From Shit to Suck

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8/10/2019

Deficit Deadlift 3x495@7, 3x515@8, 3x535@9
Bench w/bands (orange mini) 2x225@7, 2x245@8, 2x255@9
RDL 8x315@7, 8x345@8

Decent day back into deadlifting. Weights moved well, just need to get used to pulling heavy again. This was my first time benching against bands and I think it may have some utility, especially as a lighter variation that doesn't aggravate my shoulder and punishes some of my bad tendencies.

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8/12/2019

HB Squat 4x345@6, 4x365@7, 4x385@8, 4x405@9
Bench 1x295@8, 5x5x235
Seated DB Press 10x45@6, 10x55@7, 10x65@8, 10x70@9

Going back to a slight variation of one of the older BBM templates that has worked for me in the past. Starting a 6 week weightlifting class tomorrow night so that should be fun. Accepting that I'm a hobbyist means I can allow myself to do more fun things.

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8/13/2019

Bike 10 mins
Pulldowns 6 mins
Abs 6 mins
Arms 10 mins

Quick little GPP session to try to get my fat-ass back into shape. Also attended my first beginner weightlifting course and had a great time. Ended up being a one on one session as the other participants didn't show. Looks like there's some hope for me to possible be a real athlete.

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8/14/2019

Deadlift w/belt 1x585@8, -belt + straps 5x5x440
Pin Press (Chin) 4x135@6, 4x155@7, 4x165@8, 4x175@9
DB Bench 12x65@7, 12x70@8, 12x75@9

Deadlifts went pretty well considering I haven't been training them; just need to reacquaint myself with bracing hard and pulling heavy. Pin press went really well. This variation felt awesome and by limiting the range of motion resulted in no shoulder pain; definitely a keeper. Just did the work on DB bench and ensured a full range of motion; some slight discomfort, but overall making positive steps.

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8/15/2019

Bike 10 mins
CG Cable Row 4x12x180
1a. 1-Arm Band Pushdown 4x15xred
1b. EZ Curl 4x10x55

Quick and painless.

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8/16/2019

High Bar Squat w/belt 1x495@8, 5x5x385
Pin Bench(low) 4x250@7, 4x260@8, 4x270@9
SSB RFESS 12x65@7, 12x85@8, 12x95@9

495 on high bar is a PR, so that's a nice place to start the block. The weightlifting classes have been a lot of fun and leaving me exhausted. Overall, really happy with things so far.

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8/17/2019

2.5" Deficit Deadlift 4x495@7, 4x525@8, 4x550@9 PR
Press w/belt 1x190@8, 5x5x155

Pretty solid little workout. Was nice to hit a deadlift PR again and there's more in the tank there.

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8/19/2019

High Bar Squat 4x370@7, 4x400@8, 4x420@9
Bench 1x300@8, 5x5x250
Seated DB Press 12x55@7, 12x60@8, 12x65@9

I'm fairly certain the top set of high bar squats ties a PR and there's more in the tank there, so I'm excited for future prospects. It's nice to be benching 300+ again; I played it safe and stopped at 300 even though I really wanted 3 plates today. Slow and steady return.

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8/21/2019

Deadlift w/belt 1x600@8, -belt + straps 5x5x450
Pin Press (chin) 4x160@7, 4x170@8, 4x190@9

Nice to be able to pull 600 without much fanfare. The weightlifting classes are a lot of fun, and apparently I'm not completely terrible at it. Might sign up for a local meet in November just to get my feet wet.