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Awesome job!
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Thank you, Dad bod thread, you never disappoint. Gentlemen, great work, great progress and thank you for the motivation to keep pushing!
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Last night was day 2 of week 1. 70% of 1rm for 4 sets of 8 for deads. I am so stoked about how my deads are growing. Last night I did 8,8, 14, 12 at 225lb. The last cycle I was only able to do 8,8,14,10 at 215. Small wins, but wins nonetheless! Last night's workout: Bench: 5x65, 3x95, 1x115, 2x125 (that set felt off),β¦
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Well, you did do more sets and reps, so you moved more volume π
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Love this! Nice to see you post!
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Starting week 1 again. Back to 70% of 1rm for squats and deads. Bench is on a different program. π Gawd I'm proud of that leg press, too!
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I've done this on my 1rm days. I'll put an extra 45 on each side. Stand up, hold, then put it back. I've also done it with bench. It helps!
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πππ Mobility work has helped there too! Thanks Chris!!
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Bench is something I both love and feel frustrated with. It takes so long to see any gains. That said... I've been working to dial in my form and play around with sets and reps and I feel more solid and stable than ever. I know the gains will come (they already have). I am learning to be patient and consistent, and knowβ¦
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first... congrats on the win of not gaining! Injuries are not only physical, they're mental and it takes a while to overcome that. The good news is that muscle memory will kick in pretty quickly and this will have just been a blip. Remember, you lift to stay healthy and strong so that you can enjoy life (and feel great inβ¦
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thank you! :smiley: (and correct, I think it asks you if you want to make an account, but you don't have to - it'll just open it in browser)
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This made me smile so big. Thank you!! Also... If you want to hear JUST how happy I was... https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMgJ87eQ/ I sent that voice note to my bestie after I left the gym. Hahaha
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I almost made a new friend by telling him bacon was on sale. It was a special moment. π
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Haha well... It's kind of embarrassing being the only one... Hint hint
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Thank you! ππ
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I FREAKING DID IT! I PULLED 315LB!!
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OHMYGAWD!!! Awwww Gus, you're the bestest! :heart: :heart: :heart:
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This is currently my routine. Two total Body days. They're a bit long and I find I often want to just skip the accessories, but I figure since I only do two heavy days, I need to push through.
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Oh lord I feel you on this! Welcome to the thread and congrats!!
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Looks good Jeremy! Looking forward to hearing how it goes!
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I know a lot of people bristle at name changes... But personally I think it's beautiful. β€οΈ
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You know how rocks erode in the river over time? I wonder if my thighs will do that while I walk on the treadmill. This chub rub is something else. Lol
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I don't count the internet. Way too many married men wanting to share *progress pics* In person, nah... Unless I am oblivious. Which could be possible since I'm quite shy and don't make much eye contact. Though, I've been at my gym almost a year and I might say hi to one person soon! Lol We've smiled/nodded at each otherβ¦
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Thank you! π Same here! They don't stand a chance this year! Haha Thank you! The leg days are finally paying off!! ππ
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Yeah Gus! So good to see you coming back!! β€οΈ β€οΈ β€οΈ You're doing it the smart way!
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Great work!! Though 5 sets of a 1rm is pretty darn impressive on its own! When I do my 1rm, that's pretty much ALL I can do... Just one. Lol
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Uh oh... Sounds like someone might be gravity falling onto the toilet today! Haha Well done! And no worries for short changing my deads. They weren't offended! ππ
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140 + 245 + 305 =690 π I was originally going to do deads as well, but it was already almost 930 and I had to work the next day. π
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I have been stuck at a bench 1RM of 125lb for YEARS. YEARS I SAY! I finally broke the 1 plate barrier! Hell to the fn yeah!!! 1x140lb! (I tried 145 and didn't quite get there... But let's not be greedy π) I screwed up my 1rm testing for squat. I miscalculated and put too much on the bar before I was ready. Had to bail (butβ¦
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