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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »I also feel a pec minor focused routine creates a more aesthetic chest for me.
I feel the same about incline vs. flat; I get way better pec activation with inclines but my shoulders are the inverse to yours. If I do heavy barbell inclines or OHP my shoulders complain so I stick to dumbbells for those. I'll have to actually record some lifts one of these days instead of just lurking. I did a full re-arrange of the gym over the holidays to let the Mrs. and I workout better simultaneous so I'm not sure how filming will go with the lighting on my side of the rack.
I've also been more hypertrophy focused for some time so I haven't even considered PR attempts since the fall Garage Gym Comp. May will be here before I know it though. I'm getting towards the end of my winter bulk. Trend weight is up to 180.9 lbs compared to 171.3 on Thanksgiving and starting to feel uncomfortable. Unsure how much further I take it. I'm scheduled for a deload next week and have a short work trip to Denver so I may shift to maintenance next week or the week after. I've also never been one for full on rest weeks/periods but I'm seeing/hearing a lot more about active rest periods being beneficial lately. I did basically take a whole week off when I had covid about a month ago, but that was in the middle of a meso.
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Minion_training_program wrote: »Good afternoon people
The good news is, i got a new PR
I started like i said, warmup 10x20 (BB), 10x45, 6x55, 3x60
After that, i first went for my previous 1RM, 68
See below
I noticed when looking back, that i moved the weight forward a lot, so tried to focus on not doing that for next one
Next was 70kg
This felt and looked much better than the 68, so already had my new PR
Since it moved pretty good, i thought of shooting for that 72kg right away
It doesn't look very clean, and i struggled a lot, and felt like it took an hour to push it up, but i got it up!
Then wanted to try 74kg.
First try, i could not even unrack it, because it was too low (you can see i have long arms, so unracking it, would mean to get it pretty high up already.
So i adjusted the rack 1 notch higher and tried again
Big fail on that one!
Rested for almost 6 minuts, to give it one more try
I thought i almost had it, but unfortunatly not
Wanted to try 1kg lighter for 1 more try
So here is 73kg
I was close, so freaking close, but again had to bail
Still 72kg as new 1RM and a increase of 4kg
My elbow did start to hurt after that 72kg, so that might have something to do with it as well, but overall i am pleased!
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »I also feel a pec minor focused routine creates a more aesthetic chest for me.
I feel the same about incline vs. flat; I get way better pec activation with inclines but my shoulders are the inverse to yours. If I do heavy barbell inclines or OHP my shoulders complain so I stick to dumbbells for those. I'll have to actually record some lifts one of these days instead of just lurking. I did a full re-arrange of the gym over the holidays to let the Mrs. and I workout better simultaneous so I'm not sure how filming will go with the lighting on my side of the rack.
I've also been more hypertrophy focused for some time so I haven't even considered PR attempts since the fall Garage Gym Comp. May will be here before I know it though. I'm getting towards the end of my winter bulk. Trend weight is up to 180.9 lbs compared to 171.3 on Thanksgiving and starting to feel uncomfortable. Unsure how much further I take it. I'm scheduled for a deload next week and have a short work trip to Denver so I may shift to maintenance next week or the week after. I've also never been one for full on rest weeks/periods but I'm seeing/hearing a lot more about active rest periods being beneficial lately. I did basically take a whole week off when I had covid about a month ago, but that was in the middle of a meso.
I look forward to possibly seeing some of your lifts. It almost feels as if this thread don’t belong in chit-chat but it’s my favorite here. I’d also be interested in seeing the programs you guys write.
I too rarely ever push for my max or to reach a new 1rep PR. I focus on hypertrophy with a constant progressive overload regimen.1 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »I also feel a pec minor focused routine creates a more aesthetic chest for me.
I feel the same about incline vs. flat; I get way better pec activation with inclines but my shoulders are the inverse to yours. If I do heavy barbell inclines or OHP my shoulders complain so I stick to dumbbells for those. I'll have to actually record some lifts one of these days instead of just lurking. I did a full re-arrange of the gym over the holidays to let the Mrs. and I workout better simultaneous so I'm not sure how filming will go with the lighting on my side of the rack.
I've also been more hypertrophy focused for some time so I haven't even considered PR attempts since the fall Garage Gym Comp. May will be here before I know it though. I'm getting towards the end of my winter bulk. Trend weight is up to 180.9 lbs compared to 171.3 on Thanksgiving and starting to feel uncomfortable. Unsure how much further I take it. I'm scheduled for a deload next week and have a short work trip to Denver so I may shift to maintenance next week or the week after. I've also never been one for full on rest weeks/periods but I'm seeing/hearing a lot more about active rest periods being beneficial lately. I did basically take a whole week off when I had covid about a month ago, but that was in the middle of a meso.
I look forward to possibly seeing some of your lifts. It almost feels as if this thread don’t belong in chit-chat but it’s my favorite here. I’d also be interested in seeing the programs you guys write.
I too rarely ever push for my max or to reach a new 1rep PR. I focus on hypertrophy with a constant progressive overload regimen.
That just made my day!
I have really enjoyed what it's evolved into and am so glad to be able to "listen" to the info you guys share!
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This thread needs to stay right here where I can comfortably lurk3
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itchmyTwitch wrote: »This thread needs to stay right here where I can comfortably lurk
Hopefully one day you’ll toss a gif in here 😁2 -
One day. I know everyone here is supportive & encouraging but I still feel weak & fat 🙄kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »This thread needs to stay right here where I can comfortably lurk
Hopefully one day you’ll toss a gif in here 😁
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »I’d also be interested in seeing the programs you guys write.
My program right now is based heavily on the Renaissance Periodization Men's Physique 6 day full body template. I was able to find an old spreadsheet of it floating around the internet a few years ago. I tried running it as written and it was too much volume to practically deploy at this phase of life, at least that version was. I pared it down to 3-4 sets, start with 85% 10RM and add 2.5% per week, RIR progress of 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, deload. I sometimes take a sixth week at 1RIR and 4 sets if I'm still feeling good after week 5. I also watch quite a bit of their youtube channel and really like Dr. Mike's approach. An older version of their diet template and cliffnotes from the RP Diet book is also the basis of my macro and meal timing plan.
My last 1RMs logged on 11/5/2023:
Bodyweight: 171.2 lbs
Height: 6'1"
Age: 34
Back Squat: 335 lbs
Deadlift: 405 lbs
Bench Press: 275 lbs
405 was my lifetime PR for DL, I once hit 300 on bench a few springs ago but was very focused on doing so.0 -
itchmyTwitch wrote: »
One day. I know everyone here is supportive & encouraging but I still feel weak & fat 🙄kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »This thread needs to stay right here where I can comfortably lurk
Hopefully one day you’ll toss a gif in here 😁
Big hugs. We just need more people to post all types of stuff. If it would help, I can post some of my yoga poses to show how inflexible I am, and just how many rolls I hide with my miracle tights!
(I know you've seen them on my tiktok though! lol).
No matter what you do, how much you can lift, or how you look, I just want to celebrate the work you're doing with you.
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Note... I actually put that sticker in the vid because the cellulite in that position was sooooo bad. 😳
I still cannot do a wide leg forward fold, but I used to not be able to sit upright even, so a bit of a fold is way better than before!3 -
itchmyTwitch wrote: »
One day. I know everyone here is supportive & encouraging but I still feel weak & fat 🙄kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »This thread needs to stay right here where I can comfortably lurk
Hopefully one day you’ll toss a gif in here 😁
Well, you feel that way, i am that way, so join the club 😇😉1 -
@Minion_training_program that was awesome! I wager if you had done the 73kg before the attempts at 74kg, you would have made it, but by the time you went back to it there was too much accumulated fatigue.
@steveko89 maybe I'll pass you on the streets of Denver, since that's where I work! (Technically in the suburb of Aurora, but I take the interstate through Denver as part of my commute.)1 -
My training program is a four-day per week PHUL, modified from online to include my favorite lifts:
Monday - Heavy Upper Body
BB Bench Press 5x5
Machine Decline Bench Press 5x5
Seated Cable Row 5x5
Machine High Row 5x5
Seated BB OHP 5x5
Cable Woodchoppers (one set each high, mid, low)
Tuesday - Heavy Lower Body
BB Rack Pulls 5x5
BB Hip Thrusts 5x5
One-Leg Leg Press 5x5 <superset> Calf Extension on Leg Press 5x5
Roman Chair Knee Ups 4x20
Thursday - Hypertrophy Upper Body
Incline BB Bench Press 3x10
Flat DB Bench Press 3x10
BB Bent-Over Row 4x10 (two sets pronated, two sets supinated)
Cable Pulldown 3x10 (one set each pronated, supinated, neutral-grip)
Cable Lateral Raise 3x10
Cable Face Pull 3x10
Preacher Curl 3x12 (3-second negatives)
Cable Pushdown 3x12 (5-second negatives)
Perloff Press 3x15 sec
Friday - Hypertrophy Lower Body
Squat 4x15
BB Step-Up 3x12
Leg Extensions 3x12
Seated Leg Curls 3x12
Seated Calf Extensions 4x15 <superset> Cable Crunch 4x10
In all cases, when I can complete all working sets for goal +1 rep for two consecutive workouts, I increase the weight.
Stats:
Male, Age 46, BW 199.3lb (90.6kg)
Lifetime PR:
Bench - 285 (129.5kg) - hoping to hit 315 (143.2kg) by my birthday in June
Squat - 485 (220.5kg) - just missed that 5th large plate
Deadlift - 405 (184kg)
I've been on a slow bulk since just before Thanksgiving, am up 20lbs (9.1kg) while still using the same notch on my belt, so think I'm doing it right. Hadn't really intended to go past 200, but as long as my bench keeps improving I'm gonna keep on feeding the machine to make it happen, at least until I get that magic third plate for one time in my life. Who knows? Maybe I'll try to get that fifth plate on squat as well, but probably not...when the bar is so heavy it's bending across your shoulders and you can literally feel your spine compressing, not sure I want to go back to that again. Even though the computer calculator says I should be able to hit 538 based on doing 365x15, I'm scared to try it!0 -
Today's leg workout didn't quite hit the same high as last week's. For squat, I'm supposed to try to get 4x15, which I was able to do last week. This week just didn't feel quite up to it, so after warming up to working weight, I did 3x10 at full weight, then dropped the weight slightly for the last set, where I did get 15. The rest of the workout continued as scheduled.
The reason I mention this here is because some of the posters have mentioned, or I've inferred from your words, that you feel if you don't get absolute max production from every workout that you feel it's a failure. By that standard, my workout today was a failure.
But guess what? I was quite pleased with how today went. My legs felt strong, my joints gave me no troubles, I got to spend an hour in my own little Zen world focusing on ME instead of work or family. Even this "off" day would have qualified as an amazing day just a year ago.
You don't have to hit a new PR every time you workout. You just need to go, since by going you are light years ahead of the guy sitting on his couch. Even if the weight is lower, you may make an improvement in range of motion, or better form, better focus, or simply exercising your willpower muscle (it's real, it's located right next to the heart in most medical textbooks).
Give me a "disappointing" day at the gym over any day spent at the office or watching TV! Sign me up!1 -
...just don't sign me up for yoga! lol1
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »I’d also be interested in seeing the programs you guys write.
My program right now is based heavily on the Renaissance Periodization Men's Physique 6 day full body template. I was able to find an old spreadsheet of it floating around the internet a few years ago. I tried running it as written and it was too much volume to practically deploy at this phase of life, at least that version was. I pared it down to 3-4 sets, start with 85% 10RM and add 2.5% per week, RIR progress of 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, deload. I sometimes take a sixth week at 1RIR and 4 sets if I'm still feeling good after week 5. I also watch quite a bit of their youtube channel and really like Dr. Mike's approach. An older version of their diet template and cliffnotes from the RP Diet book is also the basis of my macro and meal timing plan.
My last 1RMs logged on 11/5/2023:
Bodyweight: 171.2 lbs
Height: 6'1"
Age: 34
Back Squat: 335 lbs
Deadlift: 405 lbs
Bench Press: 275 lbs
405 was my lifetime PR for DL, I once hit 300 on bench a few springs ago but was very focused on doing so.
Nice, I really enjoy Dr. Mikes stuff. I essentially follow his philosophy when programming the number of working sets per muscle per week. 171 @ 6’1” is lean brother, great strength.0 -
My training program is a four-day per week PHUL, modified from online to include my favorite lifts:
Monday - Heavy Upper Body
BB Bench Press 5x5
Machine Decline Bench Press 5x5
Seated Cable Row 5x5
Machine High Row 5x5
Seated BB OHP 5x5
Cable Woodchoppers (one set each high, mid, low)
Tuesday - Heavy Lower Body
BB Rack Pulls 5x5
BB Hip Thrusts 5x5
One-Leg Leg Press 5x5 <superset> Calf Extension on Leg Press 5x5
Roman Chair Knee Ups 4x20
Thursday - Hypertrophy Upper Body
Incline BB Bench Press 3x10
Flat DB Bench Press 3x10
BB Bent-Over Row 4x10 (two sets pronated, two sets supinated)
Cable Pulldown 3x10 (one set each pronated, supinated, neutral-grip)
Cable Lateral Raise 3x10
Cable Face Pull 3x10
Preacher Curl 3x12 (3-second negatives)
Cable Pushdown 3x12 (5-second negatives)
Perloff Press 3x15 sec
Friday - Hypertrophy Lower Body
Squat 4x15
BB Step-Up 3x12
Leg Extensions 3x12
Seated Leg Curls 3x12
Seated Calf Extensions 4x15 <superset> Cable Crunch 4x10
In all cases, when I can complete all working sets for goal +1 rep for two consecutive workouts, I increase the weight.
Stats:
Male, Age 46, BW 199.3lb (90.6kg)
Lifetime PR:
Bench - 285 (129.5kg) - hoping to hit 315 (143.2kg) by my birthday in June
Squat - 485 (220.5kg) - just missed that 5th large plate
Deadlift - 405 (184kg)
I've been on a slow bulk since just before Thanksgiving, am up 20lbs (9.1kg) while still using the same notch on my belt, so think I'm doing it right. Hadn't really intended to go past 200, but as long as my bench keeps improving I'm gonna keep on feeding the machine to make it happen, at least until I get that magic third plate for one time in my life. Who knows? Maybe I'll try to get that fifth plate on squat as well, but probably not...when the bar is so heavy it's bending across your shoulders and you can literally feel your spine compressing, not sure I want to go back to that again. Even though the computer calculator says I should be able to hit 538 based on doing 365x15, I'm scared to try it!
We have a very similar program design at the moment. How are you enjoying this?0 -
I'm loving it! I used to do nothing but heavy sets as an amateur powerlifter, but have gotten much better size gains once I added the 3x10 sets; and when I tried doing nothing but 3x10's, I missed the heavy stuff too much. This program is the best of both worlds. I've also tried doing both in the same workout (primary lift 5x5 to start the day, followed by 3x10 elsewhere) but find I prefer focusing on just one type of lift per day.
6'1" by 171, yikes, that's so much leaner than my 5'9" by 199.0 -
I'm loving it! I used to do nothing but heavy sets as an amateur powerlifter, but have gotten much better size gains once I added the 3x10 sets; and when I tried doing nothing but 3x10's, I missed the heavy stuff too much. This program is the best of both worlds. I've also tried doing both in the same workout (primary lift 5x5 to start the day, followed by 3x10 elsewhere) but find I prefer focusing on just one type of lift per day.
6'1" by 171, yikes, that's so much leaner than my 5'9" by 199.
Very interesting. I’ve done the pairing of heavy compound lifts with higher rep sets for the more isolated movements such as pec deck, flies (upper and lower), even heavier barbell presses for low reps and then lighter dumbbell presses to try and really focus on the mind muscle connection. I’ll attach a screen shot of my overall current routine how I have the split laid out. I think it’s going to similar to yours as I have a heavy and “lighter” day for each push,pull,leg day.
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »I'm loving it! I used to do nothing but heavy sets as an amateur powerlifter, but have gotten much better size gains once I added the 3x10 sets; and when I tried doing nothing but 3x10's, I missed the heavy stuff too much. This program is the best of both worlds. I've also tried doing both in the same workout (primary lift 5x5 to start the day, followed by 3x10 elsewhere) but find I prefer focusing on just one type of lift per day.
6'1" by 171, yikes, that's so much leaner than my 5'9" by 199.
Very interesting. I’ve done the pairing of heavy compound lifts with higher rep sets for the more isolated movements such as pec deck, flies (upper and lower), even heavier barbell presses for low reps and then lighter dumbbell presses to try and really focus on the mind muscle connection. I’ll attach a screen shot of my overall current routine how I have the split laid out. I think it’s going to similar to yours as I have a heavy and “lighter” day for each push,pull,leg day.
What app you use sir?0 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »I'm loving it! I used to do nothing but heavy sets as an amateur powerlifter, but have gotten much better size gains once I added the 3x10 sets; and when I tried doing nothing but 3x10's, I missed the heavy stuff too much. This program is the best of both worlds. I've also tried doing both in the same workout (primary lift 5x5 to start the day, followed by 3x10 elsewhere) but find I prefer focusing on just one type of lift per day.
6'1" by 171, yikes, that's so much leaner than my 5'9" by 199.
Very interesting. I’ve done the pairing of heavy compound lifts with higher rep sets for the more isolated movements such as pec deck, flies (upper and lower), even heavier barbell presses for low reps and then lighter dumbbell presses to try and really focus on the mind muscle connection. I’ll attach a screen shot of my overall current routine how I have the split laid out. I think it’s going to similar to yours as I have a heavy and “lighter” day for each push,pull,leg day.
What app you use sir?
I really enjoy this app.0 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »I'm loving it! I used to do nothing but heavy sets as an amateur powerlifter, but have gotten much better size gains once I added the 3x10 sets; and when I tried doing nothing but 3x10's, I missed the heavy stuff too much. This program is the best of both worlds. I've also tried doing both in the same workout (primary lift 5x5 to start the day, followed by 3x10 elsewhere) but find I prefer focusing on just one type of lift per day.
6'1" by 171, yikes, that's so much leaner than my 5'9" by 199.
Very interesting. I’ve done the pairing of heavy compound lifts with higher rep sets for the more isolated movements such as pec deck, flies (upper and lower), even heavier barbell presses for low reps and then lighter dumbbell presses to try and really focus on the mind muscle connection. I’ll attach a screen shot of my overall current routine how I have the split laid out. I think it’s going to similar to yours as I have a heavy and “lighter” day for each push,pull,leg day.
What app you use sir?
I really enjoy this app.
I’ve been using strong - I may check this one out - thanks1 -
Only app I use is an excel spreadsheet, plus my paper journal which has notes of every workout for the last 15 years. When I want a kick in the pants, I peruse a workout done from years ago, and observe how my routine has changed drastically over the years.
Interesting that your heavy days have more sets than your lighter days. I presume that includes the additional warmup sets, not just working sets.
Didn't mention earlier, but I almost learned the hard way to NOT do 5x5 with arm isolation exercises.0 -
I'm loving it! I used to do nothing but heavy sets as an amateur powerlifter, but have gotten much better size gains once I added the 3x10 sets; and when I tried doing nothing but 3x10's, I missed the heavy stuff too much. This program is the best of both worlds. I've also tried doing both in the same workout (primary lift 5x5 to start the day, followed by 3x10 elsewhere) but find I prefer focusing on just one type of lift per day.
6'1" by 171, yikes, that's so much leaner than my 5'9" by 199.
I feel you on the hypertrophy work . My body enjoys 4-6 reps more than 8-12.
I have been running AthleanX programs for a year. I have enjoyed them as they add in some corrective exercises. While following his All American Muscle program, I did hit bench , deadlift, Squat and Hip thrust lifetime PRs. 250/375/335/525 respectively
I recently started his new Built program but had to stop due to shoulder issues. Waiting for my MRI. Joys of being old. I am following his hypertrophy block while replacing all the chest/push moves with Shoulders. Ironically, it's doing great for making my shoulders round out.
I will note, i have taken a lot of advice from the Dr. Mike and have incorporated MYO reps and a few other tweaks.
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »I'm loving it! I used to do nothing but heavy sets as an amateur powerlifter, but have gotten much better size gains once I added the 3x10 sets; and when I tried doing nothing but 3x10's, I missed the heavy stuff too much. This program is the best of both worlds. I've also tried doing both in the same workout (primary lift 5x5 to start the day, followed by 3x10 elsewhere) but find I prefer focusing on just one type of lift per day.
6'1" by 171, yikes, that's so much leaner than my 5'9" by 199.
Very interesting. I’ve done the pairing of heavy compound lifts with higher rep sets for the more isolated movements such as pec deck, flies (upper and lower), even heavier barbell presses for low reps and then lighter dumbbell presses to try and really focus on the mind muscle connection. I’ll attach a screen shot of my overall current routine how I have the split laid out. I think it’s going to similar to yours as I have a heavy and “lighter” day for each push,pull,leg day.
What app you use sir?
I really enjoy this app.
I’ve been using strong - I may check this one out - thanks
Anytime !0 -
Only app I use is an excel spreadsheet, plus my paper journal which has notes of every workout for the last 15 years. When I want a kick in the pants, I peruse a workout done from years ago, and observe how my routine has changed drastically over the years.
Interesting that your heavy days have more sets than your lighter days. I presume that includes the additional warmup sets, not just working sets.
Didn't mention earlier, but I almost learned the hard way to NOT do 5x5 with arm isolation exercises.
No sir, I do not have my warm up sets written in my program. You see more sets on the heavier days because I’m mostly doing 5x5 on most of those heavy exercises. On the lighter days my sets average 12 reps with some exercises like face pulls, laterals and bicep curls having 15-20 reps. So I’m only doing 3 sets per exercise.0 -
I read through your posts and it's so clear that I have so much to learn. Lol thank you all for sharing.
Right now I am doing only 2 sessions a week. So I broke mine up into a and b. Because bench is my weakest lift, I do it both days. This is roughly what my current plan looks like.
Workout A: Bench / Squat / ohp /lat pulldowns / back row/ face pulls / straight arm pushdowns
Workout B: Bench / Squat / deads /leg press / seated leg curls / leg extensions / assisted pullup and skull crushers
The accessories are 3x10-12 but each week I vary my reps and weights slightly for the major lifts.
Week 1-3 - major lifts are done at 70—75% for 3 or 4 sets of 8-10 reps.
Week 4-5 - majors are 80% for 3x8
Week 6 - majors are 85% for 4x5
Week 7 - majors are 95% for 3x2
Usually the last set or two is AMAP for the major lifts.
I find I like the variety from week to week and I like the break when I go back to week 1 and am at 70%. I really enjoy getting to week 8 though because the heavy lifts are so empowering for me.
And my stats are currently 200lb for 6'1 as well. Lol. I'm thicc Hahaha I am back to logging and staying just below maintenance, with the hope of some recomp.
But honestly... I'm kinda winging it.
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You mention week 8 yet not give details for week 8. I presume it's either a rest/deload week, or a 1RM test week.0
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
In general, there are a few approaches to deloads. You can do your same routine at 50%, or take time off/some cardio. I actually found if it turned it into a light bro-split week, it worked nicely.0
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