Ed's Log

[Rascal]

From Thursday:

My abs and upper back were realllllllly sore from press day somehow. I’ve never had soreness from press day before. So anyway that was a factor.

Deadlift-
135x5
225x5
315x5
405x5
430x5
455x5
[Barely hit this. The warmups and working set didn’t feel good at all. I noticed in video review that my back was rounding. It might have been due to my sore core. It should have been easier.]

DB Shrugs-
70x10x3

Seated Machine Rows-
130x10x3

Barbell Curls-
70x10x3

[Rascal]

Had to do a 2-for-1 day. Missed Tuesday’s workout because I had a job interview.

Squat-
45x5
135x5
225x5
315x5
365x5
405x5
[Last rep was a grinder. I supposed this setback is to be expected after not squatting for over a month. Wow, how has it been that long?]

Bench-
45x5
95x5
135x5
185x5
225x5
245x2x2
[This was supposed to be 5+ reps, but I unfortunately had a long break between the 185 and 225 so it didn’t happen. Hit a second double to try to make up some lost ground.]

Didn’t have much time. Pounded some quick accessories within 20 min...

Arnold Press-
35x15x3

EZ Bar Curls-
40x15x3

Single Arm Lateral Raises-
15x15x3
[The above three movements were done circuit style.]

Lat Pulldowns-
110x10x2

Press-
60x10x2

Chest Press Machine-
70x10x2
[The above three movements were done circuit style.]

Going to Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse tonight. All you can eat fancy af meat cuts.

[Rascal]

My consistency and nutrition have been terrible and it has cost me.

Press-
45x5
95x5
135x5
155x3
165x2x2
[Was supposed to be 175x3, but it wasn’t there today. It should have been doable based on previous press days.]

DB Arnold Press-
40x10x5

Overhead Press Machine-
70x10x5

Barbell Curls-
80x10x5
[Superset with the press machine.]

[Rascal]

I have no desire to go to the gym these days. It used to be all I thought about, but now I don’t really care or look forward to it at all... Not sure how to make things exciting again.

Deadlift-
135x5
225x5
315x5
430x3
460x3
485x3
[Not much to say. Got the minimum. Wouldn’t have gotten a 4th rep.]

DB Shrugs-
80x10x5

DB Curls-
35x10x3

Back Extension Machine-
150x10x3
[These were actually hard... Felt the burn.]

Row Machine-
110x10x3

[Rascal]

Messed around at my apartment complex’s new gym. It has a CrossFit box gym feel to it.

DB Curls-
30x10x3

Tire Flip 180-
100x10
120x10
130x10
[Good ab and glute activation. Unfortunately it’s only loadable to 130 lbs. Even 10 reps works up a good sweat though. Could probably do this for cardio. Might actually do that. 20 reps would be hard or doing AMRAP in a minute.]

Barbell Shrugs-
135x10
225x10
315x10
[Had to use alternating grip for the 315 because the bar was slipping too much. I’ll bring chalk next time.]

Box Jumps-
BWx5x2
[Not sure what the height was, but it was near my hips.]

Barbell Curls-
55x15x2

Anyway, it’s a good place for bis, traps, and tire flipping fun.

[Rascal]

Honestly I was going to postpone going to the gym until tomorrow, but then I learned I was going to be having a bacon wrapped steak for dinner...

Bench-
45x10
95x5
135x5
185x3
235x3
245x3
255x2
[The first rep flew. Almost had 3 reps. Not sure why I lost strength so quickly from the first rep to the third rep attempt. I hit 260x3 about a month ago and without much difficulty. At this point, hopefully I can just hang on to this strength level while I finish up my dissertation within the next couple of months.]

DB Pec Flys-
35x10x3

Tricep Pulldowns-
110x15x3

EZ Bar Curls-
50x15x3
[SS with the pulldowns.]

Chest Press Machine-
90x10x5

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Squat-
45x5x2
135x5
225x5
315x5
365x3
405x3
425x3
[Eh.]

Seated Leg Curls-
110x10x3

Barbell Curls-
70x10x3

Leg Extensions-
110x10x3

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Press-
45x10
95x5
135x5
150x5
165x3
185x1
[Despite the recent setbacks, tied my PR from a couple years ago. Hopefully this marks the beginning of a successful last few days of this cycle.]

DB Arnold Press-
50x10x3
[Increased the intensity. Felt good.]

Overhead Press Machine-
90x10x3
[Overloading the shoulders!]

DB Curls-
30x15x3
[Really hard after all the previous work. Had to cheat toward the end of the sets.]

[Rascal]

Deadlift-
135x5
225x5
315x5
405x5
460x3
515x1
[Deadlift didn’t feel good today at all, but I hit the single.]

DB Shrugs-
100x10x3

Seated Row Machine-
100x10
110x10
120x10

Back Extension Machine-
170x10x3

DB Curls-
30x10x3
[SS with the back extensions.]

[Rascal]

Went to a BBQ so I naturally had to do some bro lifts beforehand...

Barbell Curls-
75x10x3

Tricep Pulldowns-
57.5x10x3
[This machine was way heavier than the other one I use.]

Hammer Curls-
30x10x3

Lat Pulldowns-
100x10x3