Per aspera ad astra (strongman Koestrizer)

I actually meant over the chin to finish the rep.

Interesting. Rowing motions and vertical motions don’t aggravate that?

Ah I was referring to those.

Any diagnoses/ assessments done on the shoulder so far? Also where exactly does it hurt and how is the quality of pain?



I made deer goulasch myself and I’m pretty proud of it. It’s delicious. Spaetzle or Knoedel would’ve been the traditional side dish but I had potatoes at home.

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I’ve had two different physios look, I’m scheduled for a third.

One was mostly at a loss, except that “you have impingement” (see what I linked you inside my log).

The second said I had less internal rotation, but not excessively poor, on the afflicted shoulder. But when I saw the second one, to his credit, my problems weren’t “active”. I just mentioned I have a buggy shoulder as we were looking at my tendonitis (I went there to ensure that my diagnosis was correct).

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03.12.

Apparently I can’t pick up where I left off. I’m a littlr down in the dumps but the reality is I may not be at 100% and detrained. A little add on to the program might make all the difference.

Going in I was still significantly sore from Tuesday’s deadlifts.

1 deadlift
2 x 5 @ 60 kg
5 @ 100 kg
3 @ 140 kg
2 @ 170 kg
1 @ 190 kg
1 @ 205 kg

1 @ 215 kg
2 @ 215 kg
1 @ 215 kg

Supposed to be a quick and easy triple.

2 power jerk
4 x 4 @ 100 kg

3 bent over row
3 x 12 @ 70 kg

4 cyclist squats
3 x 15 @ 55 kg

Notes:

  • man this sucks.
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04.12.

Wasn’t really into it today. Got done what was written down

1 11" deadlift (power bar(
3 x 5 @ 177,5 kg

2 snatch grip rdl
4 x 8 @ 100 kg

3 hip thrust
4 x 6 @ 125 kg

4 lat pull down
3 x 12

5 hanging leg raise
4 x 10

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07.12.

Felt very off yesterday (diarrhea, nausea, dead tired). It was better today but still a little low on energy.

1 oh squat
3 x 5 @ 60 kg

2 deadlift
5 @ 60 kg
5 @ 100 kg
3 @ 170 kg
1 @ 190 kg

4 @ 200 kg
Where is the fire!? I have done this on multiple occasions before. This is garbage.

4 @ 200 kg
So currently I’m getting weaker and weaker. Interesting.

3 power jerk
5 x 2 @ 115 kg

4 seated cable row
3 x 12

Notes:

  • I need to get my shit together and I need to do so right about now. Get your head in the fucking game man!
  • not enough carbs and coffein. I shouldn’t need that to complete a workout like this though.
  • I am starting to get a bit depressed about this (not in the mental illness sense).
  • I hope I’m just not at 100% yet. I tire out very easy, so that might be an indication. People said I look pale. Hopefully a good night’s sleep and my vacation (had three days left that I’m taking this week) will set me straight.
  • tomorrow I’ll have to lift at 8 am. Gonna be interesting
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08.12.

1 squat
3 @ 145 kg
6 @ 145 kg. Switched belt. Much more comfortable.

2 bench press
3 x 3 @ 117,5 kg

I can excuse myself with bench doesn’t count, early morning and lack of recovery all I want… This still is just sad :sweat_smile:.

3a seated box jumps
5 x 3

3b band leg curls
4 x 15

3c lat pull down
3 x 12

Notes:

  • tried a new bench setup for myself. As expected since it’s new, it felt unstable but my left shoulder/ biceps, which was never really on board with benching, seemed to like it better
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Man completes impressive workout, complains about it on lifting forums. Full story at the top of the hour.

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Come on man, what about my last workouts was impressive?

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You had diarrhea the day before, why would you expect good performance on the following day?

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Well for starters, I would not have been able to do most of it.

I mean, I get it. I get down on myself all the time and complain about it endlessly. So I am just trying to give you an objective reminder that you are, in fact, pretty damn good at this stuff.

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There’ll be good sessions eventually brother, trust WisdomPig. These are just not too fun/exciting build up/rebuild/ just get in work kinda sessions. They are how the good sessions come about. Just keep at it.

I read this and now want to know at what rep did you shit yourself :joy:

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Wrong log mate. You’re looking for the “Light weights and judo” one.

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@Voxel okay … mild diarrhea. I expected more because of where I was previously. Not like at my best but literally a fee weeks ago.

@Cyrrex you can do a lot more than that on bench for example. While being much lighter. For the squat for example you might recall that I did 170 kg x 11 on an axle this year. I have a hard time putting current results into any kind of meaningful context. It’s all about perspective and relative gains…

I mean, if we know anything at all so far about me: I will. Always.
Currently training isn’t fun and I don’t necessarily need it to be but it will be successful again and that’s what I need.

@dagill2 I don’t want to play the comparison game but yeah, pretty much :smiley:

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Would have on set 1, rep 5 mate.

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A. Only on the cheaty bench
B. My arms are short
C. No I cannot

Is decline really that much easier? I wouldn’t think so but I also have no idea.
Also you forgot to mention that I’m outweighing you by 40 kg, haha.

For people who never do them, they are as hard or harder than flat. But once you get used to them…they are probably 5 to 10% easier. All depending on leverages and stuff.

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The first time I declined I PRed by 15 kilos or something like that.

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