Starting weights and pics were above in post 8335.
In terms of gainz so far, I was 88kg at the start and weighed 91.1 on Friday, so 3kg gain in 2 weeks.
I didn’t take measurements but based on how my clothes fit I am bigger everywhere, shoulders, chest, arms, legs, ar$e and of course stomach !!
I am surprised at how much this program is effecting my upper body. I expected my legs to swell a little but right now it seems to be my pecs that are responding very well to higher rep higher frequency and of course more food.
I will do before and after summary at the end in 3 and a bit weeks time.
Seated BNP
60 x 10 x 3 sets - 9, 9, 9
Shoulders are sore. Couple of extra reps which is good.
Bench
95 x 12 x 3 sets - (209 lbs) 11, 11, 10
Big papa pump. Happy with these again.
Bent over row
90 x 15 x 2 sets (198 lbs) - 13 13
Grip was going at the end of the sets.
Barbel curl
47.5 x 10 x 2 sets - 10, 10
Squat
Bar x 10
70 x 5
90 x 3
127.5 x 20 - (281 lbs) did 17 reps then had to rack it. Rested a few minutes then did 5 more reps - total 22
Pissed at myself for having to stop, lower back was the main issue. That and a soft mind tonight. Grrrr angry.
Dumbell pullover
30 x 20
SLDL
127.5 x 15 - 12 reps and shut it down, back a little upset with me.
Dumbell pull over
30 x 20
Abs - some
Not sure how to feel about this session other than disappointment.
You’ve been absolutely crushing this SS program, day in and day out, for weeks now. I can understand the disappointment, but take a second to step back, look at how far you’ve come, then destroy it next time.
Thanks for the kind words mate. It wasn’t failing at 17 that pissed, heck I’ve failed in a lift plenty of times. What did it was mentally I was beat before I even got to the gym. Sometimes I need to find a way to get out of my own head. I will get better at this, at least I have three more weeks to practice.
Personally I let things like this upset me. The next time I think about giving up I think back to my past failures and how much I hated the feeling. And I get a bit more of a push.
My recent Grace work out was 100% fuelled by the fact that a few days earlier I had (like you) allowed the work out to get into my head and failed. Pulling reps 25-30 on that where 100% a “f&*k you” to that failed last work out.
I found this. Massively surprised by it effects on my upper chest more than any where else.
Dude, this is legit part of the program. Every one who runs it has. Its part of the value. You get to experience these feelings and overcome them…and get a little PTSD, haha
I knew I would not get through this without failing or having to rack and rest to get to 20. But I definitely wasn’t prepared for the mental anguish that this program causes.
Why would we need to ask @T3hPwnisher when we have your log here to prove it?
So much respect for the training you do in here mate. This is an absolute masterclass in doing the basics hard and doing them consistently without getting distracted by shiny things.
Really appreciate the comments mate, that means a lot. Thank you.
You are so spot on about not getting distracted by shiny things. I can tell you though that it is not easy, especially with all cool stuff others are doing.
