Pendulum is a beast. It looks really easy, but it’s totally difficult.
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I have a similar arthritis problem in my shoulders. That’s why I belt squat. Pendulum squats look like beastly fun.
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Belt squats gave been a game changer for me. Pendulum squats are crazy. They look really easy, until you give it a try.
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6/2/25
Hammer Strength Shoulder Press:
4/10/100
BB Upright Rows:
4/10/115
Hammer Strength Front Pulldowns:
4/10/110
Hammer Strength MTS Rows:
4/10/120
Cable Rows:
4/10/120
Pull-Ups:
4/10
Treadmill:
10 minutes
I saw a guy toss a cig when he got out of his car and then walk to the gym. Epic.
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My workout partner and I used to run about 2 - 3 miles about 2 times a week instead ot lifting. A third guy, kinda lean, used to run with us at times. He would smoke while running. No kidding.
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For some reason that makes me laugh.
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6/9/25
OHP:
4/10/135
BB Upright Rows:
4/10/95
Hammer Strength High Rows:
4/10/100
Cable Rows:
4/10/140
Pull-Ups:
4/10
DB Curls:
4/10/40
Treadmill:
10 minutes
Exercise Bike:
5 minutes
Back in the game after a week off and a trip to Vegas. I obviously did not workout, but I did average about 10 miles of walking each day.
Today felt good, with plenty of energy.
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6/10/25
Belt Squats:
10/90
10/180
10/270
10/360
10/450
10/540
10/630
10/450
15/360
20/270
25/180
30/90
Pendulum Squats:
4/10/90
Seated Leg Curls:
4/10/145
Pull-Ups:
15
EZ Bar Curls:
50/70
50/60
50/50
50/30
Treadmill:
10 minutes
That was a good one. My legs really felt it.
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Did belt squat deadlifts this morning up to 230, after powerlifter demonstrated them. Instead of a belt, use straight handle on the chain which is hooked to fartherest spot from weight bar. Disengage brake and let weight bar fall as low as it wants, then do a deadlift. Deficit deadlift. I liked it.
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I’ve seen a few people at my gym doing this. Do you think there is some crossover for regular deadlifts?
6/11/25
Treadmill:
30 minutes
Superset:
Standing Calf Raises: 4/20/400
BW Standing Calf Raises: 4/20
Abductor Machine:
4/30/210
Adductor Machine:
4/30/210
Pull-Ups:
15
Pulldowns:
10/10/various (no rest between sets)
Heavy Bag:
3 - 3 minute rounds
Crunch Machine:
2/50/150
I’m experimenting with working arms every workout. CT Fletcher says he does that, so I thought I would give it a try for a while.
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Come on, stop slacken off. Do a few reps for those legs.
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Ha. The morning bathroom work has been a challenge. 
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6/12/25
DB Curls:
4/10/40
Concentration Curls:
4/10/50
BB Curls:
4/10/95
Cable Curls:
4/25/130
Pulldowns:
10/10/various (no rest between sets)
Pulldowns:
4/25/120
Pressdowns:
4/25/200
Kickback:
4/25/30
Treadmill:
10 minutes
That was a fast one.
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Another example of never outgrowing the desire for big arms.
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I’ll need to be the biggest guy in the old folks home.
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6/14/25
3/3/3 Bench:
3/220
3/240
7/280
Hammer Strength Decline:
4/10/60
Hammer Strength Incline:
4/10/80
Dips:
4/10
Pull-Ups:
15
Hammer Curls:
4/10/50
Treadmill:
10
This was just ok, and nothing special. I’m going to take my daughter shooting later and then a graduation party at the neighbor’s house.
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6/15/25
5/3/1 Deadlift:
5/320
3/360
1/405
Speed Sets:
3/3/315
Pull-Ups:
15
Pressdowns:
4/25/200
Treadmill:
15 minutes
Well that sucked. I wanted five or six reps of 405, but it would not move after the first. Then I remembered I trained legs earlier in the week. I normally alternate weeks between legs and deadlifts. Doing both in the same week does not work for me. This was my fault, and I’ll repeat this in two weeks.
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6/16/25
OHP:
4/10/135
Lateral Raises:
4/10/55
Cable Pulldowns:
4/10/140
Pull-Ups:
4/10
Treadmill:
15 minutes
Pounstone Curls:
100
We’re going to spend tomorrow at the range qualifying some retirees. Hopefully I come back alive.
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What do they have to qualify for?