Thursday 3/19
Deadlift
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x405
Friday 3/20
Deadlift
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x405
1x405
Saturday 3/21
Deadlift
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x405
1x500
Done at a morning bodyweight of 243.8 for a new 2020 PR (see post on 2/29 for explanation of how I’m tracking progress at the moment, though it’s pretty simple: I’m just gonna keep hitting 500-pound deadlift singles at progressively lower bodyweight while I lean out).
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Looking smooth and easy and slimming out nicely mate. Good work.
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Sunday 3/22
Deadlift
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x405
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Monday 3/23
Deadlift
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x405
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Tuesday 3/24
Deadlift
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x405
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Wednesday 3/25
Deadlift
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x405
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Thursday 3/26
Deadlift (Wagon Wheels)
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x225
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x315
1x345
1x375
1x405
Decided to switch it up for a few days and use the wagon wheels just to hit things from a little different angle. I’m always amazed how the extra height doesn’t make the lift any easier (I know this would change if I practiced pulling at that height); the changing leverages are such a challenge, which is why I should make sure to throw this in every once in a while.
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Okay, following from that: while the Daily Dose Deadlift approach has served me well and the deadlift remains my favorite lift by a mile, I’ve also decided that the combo of COVID19 forcing me to work from home (which has its advantages, though don’t get me wrong about the pandemic overall…) and feeling like I’ve lost some all-round fitness has made me think it’s time to shake it up a little. I’ve sketched out an idea for a nice rotating seven-day workout plan that will use all of my toys and push me to do some things I haven’t done much of lately:
M: Sandbag Cleans
T: Front Squat
W: Deadlift
R: Axle Press
F: Farmer’s Walks
S: Back Squat
S: Deadlift
I may tweak a bit depending on how some things feel this first week. But with weather getting nicer, me dropping some weight (down to 242 now) and increased feeling that my “overall” fitness isn’t where I’d like it to be, trying to shake it up for a few weeks and use more of these fun toys I’ve acquired over the years just makes sense.
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I’m finally doing something similar to daily deadlifts again running a program that has me deadlifting and pressing at varying weights every weekday. How long does it usually take you to see a noticeable strength increase in your “cycles” of deadlifting?
Also, where in your log can I find where you’ve outlined your program? Thanks so much, I’ve been absent around here lately.
Friday 3/27
Farmer’s Walks
12 runs x 25 yards x 135 lbs per hand
Saturday 3/28
Farmer’s Walks
12 runs x 25 yards x 135 lbs per hand
Discussed the daily dose strategy a few times throughout here. That said, as much as I’ve loved it, I’m going to take a break from that for the next few weeks to try something different - use a little more variety to build some strongman like athleticism with a few different things. Starting Monday, I’ll be doing:
M: Sandbag Cleans
T: Front Squat
W: Kettlebell
R: Axle Press
F: Farmer’s Walks
S: Back Squat
S: Deadlift
May start pretty light on a few of these and work my way up. Kinda trying to rebuild some of my conditioning and athleticism while I lean out, hoping to keep my deadlift steady at 500-plus for brute strength. Will re-evaluate the daily movements and may adjust a bit as I go if there’s a good reason to do so.
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Alec (@ape288) said he was running something like this recently. Basically OLAD with revolving emphasis on movements. Should prove you well. Will be following.
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Very cool, I look forward to popping back in here more often now that I’m back on the beaten path. I’m hoping to get my deadlift to 500 within the year, which I think is very doable for me. I’ll definitely be employing the high-frequency stuff until gyms open back up and I can squat again, but either way I might just stick with what I’ve been doing for the last few weeks. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of Pavel Tsatsouline’s Power to the People but it focuses on 5x/week deadlifting and pressing for 2 sets of 5 reps. I get to take my breaks on the weekends.
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Sunday 3/29
Axle Press
5x55
5x85
5x115
5x145
1x165
1x165
1x165
1x145
1x145
1x145
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Monday 3/30
Farmer’s Walks
12 runs x 25 yards x 135 lbs per hand
Tuesday 3/31
Front Squat
5x135
4x165
3x195
2x225
2x225
2x225
2x225
2x225
Keeping things light for the next few weeks as I adapt to a more varied routine.