Thanks guys, I am lucky and it’s a very minor case which seems to run a quick course. Had a permanent headache, joint pain and a very mild fever for a day and after that it’s only been going up quickly. So I really can’t complain too much as long as I now get a negative test result soon. This is only my second time (that I now of) and I was MUCH more sick the first time around.
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23.12.
1 btn jerk (beltless)
5 x 3 @ 110 kg
Didn’t feel like weight.
2 deadlift
5 x 5 @ 190 kg
3 snatch grip rdl
3 x 10 @ 115 kg
4a skater jumps
3 x 8 per leg
4b rotational med ball slams
5 x 3 per side
First day back after Corona. Was negative on Sunday but still felt nowhere ready to do stuff like training on Monday. Today was the first day I felt okay again to work and train. It worked out surprisingly well and all weights felt easy. Just very tired and mild headache by the end of it. Stamina and energy is obv. affected from being sick.
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24.12.
Merry christmas to you and your loved ones.
Back in the cheese factory for this one. So many memories. So much sweat, blood and a few tears. Back to where it all began.
1 push press (reactive)
4 x 5 @ 105 kg
2 paused front squats
4 x 5 @ 105 kg
3a btn lat pull down
3 x 12
3b single leg calf raises (paused at both ends)
3 x 10
I skipped jumps and walking lunges. It was -2°C and the aftermath of covid is still lingering in me so I ommuted what would have stressed the ticket a tad more than I felt comfortable with today. Good session despite the little bit difficult circumstances.
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27.12.
Still suffering a bit from post covid. Way more tired. Quickly exhausted, need to cut corners in training. Just lower energy. Prone to headaches and sweating excessively. Hopefully I will be able tp shake this off next week.
1 reactive btn jerk
2 @ 90 kg
2 @ 110 kg
2 @ 120 kg
2 @ 130 kg
2 @ 140 kg
Ok this is still there. Good to know. 6 weeks out.
2 high bar back squat (tried narrower stance)
10 @ 120 kg (beltless)
10 @ 120 kg (nylon placebo belt)
Cut this short by 1 set because this was stressing my cardio morr than strength and breathing was the limiting factor (because I basically didn’t brace anymore).
3 floating deadlift
2 x 10 @ 160 kg
Also cut by 1 set.
4 db bench press
2 x 15 @ 32,5 kg
5 wide grip cable row
2 x 12 @ 70 kg
Bit of a mix. Tomorrow I will rest and then I am starting the new week and with that some training changes to accomodate for my show early February.
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29.12.
1 btn jerk
4 x 4 @ 115 kg
2 deadlift
5 x 3 @ 197,5 kg
3 snatch grip rdl
3 x 12 @ 115 kg
4 zercher marches
3 x 60 sec. @ 60 kg
5 skater jump
3 x 8
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I am glad to hear you are on the mend.
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30.12.
1 power snatch
4 x 3 @ 65 kg
1 x 2 @ 70 kg
2 front squat (no pause)
4 x 5 @ 110 kg
3 vector jump series
5 x 3
4 btn lat pull down
3 x 12
5 zercher reverse lunges
3 x 12 per leg
Overall easy training but I am seriously sore afterwards going into the new year, haha.
The lighting was pretty good in the clinic.
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That’s a monster back! Looking good, mi amigo.
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Thank you, mate. I was quite pleased and of course the lighting was very favorable but why not share when we feel good about our physique, eh?
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01.01.
Happy new year!
Legs and glutes very sore.
Had to train in the hell of commercial gym chains (for my taste) today. Doing heavy jerks there without chalk was a fever dream, haha. I was a bit claustrophobic with that squat cage and the mirror right in front of me.
1 btn jerk
2 @ 120 kg
2 @ 130 kg
2 @ 140 kg
2 @ 145 kg
2 @ 145 kg
Plan was to build to an RPE 9 double. Strength wise I could have gone higher but this setup was just too scary, the bar too slippery etc. so I am happy with this bc it is already a good place to be in.
2 zercher squats
3 x 5 @ 130 kg
3 floating deadlifts
2 x 10 @ 162,5 kg
So it might be just bad sleep, new years and doing this right after a brunch but it also might still be a bit of post covid. I don’t feel out of breath anymore but like my energy storage isn’t as large anymore. I start out and am fine but then I get a sudden drop off and a headache. And that happened on set 2 here. So I played it safe and skipped the 3rd.
4a wide grip cable row
3 x 12
4b single leg calf raises (paused both ends)
3 x 12
5 unilateral preacher curls
3 x 12
Despite the covid issues I am in a really good spot for where we are now.
5 weeks till the first show.
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I will treat the first show as an extended offseason effort but we are still prepping for it of course - at least in part.
It is the first weekend of February and the events are:
- The big jerk - 3 attempts for a 1 rm (and of course the reason I am doing this show, which is not part of the league, haha)
- axle deadlift for max (Standard height) - rising bar in incremeants of 15 kg from 180 kg on (attempts can be skipped)
- Manhood stones (anything between 100 and 180 kg in 20 kg steps for reps) - I will very likely not be able to do a stone session before, haha.
- Conan’s wheel.
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02.01.
Hella sore! Especially legs, glutes and upper to middle back.
1 push press (reactive)
4 x 5 @ 105 kg
2 high bar back squat
3 x 10 @ 122,5 kg
3 zercher marches
3 x 30 swc @ 120 kg
4 farmer’s walk
4 x 20 m (drop and turn at 10) @ 105,5 kg p.h.
5 toes to bar
2 x 6
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05.01.
I spent the most romantic awesome weekend with my new partner in a wooden cabin at the edge of the woods, snowed in. With a nice outdoor kitchen, a stove inside and a sauna in a cabin nearby. This was such a treat! Even though we only stayed 3 days, it truly felt like a vacation. Just walks through snowy woods and fields, cuddling beside the fire place and lots of quality time, laughs and romance. This was a gift to me for christmas and it couldn’t have been better!
Thw switch to today was harsh though as it was a busy and a bit stressful day today. We left our little winter oasis very early so I could get my training in before my appointments today. I unfortunately slept pretty bad this last night and we went to bed way later than planned. I was pressed for time in training and had to skip one set + one exerciye. Still got shit done.
1 btn jerk
4 x 4 @ 120 kg
2 axle deadlift
5 x 3 @ 195 kg
On the 2nd rep of the 3rd set I pulled my lower back. It is minor and I could continue (even though Ibwa more hesitant and gor pretty stiff afterwards).
3 snatch grip rdl
3 x 8 @ 120 kg
4 zercher marches
2 x 60 sec. @ 65 kg
Puh the axle was a bitch. Just haven’t done it in so long. Grip kept slipping and needs to be figured out.
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Absolutely beautiful! I’m so glad you had such a wonderful weekend. 
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06.01.
Back a bit annoying but no issue. Glad today wasn’t that back-heavy though.
1 power snatch
4 x 3 @ 67,5 kg
1 x 2 @ 72,5 kg
2 front squat
4 x 5 @ 115 kg
3 vector jump series
5 x 3
4 zercher reverse lunges
3 x 10 per leg @ 35 kg
Mean.
5 btn lat pull down
3 x 12 @ 65 kg
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07.01.
Ergometer cycling
45 min @ 120 watts, > 60 rpm
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08.01.
Btn jerk (build to RPE double in 5 sets)
2 @ 130 kg
2 @ 140 kg
2 @ 145 kg
2 @ 150 kg - PR
2 @ 152 kg - PR!!
Wow did not ses this coming! Very happy with that.
2 zercher squats
3 x 5 @ 135 kg
These are awful
3a floating deadlifts
2 x 10 @ 167,5 kg
God damn these suck ass. Only did 2 sets bc of time and still some back pain from Monday. Is gwtting better quickly though.
3b incline db scott curls
3 x 12 @ 10 kg
Had to skip rows and calves bc of time.
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Nice PRs! Woohoo!! 
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