5a chest pump exercise with dumbbell
3 x pump @ 7,5-10 kg
5b Lu raises
3 x 15 @ 5 kg
Originally I wanted to do a different/ additional chest/ push exercises but my left shoulder was a bit buggy with the btn stuff from yesterday. So I scratched that. I’m also thinking on just doing ssb squats instead of low bar. Low bar isn’t itself hard on the shoulders but the stress will add up.
Notes:
haven’t really figured out this hypertrophy day yet. Any ideas people?
Had to fast and spent the entire morning at the doctor’s office. We did an insulin sensibility test and ultrasounds of everything that floats around in my abdomen.
I have basically the opposite of diabetes practically speaking. I have a rather high base line of glucose but metabolize it super fast so that they actually stopped the test early. As a recommendation based on that, my doctor recommended I eat carbs very frequently throughout the day.
Some of my organs - especially the spleen and left kidney are enlarged but nothing that worries the doc because the relation between them is proportional. The big spleen might be the result of my encounter with leukemia. Blood levels were all good or if elevated than in realistic proportion to my general presentation (a lot of muscle - ck and creatinin elevated. Although creatinin still within normal range).
Im doing rather poorly physically. I feel like I haven’t slept in 3 weeks. And I’m not entirely sure why. That’s why I had to skip cardio yesterday. Still wanted to train today. Maybe out of spite, haha.
I’m actually trying to diet right now but the weight is quite stubborn. Measurements did budge though, which doesn’t make a whole lot of sense and could be incorrect measuring.
7th of April - 121,8 kg, chest 120 cm, belly 110 cm, arm 45.5 cm, thigh 76 cm
16th of April - 120,1 kg, chest 120 cm, belly 109 cm, arm 45.5 cm, thigh 76 cm
22nd of April - 120,9 kg, chest 119 cm, belly 108 cm, arm 45.5 cm, thigh 77cm
I have my first gig as a bouncer tomorrow and I figured on a forum full of meatheads, there’s gonna be people who did this before. Any tips?
I don’t expect a lot of physical conflict.
It’s a community party of a very political bar (I don’t want to get into politics too much to not get cancelled, haha. Only hint: It’s not the kind of political direction my country is famous for…). So I expect most guests to have an underlying connection. I’m doing my shift with a mate whom I trust.
I’m friendly, very patient and sensitive and also of intimidating statue so I figured I’m the right man for the job and it’s an easy way to get some money and get to know people in a community that interests me and make some connections. Could even be a somewhat regular gig for their infrequent events, if I end up liking it. If not it’s a stressful night standing around in the cold and I’ll still have some extra cash on my poverty ass.
Being polite and non confrontational is always a great place to start. You said you are working with someone else who is more experienced. Just take cues from them and don’t try to manage a situation on your own. Most of the time just the presence of security is enough to keep people civil. Depends on the type of venue of course.
Ah no that’s a misunderstanding. He hasn’t done this type of work either but I know him well and he is one of the friendliest people you could imagine. He doesn’t need his physical strength (which he does have) because you would feel guilty if this man was angry at you, haha.
Do you have to do any training or licensing for door work over there ? Down here in Melbourne all security workers need to have completed a basic security course and have a licence. It’s mostly another way for local government to print money but there is some useful information like risk assessment and emergency response.
IMO the basics of the job are, well, basic. If you have good manners as well as being ready and able to be the adult in the room, you are already ahead of the pack.
Be polite, but firm at all times.
Be polite with everyone you interact with. Be firm whenever you are interacting with people causing problems, whether they are mild or wild problems. Know your limitations and keep yourself safe.
It is also important to know your role and make sure that you have a good relationship with the rest of the staff. Work together as a team to handle challenging situations intelligently and considerately, whenever possible. Work out some contingency plans with your security partner and always deal with problem customers together.
Otherwise keep your cool, stay alert, don’t drink or do drugs and work on developing a good reputation among the customer base. Strength, conditioning and combat training is also broadly helpful in this type of work. If you earn a good reputation among the regulars and locals while also being a training beast, you might find that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Bad situations may just simply fail to materialize most nights.
It’s still a numbers game, however, and working in a place where alcohol gets served will eventually result in fuckery of some kind. Be ready for those moments while enjoying all of the fun that can happen at a local bar. I hope you find the work as satisfying as I did.
