Bagsy's Training Log

If it makes you feel better, I filed an amended return last year that I sent in June. I got my refund from that 2 weeks ago.

I’m not buying anything else until my move but you should keep buying these things and reviewing them, so I know what to buy. I worry about how the weight will be distributed in there and how hard it will be to change the weight.

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My point is that you’d make more progress if you didn’t limit yourself to doh. Even if your grip is not the limiting factor currently, weights feel lighter if you use straps/ different grip.
My reps feel a lot faster and easier with straps, even in ranges in which I could lift them double over handed.

That makes me feel worse! I also need to amend my return from last year.

Oh no, don’t tell me that :rofl:

From what I read Titan is either hit or miss. There are some nice adjustable KBs out there, but this is a steal for the price. I don’t really want to buy multiple KBs because of space, and because I’ll more likely than not be making a big move again in 2-3 years, probably by myself.

I really don’t think the difference will be huge, but I’ll try mixed grip next time and see what happens.

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Try straps a few times and see for yourself. Maybe it’s less of a difference for you than it is for me.

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I feel like i should probably stop saying “if it makes you feel better”, my usage seems to not make anyone feel better!

Yea, if it is nice I might buy one when I get to Ithaca (pending your review lol). I figure 4 years is enough time in one place to let me accumulate as much weightlifting stuff as i want.

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Coffinworm C1W3D1

Pullups
+10x6x4
+0x28 total

SSB Squat
60x10
100x5
115x5
125x5
115x5
125x5
140x4

Press
35x10
52.5x5x5

Belt squat
+45x16
+40x13
+30x15

Some lateral raises and band pull aparts

Ate more than usual yesterday, so I think that’s why today went so well. Plus I went to an outdoor celebration yesterday, the third of which I’ve attended the past few months. There was Indian food, and I had a little bit of lamb that was delicious. And a sip of champagne. I’m usually an abstainer. Fortunately my coworkers don’t question or judge picky eaters, but I think it’s good for me to do that once in awhile. I’m super introverted, yet in these times I’ll admit that interacting with people like this is much needed. People are still cautious about social events despite vaccinations (and rightfully so).

I felt so peachy that I did an extra rep on the last squat set… still left 1-2 reps in reserve though. Now I feel confident to up the weight next cycle. I decided to film today to see how ugly they look. First set is with 125 and moved super fast (around BW, probably a little more because I ate more carbs and salt yesterday… haven’t gained much weight lately) and second set with 140. It definitely looks like I’m still new to the SSB though

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Ugh, realized last night that I did the wrong workout yesterday. I forgot that the third week of Coffinworm is different from the first two :woman_facepalming: oh well, I’ll do the other 3 sessions this week correctly.

Coffinworm C1W3D2

10 jumps

Bench
35x5
55x3
70x5
80x5
90x3x5

Deadlift
125x5
145x2
170x5x5

SA BB Row
+50x13,10
+40x15

Dips 13,10,7,9

Band pull aparts

5x300m at the track (65-70s each), end with easy 800m (4:00)

Bench felt a little harder than expected.

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4/14

Coffinworm C1W3D3

47 pullups

Press
35x9
45x5
50x5
55x3x5

SSB Squat
60x9
110x5x5

50 pushups
1x35 kneeling ab wheel rollouts
100 band pull aparts

2.4 km run 15:14

I plan to focus more on pressing after this program is over.

4/15

Coffinworm C1W3D4

10 jumps

Deadlift
125x5
145x5
165x5

Bench
35x8
55x5
80x5x5

Standing ab wheel progression 12,10,8

BB Curl
55x9
50x11
40x16

60 band pull aparts
1x33 tricep pushdowns

Bench felt like a feather today.

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2 rounds tabata assault bike (total 74.9 cal)
50 band pull aparts

Also recently caved and bought the adjustable KB :woman_facepalming:

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Yas!

I should have caved a week ago because $$$$ :upside_down_face: but should be nice to have. I think if I like it enough, I’ll buy a second to have doubles. Then I’ll really be set.

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Forever is 100% worth it, although the price point plus shipping may make you balk a bit, depending where you live. I 100% reccomend it if you’re planning to run a lot of 531 or 531 styke training in the future.

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Ooof! That’s cool though, i’ve never really incoporated kettlebells into a routine but they seem pretty awesome.

Famous last words.

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Coffinworm C2W1D1

50 pullups

10 jumps

SSB Squat
60x9
100x5
115x5
130x5
115x5
130x5
145x3

Press
35x9
50x3
55x5x5

Belt squat
+45x12
+40x9
+30x15

Lateral raises and band pull aparts

Today was good. I managed 9 reps on the second set of pullups. I’ve only done that many at a BW ~3-5 pounds lighter than currently. The squats were good, and presses were the smoothest in a long time.

I just finished listening to Dan John’s Attempts, which is awesome.

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Worth the purchase price, you think?
I prefer audio too for driving; but if it contains something like workout routines I’d want it readable. Does that apply to Attempts?

Yep! The purchase includes a PDF version of the appendix that contains some programs (though you can also find a lot of this info online for free).

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Thanks. Maybe ill add it to the queue.

By the way, a grown man recently told @T3hPwnisher that only superman could do

On top of a full workout in a single day.
So you should feel pretty accomplished.
Great lifting and great progress!

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Has jim ever said why this isn’t offered as an e-book?

His other material was so extensively pirated and, in turn, misunderstood that it was damaging to his finances and reputation

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