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While WE know that I’m not hitting our standards, it does feel good to be the big guy in the gym.

No videos because I hate videos at public gyms

Squat 230lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets
Overhead press 110 x 5 x 3
Deadlift 325 x 7 x 1
Pull ups 5,4,4
11,940 lbs total for the day

Tweaked my back 7 days ago and already back up to my baseline. Going to attempt 230 for squats on Wednesday.

Making pancakes only takes about 3 tracks from Zepplin IV. Worthwhile endeavor.

New scam just dropped? Anyone else getting these?

I hate videos in the gym so you only get pictures of my weights.

Trying to keep up with my internet frens.

Squat: 225lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets
Overhead press: 110 x 5 x 3
Deadlift: 330 x 5 x 1
Pull ups: 5,4,5

I hate videos in the gym so you only get pictures of my weights.

Trying to keep up with my internet frens.

Squat: 225lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets
Overhead press: 110 x 5 x 3
Deadlift: 330 x 5 x 1
Pull ups: 5,4,5

I hate videos in the gym so you only get pictures of my weights.

Trying to keep up with my internet frens.

Squat: 225lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets
Overhead press: 110 x 5 x 3
Deadlift: 330 x 5 x 1
Pull ups: 5,4,5

Took it easier on bench and deadlift because my pec and bicep tendon are still sore after arm bar practice on Saturday.

Starting Strength w/Bench
Tue, Jul 29, 2025

Squat (Low Bar)
Set 1 : 45 lbx 5
Set 2 : 45 lbx 5
Set 3 : 135 lbx 3
Set 4 : 155 lbx 2
Set 5 : 235 lbx 5
Set 6 : 235 lbx 5
Set 7 : 235 lbx 5

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 45 lbx 8
Set 2 : 45 lbx 8
Set 3 : 95 lbx 3
Set 4 : 115 lbx 2
Set 5 : 185 lbx 5
Set 6 : 185 lbx 5
Set 7 : 185 lbx 5

Deadlift (Barbell)
Set 1 : 135 lbx 5
Set 2 : 225 lbx 3
Set 3 : 275 lbx 2
Set 4 : 315 lbx 7

The first set lied.

I only got 3 reps at 235 because my right femoral head and IT band irritation.

Is it because I wear my tools on my right and yesterday was 12 hours on stage cement?

Pushed through and attempted again.

Sets 2 and 3 both got 5 reps.

Keep pushing.

Prework coffee with the bees

Front garden edge project - replacing the wood with brick and “books”.

Here are some of the “house picks” we’ve made so far.

Starting Strength w/Bench
Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Squat (Low Bar)
Set 1 : 45 lbx 5
Set 2 : 45 lbx 5
Set 3 : 135 lbx 3
Set 4 : 155 lbx 2
Set 5 : 230 lbx 5
Set 6 : 230 lbx 5
Set 7 : 230 lbx 5

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 45 lbx 8
Set 2 : 45 lbx 8
Set 3 : 95 lbx 3
Set 4 : 115 lbx 2
Set 5 : 200 lbx 5
Set 6 : 200 lbx 5
Set 7 : 200 lbx 5

Deadlift (Barbell)
Set 1 : 135 lbx 5
Set 2 : 225 lbx 3
Set 3 : 275 lbx 2
Set 4 : 320 lbx 7

Crackling knees on my 3rd set of 5 reps at 230lbs

Starting Strength w/Bench
Fri, Jul 11, 2025

Squat (Low Bar)
Set 1 : 45 lbx 5
Set 2 : 45 lbx 5
Set 3 : 135 lbx 3
Set 4 : 155 lbx 2
Set 5 : 225 lbx 5
Set 6 : 225 lbx 5
Set 7 : 225 lbx 6

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 45 lbx 8
Set 2 : 45 lbx 8
Set 3 : 95 lbx 3
Set 4 : 115 lbx 2
Set 5 : 185 lbx 5
Set 6 : 195 lbx 5
Set 7 : 195 lbx 5
Set 8 : 135 lbx 5

Deadlift (Barbell)
Set 1 : 135 lbx 5
Set 2 : 225 lbx 3
Set 3 : 275 lbx 2
Set 4 : 315 lbx 7