I ate pizza with the kids last night (why am I so fat), so my pec pump this morning was intense enough it would have choked and killed me if I wasn’t also an MMA expert that knew to tuck my chin and escape.
Then I got another call from a friend and former coworker about to leave the company that is far, far undervaluing him - I’m very happy to see folks bet on themselves when the data supports it. That’s not to be confused with someone who is whiny and entitled that thinks it’s just their turn to be VP or whatever, with no history of success, and it’s just everyone else’s bias that doesn’t realize how great they are.
My wife also has multiple job offers and is evaluating them based on what she really wants to do and where she can lean into her experience. It’s really cool to see her realize she can kind of write her story too. I love seeing everyone earn their success!
Finally, my son got his own gym card after his birthday; he’s very proud of it and went and rode the bike and watched his tablet with his headphones. I was super happy to see him happy to do his own thing like this.
Anyway… I’m nearly @simo74 strong lately. Maybe by the end of this program!
I don’t want to start a whole thread for this, but @Dani_Shugart your new YouTube video is my new favorite. I love your commentary, I mean that sincerely, on all the videos. In this one you kept saying “moist (big) ass muffins” and it’s on par with standup for me! I know you have a sense of humor, so I’m guessing it’s at least half intentional.
HA! Well you absolutely made my day. Thanks for watching it and dropping a note! Great job with your training log too – I feel honored to be mentioned here.
It’s science! Amusingly, I don’t like the lack of arm pumps on this program… I’m a one-trick pony.
DE upper
DE bench
45/20
95/12
135/8
165/3 x 9
3 different grips, 1m between sets
I’m getting so much better at really holding all tension here and locking these reps out with great speed.
DB bench
70/6
100/8
100/6 + 70/6
Not the heaviest I’ve done, but I was very well in control of every part of every rep. No wobbling.
HS shoulder press
Just calling the machine 45#
45/10
135/8
155/5
185/5
Cable kickback
45/15 x 2
50/15 x 2
JM press
45/6
95/8
135/8 x 3
Cable side raise
10/20 x 4
DB incline front raise
10/10 x 4
Cardio: 20m incline treadmill
Kevin Hart is making this bearable, if not enjoyable
I just read so much of this log in one sitting, great stuff! Sorry to bring up the conversation from last week, but I love all the stuff you guys talked about when discussing the best 4 day splits, and also the importance of doing what you enjoy as you’re more likely to push it.
I really don’t know why Modified Hatfield Splits aren’t more popular. I’ve managed to completely customize one to kind of make it sort of a full body 4x/week. It puts my needs in a perfect flow state and gets me excited for every single session. No leg days, no grinding myself through secondary movements with pre-exhausted muscles, and perhaps most importantly, I’m hitting a little bit of everything each day which relieves the pressure off myself if I can’t make it, partied the night before, or want to take an extra rest day.
Every other day.
Mon: Squat, Bench, Vertical Pull
Wednesday: Hinge variation, OHP, Horizontal Pull
Friday: Light squat, DB Bench, Vertical Pull
Sun: OHP, Hinge variation, Horizontal Pull
…and then back in Tuesday
Mixing in a bit of concurrent periodization, slightly changing up the exercises or the rep range when I find I’m needing to hit it too hard to progress. I’m not as advanced as you some of you guys (115kg Bench, 150kg beltless squat, 200kg DL) but having the most fun and making the most exciting progress of my life right now.
Thanks for joining in! I’m lucky to have the voices in here I do, and I appreciate you being a part of it. Bring up any topic any time!
That’s awesome you found a split you’re loving and even more awesome you’re making progress - that’s the miracle combination.
You’re plenty strong and comparing to others isn’t a useful pastime anyway. I’m certainly no @flipcollar, but it just simply doesn’t matter - I still get to lift and have valid reasons to do whatever I do.
What is it you like about what you’re doing? The frequency and not being sore from full-on leg days? I think there’s validity in finding the big keys so, when you do get bored, you know what you’re looking for.
Been watching the last kingdom during some hour long cardio sessions, definitely changes the game to be focused on something other than the workout. Maybe not the best for max effort or anything, but a solid option for just maintaining some zone 2 work
I have watched the first couple seasons of Vikings time and time again, because I never finished it the first time; then I forget what happened so I start over. I’ve never managed to finish the show, always just loses me around season 5