Becoming a Titan - Journey to a 1400 Total

[PerpetualMotion]

1200, BITCHES!!

Bodyweight: 163

(A) Squat
135x8
185x5
235x3
Belt -> 315x1
375x1
405x1
415x1
*I treated this like a comp. so I only did three attempts. I have 425 in me. YES.

(B) Comp. Bench
135x8
175x5
205x3
235x1
260x1
275x1
280x1
*Omg. Took me 3-4 seconds to get through my sticking point. I thought I missed it but I dug deep.

(C) Sumo DL
135x8
225x5
315x3
365x1
405x1
465x1
500x1!
*TRIPLE BODYWEIGHT! ****ING ****!

****KKKKKING RIGHT!!!!!

AYCE SUSHI, BITCHES! LOVE MY LIFE!

[brendbro]

u so sxc.


srsly fcking awesome job mang

[PerpetualMotion]

u so sxc.


srsly fcking awesome job mang

Thanks, mang.

I was so stoked. We have a wall of fame at our gym for 405 squat, 500 dl, and 315 bench, so I'm on two of the three now. AHH.

[psychodiver9]

Sick session bro

[PerpetualMotion]

Sick session bro

Thanks, man.

So close to 400 wilks and only 200lbs away from my goal. The excitement.

By the way, you're both on spread because I almost never rep anyone.

[PerpetualMotion]

Getting props at my gym now. People finally talking to me after a year of lifting there. Feels good, man.

I'll be doing a variation of the first four weeks of Mike's intermediate program but doing it for 8 weeks, maybe more. Just want to keep it less specific and focus on some lifts I'm not good at. This week will be my feeler with no fatigue drops, so sessions are short.

Monday
(A) SSB Squat W/ Belt[/b]
Barx4
155x4
205x4
245x4
Belt -> 285x4
305x4 @ an ugly 9

(B1) Comp. CGBP
Barx4
135x4
155x4
175x4
185x4
205x4
225x4 @ 8
*Easy mode. This will be my primary bench movement for the time being.

(B2) Band Pull Apart Holds
EFS Mini x 5 x 30 seconds

(C1) Floor Press
135x5
155x5
175x5
185x5
205x5
215x5 @ 8.5

(C2) Hip Thrusts
BW x 5 x 10
*No weights on these for a while.

(D) Run the Rack - Hammer Curls
40x15 -> Fives -> 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 12.5

(E) Farmer Walks
70 x 1 minute
*Woot. Finally hit 1 minute on these. Going to up it to 75. Only did one set since my forearms felt like they're going to explode.

Tuesday
(A) Conventional Deadlift
135x4
225x4
315x4
Belt -> 365x4
No Belt -> 365x4 @ 7
*Super easy but I can't conventional with a belt. Weird. It feels like total ****. Guess I'm going 8 weeks unbelted conventional.

(B1) One-Arm Deadstop DB Rows
80x4x6 @ 7
*Super easy but I want to progress these slowly.

(B2) Blast Strap Push Ups
52.5x10
52.5x10 -> 20x5
52.5x8 -> 20x5
*Strip sets...that pump.

(C) Crucifix
12.5 x 45 seconds
12.5 x 40 seconds
12.5 x 35 seconds
*I want some kind of Strongman exercise in each workout. This...this is a bitch.

(D) Plate Pinch
45lb Oly Plate x 3 x max time

[psychodiver9]

What werepeople talking to you about?

[snrygo]

That triple BW pull. One day.











One day.




Gjdm

[PerpetualMotion]

Wednesday

(A) Box Front Squat
Barx6
135x6
185x6
225x6 @ 8
*Just trying to get a feel for it.

(B1) 3 Count CGBP
135x5
155x5
175x5
195x5
215x5 @ 10
*****, man. 3CT feels like a lifetime.

(B2) Banded No Money
EFS Mini x 5 x 12

(C1) Z Press
95x6
85x2x6
*Just feeling it out.

(C2) Inverted Row
BWx2x12
BWx15 -> 5, 5, 5, 5

(D) Cross Body Hammer Curls
30x10
25x10
25x10 -> 3, 3, 3, 3

(E) Wrist Roller
20x3 -> Rest-Pause until forearms exploded

What werepeople talking to you about?

Just giving me props, how they're impressed, etc. then just talking about other random stuff. Nice to fit in even though I've lifted there for more than a year.

That triple BW pull. One day.











One day.




Gjdm

Thanks, mang.

[Anthonyxavcx]

FUUUUUUU

Grats on the 1200 mock total man!!! Hell ya!!!

[PerpetualMotion]

Thursday

Super quick session today. Have a lot of my plate.

(A) Deficit Conventional Deadlift
135x5
225x5
275x3
315x2
365x5 @ 8

(B) Touch and Go Bench
135x5
155x5
185x5
205x3
225x9 -> Rest Pause 3 -> 2
*225 was complete failure, so not surprised I couldn't RP much after. Really wanted 10 reps but I'm satisfied. Last time I hit 10 reps on TnG bench was at 210?

(C) Deadstop DB Row
80x3x6

(D) Crucifix
12.5 x 50 seconds
12.5 x 35 seconds

Thoughts
That's it for today until Saturday. Just a week where I don't throw back in too much volume since it's been kinda low for a bit. Chest has been really sore. Klokov press on Saturday. I am excite.

FUUUUUUU

Grats on the 1200 mock total man!!! Hell ya!!!

Thanks, man.

[PerpetualMotion]

Saturday

Weird session. Normally Saturday = boot camp for the girls, so I never come in but I had to miss yesterday, so I had to abandon my sprints and something else I wanted to try.

I'm so ready to up the volume. I hate not doing backoffs right now. It kills me.

(A) 2 Count Pause SSB Squat
Bar x 5
155 x 5
205 x 3
245 x 5 @ 8
135 x 5

(B1) TnG CGBP
135x6
155x6
175x6
185x3
205x6 @ 8.5

(B2) A-Triangle
EFS Micro x 6 x 12
*This is like band pull aparts kinda. I really like it as my high rep upper back work.

(C) Klokov Press
Bar x 5
85x5
105x5
110x5

(D) Push Press
135x3x6

(E) Run the Rack - Hammer Curls
40x15 -> Fives -> 35, 30, 25, 20, 15

Thoughts
Tested 155 OHP and I barely missed. Good to know my OHP has made NO progress. Shoulders looking juicer than ever, too? Oh well. I decided awhile ago to put a premium on overhead pressing this cycle. Ill figure out my permanent plan tomorrow.

[spicyprice]

You inspired me to start doing band pull aparts again. Love lurking here and making myself look up these names of exercises I've never heard of.


pics of juicy shoulders? My favorite BP

[PerpetualMotion]

Monday

(A) Box SSB Squat w/ Belt
Bar x 5
155 x 5
205 x 5
245 x 3
Belt -> 285x5 @ 9
275x3x5 @ 8.5

(B1) Comp. CGBP
135x5
175x5
205x3
225x5 @ 8.5
215x3x5 @ 8

(B2) No Money
EFS Mini x 3 x 12
Switched to A-Triangles -> Micro x 4 x 12

(C1) Floor Press
135x4
205x3
215x5 @ 9 *oops. Was supposed to be 4 reps.
205x3x4

(C2) Glute Bridges
BWx4x10

(D) Farmer Walks
75 x 50 seconds, 40 seconds, 40 seconds

(E) Turkish Get Ups
16 kilos x 3 x 3/side

Thoughts
Did a lot more extra random stuff (gym sesh was 2 hours) because I was going for AYCE wings after. Good session.

You inspired me to start doing band pull aparts again. Love lurking here and making myself look up these names of exercises I've never heard of.

My favourite article for high-rep upper back exercises:
http://www.t-nation.com/training/5-e...-back-strength

pics of juicy shoulders? My favorite BP

Soon. Very soon. Let me finish my overhead cycle first haha

[PerpetualMotion]

Wednesday

(A) Conventional DL
135x5
225x5
275x5
315x3
345x1
385x5 @ 9
365x2x5 @ 9.5
*Really rough day. I knew that my hams and erectors were gonna be so sore.

(B1) TRX Push Ups
52.5x10
52.5x2x10-> 20x5

(B2) Deadstop DB Row
85x4x6

(C) Lateral Raises
12.5x12
12.5x20 -> Rest Pause 5 reps for 4 sets

(D)Thor's Hammer
6 x 3 x 6/side

Thursday

(A) Front Squats
135x6
185x5
225x3
235x6 @ 9
225x2x6 @ 9
*Erectors were way too sore. Front squat suffered a bunch because of it.

(B1) CGBP Pin
135x3
175x3
205x3
225x3
235x3 @ 9
225x4x3 @ 8

(B2) Banded No Money
EFS Mini x 8 x 15

(C1) Push Press
135x4x6 @ 7

(C2) A-Triangle
EFS Micro x 4 x 12

(D) DB Curls
25x3x1

(E) Wrist Roller
25x3x3

Thoughts
Not used to doing DLs for so many reps at such a high RPE, so my erectors were shot for today's workout. Fuhhhhh. Oh well. Bench was off the chain. I think my pin CGBP just messed up somehow so I didn't gauge it right. Ah well. Dat volume.

[PerpetualMotion]

Friday

(A) Snatch-Grip Rack Pull Below the Knees
135x4
225x4
275x1
315x3x4 @ ??
*Erectors too busted. So sore. SO SORE. Just wanted to get some decent work in.

(B1) TnG CGBP
135x5
175x5
205x3
215x7 @ 8.5
205x4x7 @ 8.5

(B2) Chain YTLs
12.5 x 5 x 4 reps per letter

(C) Klokov Press
110x6 @ 9
105x3x6 @ 8.5

(D) Arm-over-Arm to Prowler Push
Prowler + 120 x 15 yard A+A to 15 yard prowler push (repeat)
*I did 3 total sets of these. I was gassed. Decent way to get some volume while hitting the cardio a bit.

(E) Hammer Curls
40x3x5
*Super strict with slow eccentrics.

Thoughts
Taking the weekend off because my erectors need a break, so I just did a longer workout (1.5 hours) and arranged some things.

[spicyprice]

My favourite article for high-rep upper back exercises:
http://www.t-nation.com/training/5-e...-back-strength



Soon. Very soon. Let me finish my overhead cycle first haha

Thank you for that article!!!!!!

I am seriously going to be incorporating this into my routine somehow..... even if its just between stets or as a SS.



Arm over arm prowler pushes? Very jealous of prowler access..

[PerpetualMotion]

Monday

(A) SSB Box Squat w/ Belt
155x3
205x3
245x3
285x1
305x3
315x3 @ 9
285x5x3 @ 9

(B) Comp. CGBP
135x3
175x3
205x3
225x1
240x3 @ 8.5
225x5x3 @ 8

(C) Floor Press
220x5 @ 9.5
205x3x5 @ 9

(D) Farmer Walks
75 x 60s, 40s, 40s
*Last set was complete and total failure. Barely made 40s. Time to upgrade to 80lb DBs Gotta start incorporating heavy farmer walks (15 seconds max), though. Probably Fridays.

(E) Run the Rack - DB curls
27.5x12 -> Five reps -> 25, 20, 15, 12.5

Thank you for that article!!!!!!

I am seriously going to be incorporating this into my routine somehow..... even if its just between stets or as a SS.

Arm over arm prowler pushes? Very jealous of prowler access..

That's how I do it. I end up getting in almost 100 reps. Helps offset all the pressing I do since I do a ton. I honestly don't even track it anymore. I just do 10-12 reps for every set of pressing I do. It's only the A-Triangle and No Money. I do between sets.

Prowler makes me gas so fast. It's something about the position it gets you in. Murderous. Go find a good gym.

[PerpetualMotion]

Tuesday

(A) Conventional 1-Second Pause DL
135x3
225x3
275x2
315x1
355x3 @ 8
325x5x3

(B1) TRX Push Up
52.5 x 10
52.5 x 10 -> 20x8
52.5 x 10 -> 20x5 -> BWx8

(B2) Deadstop DB Row
85x5x6

(C1) GHRs
15x3x6
*These were really easy, did a slow concentric and eccentric because I knew my hams were going to be sore. Didn't wanna thrash my hams straight away.

(C2) Thor's Hammer
6 x 3 x 6/side

(D) Prowler Push
120 + Prowler x 40 yards x 4

Wednesday

(A) Jumps
15 x 3 x 3

(B) Pin Front Squat
135x5
185x3
225x5 @ 9
205x4x5
*Erectors weren't loving me. I'll have to switch somethings around, probably make Front Squat my squat movement on mondays so that way DLs aren't hindering it because my erectors are fine today (Thursday).

(C) 2CT CGBP
135x5
175x3
215x5 @ 9
200x5x5 @ 8.5
*Derp. This was supposed to be 4 reppers.

(D) Push Press
145x5
155x5 @9
140x3x5

(E) Wrist Roller
25x2x3
25x3 -> rest 30 seconds -> +1 rep
*Goodnight, sweet forearms.

[PerpetualMotion]

Thursday

(A) TnG DLs
135x5
225x5
275x3
335x5
*My back wasn't loving it, so....
Deficit Speed DLs -> 315x10x1

(B) TnG Bench
135x5
155x5
175x5
205x3
225x8 -> Rest 45 seconds then +3, +3, +3, +3 (20-40 sec rest between triples)

(C) Deadstop DB Row
85x5x6

I was training with Mike (guy who is insanely jacked and can DL 6 plates), so ****-a-rounditis commence.

(D) Chins
25x7
45x3

(E) Hexagon DB Grip Circuit
Pinch 8lb DBs then do the following:
Lateral Raises - 10 reps
10 second hold
Bent Over Flys - 10 Reps
10 second hold
Upright Rows - 10 reps
10 second hold
Bent Over Rows - 10 Reps
10 second hold
Clean and Press - 10 reps
*I made it to the bent over rows and my left forearm gave out. I had to rest until I could finish it all. :'( He did it with 10s then switched to 15s.

(F) Biceps Destroyers
Ascending Run the Rack: HE would do 8 reps then I would do 8. I would wait until he finished his set then I'd do it, so around 15 seconds rest in between: 12 -> 15 -> 20 -> 25 -> 27.5 -> switched to hammer grip -> 30 -> 35
Resist towel at peak contraction: x2

(G) Prowler Push
120 + Prowler x 4 x 40 yards
*60 seconds rest. Awesome leg pump. I need to add something extra in between to keep my heart rate up. I've already noticed a slight improvement in cardio from doing these only for a week.

Thoughts
So, I figured out why I have so much ****-a-rounditis: I'm trying to follow Borge's recommendation of keeping reps in a workout "clean," meaning if you do 3-6, only do 3-6 for that body part, which really makes no sense for me and I haven't read a shred of evidence that suggests mixing low reps and high reps affects hypertrophy. So...problem solved. It always takes me a while to get into a good groove.

[IK9]

Daaamn.. I just flip through here and see some sick numbers.. Good shiet yo

[PerpetualMotion]

Daaamn.. I just flip through here and see some sick numbers.. Good shiet yo

Thanks, man. Much appreciated.

[brendbro]

thanks for the article on resistance band exercises, been utilising them all.

how'd you find the klokov press?

[PerpetualMotion]

Saturday

Sprints
5 sets - 20 yards - 1 minute rest

(A) High-Bar 1-Second Pause Squat
135x5
185x5
225x3
265x5 @ 8
245x4x5 @ 8
*Screw you, SSB. I'm going to high bar because it doesn't hurt my shoulder like low bar.

(B) TnG CGBP
135x5
155x5
185x3
205x2
225x5 @ 8
205x5x5 @ 8

(C) Klokov Press
Bar x 4
120x4 @ 9
110x4x4 @ 9
*2 min. rest between sets or else I'd do 6-8 sets.

(D)Farmer Walks
100 x 25 seconds, 25 seconds, 22 seconds
Stationery (not walking) -> 30 seconds

Monday

Sprints
6 sets -> 20 yards -> 30 seconds rest

(A) High-Bar Box Squat
135x4
225x4
275x3
Belt -> 315x2
335x4 @ 10
315x2x4 @ 9
*Dat...high bar.

(B) Comp. CGBP
135x4
175x4
205x2
225x1
235x4 @ 9.5 *tweaked my right shoulder.
225x2x4 @ 9

(C) Floor Press
225x3 @ 9
215x3x3 @ 8
*Shoulder was being iffy, so these were hard.

(D) Farmer Walks
80 x 50 seconds, 40 seconds, 32 seconds

(E) Run the Rack - Hammer Curls
40x15 -> triples -> 35, 30, 27.5, 25, 22.5 , 20, 17.5, 15, 12.5

Thoughts
Sad conclusion: If I want to overhead press AND bench, no amount of upper back work will make up for missing internal rotator work. Gotta make sure I start doing it everyday because external is taken care of. Stupid me. :'(

thanks for the article on resistance band exercises, been utilising them all.

how'd you find the klokov press?

Honestly, it makes me feel like it's going to give me amazing shoulders and upper back. I don't ever want to remove it. I've also noticed I can't cheat on it like I would a military press. Worth cycling in as an overhead movement. My other favourite now is Z Press. I only did it once but I like that I can't cheat.

[spicyprice]

Google initiated for klokov and Z presses. Im in the market for more OHP/shoulder lifts.

[PerpetualMotion]

Tuesday

A. Con. DL
135x4
25x4
275x3
315x2 *double overhand
335x1
375x4 @ 8
355x4x4 @ 8
*Yawn. Pretty easy, but I'm feeling these way too much in my lower back and I does not like. Probably stick to sumo for heavy stuff and keep conventional for sadiv or speed DLs.

(B1) Blast Strap Push Ups
BWx10
52.5x10
52.5x10 -> 20x8
52.5x10 -> 52.5x6 -> BWx5

(B2) Deadstop DB Row
85x5x7

(C) GHRs
15x3x7

(D)Chins
BWx12
*I did two "incomplete" reps for 14 (I barely missed them). All that extra upper back work is paying off because I did these without my shoulder feeling stuffy. Time to start hammering these out again.

(E) Hex DB Pinch Challenge
8 reps per exercise, 10 second hold between each (that means no rest)
Laterals, Rear Delt Flys, Upright Rows, Bent-Over Rows, Clean and Press
Last exercise -> I did an extra 20 reps
*Massive improvement in finger strength already. Last week, I couldn't do these at all. I'm going to move up to 10lbs now. Mike, the guy who challenged me to this, does it with 25s.

Thoughts
Awesome workout. I normally talk about working out but I should mention some personal.

I'm currently writing and editing for the #1 internet start up in Canada. We get around 8.5 million unique visitors a month (comparable to Upworthy). I also run our ******** page (1.6 million likes) and do a bunch of other things. I basically have my dream job, so I've never been happier. My days are long, though, so normally I don't get home from the gym until around 8:30pm.

Google initiated for klokov and Z presses. Im in the market for more OHP/shoulder lifts.

Klokov Press:


Z Press:

[spicyprice]

I just fainted.


Those both look crazy hard, will have to watch that first one several more times to make sure I understand the movement. Dont want to hurt myself or anything.

[PerpetualMotion]

Thursday

(A) High-Bar Squat w/ Belt
135x5
225x4
275x3
Belt -> 315x3
335x3 @ 9
315x3x3 @ 9
*Yay high bar. I suck at you so badly.

(B) Pin CGBP
135x4
155x4
185x4
205x2
225x4
235x4 @ 9
225x3x4 @ 9

(C) Klokov Press
115x6 @ 9
105x3x6 @ 8.5

Thoughts
Took it easy because I'm squatting, benching, and DLing today. I'm hopping off the conventional train. It makes my lower back feel like **** and I lift significantly less doing it. I should have hit more than 335 for a trip on high bar but erectors were just shot still. 5lb PR on Klokov press so I'm happy with that. I'll probably start doing it twice a week because it stretches out my tight upper body muscles and makes my shoulders feel healthier overall.

I just fainted.


Those both look crazy hard, will have to watch that first one several more times to make sure I understand the movement. Dont want to hurt myself or anything.

Klokov press, strangely, is the only one that makes my shoulders feel awesome. I can't do regular presses without a little agitation. I have the upper body flexibility of a rock. I've put a premium on it, though, because since I stopped dipping, I can't dip now.

And, yeah, Klokov is beautiful. I'd marry that guy haha. I showed a girl at my work him and she's smitten.

[PerpetualMotion]

Friday

(A) Sprints
6 x 20 yards

(B) High-Bar Pin Squats
135x5
225x3
265x5 @ 8
250x4x5

(C) Touch and Go CGBP
135x6
155x5
175x4
185x3
205x2
220x6 @ 8
210x4x6 @ 8

(D1) Deadstop DB Row
85x5x7

(D2) KB Swings
105x5x6

(E) Farmer's Walk
100 x 30 seconds, 25 seconds
Stationery DB hold: 30 seconds

[PerpetualMotion]

Been a while since I've updated.

Last Week - March 10th

Monday

(A) Sprints
10 yards x 10

(B) High Bar Squat
135x5
185x4
225x3
275x2
Belt 315x5 @ 9
300x2x5 @ 8

(C) Comp. CGBP
135x5
155x5
175x4
205x3
230x5 @ 9
220x4x5 @ 9

(D) Floor Press
220x4 @ 8.5
210x3x4 @ 8

(E) Farmer's Walk
80 x 60 seconds, 35 seconds

Thursday

(A) High Bar 2-Second Pause Squat
135x4
185x4
225x2
275x4 @ 9
260x3x4 @ 8.5

(B) 2CT CGBP
135x4
175x4
205x2
220x4 @ 8.5
210x4x4 @ 8.5

(C) Prowler Sprints
Prowler+50 x 2 x 20 yards
Prowler+90 x 5 x 20 yards

Friday

(A) Sumo DL
135x5
175x5
225x5
275x4
315x1
Mixed grip -> 365x
Belt -> 405x5 @ 8
385x2x5 @ 7.5

(B) TnG Bench
135x5
175x4
185x3
205x2
225x8 -> 1 minute rest -> +2, +2, +2, +2, +2, +2, +2 (30 seconds rest between doubles)

(C1) Deadstop DB Row
90x4x6

(C2) KB Swings
48kg x 4 x 7

(D) Hex DB Holds
25 x 22 seconds, 16 seconds, 18 seconds, 16 seconds

Saturday

(A) High Bar Pin Squat
135x3
185x3
225x3
285x3 @ 9
270x3x3 @ 8.5

(B) TnG CGBP
135x5
155x5
175x4
205x3
230x5 @ 10
220x3x5 @ 9

(C) Arm over Arm to Prowler Push
120+Prowler x 3 x 60 yards

(D) Run the Rack - Hammer Curls
40x15 -> fives -> 35, 30, 25, 20, 15

This Week

This is my high volume week, where I just try to do as much as I can in 90-120 minutes then I'll be cutting volume back by a massive amount next week and only lifting 3x plus high intensity. Recovery week next week. (I like tapers over complete deloads personally.)

Monday

(A) High Bar Squat[/b]
135x3
225x3
275x2
315x1
Belt -> 340x3 @ 9.5
315x5x3 @ 9

(B) Comp. CGBP
135x3
155x3
185x3
225x1
245x3 @ 10
225x5x3 @ 8.5

(C) Floor Press
225x3 @ 10
205x3x5 @ 10
*No idea why this sucked so badly today but was't even close to hitting five for 225. Rough day overall.

(D) DB Holds
85 x 60 seconds, 35 seconds, 35 seconds
*Was feeling cruddy, so I just did holds instead of walks

(E) Inverted Rows
Feet Up + BW x 15 -> Feet Down x 10 ]-- two sets of tihs

Tuesday
(A) Sumo DL[/b]
135x3
225x3
275x3
315x1
Mixed Grip -> 365x2
Belt -> 405x1
425x3 @ 9
405x4x3 @ 8

(B) Blast Strap Push Ups
BWx10
52.5x10
52.5x10 -> 20x10
52.5x10 -> 20x16 -> BWx7 -> 1 minute rest: BWx12

(C1) DB Row
90x5x6

(C2) KB Swings
48kg x 5 x 6

(D1) Fat Bar Double Overhand Hold
115 x 30 seconds, 25 seconds, 25 seconds

(D2) Overhead Lunge
30 x 3 x 8/side

Wednesday

(A) 2 count high bar squat
135x4
185x4
225x2
280x4 @ 9
250x3x4 @ 9
*Quads can't handle much volume. -.-

(B1) Pin CGBP
135x4
155x4
175x4
195x3
225x2
240x4 @ 9.5
215x10x4 @ 8
*LOL but upper body can lift for days.

(B2) A-Pull Apart
EFS Micro Mini x 14 x 15

(C1) Iso Band Pull Apart
EFS Mini x 4 x 35 seconds

(C2) Two Hand Plate Pinch
two 35s x 35 seconds, 35 seconds, 29 seconds
two 25s x 45 seconds

Thoughts
Workouts are a bit longer than usual and tougher but I'm trucking through because I know I have a lot of rest ahead of me next week. Monday and Tuesday were super ****ty days in terms of performance, so a 6-week cycle seems perfect.