Good to see you killing it all around dude. I hear you on the appetite: I finish my meals and am immediately looking to the next one. Crazy how it happens.
Upper back is looking silverback @littlesleeper my man
You had another 2 reps in there as well you fucking monster
Thanks Simo, that is actually one observation that Iāve had over the past couple of weeks. I have just been feeling strong in general. I know that is a very vague observation, but even just walking around doing non-workout activities Iām feeling stronger. Iām going to guess that is what going from 2 workouts per week to 4 workouts per week has done for me. Just more physically active.
Thanks Pwn, things are still plugging along as planned. A couple more workouts for my 5ās week this week, then into my 1ās next week.
I finally relocated my extra baseboard storage that was blocking a lot of the lighting in my weight room. So I think my instant back gains came from the more favourable lighting, but Iāll absolutely take the compliment, haha. I appreciate it!
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I did not feel like working out tonight, so I figured this was a perfect opportunity to finally try āGraceā (135lb x 30 reps of clean and press).
I thought I hit a 15rep set, rest, 5reps, rest, 5reps, rest, 5reps. After video review, my first set only made it to 13ā¦counting is hard.
Iām pleased with my performance even though I failed to complete the required reps!
I am still hoping to drop a little fat before June, but have been eating to support my increased training over the last five weeks and not concerning myself with weight loss at the moment (says everyone who is too fat, haha). Lots of room to add some cardio and drop cals a bit as we get closer if I feel the need.
2mins and 28s for the 28reps.
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Be careful mate, for me this usually is just before I hurt myself doing something stupid like moving a big fridge !!
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03/30/2021
5/3/1 BBB Beefcake W5D3
Press
95 x 5
115 x 5
140 x 5
165 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 1
245 x 1
260 x 1 ā Lifetime PR (+5lbs)
140 x 10
140 x 10
140 x 10
140 x 10
140 x 10
The 260lbs moved a lot smoother than I was anticipating. There was heavy deliberation about hitting another rep with some added weight but I decided to just settle for the 5lb PR (Previous 255lb PR was from Jan 2017).
Chest Supported Row
120 x 10
120 x 10
120 x 10
120 x 10
120 x 10
SUPERSET
Plank
60s
60s
60s
Split Squats per leg
10
10
10
Iāve just been going through the motions with these split squats recently. Today I controlled each rep a lot better and really pumped up my quads to the point where my quads were going to be the limiting factor of my plank!
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What is going on here!? You take like a year off from consistent training, come back for a few months and crush lifetime PRs. You defy the norms. Pwn must be rubbing off.
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Haha, Iām doing what I can!
Now that you put it this way, it reminds me of my fellow high school football teammates who would voice their frustration with me after I would come back to school in September (after not working out all/most of the summer) stronger than when I left.
Pwn has absolutely been a big influence on me jumping back into the iron game with both feet.
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Iāll be following suit soon. My next cycle of 5/3/1 is going to be Athlete the Lower / Beefcake the Upper.
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I think that combo will fit your goals nicely!
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Just think of it as a long deload prepping for a big peak, haha. Youāre doing awesome dude. Really been a pleasure to have you along with me for the process.
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Holy smokes batman, massive pressing! Love the fact you did the press shirtless - backs looking absolutely solid - as is the rest of you.
Great work.
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You fucking monster
Upper back brutality my man
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Crazy strong press man! Back is looking awesome as well.
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@alex_uk, thanks! I tend to start my workouts in track pants/hoodie and as the workout goes on, I become more and more naked! I appreciate it!
@ChongLordUno, haha thanks man! It appears that my back is a lot more photogenic than my front at the moment.
@Koestrizer, I appreciate it Ko! It was one of those days where the weight was feeling light. Iām just glad I could capitalize on it with a PR.
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03/31/2021
A long day today. Slipped down to the weight room for a quick workout to get the blood flowing and burn some calories before heading to bed.
100cal AirDyne (9m19s) ā This was actually a pretty decent pace for me.
100 Axle Curls (25lbs)
Triceps Rope Pushdowns 50lbs x 20, 20, 20
Not much, but it was something. I donāt feel like Iāve eaten much today, but Iām fairly bloated and not hungry. Iām about to mix some Greek yogurt with some protein/PB2 for a little pre-bed meal. I need to make sure Iām well fed for deadlifts tomorrow.
I like to toss in an avocado as well. It mashes/creams well with the mix.
You got this dude!
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260 was smooth as mate. Back looking hench too.
Quality
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Iām currently playing the waiting game on my avocados at the moment. I had one over the past two days, but they were are not quite ripe enough. This is why Iāve been sticking with guacamole for the most part, as this seems to be my experience with avocados.
Thanks Simo, it went up a lot smoother than expected.
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