And what is the German word for that.
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Ewige Verdammnis.
Anything we can do to help mate ? @Cyrrex is the closest geographically so I vote we send him down there to give you one of those massages you like.
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But can we please skip the live stream to down under this time? I mean I do need the money, I can’t deny that. But it just feels less personal, you know?
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lmao sure thing mate. I wouldn’t want you to feel violated.
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That’s not the impression I got last time but I’m glad you understand, mate!
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22.02.
Bit of a deload session.
1 paused snatch grip deadlifts (pause at mid shin for 2 sec - reset - full rep = 1 rep)
3 @ 140 kg
2 x 3 @ 120 kg
2 cheating bent over row
3 x 8 @ 100 kg
3 back extensions
3 x 12 bodyweight
Notes:
- came at a good time. Although the purpose is to be fit and ready for a big session on Friday.
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The sun was out today!! Man that was awesome. I even got to enjoy it a bit.
2 hour walk and long overdue catch up with a friend
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Its amazing how much difference just having a sun shining makes on our mental health. Glad you got to enjoy it.
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Whats that like?
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24.02.
Slept way too little (my own fault this time, can’t complain).
1a) power jerk (3 sec pause in the dip and 3 sec pause in the catch)
6 x 6 @ 80 kg
The isometric of the quads is the hardest part for me. The shoulders are happy to do this.
1b) pull up
5 x 3-4
2a) dips
6 x 6 @ 5 kg
2b) incline db curls
6 x 6 @ 15 kg
- external rotation
3 x 15 @ 7 kg
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25.02.
Felt pretty shitty again today, so I thought this was going to be a disaster but it ended up not being that bad.
1 deficit deadlift (on 15 kg bumpers; power bar; controlled t&g - “make no sound”)
“Find a 10 rep max”
9 + 1 @ 180 kg
Sadly didn’t get the 10 reps, had to take a breather, which ended up being a whole minute and pulled a 10th. Had an issue with not hitting the ground evenly on most reps.
Not too shabby of an effort, I think. A PR by default certainly.
2 mechanical squat drop set
a) heels elevated front squat
2 @ 130 kg - failed 3rd
b) heels elevated high bar squat
3 @ 130 kg
c) high bar squat
3 @ 130 kg
Okay 130 kg would have even been a PR for normal front squats (yeah we’re never gonna be friends), so it’s not that surprising that I failed but the first two reps went so well that I was genuinely surprised I didn’t get the 3rd.
High bar squats are starting to look better, I think (more quad dominant). Front squats… yeah well…
3 RDL
“find 8 rep max”
4 @ 150 kg - realized this would be too light and I was being a chicken
8 @ 170 kg - true max right there, haha. Felt great.
4 back raises on ghd
3 x 15 @ 15 kg
Notes:
- felt aweful going in and even though things didn’t go exactly to plan, I loved this session!
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Two hour walk in pursuit of sunshine and some non toxic nerve calming.
I am as sore as you’d expect from yesterday.
I
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28.02.
So I finally finished most of my projects yesterday night. That means the 60+ h weeks should be over for a while (and be replaced by +/-40-50 h). Regardless I said fuck this shit this morning and called in sick at work. I’ve been having some persistent symptoms like elevated heart rate, restlessness, anxiety, foul mood, dizziness, issues controlling my anger and hatred/ big mood swings, psychological issues, increased alcohol consumption as a way to calm down, fatigue etc. etc…
After laying awake until after 2 am yesterday even though I was dead ass tired, I finally decided to pull the plug this morning. Can’t help but think “fuck 'em” instead of feeling remorse/ guilt. Doc said he wanted me on sick leave for two weeks but I said I’d do a week and asses from there. I can handle stress well but if it persists for too long, it starts to put chinks in the armor. I mainly feel sorry for my younger colleagues who are experiencing some much more severe symptoms (while not being used to shit like that). I’m trying to help them as much as I can but not much one can do.
The infuriating thing is that this situation would be very easily avoidable and at the same time that there is no where to turn to with critique because you’re met with indifference at every turn. With a smile and an excuse nonetheless. I’d much prefer if the people responsible would just tell me straight to the face that they don’t care whatsoever. It’s the cheekiness that they need to feel good about themselves that potentiates my anger.
Thanks for joining my angry ted talk.
1 push press
20 @ 70 kg
3 x 10 @ 70 kg
2 lat pull down
20 @ 11
3 x 10 @ 11
3 strict press
8 @ 70 kg
4 x 10 @ 60 kg
Tried the standing bench press technique that my coach prefers. No verdict yet.
4 face pulls
2 x 15-20
1 x 15-15-15 drop set
Notes:
- quick and easy session
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01.03.
I slept SO much last night. Almost weird to be this well rested.
1 deficit deadlift (power bar; dead stop)
5 x 5 @ 150 kg
2 cheating bent over row
3 x 8 @ 120 kg
3 rdl
3 x 8 @ 120 kg
4 back raises on ghd
3 x 15 @ 20 kg
Notes:
- easy session. Was a bit lazy.
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03.03.
Sadly I’m struggling quite a bit today mentally. So this workout took about 2,5 hours. I’m very much okay with that though, as long as I can get shit done.
- power jerk (3 sec paused in catch position)
3 @ 100 kg
5 x 5 @ 90 kg
Beltless on all but the last back off (for comparison). Maybe bit too wide of a stance on the top set?
All felt good and stable. Hips explosive.
- pull ups
2 @ 2,5 kg
5 x 1 @ 2,5 kg
2 @ 2,5 kg (sneaked in another double but wasn’t as good).
All PRs because I’ve never done a weighted pull up before, haha. Tried to make them as legit as possible and I’m actually quite happy with the outcome 
- dips
5 @ 10 kg
4 x 8 bodyweight
Felt great! Getting better and better.
- incline db curls (1-2 sec pause in stretch position)
2 x 12 @ 10 kg
Great MMC, full pump!
- 1+1/2 banded ez bar curls with 5 sec ecc.
2 x 6-8
Reached absolute failure here.
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external rotation
3 x 10 @ 10 kg -
prone cuban press
12 @ 2,5 kg
2 x 12 @ 1,5 kg
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Woah! Weighted dips and PUs, slow down there big fella! Are you slimming down a bit, or is that just camera tricks?
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Are you flirting with him?
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Always, but he never seems to get the message.
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Haven’t really lost anything yet but I thiiiink I miiiight see some changes nonetheless.
I get nervous when such a stud compliments me and deflect with humor.
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