2024-01-01 – Week 2 Day 1

Overhead Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 90 lb x 3
Set 2 : 100 lb x 3
Set 3 : 115 lb x 5

Overhead Press
Set 1 : 65 lb x 10
Set 2 : 65 lb x 10
Set 3 : 65 lb x 10
Set 4 : 65 lb x 10
Set 5 : 65 lb x 10

Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 150 lb x 10
Set 2 : 150 lb x 10
Set 3 : 150 lb x 10
Set 4 : 150 lb x 10
Set 5 : 150 lb x 10

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 20 lb x 10
Set 2 : 20 lb x 10
Set 3 : 20 lb x 10

Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
Set 1 : 120 lb x 10
Set 2 : 120 lb x 10
Set 3 : 120 lb x 10

Solid OHP day. My form is far from perfect, I mostly blame Drew, but it’s getting better. My form is going to be bad for at least the next 6 months. It’s still a relatively new movement. Lats back down to 150 felt great. Next block we’re going to introduce the earthquake bar. My shoulders need the stability work. I’ve gotten over the ego bruising OHP day brings. I did every single one of those reps today. I’m getting stronger.

2023-12-28 – Week 1 Day 3

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 190 lb x 5
Set 2 : 220 lb x 5
Set 3 : 245 lb x 4

Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 60 lb x 10
Set 2 : 60 lb x 10
Set 3 : 60 lb x 10
Set 4 : 60 lb x 10
Set 5 : 60 lb x 10

Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 160 lb x 10
Set 2 : 160 lb x 10
Set 3 : 160 lb x 10
Set 4 : 160 lb x 10
Set 5 : 160 lb x 10

Face Pull
Set 1 : 90 lb x 12
Set 2 : 90 lb x 12
Set 3 : 90 lb x 12

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 35 lb x 15
Set 2 : 45 lb x 10
Set 3 : 45 lb x 10
Set 4 : 45 lb x 10

Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
Set 1 : 120 lb x 10
Set 2 : 120 lb x 10
Set 3 : 120 lb x 10

Haven’t been able to hit all five reps yet for week 1. Last cycle’s W1D3. 245 moved exactly like 240 moved. We’re gonna call that progress. Pulldowns are going to be dropped to 150. I can handle 160 but I’m failing over to shoulders/biceps and my shoulders hurt a bit tonight. Will finish this cycle with 150 and try again next go round. Adding incline makes this a dynamite chest day. Tris at 120 is EXACTLY where it should be. Solid effort day. Had a great chuckle during a massage tonight. “Your lats have a lot of little knots.” Yes, yes they do.

2023-12-25 – Week 1 Day 1

Overhead Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 80 lb x 5
Set 2 : 95 lb x 5
Set 3 : 105 lb x 8

Overhead Press
Set 1 : 65 lb x 10
Set 2 : 65 lb x 10
Set 3 : 65 lb x 10
Set 4 : 65 lb x 10
Set 5 : 65 lb x 10

Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 160 lb x 10
Set 2 : 160 lb x 10
Set 3 : 160 lb x 10
Set 4 : 160 lb x 10
Set 5 : 160 lb x 10

Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
Set 1 : 110 lb x 12
Set 2 : 110 lb x 12
Set 3 : 110 lb x 12

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 20 lb x 10
Set 2 : 20 lb x 10
Set 3 : 20 lb x 10

I wasn’t good about keeping up during last week’s deload. I’ll have to be better about that going forward. OHP moved up weight wise but percentage, the weights are the same. The reps were higher this week. 8 on the AMRAP vs 6 and the full 5×10 after. The session I want to compare to was pre-journal or whatever this should be called and I can’t link. So again, proof why doing this helps. Moved lat raises up to 160. Spicy towards the end and felt my biceps taking over. Have to be careful to not let that happen. We’ll see how Thursday goes with pulldowns and maybe drop the weight if it doesn’t go well.

Merry Christmas All.

2023-12-08 – Week 3 Day 3

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 215 lb x 5
Set 2 : 240 lb x 3
Set 3 : 270 lb x 2

Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 55 lb x 10
Set 2 : 55 lb x 10
Set 3 : 55 lb x 10
Set 4 : 55 lb x 10
Set 5 : 55 lb x 10

Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 150 lb x 10
Set 2 : 150 lb x 10
Set 3 : 150 lb x 10
Set 4 : 150 lb x 10
Set 5 : 150 lb x 10

Push Ups
Set 1 : 5 reps
Set 2 : 5 reps
Set 3 : 5 reps
Set 4 : 5 reps
Set 5 : 5 reps

Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
Set 1 : 110 lb x 10
Set 2 : 110 lb x 10
Set 3 : 110 lb x 10

Solid heavy bench day. Uncle Drew was in the house. I’ve enjoyed the increase in chest volume with the BBB portion. I can honestly say I’m looking forward to a deload week for the first time. Bench moves up next block. Lat pulldowns need to move up as well. Deload week will be pull up time. I know it’s there.

Uncle Drew says Surprise mfer! Two more reps!
Elves make the best spotters in December.

2023-12-08 – Week 3 Day 1

Overhead Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 90 lb x 5
Set 2 : 105 lb x 3
Set 3 : 115 lb x 3

Overhead Press
Set 1 : 60 lb x 10
Set 2 : 60 lb x 10
Set 3 : 60 lb x 10
Set 4 : 60 lb x 10
Set 5 : 60 lb x 10

Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 150 lb x 10
Set 2 : 150 lb x 10
Set 3 : 150 lb x 10
Set 4 : 150 lb x 10
Set 5 : 150 lb x 10

Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
Set 1 : 110 lb x 12
Set 2 : 110 lb x 12
Set 3 : 110 lb x 12

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 20 lb x 10
Set 2 : 20 lb x 10
Set 3 : 20 lb x 10

Banded Tricep 1 & 1/4
Set 1 : 8 reps
Set 2 : 8 reps
Set 3 : 8 reps

3 reps felt solid for the 1+ AMRAP. This has been a solid OHP block with a deload next week. Nailed the 5×10 with 60# today. OHP increases next block.

2023-12-07 – Week 2 Day 3

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 200 lb x 3
Set 2 : 225 lb x 3
Set 3 : 255 lb x 2

Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 55 lb x 10
Set 2 : 55 lb x 10
Set 3 : 55 lb x 10
Set 4 : 55 lb x 10
Set 5 : 55 lb x 10

Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 150 lb x 10
Set 2 : 150 lb x 10
Set 3 : 150 lb x 10
Set 4 : 150 lb x 10
Set 5 : 150 lb x 10

Push Up
Set 1 : 5 reps
Set 2 : 5 reps
Set 3 : 5 reps
Set 4 : 5 reps
Set 5 : 5 reps

Face Pull
Set 1 : 80 lb x 15
Set 2 : 90 lb x 15
Set 3 : 90 lb x 15

This is a real deal chest day. Don’t know what else to say. I didn’t want to lift this. My food isn’t good yet and I’m tired. Missed the last rep. Eat better, lift better, sleep better. Face catchers came in handy today.

2023-12-04 – Week 2 Day 1

Overhead Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 85 lb x 3
Set 2 : 100 lb x 3
Set 3 : 110 lb x 6

Overhead Press
Set 1 : 60 lb x 10
Set 2 : 60 lb x 10
Set 3 : 60 lb x 10
Set 4 : 60 lb x 10
Set 5 : 60 lb x 7

Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 150 lb x 10
Set 2 : 150 lb x 10
Set 3 : 150 lb x 10
Set 4 : 150 lb x 10
Set 5 : 150 lb x 10

Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
Set 1 : 100 lb x 12
Set 2 : 100 lb x 12
Set 3 : 100 lb x 12

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 20 lb x 10
Set 2 : 20 lb x 10
Set 3 : 20 lb x 10

Banded Tricep 1 & 1/4
Set 1 : 8 reps
Set 2 : 8 reps
Set 3 : 8 reps

I am not a man. OHP is soul crushing. The burning was unreal in the last three sets. I was pleased to get six for the AMRAP with 110#. 1 & 1/4’s banded for tris is the real deal. Unreal pump.

I am not a man
Saddest barbell I have ever racked

2023-12-02 – Week 1 Day 3

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 185 lb x 5
Set 2 : 215 lb x 5
Set 3 : 240 lb x 5

Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 55 lb x 10
Set 2 : 55 lb x 10
Set 3 : 55 lb x 10
Set 4 : 55 lb x 10
Set 5 : 55 lb x 10

Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 100 lb x 10
Set 2 : 150 lb x 10
Set 3 : 150 lb x 10
Set 4 : 150 lb x 10
Set 5 : 150 lb x 10

Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
Set 1 : 100 lb x 12
Set 2 : 100 lb x 12
Set 3 : 100 lb x 12

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 135 lb x 10
Set 2 : 135 lb x 10
Set 3 : 135 lb x 10

Felt weak today. Food hasn’t been good for a couple of days but powered through. Last set was 4.5 reps for the AMRAP at 240#. Not happy with that performance. Dumbbells felt solid. My chest is sore tonight. 531 BBB is a lot of volume.