10.01.
Knee felt fine today
1 clean + jerk
1 x 2 + 1 @ 80 kg
1 x 2 + 1 @ 90 kg
1 x 2 + 1 @ 100 kg
1 x 1 + 1 @ 105 kg
1 x 1+ 1 @ 110 kg
1 x 2 + 1 @ 100 kg
1 x 2 + 1 @ 105 kg
2 incline bench press
6 x 4 @ 85 kg
3a high bar squat (beltless)
All warm ups paused
4 x 5 @ 120 kg
1 @ 130 kg
1 @ 140 kg
3b dips
3 x 6
1 x 9
4 hatfield lunges
2 x 8 @ 82 kg
Gym closing. No time anymore. Wanted to super set grip but I ripped two calluses today.
13.01.
1 block power snatch + high hang snatch
1 x 2 + 1 @ 60 kg
1 x 2 + 1 @ 65 kg
1 x 2 + 1 @ 70 kg
2 btn split jerk
10 x 1 @ 135 kg EMOM
3 deadlift
5 x 4 @ 200 kg
4a strict press
5 x 6 @ 70 kg
4b paused rdl (beltless)
2 x 8 @ 150 kg
5 ez bar curl
3 x 8-10 @ 35 kg
I dreaded this session but it worked out okay and I am actually happy about it. 
Is this the new gym ? How you liking it ?
14.01.
Fucking brutal resetting the grip
power clean from block
2 x 2 @ 95 kg
push press (reactive)
7 x 3 @ 105 kg
Meh.
front squats
5 @ 110 kg
4 x 3 @ 110 kg
lat pull down - new setup
4 x 10-12 @ 55-65 kg
leg extension
4 x 10-12 @ 84 kg
sit ups 3 x 10 @ 20 kg
Yeah mate, that’s the new one. I have to say I like it pretty well. The trainers are super chill and nice, as well are the people I have interacted with. Sadly I have no one to push me there as I am the only strength athlete apparently. But the training conditions are pretty nice. I don’t know what to do with the strongman season yet as I can’t use my equipment rn.
Glad you like the gym mate, I get what you mean in terms of no one tp push you, but you have been doing this a long time, you know what you are doing and I am sure you dont need a cheer squad.
Is there still no where else you can store and use your strongman equipment. No mate with an industrial unit or a mate with a garage and long driveway ?
Are there any local strongman facebook groups, you could ask if anyone else is training strongman locally from home and maybe find a venue and a group.
16.01.
I hurt my left supraspinatus (proximal/ on the scapular)/ trapezius the other week. These aggrevated it too much. I need to rest it a little.
push jerk
5 x 1 @ 130 kg
1 x 2 @ 130 kg
pause deadlift
1 @ 205 kg
3 @ 190 kg
3 @ 195 kg
These felt nice. Tried more upper back rounding amd that felt nice.
4a) Db press
3 x 10 @ 30 kg
4b) leg curls
4 x 10-12 @ 90 kg
Not feeling particularly strong rn. Also very much looking forward to the deload week. I am thinking of hiring a coach again. Probably Paul Smith once more. I will get a raise and more hours soon. I need to save up some money but might still be an investment that’s worth it.
17.01.
1 clean + jerk
2 @ 60 kg
2 @ 80 kg
2 @ 90 kg
2 @ 100 kg
2 x 1 @ 110 kg
1@ 112 kg
2 incline bench press
7 x 3 @ 90 kg
3a high bar squat (beltless)
1 @ 120 kg
1 @ 130 kg
1 @ 140 kg
1 @ 150 kg - PR (for beltless)
1 x 2 @ 125kg
2 x 4 @ 125 kg
3b dips
3 x 7
1 x 8
4 one arm hang
15 sec.
2 arm hang
1 min.
I will start working with Paul again in February.
20.01.
Deload. Just going through some motions, including some movement options I lack in training. Aome time this week I also want to pull a sub max deadlift single to have an estimate what we are working with atm.
1 zercher jefferson curl
3 x 6 @ 40 kg
2 sots press
3 @ 40 kg
3 @ 50 kg
2 @ 60 kg
1 @ 70 kg
2 x 1 @ 80 kg
2 x 2 @ 70 kg
Good mobility challenge.
3 split jerk + btn split jerk (beltless)
1 + 2 @ 90 kg
1 + 2 @ 100 kg
1 + 2 @ 105 kg
1 + 2 @ 110 kg
4 db reverse flys
2 x 20 @ 7,5 kg
1 x 15 @ 7,5 kg
5 curls
3 sets
6 triceps
3 sets
7 lateral raises
3 sets @ 10 kg
Got a good pump.
going to be interesting to see how you go with Paul. Without sharing all his IP would you be able to give a bit of a summary of the process and what he is giving you programming wise. Just really interested in how the coach thing works with other coaches.
I am going to be logging my sessions as usualm he doesn’t mind that. At least he didn’t last time around. I just learned thst he actually reads this log from time to time still, which I admit I found a little touching.
Hey Paul! 
21.01.
Body is aching a bit still.
1 power clean + hang power clean low catch + high hang clean
5 x 1 @ 60 kg
2 long pause front squat (beltless, sleeveless)
3 x 3 @ 60 kg
1 x 2 @ 80 kg
5 x 1 @ 100 kg
3 push jerk (long pause both positions, beltless)
5 x 1 @ 100 kg
23.01.
Plyos
3-5 sets or so
deadlift
Up to
2 @ 180 kg
1 @ 200 kg
1 @ 220 kg
1 @ 230 kg
Deadlifts are not as terrible as I feared right now. I have been experimenting with a more posterior chain dominant pull with intentional back rounding.
I pulled a 230 kg single today without hype up and going in with a good bit fatigue in legs, back and overall fatigue. It was not a max as intended but a heavy pull. That’s 10 kg off my very old deadlift bar pb. So maybe some hope there? 
Paul wanted me to do moderately heavy set to see approximately how strong I am here before we start with the program
Then just some rounded back hyper extensions.
I know you have worked with Paul before but when you re-engaged with how is he determining working weights and approach with you ? Where does it all start ?
I filled out a form and told him about my recent weeks of training and goals. He also loosely follows my training on IG and apparently here so I think he has a good idea.
25.01.
I was out of town in a crammed commercial gym with my partner. I forgot my shorts and had to use ‘her biggest gym pants’, which were colorful boxershorts on me. Well I mean with an arse like mine, what the hell.
Starting to feel the desired deload effect finally.
1 oh squat
2 x 5 @ 60 kg
1 x 5 @ 80 kg
1 × 5 @ 85 kg
2 split jerk + btn split jerk
1 + 2 @ 85 kg
1 + 2 @ 100 kg
1 + 2 @ 110 kg
1 + 2 @ 120 kg
No belt or sleeves. The bar was slippery af. Otherwise easy work
3 paused incline bench press
3 x 3 @ 80 kg
4 strict log press (no equipment)
3 x 10 @ 63 kg
1 x 3 @ 83 kg
1 x 1 @ 93 kg
1 x 1 @ 103 kg (push press)
Lol they had a log at this commercial gym! A small diameter one but still. And it had fat grips for some reason 
. Pretty awkward.
5 fat grip farmer’s walk (turn at 10m)
3 x 30 m @ 52 kg p.h. no chalk
6 chest press
Maxed out the non plate loaded chest press for funsies.
I see no female training partner in the videos… If you want to wear female clothes just own it!
Good news!
You know as well as I do that I’d rock a summer dress!
Sadly I caught a cold. Apparently can’t avoid it forever. I need to be fit for the weekend at the latest. Fascist and conspiracy nutjobs are coming to town and need a warm welcome. I will likely have to skip a few days of training though.
31.01.
Getting some light movement in today sfter not doing anything all week other than take walks. Real training will start Monday. Cold is much better still some signs there.
1 jefferson barbell row
1 x 6 @ 40 kg
1 x 6 @ 50 kg
2 x 6 @ 60 kg
Tried a squat but my body wanted more rest. Work was enough today. Maturing, I guess. Tomorrow will be exhausting enough.