1/24/25
Treadmill:
30 minutes
Assault Bike:
5 minutes
Rows:
10 minutes
Ski Simulator:
5 minutes
Friday night cardio.
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1/25/25
5/5/5 Bench:
5/230
5/260
9/290
Bench Against Band:
4/1/260
Dips:
4/10
Machine Flies:
4/15/250
This is the longest I have stayed with 5/3/1 without moving onto something else. I am really liking the progress. I can tell you, however, it gets hard the longer you move on. 290 for nine was a battle for the last two.
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1/26/25
5/5/5 Deadlift:
5/295
5/335
8/375
Deficit Stiff Leg DL:
4/5/225
Pendulum Squat:
4/10/115
20/70
Laying Leg Curls:
4/10/100
Pull-Ups:
20
Treadmill:
15 minutes
That was a really good one. I felt really strong for deadlifts. My gym prides themselves of being the best in the area. They now have three locations and soon there will be four. Each year they charge members a yearly fee for new equipment.
This was the week the new equipment arrived. For each gym they purchased new deadlift bars. I did not think I would like it at first, but after I got going, I loved it. I can’t imagine not using chalk with it, however. It’s really rough.
Another new piece of equipment is the pendulum squat. They eliminated my V-squat, so again I was not sure I would like the change. I found the pendulum squat is a beast. It looks easy, but it’s not. I’ll see what I can do next week when my legs are fresh. I think I’ll like the new challenge.
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Seen the Pendulum in a few vids, does look very intense for sure- so does your cardio night.
Gym sounds pretty great.
Thanks. Things are going pretty good right not. I just hope the wheels don’t fall off. I decided on a meet at the end of April.
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No shit…meet coming up- awesome.
12- 13 weeks out then?
April 26th. I have some trips coming up as well, so anxiety is already setting in.
1/27/25
OHP:
4/10/145
Row Machine:
4/10/4 plates on each side
Hammer Strength High Row Machine:
4/10/100
DB Front Raises:
4/10/50
Pull-Ups +15:
4/10
Exercise Bike:
10 minutes
More new equipment. They purchased a nice new row machine and all new dumbbells.
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Is that high row machine similar to doing snatch grip high pulls?
If so, twice weekly’ll make you really solid.
I am not an expert, but that looks like a nice row machine.
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Likewise. I’m no expert. I liked it and will be using it again.
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1/29/25
200 lb Sandbag Suitcase Carry:
25 yards
200 lb Sandbag Shoulder Carry:
100 yards
+40 lb Weighted Vest- 50 yards
200 lb Sandbag Bearhug Carry:
100 yards
+40 lb Weighted Vest - 50 yards
200 lb Sandbag Suitcase Carry:
+40 lb Weighted Vest - 25 yards
Prowler Push:
110 / 100 yards
+40 lb Weighted Vest - 110 / 50 yards
Backwards Prowler Pull:
165 / 100 yards
+40 lb Weighted Vest - 50 yards
Prowler Pull:
210 / 100 yards
+40 lb Weighted Vest - 210 / 100 yards
That was a solid Weighted Walk Wednesday. This was the first time I have completed the shoulder carry while wearing the vest. It was really hard. I look forward for the next time.
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That thing should add some beef to back.
1/30/25
Poundstone Curls:
100
BB Curls:
4/10/105
Reverse BB Curls:
4/10/75
DB Curls:
4/15/35
Band Curls:
100
Kickouts:
4/25/35
Bench Dips:
4/25
DB Skull Crushers:
4/25/55
Kickbacks:
4/25/25
Band Pulldowns:
100
I had meetings after work tonight, which means it was garage workout time.
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1/31/25
Treadmill:
30 minutes
Assault Bike:
10 minutes
Rows:
10 minutes
Pull-Ups:
20
Friday night cardio.
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2/1/25
3/3/3 Bench:
3/245
3/275
7/305
Bench Against Band:
5/1/265
Dips:
4/10
Cable Press:
4/15/100
Pull-Ups:
20
10
5
2
I did an extra set of band presses, because I did not like number four. I felt really good today.
There is a young man who started going to the gym a couple months ago. He’s a good kid, who looks nothing like a lifter yet. He’s kinda skinny with big glasses. He’s super polite and asks questions. He might have become my favorite person at the gym. I have taken him under my wing, so I hope he stays with it. He’s a hard worker.
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2/2/25
Belt Squats:
10/90
10/90
10/180
10/270
10/360
10/450
10/540
10/630
Pendulum Squats:
2/10/70
2/10/115
2/10/140
Leg Press:
10/580
10/670
10/760
10/850
10/940
Leg Extensions:
4/10/205
Pull-Ups:
20
Treadmill:
10 minutes
I’m starting to get the feel of pendulum squats. One of the YouTube videos I watched said to do them when the legs are already warm, so belt squats came first. It’s a very difficult apparatus, and you really don’t see people doing huge weight on it. Still, I think with continued practice, more weight will come. I really like how it works the legs.
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Beastly leg press 10 reps w/940
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2/3/25
OHP:
4/10/145
BB Upright Rows:
4/10/115
Row Machine:
4/10/4 plates on each side
DB Front Raises:
4/10/50
Pull-Ups:
4/10
Treadmill:
20
At least I was there…
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