Hard to believe there’s still 8 or so weeks to go.
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2025-12-12
Bull Mastiff Week 14 Day 3 Deadlift
Deadlift
435x3
That’s all the sets and reps the program asked for.
Low bar box squat to parallel
280 2x6
Relatively easy, but I decided not to push higher.
Deadlift - paused below knee
340 2x6
Strict Bent Row
200 3x9
Seated cable machine was busy so I subbed this. Whoo, my back was tired.
OFF PROGRAM
Preacher Curls
85 x10,9,9
Onward, onward.
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2025-12-15
Bull Mastiff Week 14 Day 4 OHP
Push Press
175x2 last warmup
180x3, 4 (PR reps)
There was a fifth there if I really wanted it
Paused Pin Press - 3” from Chest
195x6
205x6
Coulda done 210 for one set, I’m certain
Standing BTN Press
105 2x6 PR
Dips
BW+20x12
+25x12
+30x12
Cuban Press
35sx12,10,8
DB Rear Lateral - head supported
40s 3x11 PR
Next block calls for a safety squat bar. I’ll have to drop in at another gym for the squat sessions. Because I really want to use a saftey squat bar.
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Multiple PRs listed. Keep at it!
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Nice PRs!
SSB is a bit humbling if you haven’t used it before. It seems to have really good carry over to a standard BB squat though.
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Thanks Shane
Oh yeah - I’ve owned several. I actually can squat more weight with one than with a straight bar, weirdly enough.
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2025-12-16
Bull Mastiff Week 15 Day 1 Squat
Low Bar Squat
300 4x2
285x3
Did not bode well. RPE was too high
Deadlift - 2 count pause mid-shin
335 2x5
340x5
350x5
Again RPE too high
High Bar Squat
”Warmed up” and called it there. Hips, knees and back too fatigued. I was cramping everywhere too. Not a good sign.
Not a good session overall. Maybe another day of rest would have made a difference… I don’t think so though. Weird, because I was feeling pretty good walking in to the gym.
Disappointing after having such a great session yesterday.
On the plus side, a guy watching me squat called me a beast, so that was nice.
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2025-12-19
Bull Mastiff Week 15 Day 2 Bench Press
Bench Press
215 5x2, 3
+
Pullups
BW 3x10
+
DB Hammer Curls
45s 3x10
Push Press 4 count negative
145x5 (I strict-pressed these)
150x5
155 2x5 PR for this style
Floor Press Multigrip Bar
185x5
190x5
195x5
190x5
Skull Crusher
95 3x8
DB Lateral Raise
25sx12
30sx12
35sx12
DB Fly
40sx10, 12, 10
Got good sleep and food. That multigrip bar hits different on a floor press. Still regressing on skull crushers, but it felt better at that rep count. It’ll build back up if I stay on top of recovery efforts
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More PRs in here.
Congrats on being called a beast. You definitely are moving some great weights. 
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Thanks Shane.
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2025-12-21
Bull Mastiff Week 15 Day 3 Deadlift
Deadlift
425 2x2
430x2
435x2,3
435 was easier than last time and performed with more fatigue. Win!
Low Bar Box Squat to parallel
Lowered the box a bit
270x4
and pulled something in my groin
255x5 Shifting to the right. Gonna injure my right side if I keep going
raise box to parallel again
225x8 Okay - I can do this
235x10 Closer stance, more high bar
Snatch Grip Deadlift
285 4x5
I can add weight next time. Those came off the floor pretty fast.
Seated Cable Row
190x12 PR reps
195 2x10 PR reps
Gonna have to make a squat substitution if the groin thing doesn’t clear up by next squat session. Pulled muscle sucks, but overall a good session. Curls later.
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Solid deads and box squats, even after the pulled groin. Nothing but meat and potatoes in here and some solid training.
Heal up.
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2025-12-22
Bull Mastiff Week 15 Day 4 OHP
Push Press
strict press warmup to 170x1 - got it this time.
185 5x2,3
Pin Press 3” from Chest
190 2x5
195x5
205x5
Push Press (again)
170x4
160 3x5
Cable Overhead Triceps extension
60 3x12
Cuban Press
Skipped. Shoulders are tired, man
DB Rear Lateral
40s 2x12,10
Hard slog tonight, but I tripled 185 after 5 sets, so I’m stoked.
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2025-12-24
Bull Mastiff Week 16 Day 1 Squat
Low Bar Squat
295 3x2
Groin held together enough for me to do this. Frustrating, because I felt like I could do more weight but for the pulled muscle.
Low Bar Wide Stance Good Morning to pins
230 3x5
Subbed these in because paused deadlifts are feeling stale and I get good deadlift results from this exercise
High Bar Box Squat
255 3x5
45 Degree Hyper extensions
135 3x8
OFF PROGRAM
Pullups
BWx5
+10x5
+20x5
+30 2x5
+45x5
Seated DB Hammer Curls
45s 3x8
Didn’t get hurt again, so I win.
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Still moving some great weight on squats. Even with a pull.
Merry Christmas! 
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Merry Christmas! 
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Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Merry Christmas to all.
Thank you all for your kind attentions over the years.
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2025-12-26
Bull Mastiff Week 16 Day 2 Bench
Bench Press
215x2
220 2x2, 3
The DB flys are working. More solid in the bottom portion
Push Press, 4 count negative
150x5
155x5
160x5 PR
Floor Press, multigrip bar
195 3x5
EZ Bar Skull Crusher
75x8
85x8
95 3x9
DB Lateral Raise
35s 3x8
DB Flys
40s 3x12
Excellent session tonight. Couldn’t be happier…unless it was 225x5
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