I’ve thought about it, and we’ll see.
I’ve played golf my whole life. Played college golf.
I’ll be playing tomorrow and Friday. I’ve had issues here and there, but when my back is feeling ok, I might be a bit sore the day or 2 after a round, but never debilitating.
I sure hope you’re wrong!
Let’s see what my response here looks like Saturday.
I literally have no clue how my back will respond tomorrow. I’m feeling much better, but it’s still lingering. 
I could totally be wrong, because some people play tons of golf into old age and are generally okay, but for those with chronic back pain it tends to be a problem. I hope I’m wrong too, I don’t want to see you give up something you enjoy.
First, I’d have to be able to afford to play golf regularly. But if I had to choose between golf and squats, I’d choose golf. Just sayin’.
Good news, my back was apparently healed enough to have no major issues from golf. Some tightness but no lingering problems post trip.
Need to reel in diet! It’s been very loose. I’ve enjoyed every bit of it though 
OHP today.
Will reintroduce light pin front squats tomorrow.
You’re a glutton for punishment.
Glad the backs showing improvement. Did you have any discomfort when doing the OHP?
I know. I’ve got a disease.
When I’m squatting and feeling good, I’m at my strongest and most capable. I consider it my cornerstone lift, and everything builds off it. I’m very determined to figure out why I’m getting injured with it. I’ll get there.
Thanks. No, was pretty much fine after OHP. Didn’t push too hard though to make sure I didn’t start contorting to get the weight up.
I think it’s tightness now and I’m on the other side. Will tell for sure tomorrow!
10/19/2019 - OHP
Axle OHP
25x10, 55x8, 75x5, 95x3, 110x11, 110x10
-with-
KB Row
44x12, 62x2x12
-alt with-
Bent Orange Band + 15lbs Lateral
3x15
Giant Set
Single Arm KB Bench
44x18, 44x14, 44x12
-with-
Pull-up
13, 10, 8
-with-
Feet Elevated Ring Push-up
12, 8, 7
-with-
Leaning Lateral
10x25, 10x2x20
Band Pressdowns
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10/20/2019 - Squat
Front Pin Squat
45x2x10, 75x10, 95x10, 115x10
-with-
Paused Seated Band Leg Curl
4x12
-with-
Paused Ab Wheel
4x12
Suitcase Lunge
18x3x10
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No issues with the back today with the reintro of squats. That giant set yesterday was awesome. Super pump.
Good news on the pain free squatting! I think I’m going to try the front pin squats. Do you take a full pause on the pins set below parallel?
Just wanted to pick your brain if I may?
I’m currently planning my next training block (only about 2 months early) and seriously considering giant sets after my main strength work. What would be the main advantages to doing this over the same exercises done in more traditional sets? Do you still feel able to give each exercise the focus it needs?
Have you watched any of Brian Alsruhe vids on you tube. He uses giant sets in most of his programs and has a few free programs that you could use as a skeleton or at least get some ideas.
Yes full pause, right at parallel. Pin squats do a fantastic job of keeping the squat “in the legs.” Great mass builder. Very safe.
Conditioning effect, time efficiency, pump. Regarding the focus, sure. It makes me dial in more. Just start with reasonable weight for your rep targets. Start low purposely. I really enjoy low reps on some of the bigger movements as a first or second exercise (think DB presses or the like, say 5 reps) while your other exercises are 10-20 reps. Experiment!
10/22/2019 - Bench
Axle Bench
25x10, 75x8, 105x5, 145x3, 165x2, 185x10, 185x9
-with-
Pull-ups
11, 11, 11, 10
-alt with-
Bent Rear KB Laterals
18x20, 26x3x15
Standing DB Single Arm OHP
45x12, 10, 10
-with-
Chest Supported KB Row
44x3x20
Axle Curls
Lots
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Woke at 4am and drove 8 hours today, so was exhausted for this one. Got it done though, and still made some progress from last time around. Need to weigh in. I will on Saturday. I still need to dial in my diet. Work has been crazy. When that happens I tend to eat bad because I have access to bad things haha.
10/23/2019 - TBDL
Low Handle TBDL
75x10, 95x10, 135x10, 165x10, 175x10
-with-
RFESS
BWx10, 20x10, 30x10, 40x10, 50x10
Paused Glute Bridge
25x3x10
Hollow Hold
R/P
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Slowly working back in TBDL. Good, safe start. For some reason I love the TBDL/RFESS combo.
10/26/2019 - OHP - 184.5
Axle OHP
25x10, 55x8, 75x5, 95x3, 115x10, 115x9
-with-
Meadows Row
50x13, 60x2x12, 70x12
-alt with-
SA Lying on Bench Laterals
10x12, 15x2x12, 20x12
Pull-up
13, 10, 8
-with-
SA DB Bench
60x13, 60x10, 60x9
-with-
Purple Band Paused Upright Row
3x20
Band Pressdowns
15 min steep incline treadmill walk
So so workout. Not really in the zone right now. Everyone at home is sick, so I’ve been playing caretaker plus other crazy work stuff. Still, was able to move up to 115 successfully. Back rotator cuff of left shoulder was strained at some point on my bench day. It’s ok, just a bit sore. Watching it, but it didn’t hinder anything.
10/27/2019 - Squat
Front Pin Squat
45x10, 75x10, 95x5, 115x3, 135x10, 155x10
-with-
SL KB RDL
18x12, 26x2x12, 26x15
-with-
Paused Ab Wheel
4x12
Suitcase Lunge - Steps
18x25, 26x2x25
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Finally got sick after entire family has been sick. Wife and both daughters had to get on antibiotics for ear infections, bronchitis etc. They got real sick, glad I felt fine to be able to take care of them. Now that they’re pulling out of it, guess it’s my turn. All good. Decent workout though given the circumstances. Legs actually feel strong. I think I’ll do maybe 2 more weeks of 10s, then come down to 5s, then go back to 8s.
It’s nice to know that they share with you. Hope you get better quick
Thanks man! I’ll give em a try.