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       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: GRG Date: November 11, 2024, 3:14 am
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       Fblock, Week 6, Push
  HTML https://youtu.be/WCfBskRLPFk?si=Ow5M8XQ6NqhSqH5v
       Another great session, my chest seems to just lose all strength
       out of nowhere once I get to the Pin Press, so at least I know
       it's working hard. Left feeling absolutely massive, seeing some
       great tricep growth recently.
       Incline Chest press
       35kg x 9
       35kg x 11
       35kg x 12
       Incline machine press
       50kg each side x 8
       47.5 es x 9
       42.5 es x 8
       Pin Chest Press
       60kg x 8
       70kg x 7
       55kg x 12
       Pec Dec
       #4 x 15
       #5 x 15
       #5 x 15
       Single arm cable pushdown
       25kg x 10
       25kg x 10
       22.5kg x 15
       Rope Pushdown
       45kg x 10
       50kg x 10
       40kg x 13
       Tbh fellas, she is lovely, she really is a great person just
       unwilling to work on her traumas and the behaviours from them
       can be extreme. I used to be all sorts of messed up and put
       years of work into myself so I could raise kids without those
       traumas fucking any kids up that i may have. So I'm unwilling to
       have someone else do that to them. It's a shame because she
       really has made my life better and taught me lots, opened my
       eyes to many new things in life. I'm at a point where i will
       happily move on, opening the door for better things.
       Thank you fellas, I am enjoying my shape currently, I'm very
       much looking forward to how I'm going to look when I'm leaner.
       #Post#: 20867--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: dirtyvest Date: November 11, 2024, 5:29 am
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       It sounds a bit like my Mrs... she has a LOT of back history and
       a LOT of baggage. Childhood and previous relationships have
       taken their toll on her, plus as well as her anxiety and
       depression issues there are all her other health worries so
       there are certainly times of high maintenance within our
       relationship. Fortunately I'm one of the more chilled people
       she's ever known, plus I tend to compartmentalise. I think any
       other personality type and it would be a hugely volatile
       relationship but I can switch off. Doesn't mean there aren't
       times when it can be very challenging and she can say some nasty
       things when the red mist hits and her mood is at it's lowest -
       passive aggressive is her thing. I have definitely had moments
       where I have asked - "is this what my chance at life is" but
       while I don't make excuses for her when does go off on one I do
       try to recognise why and that it isn't personal.
       #Post#: 20871--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: GRG Date: November 11, 2024, 3:47 pm
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       Honestly mate, I wish i had your mindset with it all. I'd be a
       much better person for it. I have to try to be calm through a
       good portion of my life. I'm investing a lot of time into
       therapy, books and all sorts of tools for my mental health to
       try to end up like that.
       #Post#: 20872--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: GRG Date: November 11, 2024, 3:57 pm
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       Fblock, Week 7, Legs
       Thoroughly enjoyed this session as always. Enjoying the switch
       to RDLs from squats and my knee seems to be loving it, it's
       feeling very strong with next to no twinges. Nothing at all
       interesting to say about it really. Hopefully I'm going to grow
       some huge bloody hamstrings
       Standing Calf Raise
       #6 x 12
       #6 x 12
       #5 x 16
       RDLs
       140kg x 8
       140 x 10
       120 x 15
       Leg Extension
       89kg x 10
       99kg x 12
       Single Leg Extension
       50kg x 10
       54kg x 11
       Leg Press
       320kg x 10
       320 x 12
       Single Leg Press
       120kg x 13
       160kg x 15
       Lying Leg Curl
       #3 x 10
       #4 x 12
       #3 x 13
       #Post#: 20875--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: dirtyvest Date: November 11, 2024, 5:35 pm
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       I'm under no illusion (and nor is the Mrs) that if our roles
       were swapped she probably wouldn't stick around like I have.
       Different strokes and all that.  I've been fortunate not to have
       demons myself tho, so can help take on hers I guess.
       Solis leg session there tho dude. Should get something out of
       that you would hope.
       #Post#: 20878--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: RAD Date: November 11, 2024, 5:40 pm
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       Getting yourself back on track mentally takes a lot of work and
       you've got to be consistent with it that I do know.But it's
       definitely achievable just got to give yourself time and not
       being hard on yourself when things take a backwards step.Stick
       with it dude and you will get there.
       Sessions look to be getting better and better!!
       #Post#: 20883--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: Brett Date: November 12, 2024, 3:55 am
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       Lots of wise words here from lots of different paths. This is
       one of the things I miss about forums. Genuine people giving
       genuine thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement by being
       anonymous. None of this sh1t shallow social media.
       #Post#: 20888--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: dirtyvest Date: November 12, 2024, 10:47 am
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       Vert true Brett... altho we did get the odd troll on MT it was
       great to vent facelessly to so many who actually did give a damn
       still
       #Post#: 20891--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: GRG Date: November 12, 2024, 2:08 pm
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       Fblock, Week 7, Shoulders
       A good shoulder session, felt very strong today even though I'd
       jabbed my delt and hour before.
       Pushed it heavier with the pin press and managed it, very happy
       with that.
  HTML https://youtu.be/zwWUiJkH7Rw?si=7_ZrOAMIeNC32_Uh
       Pin Shoulder Press
       70kg x 9
       70kg x 10
       60kg x 15
       Machine Shoulder Press
       70kg x 9
       70kg x 12
       60kg x 15
       Lat Raise
       14kg x 15
       14kg x 15
       12kg x 12
       Rear Fly
       14kg x 12
       16kg x 15
       16kg x 15
       Seated incline curl ss DB Tricep Extension
       16kg x 12 / 25kg x 12
       16kg x 10 / 25kg x 15
       14kg x 10 / 25kg x 12
       Cross Body Hammer Curl ss Cable Tricep Extension
       16kg x 13 / 45kg x 12
       14kg x 14 / 35kg x 12
       14kg x 15 / 35kg x 15
       #Post#: 20892--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Journal of a GymRat
       By: GRG Date: November 12, 2024, 2:11 pm
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       Sessions are getting better and better just recently, I'm very
       happy with  how trainings going. I am unfortunatly going to have
       to tell my coach I can't afford him for the next few months. But
       gives me an opportunity to flex the old brain muscles again.
       It is nice to have somewhere to vent where nobody knows me, i
       appreciate all your input as well fellas
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