2023 Collaborative Training Log and Discussion

[CW47]

Can all rate the rpe if you like?see how close you are 😂

Nice Deadlift! I know looks can be very deceiving, but that looks like about a 5-6 RPE to me.

[SaviorSelfJT]

Glad y’all are still posting, was getting a little worried the thread died

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Still testing positive for Covid. Today and two days ago I did some jump roping

[coachcalande]

Get well man!

I cant wait to
Hit legs/arms tomorrow.

Might see if I can fit into free weights squats. Shoulder mobility is better than its been in a long time.

[MyEgoProblem]

Nice Deadlift! I know looks can be very deceiving, but that looks like about a 5-6 RPE to me.

Thanks man.

That's about as low as I can accurately rate dude.
Spot on.
*1@6 - Certainly had it for 5.

[CW47]

Hope you feel better soon Savior.


March 7, 2023
Bench Press
145 pounds - 4 sets x 4 reps

SSB Box Squat
205 pounds - 8 sets x 2 reps

Energy level was a bit better today. Both lifts felt much heavier than they should have - especially the squats.

[SaviorSelfJT]

Testing negative and feeling good now. I think I lost a little weight in the mean while, my shirts feel looser which isn’t a good feeling

Not a real workout, just gauging where I am now. Lifting weights boosts my appetite too. Maybe I can get back to where I was before getting sick and then continue texas method

Bench:
Up to 255x1, then 225x5

Deadlift:
365x1, my body felt like it could do a lot more but not my grip

Shrugs:
Up to 315x10

Pull-ups: 3


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@Ego
No idea how to rate RPE. But looked like maybe a first rep in a set of 5? How difficult the first rep looks to how many reps you can do can vary so much from person to person so idk

[CW47]

Bench Press
115 pounds - 5 sets x 6 reps / 1 set x 16 reps

Conv Deadlift
325 pounds - 6 sets x 2 reps

Bench was great today, feeling strong and fresh. AMRAP on the final set was around a 7-8 RPE.
Deads moved like a warmup weight. Muscles felt strong throughout but energy level crashed after about 4 sets.
I'll probably take 1 or 2 rest days now.

[RapidFail]

Here's my bench from another angle - I took this video a couple of weeks ago. 6 x 132lb, I think this was the last set which I rated as 0 RIR. Bodyweight around 176lb.

https://imgur.com/a/UULaOQ2

[RapidFail]

Bench day again - up in weight, which resulted in a failed rep.

6 x 138lb
6 x 138lb
4 x 138lb

[MyEgoProblem]

250kg*1@8 on a very stiff bar (220k+ psi)
But bumps.

Legit happy with this.
First pr since 2017.

Even tho i couldn't fit anything else on the bar tho or id have n taken it to @9 then @10 for 260-272.5 with some luck.

A masters pr for sure!
Potentially an open category conv stance pr.
Couldn't guarantee the plates in 2017.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CplYqpqo...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

@Ego
No idea how to rate RPE. But looked like maybe a first rep in a set of 5? How difficult the first rep looks to how many reps you can do can vary so much from person to person so idk

Spot on!

[coachcalande]

Deadlift and legs today

425x3
435x3
455x1

A backoff at 405x3

https://mobile.twitter.com/CoachCalande

[SaviorSelfJT]

Y: some light cardio

T:
Squat up to 295x1
Then a set of 275x5

Press:
135x5

Pull-ups: 5

So it seems like maybe my maxes at the moment are like 385 deadlift, 315 squat, 255 bench if I had to guess

[CW47]

Bench Press
155 pounds - 6 sets x 3 reps

SSB Low Box Squat
155 pounds - 6 sets x 4 reps

I know - weird to squat the same weight that I bench, lol. Squats and deads are still wrecking me though. The weight was light but I still felt like I could vomit after getting done. Just trying to build up some kind of work capacity. I'll likely increase the squat weight next time.

[coachcalande]

Bench Press
155 pounds - 6 sets x 3 reps

SSB Low Box Squat
155 pounds - 6 sets x 4 reps

I know - weird to squat the same weight that I bench, lol. Squats and deads are still wrecking me though. The weight was light but I still felt like I could vomit after getting done. Just trying to build up some kind of work capacity. I'll likely increase the squat weight next time.

For many years my squat and bench training weights were similar. Id say that it had much to do with my knee injuries and lengthy rehabs after surgery but it could also just be neglect in the early years. Now, after some pec strains, my legs are ahead.

[CW47]

For many years my squat and bench training weights were similar. Id say that it had much to do with my knee injuries and lengthy rehabs after surgery but it could also just be neglect in the early years. Now, after some pec strains, my legs are ahead.

I hear you. I know there are plenty of people that bench more than they squat. I'm just not used to benching and squatting the same weight in a workout, lol.


March 12, 2023
Bench Press
135 pounds - 6 sets x 6 reps

Conv Deadlift
275 pounds - 6 sets x 3 reps

Got through the workout without feeling nauseous, so that's a win. Both lifts went well. Deads especially felt very easy.

[SaviorSelfJT]

Bench
255x1
225x6

Deadlift
385x1
335x5

Chins
5

[coachcalande]

Chest, back, shoulders done

Best sets

Bench 315x3
Incline 225x9,235x6

Went heavy on all of it.

[SaviorSelfJT]

Chest, back, shoulders done

Best sets

Bench 315x3
Incline 225x9,235x6

Went heavy on all of it.

That’s good being able to rep 315 still. I feel like I wouldn’t even be able to get 315 off of the hooks now lol

[coachcalande]

That’s good being able to rep 315 still. I feel like I wouldn’t even be able to get 315 off of the hooks now lol

Yeah Id swear my test was dropping when I was eating low fat. I was weak as hell and my training desire was diminished and I was afraid to lift heavy stuff. Switching to high protein, higher fat seems to restore natural test.

This week and the last I attacked some pretty heavy weights since Ive started Carb cycling 2/7 days a week. It does cause a water weight fluctuation but its worth it so far.

[CW47]

Bench Press
155 pounds - 4 sets x 4 reps

SSB Low Box Squat
205 pounds - 9 sets x 2 reps

Had a few slow reps but felt good overall.

[CW47]

Bench Press
135 pounds x 11/8/6 - all sets @8 RPE

Conv Deadlift
325 pounds x 6 reps - @8
275 pounds - 2 sets x 2 reps

Rest times were 2 minutes or less on everything. I'm going to mix in workouts like this somewhat regularly to help with building work capacity.

The weights I'm using are staying basically the same on each lift right now - alternating between a lighter day and a heavier day on each exercise. I have rep goals that will trigger me to increase weight. The goal for deads was 7 reps today and I could have made it but really don't want to go beyond 8 RPE on anything since my frequency is pretty high right now. Improving my work capacity should help and I fully expect I'll hit the goal on my next attempt, though that may be a few weeks off.

Increasing the weight on the bar is NOT my primary goal at this point. I'm really just trying to get in a lot of good clean reps in the 60-80% range. I feel like it's going very well. I feel fresh and can tell that my strength is gradually increasing.

[coachcalande]

Yesterday

Bench 325x2,2,2,2
Backoffs 275x6,5

IncLine 235x8

[coachcalande]

Solid deadlift and legs session

https://youtube.com/shorts/5BKeFpcPDYM

465x1

[CW47]

Sweet deadlift Coach!


March 18, 2023
Bench Press
155 pounds - 7 sets x 3 reps

Skipped squats and then added an extra rest day because one of my knees hasn't been feeling right for about a week.


March 20, 2023
Bench Press
135 pounds - 8 sets x 6 reps

Conv Deadlift
275 pounds - 5 sets x 4 reps

Was feeling pretty good today so I ended up skipping ahead and doing the sets x reps that were scheduled for the following session instead. I'd guess that the extra rest day helped.
I'm getting better at modifying my plan for the day according to how I'm feeling and performing at that moment. I feel like this should pay dividends in the long run.

[RapidFail]

Forgot to post my bench press from last week.

6 x 138lb
6 x 138lb
6 x 138lb

Last set was 0 RIR, which I took a video of.

https://imgur.com/a/WArmTQL

[SaviorSelfJT]

There’s a few cardio workouts I didn’t log in here. Also got sick again a few days ago but I’m almost recovered now. I think it’s just a cold

I used to literally never get sick and this is my second time being sick in about 2 months

[EliKoehn]

Hey guys, hope you've all been well. I ran out of paper money in Germany and the gym I was going to unfortunately did not accept any of my cards, so I basically stopped training altogether for the whole month of February and early into March. I'm back in America now and have eased back into it with some simple calisthenics like pullups, pushups, paused air squats and then some curls and lateral raises with my 35lb dumbbell I have. Needless to say I'm really detrained, but am also eager to get back into it.

[coachcalande]

Hey guys, hope you've all been well. I ran out of paper money in Germany and the gym I was going to unfortunately did not accept any of my cards, so I basically stopped training altogether for the whole month of February and early into March. I'm back in America now and have eased back into it with some simple calisthenics like pullups, pushups, paused air squats and then some curls and lateral raises with my 35lb dumbbell I have. Needless to say I'm really detrained, but am also eager to get back into it.

Glad you are back and can start training again. Sometimes those breaks lead to a new appreciation for being able to train again.

Any wild experiences in Germany?