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Squat
3 x 5 \ 90kg (189lbs)

Changed bar position today, switched from high bar to low bar. Felt strong on these.

Overhead Press
3 x 5 \ 47.5kg (105lbs)

Working sets listed only

Squat
3 x 5 \ 87.5kg (192.5lbs)

Bench Press
3 x 5 \ 65kg (143lbs)

Deadlift
1 x 5 \ 100kg (220lbs)

Did a 2 hour Ju Jitsu session yesterday, was a fairly low intensity session so not really feeling it this morning.

Diet was awful this weekend, tired after a tough week at work. No excuse really...

Decided not to over complicate things and just stick to starting strength for a while to get up numbers back up. Since I did overhead work last session I've gone back to workout A.

Working sets...

Today's session, aimed at heavy work for low reps

working sets listed onlu

Deadlift
8 x 2 \ 110kg (242lbs)

Standing Press
8 x 2 \ 55kg (121lbs)
These were heavy, may have started too high.

This was done yesterday (26th Jan) and is straight from Starting Strength.

Working sets listed only

Squat
3 x 5 \ 80kg (176lbs)

Bench Press
3 x 5 \ 60kg (132lbs)

Not been on this site for a loooonnnnggg time.

A year of ill health, lack of commitment to the gym, Crossfit and generally drifting through training have left my body not in the best of shape....

pavel tsatsouline's russian bear routine - more basic compound lift work - the stuff that makes you big and strong

Finally back in the gym, this is a repeat of my last deadlift workout

Deadlift
1 x 10 \ bar
1 x 1 \ 132 lbs
1 x 1 \ 220lbs
10 x 1 \ 341 lbs


Military Press

still can't get to the gym.... but only a few more days to go

very frustrated atm, other half has been suffering from flu since last thursday so i've got her youngest staying with me while she recovers.

No gym, no running :(

Roll on monday when she's...

Wide stance Squats
1 x 10 \ bar
1 x 2 \ 132 lbs
1 x 2 \ 176 lbs
1 x 2 \ 220 lbs
1 x 2 \ 242 lbs
1 x 2 \ 265 lbs
1 x 2 \ 286 lbs

Not done these in ages, but really needed the...

From last week
Deadlift
1 x 10 \ bar
1 x 1 \ 132 lbs
1 x 1 \ 220lbs
10 x 1 \ 341 lbs


Military Press
2 x 10 \ bar

From Friday

Paused Breathing Squats
1 x 10 \ bar
1 x 6 \ 132 lbs
1 x 10 \ 280 lbs

Left knee was hurting during these so stopped the set at 10 reps

Bottom up Bench Press

Done a couple of 3 mile runs over the last 2 days. Squats tomorrow :S

Deadlift
1 x 10 \ bar
1 x 1 \ 132 lbs
1 x 1 \ 220lbs
10 x 1 \ 335 lbs

Less difficult that last time i think, at least physically.


Military Press

Back after a week away with work & a mini vacation. Can't wait to get back in the gym tomorrow morning

Deadlift
1 x 10 \ bar
1 x 1 \ 132 lbs
1 x 1 \ 220lbs
10 x 1 \ 330 lbs

Ditched belt & wrist straps for these. 10 singles was hard work but felt damn good. looking forwards to seeing...

Paused Breathing Squats
1 x 10 \ bar
1 x 6 \ 132 lbs
1 x 20 \ 270 lbs

these are giving me serious DOMS :D haven't had that in my legs for ages. Lower back was feeling seriously worked...

damn you got strong.... :D