careful. Back still tender too.
Pull 2 today.
8/2/2020 - Cycle 18, Pull 2
Weighted Chin
8, +18x8, +26x2x8
Chest Supported DBs Row
45x2x12 (elbows out)
45x2x12 (elbows in)
Band Bent Rear Lateral
3x20
Swiss Bar Curl
44x20, 55x20, 65x20, 55x20, 45x20
5x150m hill runs
Walking/running
2.15 miles of work
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Ok, took some time off logging, but need to get back to it for accountability purposes. Life has been very hectic, all good things though. Workouts are quick and to the point, especially on week days.
Push
Pull
Lower
Working up to a top set close to failure, then repeating that set one more time for the main lift. Then volume for 2-3 accessories.
Not squatting or deadlifting currently. Have never felt better haha. Lots of kettlebell work for lower including swings, TGU’s, lunges, RFESS, etc.
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9/3/2020 - Legs
KB Swing
80x5x25
Lunges
2x50 steps
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9/4/2020 - Upper
Paused Axle Bench Press
175x2x8
Dips - 1 min rest
16, 7, 5
SA OH KB Press
26x2x15
Band Pressdown
4x
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Really long week, just glad I did something. Looking forward to refocusing.
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