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which is why they are so effective :wink:

i actually don’t mind much being around my friends when they are drinking. lets me be more of my natural goofball self, without them wondering why i’m being such a goofball.

you should do both, and there are many options available. here are a couple examples: 1) session - top set(s) of lower reps followed by back-off or drop sets of higher reps 2) weekly - one day of lower rep sets, one day of higher rep sets 3) block - several weeks of higher rep sets followed by several weeks of lower rep…

what intensity level are you using ie percentage of 1 rep max or rpe or actual weight on the bar? what does your volume look like ie number of reps? x3 doesn’t tell much. training to failure or leaving reps in the tank? what does your diet look like? caloric deficit? sufficient protein and carbs?

i have a squat rack, flat bench, and olympic barbell set i use for squat, bench, press and deadlift. also a chin up bar, ab-wheel, ez-curl bar and dumbbells for various assistance work.

My favorite is this conversation: “You’re not drinking?” “No, I quit.” “Hmm, probably not a bad idea.” Chugs booze rest of night. Or: “I don’t drink anymore.” “I don’t drink any more either. Or any less! Bwahaha!” Teehee, it is to laugh...

right, requested volume and replied with frequency, which may generate some confusion...

volume means number of reps and number of rounds (haha or sets) for each exercise. for example: db overhead press - 5kg 3 sets of 5 reps db curl - 5 kg 4 sets of 10 reps goblet squat - 10kg 3 sets of 8 reps etc. number of times per week is called frequency ie db press twice per week, squat 4 times per week, etc.

short hard shifts!

amen and hallelujah!

@lorrainequiche59 thanks for sharing! how long has it been since your last drink? still get cravings? i get cravings, and it’s a good reminder for me why i had to quit. getting kittened up was way too important a part of my life, and a devastating one at that. i know some people want to quit for a while and return in…

i do squats then go play hockey, though i definitely wouldn’t want to do squats after playing hockey

if it helps, start telling your story here are some highlights of mine: - i started drinking around 12 years old - when i was in jr high we had a jungle juice party at the local park and early the next morning i woke up in a puddle of my own vomit. i was on my side, so i didn’t die that night - about 12 years ago i passed…

2 years in september for me i substitute with reeds, *kitten*’n bull, and bundabergs ginger beer i’m also very judgmental now about people who drink, and it doesn’t bother me cause it keeps me off the sauce

have you tried a top set with backoff sets instead of sets across?

are you lifting weights?

i can’t really help you with your injury, but would suggest sticking with what has worked for you previously as much as possible

was your previous training moving you towards your goals?

what training were you doing in the past and what training are you doing now?

your body is a system and is generally better trained as a system, as opposed to “specialization”, using compound lifts such as squat, deadlift, standing overhead press, etc, all of which are useful for increasing back strength

Rendezvous with Rama is a great book! I’m working my way through this list, might be something on there you will enjoy: https://www.npr.org/2011/08/11/139085843/your-picks-top-100-science-fiction-fantasy-books

https://www.andybaker.com/building-a-simple-diet-for-mass/ and start lifting, you need to give your body a reason to want more calories

exactly what i did. forget $100 contraptions, $20 at the hardware store, good to go!

cake - devil’s food, no frosting

if you were me, for the next six months i’d really focus on these two areas: 1) diet - maintain plus or minus 5# of current body weight, really focus on hitting macros: <100g fat, 180+ g protein and 35+ g fiber 2) weight training - 4 day split upper lower, big movements and isolation movements, around five per training…

get big and strong, then reduce body fat to reveal abs. none if this happens over night, and by that i mean it could take years to achieve your goals, so be patient and focus on putting in the work, both in the gym and in the kitchen.

you are doing a good job of sitting back with your hips and keeping your knees from sliding forward. when you unrack the bar you are all hunched over. stand up straight and push your chest out like you are showing off your pecs. you are at least 6” shallow on depth. top of thigh parallel to ground at the bottom.

Here is some pull up programming you may find useful: http://www.50pullups.com/50-pullups-programme/16-20-pullups