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#Post#: 20311--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: August 20, 2024, 4:47 am
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D1 - Heavy Upper / Light Lower
20/08/24
DB Press (1x6-10)
20kg x10, 37.5kg x5
47.5kg x8 (+1)
*squeeze shoulder blades
BB Shoulder Press Standing (1x6-10)
30kg x5, 40kg x5,
50kg x9 (+1)
Lying Tri Ext
30kg x5, 40kg x5
42.5kg x8
Supinated Pullups (1x6-10)
BW x5, +5kg x5
+7.5kg x7 (+1)
WG BB Rows (1x6-10)
60kg x5,
72.5kg x9 (+2.5kg)
*pull to top of abs and avoid left shoulder raising
Leg Curls (1x15-20)
28.25kg x20 (+1)
Leg Extensions (1x15-20)
<B4, L4, F12>
60kg x5
90kg x18 (+5kg)
Smith Calf Raises (1x15-20)
60kg x10,
82.5kg x20 (+2.5kg)
Managed to claw back a few hours of sleep last few days so today
I felt a bit more prepared for this session. Seeing the boys for
a few nights and it’s the girlfriend’s birthday tonight -other
than that not too busy this three day weekend, just odd jobs.
Good to get on top of it as my car has finally died. Borrowing
dad’s car for now whilst he is away, but when he comes back he
will help me replace the cylinder head which will suck a
significant amount of time from my days off.
Excellent session was had today. Wore my contacts as I’m going
out tonight and there must have been some celestial observation,
because the gym was absent of the usual gorillas and was full of
attractive young ladies! Did my best not to look as I’m already
a lucky man but honestly I’m a sucker for leggings and they all
sported them!
Anyway that’s not why it was an excellent session… everything
seemed to come together starting with the pressing going very
well adding reps to both. I considered putting JM presses for
the tricep movement but as I’m already doing these on D3 wanted
a bit of variety. I decided to try lying tri ext but whilst I
hit it hard I do find them a bit awkward. Pull-ups and rows also
saw a solid extra rep. Legs were a winner as always adding
weight to the ext and calf raises.
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Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: dirtyvest Date: August 20, 2024, 12:26 pm
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There's always something isn't there. Good kicking fixing that,
sounds like a job and a half... Just don't let it detract from
the other half a birthday
Leggings today are boardering on obscene. Leave nothing to the
imagination and then half of them moan when it catches people's
eye.
At least it spurred you on for a decent session
#Post#: 20313--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: August 22, 2024, 11:42 am
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Yes big job mate! Have watched some YouTube videos and whilst it
doesn’t look too hard there’s a lot to do.
Yes the leggings are everywhere! And I love them! I often get
the girlfriend to wear them when we fool around! What a time to
be alive! LOL
#Post#: 20314--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: August 22, 2024, 11:43 am
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D2&D4 - Heavy Lower / Light Upper
22/08/24
RDLs (1x6-10)
60kg x10, 100kg x7, 122.5kg x3,
140kg x10 (+2.5kg)
Good/Bad Girls (1x15-20 ea.)
40kg x20
Sled Hack Squats (1x6-10)
60kg x10, 100kg x5, 122.5kg x5
137.5kg x11 (+2.5kg)
Smith Calf Raises (1x6-10)
85kg x10, 120kg x5,
137.5kg x10 (+2.5kg)
Pec Dec (1x15-20) <L5>
45kg x18 (+2.5kg)
Upright Rows (1x15-20)
37.5kg x21 (+2.5kg)
Rope Pressdowns (1x15-20)
40lbs +1.25kg x19 (+2)
30lbs +1.25kg x18 (-0)
Underhand: 20lbs x16 (+1)
Lat Pulldowns (1x15-20)
55kg x10,
70kg x17 (-0)
WG Inverse Rows (1x15-20)
BW x17 (+2)
*notch on ring finger, straps
BB Curls (1x15-20)
27.5kg x17 (+2.5kg)
Feeling a bit lazy today and after dropping the kids at school I
almost talked myself out of going to the gym. I managed to
switch my brain off and autopilot got me there. Once inside I
managed to get the game face on. Lots of doms in the upper body
today most noticeably triceps. RDLs I added a touch of weight
and whilst I didn’t think I would make the full set I was
pleasantly surprised. Last rep was a struggle though. Sled
squats also saw an increase but again I was up to the challenge
even squeezing another rep beyond the target ten.
Loving the pec dec at the minute, seem to have found the sweet
spot. Upright rows have been flying, so much so I was having to
check form was still on point today. Added weight and surpassed
reps! Rope press downs I braved the doms and managed to dig a
few extra painful reps out.
Lat pull-downs was where this golden session stalled. It was a
mammoth struggle to just make reps. Not even a fraction of a rep
left here and not sure why. Inverse rows I find my grip is
letting me down so I will strap up next time. Despite this I got
two more reps. Rather than use a proper barbell i decided to use
the presets and squeeze 2x 1.25kg plates into my grip. Was it a
good idea? Might have held me back a bit but happy with how it
hit.
I rewarded my efforts when I got home with a big bowl of cereal
and after tidying up played some video games! First time in two
months! I’m on afternoons now but at least I’ll spend some
quality time with the girl tomorrow and then gym again before
work on Saturday.
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Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: dirtyvest Date: August 22, 2024, 2:24 pm
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Nice bit of 'you' time there. Sounds good. I on the other hand
walked 15km in high winds... Such a relaxing holiday lol
#Post#: 20316--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: August 23, 2024, 5:39 am
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Just think of the leg gainz though 😁
#Post#: 20317--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: dirtyvest Date: August 23, 2024, 2:24 pm
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I might be getting leaner but I don't think my calves have even
gained a millimetre lol
#Post#: 20321--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: August 24, 2024, 9:30 am
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D3 - Heavy Upper / Light Lower
24/08/24
Pullups Wide Grip (1x6-10)
BW -50kg x10, -25kg x5,
BW x7, x6 (+1, +1)
*wider grip
U/H BB Rows (1x6-10)
60kg x10, 80kg x5,
92.5kg x9 (+2.5kg)
*avoid left shoulder raising
Incline DB Press (1x6-10)
25kg x5, 35kg x5,
45kg x9 (+1)
DB SP Seated (1x6-10)
20kg x5,
25kg x10 (+1)
*use upright bench
JM Press (1x6-10)
30kg x5,
42.5kg x13 (+2.5kg)
Leg Curls (1x15-20)
28.25kg x21 (+2)
Leg Extensions (1x15-20)
<B4, L4, F12>
60kg x5
90kg x20 (+2)
Smith Calf Raises (1x15-20)
60kg x10,
82.5kg x21 (+2.5kg)
Very busy day today. Had to cut sleep to 6.5 hours so I could
fit the gym in before visiting the boys and then off to work.
Also finally got the court paperwork from the ex so I will be
off to get that witnessed and hopefully lodged online tonight.
Noticed shoulder has been a bit off last few days and I’m
starting to suspect those BB curls. Doing the kettlebell presses
in the warmup set it off a bit. No real problem though doing
pull-ups grinding a few extra reps out. UH rows last rep was
perhaps an inch short of complete but I’ll count that given how
long the static contraction hold was lol.
DB pressing was the concern with the shoulder acting up. Decided
to push on given it’s an inflammatory issue rather than
mechanical. Actually seemed to help. Seated pressing on the
other hand aggravated it again. Thy pressing giveth and then
taketh away. JM press felt good but in hindsight probably could
have bumped it 5kg.
Plan was to skip legs today but I was making such good time I
squeezed them in. Glad I did too- lots of reps were uncovered.
#Post#: 20324--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: dirtyvest Date: August 25, 2024, 6:56 am
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No excuses on the legs I guess with just the iso work to worry
about. Funny about the shoulder, but then mine is also odd in
the things I can do compared to what I can't.
Looks like you are finally getting to draw a line under that
previous chapter of your life, will be nice to be able to give
the new relationship the full 100%
#Post#: 20329--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: August 27, 2024, 2:30 am
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Still a bit of work yet. Hopefully the proposal is approved by
the court. Then there’s transferring the house, tax implications
and sorting loan out etc.
This i all just the assets though. Actual divorce will come
after that.
But yes finally moving again.
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