Thursday, August 21, 2025

S/B/D/R+ Week 2. Day B.

sRPE @7.5
BW - 220

Bench - 
-    up to 225X1 @8
-    195X3, 3, 3, 3 @7.5/8.5

FFE BSS - BWX11, 10, 9, 8 @8

Cable Rows - X11, 10, 9 @8
super-set with
GHR Sit-Ups - BWX9, 8, 6 @8

Machine Standing Calves - X8, 7, 8, 7 @~8

Stationary Bike - HIIT; 0:20/1:40; 14 minutes

Solid session.  I've been taking a bit more time on my warm-up singles this week trying to feel out where my top set should be.  On both Squat and Bench, I re-took my last warm-up single and both times found the 2nd set easier allowing me to go for something higher on the top set.  Patience, I guess.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

S/B/D/R Week 2. Day A.

sRPE @8
BW - 223

Squats - 
-    up to 325X1 @7
-    290X3, 3, 3, 3 @7/7.5

BB Rows w/Straps -
-    up to 200X5 @8.5
-    200X3, 3, 3 @~8

GHR - BWX10, 9, 9, 8 @~8
super-set with
Machine Laterals - X11, 10, 9, 7 @~8

Cable Rear Delt Flyes - X9, 8, 7, 6 @8

Added about 1 set per movement over last week.  Looking to add more volume week over week, and start upping the intensity on top singles next week.

sRPE is mainly high because of the heat and humidity in the gym. Otherwise, this was a solid session.

Skipped conditioning to grab a bus to the grocery store and beat the next rain storm.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

S/B/D/R Week 1. Day C.

sRPE @8
BW - 228

Deadlift - 
-    up to 365X1 @7
-    325X3, 3, 3 @~7

DB Bench - 60sX8, 8, 7 @8

Pull-Downs - X8, 8, 7 @8/10

BB Curls - 60X9, 8, 7 @8
super-set with
GHR Sit-Ups - BWX8, 7, 6 @8/8.5

Stationary Bike - HIIT; 0:20/1:40; 14 minutes

I was already dragging much ass coming into a hot and humid gym today, so the workout was a slog.

Nevertheless, DL was better than expected.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

S/B/D/R Week 1. Day B.

sRPE @7
BW - 223

Bench - 
-    up to 215X1 @7.5
-    190X3, 3, 3 @7.5/8.5

FFE BSS - BWX12, 10, 10 @8/9.5

Cable Rows - X11, 9, 9 @8
super-set with
GHR Sit-Ups - BWX11, 8, 7 @8

Machine Standing Calves - X7, 7, 7, 7 27.5/10

Stationary Bike - HIIT; 0:20/1:40; 14 minutes

I've been low-key a coward about putting Front Foot Elevated Bulgarian Split Squats into my program regularly, and yes:  they suck.  Time to get good at them!

Fun session.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

S/B/D/R Week 1. Day A.

sRPE @6.5
BW - 224

Squats - 
-    up to 325X1 @7.5
-    285X3, 3, 3 @6/8

BB Rows w/Straps - 
-    up to 185X6 @8
-    185X3, 3, 3 @4.5/8

GHR - BWX10, 9, 8 @8/9
super-set with
Machine Laterals - X10, 8, 8 @~8

Cable Rear Delt Flyes - X8, 8, 7 @7.5/9

Stationary Bike - HIIT; 0:20/1:40; 14 minutes

Really enjoyed this program layout prior to the Rows specialization block so going back to it for a few weeks.  This was a fun session.

Forearms didn't like the 'D' attachment on the rear delt flyes, but a buddy had mentioned using the single rope attachments.  I tried those and they felt GREAT.  

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Off Day Training

 sRPE @5

Press - 
-    up to 115X1 @5
-    105X6 @8
-    75X12, 9 @~8

CS Rows - 100X10, 8, 7 @~8

1-Arm DB OH Extensions - 15X15, 10, 6 @8/10

Lever Shrugs (strapless) - 200X22, 16 @10

Just went in and trained with a pal doing mostly whatever he felt like.

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Reap What You Row Week 4. Day B.

sRPE @6
BW - 224

LH Trap DL - 
-    up to 315X1 @5
-    315X3, 3 @7

Cable Rear Delt Flyes - X8, 8, 7 @8/9
super-set with
Cable Flyes - X9, 9, 9 @8/9

Machine Standing Calves - X8, 8, 7, 7 @8/9

Stationary Bike - HIIT; 0:20/1:40; 14 minutes

Skipping BB Rows the rest of the week before the next block to give elbow and wrist more room to keep healing up.

Switched to low handle Trap Bar for the same reason.  I forgot how steep the learning curve on these are having not done them for a while.  All reps were awkward.