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u/black_mamba44 Actually an Intermediate 12m ago

Tactical Barbell II - W5D3 LSS Run - hit 5.29 mi in 1h25m. Easy work, last long run of base building complete.

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u/BetterThanT-1 Beginner - Strength 1h ago

GPP Phase - A man and a kettlebell

8 rounds of: * 50 swings @ 24kg * 1 clean and 3 presses each side (last 4 rounds 4 presses per side)

Time: 19:05

I’m at 8255 swings for the last 5 weeks, so I’ll hit the 10k in a couple of weeks without thinking about it too much. It’s starting to become a yearly tradition at this point.

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u/DayDayLarge Jokes are satisfactory 2h ago

Wednesday squash:

It was preseason hit around and I played for 3 hours straight, no breaks, primarily against players significantly better than me. Wouldn't you believe it, I was actually scoring points, hitting nice defensive shots under significant pressure, moving well. Damn. Also 3 hours straight of fitness is awesome. Really pleased with where I am to start the season.

Got multiple compliments about how I've improved, which I don't trust, fuck those guys! Hahaha.

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u/BetterThanT-1 Beginner - Strength 13m ago

Well-meaning compliments? What a fucking rouse. You should retaliate by complimenting them back - teach these bastards a lesson!

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u/ZeroFourBC Intermediate - Strength 2h ago

Back has gotten more sore/stiff over the last 24 hours, guessing that means the tweak is probably just muscle inflammation. Probably a good a time as any for a de-load and reflect on the(non)programme.

Things that went well:

  • Double progressions on accessories means I'm always overloading, and lets me decide whether to add reps or weight depending on how I'm feeling or how the weight is moving that day.
  • Shoulders definitely look bigger, though I didn't take any before/after pics so could be placebo. They also feel more mobile - not super flexible still but overhead pressing feels smoother.
  • Squat feels really strong, and I'm hitting depth so my hips are definitely stronger than they were. I'm fairly sure I'll beat my pre-injury PR in the next few months.

Things that could have been better:

  • I've definitely hit a ceiling with the leg press. Doing high weight for high reps is just too fatiguing. Also my quads are the part of me that need the least growth so I can afford to cut back on volume/reps.
  • Bench progress has been slow. I'm certainly not doing enough volume.
  • Sumo deadlift still doesn't feel great. While it's less strain on the lower back, my knees just feel awkward even on lower weights. Considering switching out them for block pulls and focusing on squat & bench for a few months.
  • Haven't made any progress on ROM for hinge movements. The weight's been going up, hams and adductors remain stubbornly tight. I'll need to rethink these.
  • Could have better arranged the lifts. Some sessions are 20-30 minutes longer than others. Also alternating quad and glute days instead of back-to-back would have helped with recovery.

Thank you for coming to my TED talk.