The 2022 Barbell Enthusiasts Collaborative Training Log & Hall of Fame

[RapidFail]

I made it to Germany and have been here for about two weeks. Before leaving, I did another session which I didn't log here where I benched another TNG 315 single in addition to some medium intensity working sets for the upper body, but I was hurrying to get ready to leave and it was just supposed to be some kind of maintenance since I knew it would be a little while before landing at another gym. Today was actually my first time training since then, and unfortunately a degree of detraining was evident. Two weeks without training at all isn't so long and is easily corrected, but I've actually been eating less overall and most likely at a lower ratio of protein than before, as well. I don't begrudge at all an authentic experience of the food here though, and I'd rather have the bratwurst, schnitzel, brötchen, gehacktis and so forth in reasonable portions and fall short of protein than to overeat it to hit that target. Taking a short break from training to enjoy the country without angst stemming from a strict regimen is well worth it in my opinion. I'm most frustrated about the bench press, not being able to get a solid 4 x 8 at 225, especially after such strident success with the heavy benching lately. Starting with relatively intense deadlifts really does take a lot out of you though. It still was a pretty good session all things considered and I'm confident that I'll bounce back quickly.

(Since I'm in Europe now, I'll log in kilograms for the time being.)

Deadlift:
4 x 8 at 309lb

Bench (T&G):
3 x 8, 1 x 7, 1 x 4 at 220.5lb

Pendlay Row:
2 x 8 at 220.5lb

A.S.
Supinated DB Curl/Hammer Curl:
2 x 10 at 44lb, 2 x 10 at 44lb
DB Lateral Raise:
4 x 10 at 22lb

Ab Crunch Machine:
1 x 15 at 110lb, 2 x 15 at 66lb

StairMaster:
10 minutes at 65 steps/minute

Done!

All my weights are in kg, but I covert for this thread seeing as the majority here are American.

[BeginnerGainz]

Done!

All my weights are in kg, but I covert for this thread seeing as the majority here are American.

Thanks brah.

[CW47]

SSB Box Squat
245 pounds x 1 rep
205 pounds x 3 reps

Single Leg Curl
45 pounds - 2 sets x 10 reps

Squat were feeling good today. I could have added more weight but didn't want to overdo it since I haven't really been squatting recently.

[CW47]

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[RapidFail]

@RapidFail

Thanks, I enjoyed that but curious why you tagged me?

[SaviorSelfJT]

Eli are you living in Germany or just visiting?

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Was away for an about a week so no lifting for the past week. My left hip started to really bother me. It’s like when I stop lifting everything decides to fall apart

[RapidFail]

HIGH BAR SQUAT
10 x 44lb
5 x 88lb
3 x 132lb
1 x 171lb, 3 min rest
4 x 171lb, 3 min rest
4 x 171lb, 3 min rest
4 x 171lb, 3 min rest
4 x 171lb, 3 min rest
4 x 171lb, 3 min rest
4 x 171lb, 3 min rest
3 x 171lb, 3 min rest
4 x 154lb, 3 min rest
I've been doing 176lb for 5 reps for a while, but that was only ever for one set before backing down to 154lb. Fourth set was a 0 RIR grinder - I considered lowering the weight but opted to soldier on and the 5th was actually easier (probably 1 RIR). On the 7th set the 3rd rep was a grinder and I didn't want to risk failing so I stopped and backed the weight down for the final set.

I can't see any kind of agreement on what to do when failing to complete sets in Smolov Jr. My thinking is that I just carry on with things and don't add any weight next week.

[RapidFail]

HIGH BAR SQUAT
10 x 44lb
5 x 88lb
3 x 132lb
1 x 176lb, 3 min rest
3 x 176lb, 3 min rest
3 x 176lb, 3 min rest
3 x 176lb, 3 min rest
3 x 176lb, 3 min rest
3 x 176lb, 3 min rest
3 x 176lb, 3 min rest
3 x 176lb, 3 min rest
2 x 176lb, 3 min rest
3 x 160lb, 3 min rest
3 x 160lb, 3 min rest
First set felt damn hard, which didn't bode well for the rest. Finally on the eighth set I stopped after the second rep was a real grinder and backed the weight off to 160lb for the last two sets.

[coachcalande]

2022 highlights

Lost 50 lbs
Benched 370 after pec strain
SSB squats 400x3, back squats 405x6
Rebounded from shoulder injury to press over 215
Upright row 135x8
Heavy rows/pulldowns at lifetime PR numbers
* switch diets around Thanksgiving
*return to running


Ending the year with a chest/back session this am after running farther and longer than I have in more than a decade yesterday.

My health is the biggest challenge as Arthritis cripples me, fortunately keto style eating is really helping and giving me new life.

Happy New Year!

[RapidFail]

Inspired by coachcalande

2022 Highlights:
- Bulked from 165lb to 182lb
- Cut from 182lb to 171lb
- Hit PRs for the squat (5 x 176lb), bench (6 x 143lb) and deadlift (6 x 237lb)
- Recovered from left shoulder injury and nerve damage (the latter still not 100%)
- Trained 4 x per week without missing a session since early July.

[Camarija]

Happy New Year and good work everyone

Finishing out my bulk and now I'm looking at 4 months of dieting, maybe a bit more

My biggest highlight would be:
All of my old shirts are very tight now, especially around the arms and lats. Accidentally hulked out one of my white dress shirts during a meeting last month by flexing a little

In the spirit of Eli I've gone to the gym in khakis, polo, dress shoes and start ripping heavy reps of squats and bench. Good fun

*edit*
I'll weigh myself to see where I'm at morning dry.
Just under 6'3''
~ 225 - 230 lbs morning dry
* 227.5 lbs so right around the target

Uploading a video later today of body fat check

[Camarija]

Translation: "When you're bulking and you realize you took it way too far"



For comparison, this was where I was at 27 weeks ago @ 182 lbs

Spoiler!

[CW47]

Starting Max's
Press: 120
Bench: 190
Squat: 300
Deadlift: 415

Ending Max's
Press: 120 [=]
Bench: 205 [+15]
Squat: 305 [+5]
Deadlift: 455 [+40]

I heavily focused on Bench and Deadlift and did very little squatting or overhead pressing. Maintaining on those was actually quite a good result.
My other overarching goals were to drop 15 pounds and to increase work capacity. Ended up down only 5 pounds. Work capacity was greatly improved. I'm happy with my results.

I don't have any number goals for 2023 at this point but will be primarily working on my squat and press for most of this year. My overarching programming plan is essentially the same. I'll be focusing on building work capacity and volume for a 4-6 month stretch, peak and push for new PR's for 2-4 weeks, then repeat the process.

[RapidFail]

Not sure how much muscle I gained this year, if any! I'm definitely not as lean as I was at the end of 2021, but I'm 6lb heavier. The shoulder injury and nerve damage made it hard to progress much with upper body stuff. My main strength goal for the year was to get my bench 1RM above my bodyweight and I failed to do that. In the end I added 5lb to my bench, 11lb to my squat and 22lb to my deadlift this year, as well as hitting PRs on virtually every other lift except the overhead press.

Goals for 2023:
- Bench 1RM above bodyweight
- Squat 2 plates
- Get my arm measurement over 14 inches without going over 20% bodyfat

I would add something about the overhead press, but after injuring myself twice doing it this year I'm taking some time away from the movement.

[BeginnerGainz]

Goals for 2023

1) get to under 250 again for the first time in like 7 years
2) get back to running 2 miles in 16 mins again
3) get back to close grip benching over 300 again

[RapidFail]

I've decided to add 5lb to my squats this week after failing on the 8x4 and 10x3 days last week (the original plan was to add 10lb).

HiGH BAR SQUAT
10 x 44lb
5 x 88lb
3 x 132lb
1 x 154lb, 3 min rest
6 x 154lb, 3 min rest
6 x 154lb, 3 min rest
6 x 154lb, 3 min rest
6 x 154lb, 3 min rest
6 x 154lb, 3 min rest
6 x 154lb, 3 min rest
Had at least 2 RIR on the final set. I definitely could have handled 160lb, but I know I'm going to struggle with the heavier, low rep stuff later in the week, so having an easier session was probably a good thing.

[CW47]

Well...new year means it's time for a new thread I suppose.

I started one up here: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...3&p=1673941293