Still on the Right Side of the Grass

[Browndog]

8/3/24

Squat Monday -
Single at 120kg, back off sets at 110kg 5*3. Had a bit of trouble with depth ... thought I was there, camera says I wasn't.
These are feeing better, but I am having a mental issue figuring out how to get back to the 160's ... how the fuck did I do that???

Bench Wednesday -
4 Count Single at 85kg, back off sets at 75kg 5*3, LTE sets at 42.5kg 7*4 That's a little successory PR ... surprised me it did. My Bench is coming back faster than everything else ... last to leave, first to come back.

Deadlift Thursday -
Big Wheel single at 183kg, back off sets at 165kg 4*3 ... BELTLESS. It was beastly hot and humid today. I'm surprised I was able to get the whole session in ... well I did drop the suitcase carries, just too damn uncomfortable.

SBD Saturday -
Revs Banded SSB at 120kg 2*4; 2 Board Bench at 80kg 8*3; Tempo Down RDLs at 115kg 7*3
Just as ugly today ... this weather can go horsefuck!

Pretty good end to the cycle. We've definitely halted the regression, and I think we can look forward to loading the bar at bit heavier in the months to come.

My weight is now hovering between 206 - 210 lbs. That's up from the normal 198 - 205lbs It may be water weight for the most part, but I'm getting some comments on being "beefier". My chest and arms are definitely bigger. Oh vanity ... lol.

[Browndog]

8/10/24

First week of a new cycle ...

Squat Monday -
Single at 105kg, down sets at 95kg 3*3. Some Leg Press along with other successories. Brutal weather again ... actually had a mini Tornado a few miles away from us.

Bench Wednesday -
2 Count Larsen at 75kg, down sets at 70kg 3*3. Lots of volume cable work for successories that were arm focused.
Better weather today, and that made everything fly

Deadlift Thursday -
Big Wheel triple at 163, down set Deads at 145kg 2*3
And it's miserable humidity again ... Lots of leg work for successories. I'm a wet mess ...

SB Saturday -
Reverse Band 3 Count Squats at 90kg 4*3; 4 Board Bench at 80kg 7*4; Tempo Leg Curls / Extensions.
Got all this in after the Rookie / Novice meet we held at the gym ... fresh blood for the USAPL.
I felt really good today ... pain free, easy movement patterns ... kinda like the old days. It helped that I had a great Sports Massage on Friday. I need to do that more often.

Feeling good, energy is good, attitude is good. I can't wait to go in for my cancer screening and tell them how wrong they were about TRT in my situation. I'm sure they'll be right ready to admit they were wrong ... LOL.

[Browndog]

8/17/24

Week Two in the books ...

Squat Monday -
Smooth Single at 112.5kg, down sets at 102.5kg 3*3, Tempo to Tempo Leg Press 250lbs 10*4
Felt good, coach said it looked good too.

Bench Wednesday -
2 Count Larsen single at 80kg , Bench down sets at 75kg 3*3
Throwing in JM presses during warm-ups. They see to be making my shoulders more stable, and the bar path more comfortable.
On the whole, everything felt good.

Deadlift Thursday -
Big Wheel set at 173kg *3, Deadlifts at 155kg 2*3
Feeling good here ... beltless. I like my set up, and the initiation from the floor. Looking forward to loading this up.

SB / No D Saturday -
Revs Banded Squats 100kg 4*4
4 Board Bench at 85kg 7*5
Tempo to Tempo Leg Press 180lbs 10*5
Squats feel air ... I'm comfortable with the bar on my back again. Bench ... it's amazing to see that my elbows are almost IPF compliant with a 4 Board block. Either I have no chest, or my forearms are freaky long. Probably a bit of both. Anyway, the reps moved strongly.

So it's all good at the moment. I'm playing golf and walking more than riding. I'm cautiously optimistic that I'll be back, closer to 2019 weights sooner than I expected.

My weight is pretty stable at 206lbs. That's about a 5lbs bump since starting TRT. My body composition is leaning out. Trousers are a bit looser in the waist, and there's some abdominal definition showing up ... all without any Ab work. Thighs and Arms ae noticeably larger. I'm holding off on measurements till the 6 month mark.

And I would like to say: THANK YOU to all the folks who stop by to read my log, and especially those who've commented over the years. I'm coming up on 500k views ... that's pretty cool. I appreciate all y'all.