Gold and silver. Started buying it 6 years ago and its been crushing it.
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Like coins at the pawn shop? Or some kind metals fund?
Physical metal, not funds. Collectable coins are fine but you pay more per ounce. Generally get rounds from reputable dealers, or even small bars of silver. Most my gold is in 1oz coins like American Eagles or Canadian Maple Leafs or South African Krugerands. Also have “junk silver” pre 1964 US dimes, quarters and half dollars as well as rounds that are non denominational coins of various gram weights.
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You can buy gold on Amazon.
The biggest advantage strike training gives you right off the bat is the knowledge that you don’t melt or die from getting punched in the face.
Then the actual moving & punching & stuff. 
Have fun!
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Trying something new.
Starting every morning with a fasted run. Idk how far it is, but it takes me about 10 minutes. I’m not tracking shit here, just doing it because it’s hard. I finish it with an all out sprint.
I started this Monday, then messed it up by not lifting after.
Skipped it Tuesday because my calves were dying, but i fucked around and didnt train.
Did it this morning then trained. I feel good.
Pull
Wednesday, Feb 05, 2025 at 2:35pm
Dumbbell Row
“Uni
2010”
Set 1: 110 lbs x 17 [Failure]
Lat Pulldown (Cable)
“Light
3110”
Set 1: 125 lbs x 26 [Failure]
Set 2: 125 lbs x 11 [Failure]
I really felt the connection here so i may keep weight lighter for a while.
T Bar Row
Set 1: 90 lbs x 14 [Failure]
Set 2: 90 lbs x 13 [Failure]
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
“Supenation”
Set 1: 35 lbs x 14 [Failure]
Set 2: 35 lbs x 8 [Failure]
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
Shrug (Dumbbell)
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Was a bit short on time.
Looking forward to starting MMA training. Aiming for Friday or Saturday for an intro class.
I haven’t posted about nutrition but all last week i was between 2700-3000cals. This week I’m at 2500cals with no cheats.
P 240g
C 270g
F: 49g
I’m sitting about 212lbs and I’ve already cut down on a lot of the holiday fluff.
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@Brant_Drake how do I smoke a brisket so it’s actually somewhat tender?
I see 20lb slabs going for under $3/lb… i want to trim most of the fat off and smoke it all in one shot so i can meal prep easier, but I’ve heard it’s challenging.
I don’t need it hella tender, i just don’t want it so tough it’s getting stuck between my teeth.
I always brine chicken breast prior to cooking, do i do anything similar for brisket?
I imagine getting the flat is best practice?
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Not him but I’ve smoked a lot of briskets
This is the best video I’ve found for a guide. Not sure about trimming it to be macro friendly but this will help with the technique
I wouldn’t. There’s usually a good amount of intramuscular fat in the point. The flat needs a decent layer of fat to prevent it from drying it out. I don’t think a brisket is hard, it’s just time consuming with prep work and cook time especially at 20lbs
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I would not end a run with an all out sprint. Sprinting has an incredibly high injury rate when conditions aren’t perfect. All it takes is one wobble and you’re out a hamstring
Good thing I’m already wearing all the correct attire for running and have already warmed up all the muscles I’m about to use in max effort, eh?
Fuck it, I don’t actually care. Send it hard
Was already going to
It’s really just patience. I don’t know what kind of smoker you have, but the process is the same.
The flat is the leanest piece, so I wouldn’t get super aggressive about trimming the fat. Most of it renders out during cooking, but helps to baste the meat as it does. Also there’s no need to brine it. The brine helps meat hold water, but by the time brisket is done cooking almost all of the water is gone. It’s the low-n-slow conversion of collagen to gelatin that gives it the “moist” mouthfeel.
So get your brisket, and since it is a bit of a time commitment, do multiple if you can fit them. Do whatever spice rub you want. Some people insist you only need salt and pepper, some people like to brush on mustard or pickle juice before the spice rub.
Set your smoker between 225-250 f (Fahrenheit > Celsius) adding a disposable pan of water or beer underneath helps keep it moist and prevents the drips from gunking up your smoker, but it is an optional step. Put in the meat and keep the smoke going until it hits about 175 f (around 8 hours - depends on the smoker.) Usually it will stall around 165 f for a while, this is where the moisture is evaporating before the temp can climb again, so don’t panic.
Next, wrap the meat in butcher paper and return it to the smoker (no need to add chips or pellets anymore,) and give it 1-2 more hours until it hits 200-210 f. Take it out, still wrapped, and stick it in an insulated cooler for an hour or so, then dive in.
If you want to save some time, you can cut the initial smoke time in half, and set your oven to 300 F, then wrap it in butcher paper, then foil (the paper is there to prevent the foil from leeching into the meat and leaving grey spots.) Crimp the edges and wait to hit 200-210 f, open it up to let the steam out, then carve.
Hope that helps.
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Push+Quads
Thursday, Feb 06, 2025 at 2:19pm
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
“Wide
3x10-12, RIR1”
Set 1: 275 lbs x 15
Set 2: 225 lbs x 11
Set 3: 185 lbs x 11 [Failure]
Seated Shoulder Press (Machine)
“2x10-12, RIR1”
Set 1: 125 lbs x 11
Set 2: 95 lbs x 10
Face Pull
Set 1: 70 lbs x 16 [Failure]
Set 2: 70 lbs x 9 [Failure]
Set 3: 70 lbs x 6 [Failure]
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
“Rest-Pause 20-30”
Set 1: 30 lbs x 18 [Failure]
Set 2: 30 lbs x 7 [Failure]
Set 3: 30 lbs x 4 [Failure]
Triceps Extension (Dumbbell)
“Rest-Pause 20-30”
Set 1: 75 lbs x 20
Set 2: 75 lbs x 13 [Failure]
Set 3: 75 lbs x 9 [Failure]
Leg Press (Machine)
Set 1: 405 lbs x 15
Butterfly (Pec Deck)
Triceps Pushdown
Leg Extension (Machine)
@hevyapp
Didnt run this AM, calves recovering from yesterday. Theyre catching up to it quickly.
Ran short on time so i couldnt finish this session, but what i hit felt great.
Basing this “new” program off the Paul Barnett Advanced High Volume template. Still doing Push+Quads and Pull+Hams.
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No action for 4 days, you good brother ?
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Friday: 10min jog
Saturday: 2hrs cardio
Sunday: off
Pull+Hams
Monday, Feb 10, 2025 at 1:56pm
Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 60 lbs x 15 [Failure]
Set 2: 60 lbs x 9 [Failure]
Shrug (Smith Machine)
Set 1: 225 lbs x 20
Set 2: 225 lbs x 16 [Failure]
Lat Pulldown (Cable)
Set 1: 130 lbs x 21
Set 2: 130 lbs x 14
Lat Pulldown - Close Grip (Cable)
Set 1: 150 lbs x 12 [Failure]
Seated Cable Row - Bar Grip
Set 1: 100 lbs x 15
Set 2: 100 lbs x 11
Bicep Curl (Cable)
Set 1: 120 lbs x 15 [Failure]
Set 2: 100 lbs x 12 [Failure]
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lbs x 9 [Failure]
Set 2: 30 lbs x 8 [Failure]
Cable Pull Through
Set 1: 100 lbs x 10
Set 2: 150 lbs x 10
Lying Leg Curl (Machine)
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+3mins stairmaster
+15mins LISS
Hams were feeling iffy so i took it easy on them.
I need to get more activity in on the weekends, as @simo74 pointed out
Pretty sure i just got sponsored on another forum. Good times.
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Took yesterday off to spend with the wife as a pre-valentines/anniversary day. The girls are heading back out of town, so we had to get it in beforehand.
Had a conversation that got surprisingly deep and honest, so that was a win for both of us.
Missed training today so I could do an eye surgery consult… $4k and 24 hours downtime to never need glasses again? Uhm, yes.
Surgery is scheduled about a month out.
Also looking into Gyno removal surgery. I have more research to do here, but it’s needed and I think will have some off-label benefits I’d greatly appreciate (normally I’m an open book, but I’ll leave this chapter closed for reading - for the time being).
Sponsorship validated. They’re sending about $100 in free gear - keep posted on ASF if you want details. My handle is the same.
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1 mile AM run.
Push+Quads
Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 at 1:54pm
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
“3x10-12, RIR1”
Set 1: 225 lbs x 13
Set 2: 225 lbs x 7
Set 3: 185 lbs x 9 [Failure]
Cable Fly Crossovers
“3x15, RIR1”
Set 1: 35 lbs x 15
Set 2: 25 lbs x 13 [Failure]
Set 3: 20 lbs x 15 [Failure]
Face Pull
Set 1: 80 lbs x 19 [Failure]
Set 2: 80 lbs x 10 [Failure]
Set 3: 80 lbs x 6 [Failure]
Seated Shoulder Press (Machine)
“2x10-12, RIR1”
Set 1: 125 lbs x 13 [Failure]
Set 2: 95 lbs x 11 [Failure]
Lateral Raise (Machine)
“Rest-Pause 20-30”
Set 1: 155 lbs x 13 [Failure]
Set 2: 155 lbs x 5 [Failure]
Set 3: 155 lbs x 3 [Failure]
Leg Press (Machine)
Set 1: 405 lbs x 5 [Warm-up]
Set 2: 585 lbs x 3 [Warm-up]
Set 3: 675 lbs x 21 [Failure]
Triceps Extension (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 80 lbs x 17
Set 2: 80 lbs x 11
Set 3: 80 lbs x 6 [Failure]
Leg Extension (Machine)
“Holy pump”
Set 1: 200 lbs x 15 [Failure]
Set 2: 160 lbs x 11 [Failure]
Triceps Pushdown
@hevyapp
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