I still would like to catch your strict press 
but finally feeling at least semi-proficient is real nice. I’d bug you to work on your push press/jerk technique, but then you’ll lift too much.
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I’ve starting thinking about running push press for a couple months as my leg drive is less than pathetic so it’s in definite need of improvement. You’re push press is without a doubt stronger than mine at the moment, 285 is very nice.
From a technicality standpoint, mine probably falls into the push/power jerk category. No pressout, ducking under the weight into a 1/8 squat at most.
Who needs pressing strength if i can just launch the weight then scamper underneath?
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Geez dude way to go!
9/23 Lower
Have a new training partner, at least on Saturdays. She is equal parts distraction and motivation. Will have to see how this goes…
Back squat, speed focus, no lock, heeled shoe
Barx5
Barx5
Barx5
135x1
185x1
225x1
275x1
315x3x3
Add belt
345x2x3
High handle TBDL
170x2
260x2
350x2
440x2
530x2
600x1
Add belt, straps
600x8
SSB lunges, number is total lunges per set
Barx20
135x20
155x20
175x20
Drop set
235x12
Drop to
195x12
Drop to
145x12
Drop to
95x12
Drop to
Barx12
Drop to
BWx12
Pallof presses and banded rotations for a bunch
Back raises and situps on GHR for a bunch
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She sounds hot.
That’s damn impressive. What’s your max DL?
5’4", redhead, little southern accent, prior competitive gymnast, avid gym goer. Painfully attractive. She’s potentially a contributor to my recent PRs.
Trap bar deadlift from high handles? I could probably pull 8 if I could fit it on the bar. Need to pick up a couple metal 45’s to know for sure
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9/26 Upper
Bunch of banded rotations
BTN push press
20 banded rotations between each set
Barx3
Barx3
95x3
145x3
195x3
235x2x3
195x3x3
100 pull ups on grenade attachments
200 pushups
Bottoms up kettlebell press
20x10x3
20x20
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Btn push presses with 235? Thats insane
They’re actually easier behind the head than from the front rack for most people. More stable surface=more transfer of leg drive. I appreciate the compliment though!
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As a man who met his wife at a yoga studio and still (kinda) likes to show off a little extra strength in front of the hot chick every now and then, I fully endorse this approach.
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Shes pretty strong, squatted 125 (over her bodyweight) for a set of 12. However, she was remarking on how it looked like a lot of weight at 225. I had to stifle an excited giggle
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My wife has made some good progress with a 170 back squat and 210 deadlift.
I would tell her that I won’t get her pregnant til she’s deadlifting 225, but she may not respond well to that sort of feedback.
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Step one: grow Viking beard
Step two: adopt masculine viking/nordic accent
Step three: Look her dead in the eye, and say, “My seed only goes to tha strong!”
Step four: either pack your bags or enjoy your empowered/motivated wife
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Dang! Did you do these straight sets or break them up throughout the workout?
I cannot do 100 straight pullups or 200 pushups. Alternated bwtween the two without rest till i get the numbers. Most of the sets were 5 pullups, 10 pushups.
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This made me think of the pull-up scene in the new Baywatch movie. Thanks for the laugh.
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9/27 Lower Pull
50 ft overhead walk, 5 RDLs
Did a bunch till i felt warm, didnt set the bar down
Power snatch from hang
115x6x3
Triset
Clean grip high pull from hang
RDL
Ab wheel
135x3/135×8/8
225×3/225×8/8
245×3/245×3/8
265×3/265×8/8
285×3/285×8/8
315×3/285×8/8
335×3/335×8/8
355×3/355×8/8
365×3 more like a low pull/365×8/8
Triset
Snatch grip high pull from floor @225
10 count eccentric GHR sit up
Single arm band face pull
5 rounds for a bunch
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Played battle ball for a work event. Its nice to hit your boss and coworkers without injury or repercussions.
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9/30 Upper and Lower
Overhead walk and RDLs
Push press
Barx5
Barx5
95x3
145x3
195x1
215 singles EMOM for 10 minutes
215x9, blacked out after racking
Front squats
Barx3
135x3
225x3
315x3
315x3
315x3
315x1 close to blacking out again
Lots of banded lat work and tricep work
Sandbag jogs
150x200’ with 3 turns x a bunch
200x200’ with 3 turns x a couple
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