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#Post#: 20378--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: September 11, 2024, 9:27 pm
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D2&D4 - Heavy Lower / Light Upper
11/09/24
RDLs (1x6-10)
60kg x10, 100kg x7, 125kg x3,
142.5kg x10 (+1)
Good/Bad Girls (1x15-20 ea.)
40kg x20
Sled Hack Squats (1x6-10)
60kg x10, 100kg x5, 127.5kg x5
142.5kg x11 (+2)
Smith Calf Raises (1x6-10)
85kg x10, 120kg x5,
140kg x10 (+1)
Pec Dec (1x15-20) <L5>
47.5kg x19 (+1)
Upright Rows (1x15-20)
45kg x19 (+2.5kg)
Rope Pressdowns (1x15-20)
40lbs +3.75kg x17 (+1.25kg)
30lbs +2.5kg x18 (-0)
Underhand: 20lbs x14 (-1)
Lat Pulldowns (1x15-20)
55kg x10,
70kg x20 (+1)
*used straps
WG Inverse Rows (1x15-20)
BW +2.5kg x15 (+2.5kg)
*notch on ring finger, straps
Spider Curls (1x15-20) <L8>
12kg x21(-0.5kg)
Managed to catch up a little with a 10 hour sleep. Have a few
days off so I’ll use the opportunity to chill for a bit after
the insane week last week. Heavy legs this morning all moving
well. Sled hack wasn’t sure if I’d make all reps as even the 127
felt heavy but to my surprise I managed to bash out two extra
reps. Pec dec also squeezed out a painful extra rep. Shoulder
has been great since I dumped the barbell benching. This seems
better work for the pecs anyway.
Upright rows may have lacked a little focus -I will make sure
these are hitting the shoulder right next time. Lat pull-downs I
decided to use straps to see if this helps elicit some more
reps. It did mean at the end it was easier not to slip off
during those painful last reps. Added +1 in the end. Inverse
rows someone was using the smith so I did it on the squat rack
which means feet may have been a touch more elevated than usual
with the different bench. Also popped a small plate on my chest.
Spider curls 12.5kg DB being used so I held a 10 and 2 together.
Small decrease in weight but I did manage 3 extra reps so I’m
happy with that.
Off for weekly shop and then visit the ex. The court orders have
been finalised which means we can finally start transferring
assets that have been in limbo for 18 months. Unfortunately
looks like I’ll be doing most of the work as she just wants to
pay people to do it and I refuse to cough up half! Then I’ll be
off to collect the boys and make nachos for dinner! School
carnival in the morning before I head home and chill. G/f is
still sick and off work so we will likely curl up with a movie
of my choice. 🙂
#Post#: 20380--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: dirtyvest Date: September 12, 2024, 3:19 am
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Sounds stunning, after every Lakes or Peaks holiday I get very
envious of people who live where that sort of scenery is
accessible to them and not half a day's drive away.
10hrs sleep, no wonder your legs felt heavy. I really struggle
if get that much sleep. 6-8hrs I'm good, less than 6 starts to
hit me, edging towards 9hr and more and I just feel 'bleh' the
whole time.
Sometimes, altho not always, I find straps can just help me
focus more on working the back and not other areas. Some good
extra reps in there tho, nice.
Bit of a busy time ahead tho, hope that all goes smoothly
#Post#: 20383--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: September 14, 2024, 7:12 pm
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Yes we are very spoilt here! I must admit we have some of the
greatest beaches in the world but I only visit maybe a dozen
times per year.
I should clarify the 10 hour sleep was merely me trying to catch
up from the late shifts and not just me being lazy!
#Post#: 20384--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: September 14, 2024, 7:12 pm
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D3 - Heavy Upper / Light Lower
14/09/24
Pullups Wide Grip (1x6-10)
BW -50kg x10, -25kg x5,
BW x8, +green band x11 (-0, -)
*wider grip
U/H BB Rows (1x6-10)
60kg x10, 80kg x5,
92.5kg x10 (+1)
*avoid left shoulder raising
Incline DB Press (1x6-10)
25kg x5, 35kg x5,
45kg x9 (-0)
DB SP Seated (1x6-10)
20kg x5,
26kg x9 (+1kg)
*use upright bench
JM Press (1x6-10)
35kg x5,
47.5kg x9 (+2.5kg)
Leg Curls (1x15-20)
30kg x22 (+2)
Leg Extensions (1x15-20)
<B4, L4, F12>
65kg x5
92.5kg x19 (+1)
Smith Calf Raises (1x15-20)
60kg x10,
85kg x20 (+1)
After work session. Feeling quite tired and run down, so much so
I wonder if I’m beginning to get sick. Had to skip some of the
shoulder warmups as there was a bunch of kids messing about with
the cable machines. By the time I needed to do the pull-ups all
but one had moved on. Hitting 8 was tough and I felt a second BW
set probably wouldn’t be great, so I added the green band which
did allow lots more reps and the back felt more worked.
U/H rows were solid but on that last rep I may have drifted
upright a bit, not sure. Incline press I struggled to get the DB
in position but the reps were clean and matched last sesh.
Seated press added a 1kg DB and only paid a rep in exchange. JM
press bit of an odd one and not sure if I’m better off lowering
bar to shoulder level or the neck which I’ve seen both done. Leg
curls missed an opportunity to add a touch of weight, and I
realised I hadn’t added a plate halfway through the set, so
resigned myself to repping out hard as I could. Leg ext and
calves also saw a hard won extra rep. Job was done.
Early night tonight as the g/f is out with friends. Easy day
shift tomorrow but I hope to get a good chunk of paperwork done
for the assets division. Certainly helps having a bit of time at
work to do it. Don’t know how you would find the time otherwise!
#Post#: 20388--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: dirtyvest Date: September 15, 2024, 6:23 am
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Even when catching up a bit, I just seem to struggle when I
sleep that long. Bit like jet lag, or that feeling when you have
a 20min nap in teh day which becomes nearly an hour and you just
feel like you've lost touch with reality for the rest of the
day.
I do envy people in countries like yours, even the US, for the
variety of landscapes you have. That's kind of why I'm trying to
get around teh UK more. Obviously it's a fraction of the size
and lacks a lot of what you guys have, but we do also still have
a lot of stunning places to track done... and let's face it,
it's not like anywhere here is THAT hard to get to by
comparison.
I think I generally press JM more to my fcae, sometimes chin,
sometimes forehead, so rhyme or reason for the difference. But
for a tough session you only progressed on what you did, nothing
went backwards
#Post#: 20390--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: September 16, 2024, 1:49 am
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Yeah I get what you mean. I tend to just live like that with
shift work. Not so bad now I’m not doing proper night shift, but
I could still sleep on any surface at any given moment haha.
Granted we have lots of beautiful spots but there is lots of
nice places there too. Such history as well. Australia has no
castles 😁
#Post#: 20391--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: September 16, 2024, 1:49 am
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D2&D4 - Heavy Lower / Light Upper
16/09/24
RDLs (1x6-10)
60kg x10, 100kg x5, 130kg x5*,
145kg x8* (+2.5kg)
*straps
Good/Bad Girls (1x15-20 ea.)
40kg x20
Sled Hack Squats (1x6-10)
60kg x10, 100kg x5, 130kg x5
145kg x8 (+2.5kg)
Smith Calf Raises (1x6-10)
90kg x10, 125kg x5,
142.5kg x9 (+2.5kg)
Pec Dec (1x15-20) <L5>
47.5kg x20 (+1)
Upright Rows (1x15-20)
45kg x20 (+1)
Rope Pressdowns (1x15-20)
40lbs +3.75kg x18 (+1)
30lbs +2.5kg x19 (+1)
Underhand: 20lbs x15 (+1)
Lat Pulldowns (1x15-20)
55kg x10,
72.5kg x17 (+2.5kg)
*used straps
WG Inverse Rows (1x15-20)
BW +2.5kg x16 (+1)
*notch on ring finger, straps
Spider Curls (1x15-20) <L8>
13.5kg x18 (+1kg)
Managed 8 hours sleep and now have a few days off. Put the
washing on early and first stop drop the g/f off at work then to
the docs to get the nipple checked. He doesn’t seem concerned,
found no lumps and gave me an ultrasound ticket and said go get
it scanned if it’s still sore in 6 weeks. Then off to the gym to
do legs. Really good sesh adding reps/weight to everything. Even
the inverse rows which have been slow to build Pec dec I felt
the front delts might have done a bit too much here. Keep an eye
on it next time. Uprights were much more focused. Very happy
with how this went.
After that straight to the shop for some supplies. Then off to
the ex’s to collect some engine oil. I think the water issue is
fixed but there is a small oil leak probably not sealed the
rocker cover well. Also fixed the shower rollers just because
I’m awesome. Despite my growing hunger I then decided to head to
the chemist to fill out prescriptions in the hope I can then get
some KFC as my treat and head home to do a few little jobs and
chill out. Then the ex calls me and tells me one of the boys is
sick and I need to get him as she is at work. So much for my
chill afternoon!
#Post#: 20394--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: dirtyvest Date: September 16, 2024, 3:50 am
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Sounds like you haven't stopped all weekend. Half good news on
the nip, hopefully it's nothing to worry about... makes
appreciate the quieter house I now have a bit more LOL
#Post#: 20399--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: Brett Date: September 19, 2024, 5:39 am
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D1 - Heavy Upper / Light Lower
18/09/24
DB Press (1x6-10)
20kg x10, 37.5kg x5
47.5kg x9 (-0)
*squeeze shoulder blades
BB Shoulder Press Standing (1x6-10)
30kg x5, 40kg x5,
50kg x10 (+1)
Lying Tri Ext
35kg x5,
42.5kg x10 (+1)
Supinated Pullups (1x6-10)
BW x5, +5kg x5
Xxx+7.5kg x7 (+1)
XxxBW x4
WG BB Rows (1x6-10)
60kg x5,
77.5kg x10 (+2.5kg)
70kg x14
*pull to top of abs and avoid left shoulder raising
Leg Curls (1x15-20)
31.25kg x20 (+1.25kg)
Leg Extensions (1x15-20)
<B4, L4, F12>
65kg x5
92.5kg x19 (+1)
Smith Calf Raises (1x15-20)
67.5kg x10,
87.5kg x19 (+2.5kg)
Busy day today but if I keep a steady pace I *might* just be
able to relax and finish my movie whilst eating lunch! Straight
into warmups. Eeeked another rep out on the kettlebell warmup
which may have cost me the extra rep i was aiming for on DB
press. Rest of the pressing went well.
Pull-ups were going okay then the very first rep of the work set
I felt a sharp pull on right rear delt/upper tricep. I stopped
immediately. Tried stretching a little but it wasn’t going away.
I moved on to the rows. I could feel the pull every rep but
these didn’t seem to bother it directly. As a result of skipping
the pull-ups I had a little extra so I tacked on another set and
really hammer that mid back. Finished up with another good legs
round in just enough time to have some cereal at the gym, before
joining a teams meeting in the car with my son’s therapist!
#Post#: 20401--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brett’s Journal: Consistency = Success
By: dirtyvest Date: September 19, 2024, 7:30 am
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Ooh, not like the sound pf the pull in the back of the arm. Is
it tricep or a lat insertions? How does it feel today?
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