Weird, but impressive

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1943

Funny quote of the day. You have won the internet mate.

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1944

Bit of a shitshow today. Should have known better to try to max out after 4 days straight in the gym. I have a bit of an imbalance in general in that my left shoulder is weaker than the right, and today it reared its ugly head, I could even feel it in the ramp up sets. The below includes a close failure at 85 where my left arm said NOPE FUCK YOU ASSHOLE. I did manage a cluster set of 10 at 70 kilo (10 long seconds in between the singles), fueled in part by anger and disappointment. I guess I need to bump the weight up in the cluster, if I understand the principle correctly, will try 72.5 next time.

  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP)

    • 35 kg x 5 reps
    • 40 kg x 5 reps
    • 50 kg x 5 reps
    • 60 kg x 3 reps
    • 70 kg x 2 reps
    • 80 kg x 1 reps
    • 80 kg x 2 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 70 kg x 1 reps
    • 60 kg x 10 reps
    • 40 kg x 10 reps

  • Pull-Up

    • 2 reps
    • 3 reps

  • Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown

    • 90 lb x 10 reps
    • 120 lb x 10 reps
    • 150 lb x 10 reps

Fuuuuuuuuck.

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1945

Thatā€™s a lot of work for a shit day man. Definitely prepping yourself for a good day.

1946

Yeah, I mean the cluster was actually an improvement of 4 reps more reps since last time. But still was a bit of a let down. Oh well, I will try to be smarter next time.

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1947

Yeah, I hate it when I double my last efforts. Especially when I do it after already frying my nerves.

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1948

I figure at this point you know how my mind works. I dislike not meeting my own expectations. This felt like treading water. But thatā€™s alright, I have ideas how to make it better.

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1949

You canā€™t be a true cantankerous old git unless youā€™re miserable even when things are great, itā€™s important to commiserate your wins.

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1950

Finally, somebody who understands.

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1951

Really no business going to the gym for a fifth day in a row, but my 15 year-old is getting pretty into it and wanted to go. Bit worn out and tired, to be honest, I need a day off tomorrow. I figured I hadnā€™t been on the decline bench for a couple weeks, so may as well sleepwalk my way through an easy session.

  • Decline Barbell Bench Press

    • 60 kg x 5 reps
    • 70 kg x 5 reps
    • 80 kg x 4 reps
    • 90 kg x 3 reps
    • 100 kg x 2 reps
    • 110 kg x 2 reps
    • 120 kg x 2 reps
    • 130 kg x 1 reps
    • 135 kg x 1 reps
    • 140 kg x 1 reps (PR)

  • Dips - Chest Version

    • 5 reps16
    • 5 reps16
    • 5 reps | weighted | 11.3 kg
    • 5 reps | weighted | 20.4 kg
    • 10 reps | weighted | 40.8 kg
    • 10 reps | weighted | 20.4 kg
    • 15 reps

The whole thing was pretty ā€˜mehā€™, but I will take it. That last one very nearly didnā€™t go up, it actually stopped about halfway through. Had the boy spotting just in case.

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1952

3 plate bench!

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1953

But technically only 308 pounds, as I am sure some wiseguy is soon going to point out.

And actually it was a FOUR plater. Two tens used instead of a twenty.

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1954

Why?

I once power cleaned 315 but it was with all the bumpers. The gym only had one set so it was 45s, 35s, 25s, 15s, 10s, and regular 5s. I still canā€™t technically say I cleaned three wheels.

Donā€™t repeat my mistakes.

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1955

Lol, it still counts, in my case and yours. Gym was busy, was running short on 20s at the moment.

1956

Way to go putting some negatives on those positives!

Great work thatā€™s definitely a real three plate bench (apart from the decline bit), screw the freedom units, the oppressor overlord units are where itā€™s at

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1957

In all honesty, there was a dude on the flat bench at the same time I was on the decline. He is strong, and a good bencher as well. He was doing 135 for a couple of reps. With his wide grip, his arch and the not insignificant leg driveā€¦the ROM he was using was definitely less than mine on the decline.

I have no argument with the idea that decline might not be a great chest builder compared to some other movements. Neither agree nor disagree. But the idea that it is somehow easier because of the ROM? Nope, I donā€™t buy it. If it is easier, it is because it is emphasizing different muscles.

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1958

A 7 plate dip would prove your point!

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1959

Consider it done.

It counts if they are all 5 kilo plates, right?

1960

Of course.
Was googling 7 plate dip and came across an interesting site: strenghtlevel.com.
I think youā€™d be elite+ on your pull ups.

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1961

I thought we talked about this?

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1962

140 kg is an easy bench? I would hate to see your hard sessions then :slightly_smiling_face:

Good work!

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