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I'm making a MAJOR change in my training this year. I'm actually doing it lol 2018 was a rest year, I guess.

Back to work after 4 days up in the mountains. Did a lot of hiking (averaged 6 miles a day with pack) and a couple of TRX workouts. Nothing especially great to report but I did a fairly good job of...

It's kind of funny but I am at this stage in my diet where I feel fantastic. Energetic, clear minded and feeling less... well... fluffy. All that being said I can't think of anything else except...

Well, it's only a small system but I'm thinking that it might be a good idea to build a better system. I used to do a lot of gardening and growing my own veggies but all of the trees in our back...

Tuesday, October 3rd
Upper, Heavy

Barbell Bench Press, Competition Grip
Warm Up - 65x12, 85x10, 105x8, 135x6, 185x5, 205x5
4x2@235

Barbell Bench Press, Narrow Grip, AMRAP Sets
1x11@190...

Two more sets over last week is progress! And I totally feel you. It sucks coming back to lifting after an injury and finding your strength is just tanked. I'm right there with you and I know we...

Monday - October 2nd
Lower Workout

Barbell Squat, High Bar
Warm Up - 65x8, 85x8, 95x8, 105x8, 135x8
4x5@155
1x20@155

Deficit Stiff Leg Deadlifts
3x12@225

Sunday - October 1st, 2017
Upper - Hypertrophy

Barbell Bench Press, Competition Grip
Warm Up - 10@65, 10@95, 8@105, 5@135, 5@185
5x3@205

Barbell Bench Press, 3 second pause 1" Off Chest...

The funny thing with the Pendlay rows is that it barely stressed my back but instead I found my core, hips and brachiordialis struggling while I was moving the weight. They'll catch up, though.

Sometimes the no pressure workouts are a much needed break. Even still, your workouts are still looking pretty damn intense for being "no pressure" lol

Wednesday - Upper Heavy

Barbell Bench Press
Warm Up - 45x10, 85x5, 95x5, 115x5, 135x5, 165x5, 185x5
Barbell Bench Press, Narrow Grip - 5x3@205
Barbell Bench Press, Narrow Grip - 1x17@190,...

Monday - Upper Hypertrophy

Barbell Bench Press
Warm Up - 5x65, 5x95, 5x135, 5x165, 5x185
5x3@195, paused
1x22@165 (amrap set)
1x13@165 (amrap set)

Lat Pulldown
4x10@160

So, here is I sit at work only 3.5 hours into my 12 hour shift and there is nothing to do. I can't tell you how exciting it is! Anyway, here is a quick look at what my macro breakdown looks like:
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Damn, dude. You definitely got a hell of a lot stronger! Spent some time reading back a bit through your journal and I'm finding myself inspired.

I hear you about that, Marius. That was always my downfall in the world of dieting. Don't stay strict for a few days and just throw it all out the window so I understand the struggle. Keep strong...

Hey there, Bear! And I suppose you're right but it's a relative thing for me. I just feel soft and weak.



Thanks!



Getting back on it is why I am here!

So... been a while, right? For those who remember me, here are the cliff notes as to what has been going on since I stopped posting here regularly.

1. Torn knee meniscus. Tried PT first but...

Sweet mother of squatting! :O

This is where the IIFYM vs Clean Eating crowd butt heads. I can stick to a deficit even if I have some junk daily whereas some people have to completely avoid it to stay on track. Both work but one...

Sounds like a reasonable decision. If you're not competing then Deadlifts, while still a great exercise, aren't as critical. As long as you're getting in heavy posterior chain work done things even...