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Sets of 10 on deads are no joke! Well done on getting through it. I'm sure it will get easier over time (from a conditioning standpoint at least).

Floor Press: 140 pounds - 3 sets x 8 reps
Larsen Press: 130 pound - 5 sets x 8 reps

Really interesting that the first week of this cycle was the hardest and this third week (and final week of...

Thanks. It felt great!


May 17, 2022
Floor Press: 140 pounds - 3 sets x 8 reps
Larsen Press: 130 pound - 5 sets x 8 reps

Really interesting that the first week of this cycle was the hardest...

Paused Low Bar Squat: 155 pounds x 8/8/7 reps
High Bar Squat: 155 pounds 2 sets x 8 reps

Quite happy with this. Added an extra set on both exercises. If I can continue to do that I'll be where I...

Paused Low Bar Squat: 155 pounds x 8/8/7 reps
High Bar Squat: 155 pounds 2 sets x 8 reps

Quite happy with this. Added an extra set on both exercises. If I can continue to do that I'll be where I...

Wish I could hit those numbers when I'm feeling like a million bucks, lol.

Kudos for just getting workouts in. It's not easy to get up the motivation to even start when you're not feeling good.

Solid training, as always.

I don't think there's anything wrong with changing programming for someone like yourself. It's really only a problem for those that never stick to a program for more...

Incline Bench Press: 160 pounds x 1 rep
Close Grip Bench Press: 125 pounds - 3 sets x 8 reps
Lat Pulldown: 4 Chains - 2 sets x 20 reps

Took an extra day of rest and I was feeling fresh. Incline...

Thanks! Trying to just stay consistent right now, and it's paying off.

Incline Bench Press: 160 pounds x 1 rep
Close Grip Bench Press: 125 pounds - 3 sets x 8 reps
Lat Pulldown: 4 Chains - 2 sets x 20 reps

Took an extra day of rest and I was feeling fresh. Incline...

I was not going for 8 on the final set. For that exercise I'm adding a rep each week through a 3 week cycle. Week one is 8/7/7, week two 8/8/7, week three 8/8/8. This was the second week.
Any yeah...

Eli - I think it's been a while since I watched one of your squat videos. You've made great strides on that lift - it's looking very good. Deads are strong as usual.


May 12, 2022
Snatch...

Snatch Grip Deadlift: 265 pounds x 8/8/7 reps
Romanian Deadlift: 235 pounds - 4 sets x 8 reps

This wiped me out. Guess it's to be expected with this volume on deads. Kung Fu class tomorrow, so...

Good stuff Filmbuff! Around how far is the bar from your chest on the low pin press?


May 11, 2022
Floor Press: 140 pounds x 8/8/7 reps
Larsen Press: 130 pound - 4 sets x 8 reps
Cable Row: 4...

Floor Press: 140 pounds x 8/8/7 reps
Larsen Press: 130 pound - 4 sets x 8 reps
Cable Row: 4 Chains - 3 sets x 15 reps

After feeling like a struggle last week, this went relatively smoothly...

May 10, 2022
Paused Low Bar Squat: 160 pounds x 8/7 reps
High Bar Squat: 155 pounds x 8 reps

I went into this workout not expecting to be able to complete the whole thing. I programmed it as if...

Thanks guys. I was feeling just fine...until the following morning, lol.


May 10, 2022
Paused Low Bar Squat: 160 pounds x 8/7 reps
High Bar Squat: 155 pounds x 8 reps

I went into this...

Nice squat work Eli and Filmbuff!


May 9, 2022
3 Count Paused Bench Press: 170 pounds x 1 rep
Close Grip Bench Press: 120 pounds - 3 sets x 8 reps
Lat Pulldown: 4 Chains - 3 sets x 15 reps
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3 Count Paused Bench Press: 170 pounds x 1 rep
Close Grip Bench Press: 120 pounds - 3 sets x 8 reps
Lat Pulldown: 4 Chains - 3 sets x 15 reps

The 3 count bench is now pretty much maxed out -...

Snatch Grip Deadlift: 275 pounds x 8/7/7 reps
Paused Sumo Deadlift: 275 pounds x 8 reps

Snatch Grip deads kicked my butt. Realized afterward that I read the program wrong and had more weight on...