PM WORKOUT
100 burpess
8:10
Notes: An oldie but a goodie. I’d had to really dig through the logs to see if this is some sort of PR, but I think I’ve hit in the 7s before. Either way, an old fashioned ass kicker.
Gonna try to get in some lifting at a commercial gym tomorrow.
GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 17
AM WORKOUT
Squat
5xBar
5x95
5x135
3x185
1x225
1x275
5x295
5x335
5x365
5x335
5x365
3x420
Dips
150 reps
Lat pulldown stripset
50 reps
Notes: Snuck off to a commercial gym. Used a barbell for squats for the first time in a while. Plate math was off for 2 of the sets, but the topset was right. Didn’t feel great, but I’ll blame the elevation and hitting this workout after quarter Murph and 100 burpee challenge.
Think this is the only time I’m going to lift on this break. I get back home on Thurs, and will figure things out from there. Might just run the program 4 days in a row to call it good.
GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 18
PM WORKOUT
Log Viper and Press Away
5xLog
10x5x170
Reverse hyper 320
5x8
NG chins
5x10
Band pull aparts
5x20
DB bench 50lbs
50 reps (unbroken)
Notes: Woke up at 0345, drove for 13 hours from Colorado to Montana buzzed out of my mind on diet soda and energy drinks along with some protein bars and beef jerky and hit this workout around 1900. Got it done in less than an hour. The first 6 sets of the log press were an unbroken circuit alternating between reverse hypers and chins, but after that I needed to take some small breaks before hitting the log again.
Reset the DB bench down to flat and going for an unbroken 50 reps now. Sternum was hurting from the log.
So far, I’d have to say that God is a Beast has been really great for my rep strength, and I think it’s been pretty solid for max strength on the squat and dead. The bench and press are up in the air; I feel like they need different TMs for different weeks.
Will resume weigh ins tomorrow.
How does that work?
Doh! Meant to be CO to MT. Shows how out of my head I am, haha.
GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 19
PM WORKOUT
Axle bench presss
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x226
10x5x261
GHR
5x10
GB pulldowns 110
5x10
DB lateral raise 20
5x10
Kroc rows 105
1x21
Axle curls
1x100
Notes: Still getting into the post vacation swing of things. Should hopefully be the last PM workout for a bit. Hit the GHRs between bench warm-ups, and then the bench worksets were a circuit alternating between pulldowns and lateral raises. Once again, had to start taking small rests around the 5 set mark, but nothing too significant. Very solid pump.
Woke up at 193.2. Getting decently lean.
GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 20
AM WORKOUT
Texas Deadlift Bar Deadlifts (Touch and go)
5x135
5x225
1x315
5x390
5x455
5x505
5x455
5x505
3x565
Standing ab wheel
4x8
Dips
6x20
Band pull aparts
1x50
Buffalo Bar Squats
5xBar
5x140
3x190
20x230
Notes: Didn’t sleep much last night; dog has worms and was up and down all night. That final set was just right for effort. Everything was supersets, and that set of 20 for squats was super slow and controlled, mainly because I was exhausted by the time I got there. New duplexmates moved in yesterday, so I was really working to control the eccentric.
Woke up at 195.2. Had my cheat meal yesterday of a 2/3lb burger with bacon and sausage, no bun.
400m sprints
1:14
1:30
1:48
1:52
Notes: Rested a minute between sprints. Added up, it’s a 6:24 mile. My track is slightly longer than 400m, but good enough for this. I liked how this felt for a quick conditioning workout. I need to get back to events sometime, but I’m just enjoying my off season for now.
Woke up at 194.4. Been having some bad GI issues the past day, but it seems to finally be on the mend.
GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 21
AM WORKOUT
Axle strict press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x161
5x186
5x206
5x186
5x206
2x231
Reverse hyper 320
4x9
NG chins
5x10
(1) DB incline press 50s
43+7
Axle rows 136
25+25 w/straps
Notes: That topset press was a pleasant surprise. I had wondered if I was really growing any stronger with the weight loss, but that was a solid effort, especially after so much work beforehand. Did supersets of everything else leading up to it. DB press was almost 50 in one go; something to continue to strive for. Axle rows were 25 without straps then 25 more.
Woke up at 195.0.
Strong pressing Pwn. Looking big & lean in the vid too.
#Wendler 
Thanks man. I was really on the fence with this program, but this final week is giving me some assurance. I think it’s a solid off season effort.
GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 22
LUNCH BREAK WORKOUT
Buffalo bar Squat
5xBar
5x140
1x230
10x5x320
GHR sit up w/25lb plate behind head
4x6
Dips
5x20
Pull aparts
5x20
Notes: Whole workout took 33 minutes. I was feeling awful at the end. Everything was supersets and circuits. I think it’s probably the best way to make these days as effective as possible in the program.
Woke up at 193.8.
Just saw your 20 axle deadlifts at 406. Beast workout is right.
Hey thanks dude! That was a good effort. I’m hoping to come up with something pretty crazy in the near future.
GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 23
AM WORKOUT
Axle Bench Press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
5x186
5x241
5x276
5x311
5x276
5x311
2x346
GHRs
5x9
Axle z press
1x25
GB lat pulldown 110
5x11
Axle curls
1x100
Notes: Most I have benched in a LONG while, and to hit it after so much effort before is pretty awesome. Really pleased with how this program turned out. Z presses were a nice change. Been wanting to use them for a while; think I might try to keep them in rotation.
Woke up at 193.6 this morning.
GOD IS A BEAST WORKOUT 24 (FINAL OF FIRST CYCLE)
AM WORKOUT
Axle deadlifts
5x136
5x226
1x276 (all double overhand no straps)
10x5x421
Standing ab wheel
4x8
Dips
10x20
Band pull aparts
1x50
Notes: Felt awful this workout. The state of Montana has been on fire for like 3 weeks now, and the smoke was really bad this morning. Felt like I was going to puke for most of this, and since my squat workout I haven’t been able to bend over enough to tie my shoes, so reaching the axle seemed impossible. Managed the first 5 sets deadstop, then after that switched to touch and go. Still supersetting stuff.
Woke up at 195.6. Cheatmeal yesterday was some Taco Bell. Crunchwrap supreme, cheesy gordiata crunch and most of a nachos bell grande.
Prowler w/200lbs loaded
550-600’ backwards drag
550-600’ high handle push
Notes: Been wanting to do this workout for a while, and figured now was as good a time as any with how sore my legs had been. Estimating distance, but I live on the end of my street, so I pulled the prowler all the way down and then pushed it back, stopping as long as I needed to get it done. This was pretty awful. It’s not the heart or lungs (although they sneak up on you) but the legs. They just don’t want to play anymore. Was tied between calling this the Juggernaut workout or the Sisyphus one, because though it requires you to keep pushing on matter what, stones were the bane of my existence. Any time a little pebble got under the prowler skis, things got hairy.
Woke up at 197.2. Feeling some carbs and salt.
AM WORKOUT
Axle push press
5xAxle
5x66
5x136
3x186
2x1x226
4x226
20x136 (14 strict reps, 6 push press)
GB pulldowns 110
5x12
Band pull aparts
5x20
Axle rows 186
50 reps (25 without straps, 25 with)
Dips
200 reps
Notes: Just getting in some workouts before my cruise/deload. Training how I like. Push press is still awful; think I’m going to make it part of my assistance work for the next cycle.
Woke up at 195.6.
AM WORKOUT
Texas Deadlift Bar Deadlifts (Touch and Go)
5x135
5x225
1x315
1x405
10 reps of 495
(1) DB incline press 50s
1x50
Buffalo bar Squat
5xBar
5x140
20x230
Notes: Definitely need this vacation, as I’m feeling wrecked. Training everyday is probably part of it, on top of all the stupid workouts I’ve done. After vacation, thinking about how I want to come back. Contemplating doing more of what I was doing before 5/3/1, just to get back to some more strongman stuff.
Woke up at 195.0.
Just read through your recent blog posts and I was wondering, where can I find the compilation of your one liners?
If you head over to reddit weightroom and search for “Collection of /u/mythicalstrength’s Random Thoughts” you should be able to find it