No need to, mate. Beer is always a welcome topic (hence the username - Koestritzer is a German dark beer). Also it’s cool to see the Tnation family connected, so traveling tips are most welcome as well ;).
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Not just a yank rumour, most Aussies think that the pomes drik warm beer too.
Will do man! I’m super excited, it seems like such a cool area of the world. I’ll be sure to avoid saying hi to people on the street or in lines too, And bring money for bathrooms I guess haha.
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26.06.
Still pretty sore, not as horribly sore as yesterday though. Went easy on the car deadlift. Camera died during my last set, so that is not included.
1 Car deadlift simulator, slightly lower pick than usual (No straps)
5 @ 220 kg
5 @ 230 kg
5 @ 240 kg
2 zercher yoke carry
2 x 30-35 m @ 85 kg
3 x 30-35 m @ 125 kg
Notes:
- didn’t have any energy. We are doing through a heat wave right now and Just existing is exhausting. My office doesn’t habe an AC as well.
- okay does anyone know how to train for a conan’s wheel? I have never seen one in action live. The yoke carries seem like an obvious choice. They are freaking horrible though. The large diameter of the cross beam is challenging to hold in a zercher position but far worse is the position it sits on: directly on my diaphragm. I was not able to get any air into my lungs during the carry and all air that was in was pressed out. So you guys have any tips and tricks here or is that the way it’s supposed to be and you just go until you pass out?
- I could have pushed training back to today since my weekend plans are now cancelled (family wanted to visit but cancelled because the heat would make the trip unsufferable for the dogs). Still decided on yesterday so that my deadlift day falls on a Sunday again.
Notes:
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You need to get sold into slavery as a child for starters.
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You can say hi to anyone as long as it’s not on the tube 
27.06.
1 Log lift
2 x 3 @ 86 kg (clean every rep) - misloaded so I got a bit angry
1 x 5 @ 93 kg (clean once) - bracing was off
2 Viper Press
3 x 3 @ 76 kg
3 t&g axle pendlay rows (little rest)
1 x 20 @ 56 kg
2 x 12 @ 56 kg
4 lateral raises
3 sets til it burnt
Notes:
- didn’t feel great about the training. Had to work overtime and felt drained.
- I’ll probably drop back to training 3 times a week. I am not recovering well atm.
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29.06.
Went to a lake near Munich and had a swim. Later did some stretching and fascial release.
The lake was enjoyable even though I went all by myself. Put me in kind of a weird mood still, because it was the spot that I went to a lot last summer with my ex.
30.06.
1 deadlift
Up to
3 @ 190 kg
5 @ 175 kg
5 @ 175 kg
2 block pulls
3 @ 190 kg - bad
3 @ 190 kg - a lot better
3 pause squats (beltless)
3 @ 100 kg
3 @ 120 kg
3 @ 120 kg
4 chest supported db row
3 x 10 @ 30 kg
5 seated leg curls
3 x 10
Notes:
- I don’t want to stack up excuses. I didn’t perform as I should have. But it is important to analyze. I did not recover as well as I should have. That is partly my fault. I am under quite some stress and haven’t been feeling to good as a result. It is hot as hell here currently.
- my positioning was not as good as last session.
Video:
Personal stuff (not really training related):
I have quite a lot going on, even though some of that is only in my head. I am currently writing my bachelor thesis. This is pretty overwhelming and time consuming. As most people I have a regular 40 hour job and as a result, with transit and all, I am at least 10 hours per day away from home. That doesn’t leave a lot of time or focus.
Another thing is that I am working on leaving Munich. There is nothing left here for me. The cost of living is eating me up and I feel like I want to have a change in my life. I may move to Hamburg. I now 2-3 people there, it is a beautiful city, closer to my family and friends. Plus it has a strongman gym, haha. Although still expensive.
My work contract is probably going to run out at the end of october anyway as there are massive layoffs. 1/3 of my department has been fired (a whole sub department because their subject has been outsourced). I am not making enough money and would go voluntarely anyways, so I don’t worry about that.
As I said, I need a change. I think it will be good for me. I need to bust out my bachelor thesis as fast as possible (I don’t give a crap about the result tbh, it isn’t worth much). That will give me more options and most importantly I’ll have it off my plate.
As you can see most of the things I worry about and stress over are in my head but I definitely feel the pressure I put myself under. As a result I don’t feel too good lately. Nothing dramatic though
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You’re aware of it. That’s a big step in the right direction.
Well, I guess Munich is more or less the only place here that makes Hamburg rents look cheap-ish… Are you dead-set on living in the city? I live somewhere in between Frankfurt and Mainz so it takes me around 15 minutes to get to either city center but prices are a lot lower. Something like that could be an option if cost of living is a major concern.
There’s plenty of room down here mate.
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Made me smile Simo, made me smile a lot.
@Koestrizer as long as you know what’s bothering you, you’ll be fine.
Now get that bachelor thesis done, and do it properly ya hear.
Good luck with your new life man.
I moved from the outskirts of the big city in my area to the heart of a much smaller one and it was life gains x1000.
Good luck with the thesis man, you’ll be solid.
Same. Lived in the suburbs of a huge city (2-3 million) & now live in walking distance of downtown in a small one (350k). I do like it a lot, and I live by the ocean, but one day dream of living similarly in a much bigger place. There is just SO much more to do in bigger cities.
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I think I got lucky with my little city because I don’t feel like I’m missing out on a lot of the bigger city offerings. The trade off for no traffic and minimal crowds makes it sure fire winner haha.
Not sure what exactly you mean? The recovery?
For sure… I guess the good thing is that rent will forever seem cheapish as long as I don’t go back, haha.
Never thought for myself that it would matter all that much but currently I’d prefer a city. Your approach would align better with my professional goals though, as I could save more money. My main objective however and the one I would prioritize if I had to chose is trying to be more happy. Do more things that feel good rather than things that are expected and find a place that I can finally feel calm and like I arrived. It’s hard to describe, especially without going into much detail about what I have been doing in therapy lately but yeah, Hamburg or whatever I chose may not be the be all end all destination. Also I spoke to a friend tonight who suggested Bremen. Seems like a solid option as well.
I would so love to come to kangaroo land! But I can’t even afford a plane ticket let alone everything else 
Hell yeah, thanks my friend! 
Denmark wouldn’t be the worst option for a while as well (I have been there a lot). Although while your written language makes sense to me (basically looks like a particular German accent if it was written down), your language sounds difficult when you talk, haha
Well if it is the right small city. I am not against small cities in the future but I have to admit I grew accustomed to a city of Munich’s size pretty quickly.
Also: Thanks @mr.v3lv3t, I’ll try to get through it in one piece.
That wouldn’t be considered a small city here, haha. That is still decently sized. But I agree, Munich especially has a lot to offer.
01.07
1 push press
4 x 5 @ 105 kg - I have lost track of my PRs in these rep ranges but my guess is, it is right up there. Left some in the tank for sure
2 hicks press
2 x 4 @ 110 kg
1 x 7 @ 110 kg
3 lat pull down
5 x 10
4 tricep extensions
3 x 10
5 reverse flys
4 x 15
6a bicep curls (db hammer curls)
3 sets (didn’t count) @ 17,5 kg
6b lateral raises
3 sets (didn’t count) @ 5 kg
Notes:
- good session. Push press is progressing nicely. Need to watch my left forearm/ elbow area.
Video of 1st and last set of push presses:
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I meant in respect of being aware of what is causing you stress and why. I’ve always found that awareness is the first step to maintain control.
Ah gotcha! You’re right, it is liberating in a way
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