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Deadlift: 210, 240, 270 x 5; 210 x 20 The 270 set was at RPE 7+ and the Widowmaker was RP'd 15-5 as my grip and breath were quite challenged. GM: 135 x 10; 155 x 6, 5 This begins my experiment for the best hinging movement for low back and hamstring assistance. My hams are on fire at the...

Rest up, Mick. Sounds like you had some fun!

Thanks again, Jester. I looked at the seated Zercher GM, which looked mighty intriguing. My gym doesn't have an SS bar, unfortunately, so I may do a GM experiment both standing conventional (which I have had loads of success with), Zercher and the seated Zercher type. Should be fun to see how...

I agree, Jester. I throw the GHR in as a low back strengthening lift and realize my gaffe almost every time. There is likely such a better way to do this with reverse hypers, SLDL, GM, etc. Regardless, thank you for your insight.

7/5/2019: Deadlift: 225 x 8; 275 x 5; 325 x 1 The last set had an RPE of 7. I wasn't confident enough in trying for a double. OHP: 95 x 10 ; 125 x 6; 145 x 3 The last set had an RPE of 8; I definitely had more reps in the tank but stopped due to the effort in the triple already incurred. EZ...

Hi again, All - I decided to do some testing to get my working maxes sorted out. So - today: Squats: 225 x 8; 275 x 5; 305 x 3 That 305 set was an RPE of 8. I had more in the tank, but wasn't going for an all-out effort. Bench Press: 185 x 8; 225 x 5; 255 x 1 The last set was an RPE of 7...

Exactly, Jester. I think we lose perspective on this way too easily.

Well, best laid plans.... I forgot my keys that have my gym fob for the gym in the town where I travel. I called them to see if they could just look up my profile, but they never called back. Furthering the nudge from the ethereal beyond to take a break, I slightly sprained my left hand...

I'm thinking it likely will be at least that, @mickc1965 - they quoted 4-5 weeks to ship. Today: Deadlift: 265, 285, 300 x 5 RPE: 5, 6, 7 respectively. I used a mixed grip on the last two reps of the last set. Otherwise, belt and shin sleeves for work sets. Squats: 235 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10...

That's what I intend to do too, Mick. I can't wait until it arrives!

Don't bother! I get better, more accurate measurements from Sleep Watch. That app is closer but costs too much for the "better" measurements that I'm not at all confident are accurate. I was diagnosed with a mild case of sleep apnea several years ago, but my treatment made it worse. So, I...

I'm using an app called Sleep Cycle that supposedly uses data from my Apple Watch, but it failed to catch me getting up twice a couple days ago.

Nice work, Tot. The journey to 400 should be a fun one.

Hey Mick - I got the Balance ring in silver. I'm hoping the sleep metrics I get from it are more accurate than my current approach. From what I've seen, their technology and approach are second to none. Today... OHP: 130, 135, 145 x 5 RPE: 7, 7, 8. This cycle is pushing the boundary and it...

Bench Press: 220, 230, 245 x 5 RPE: 5, 7, 7 - in mental ways, 230 was harder than 245. Dunno. OHP: 120 x 10, 10; 115 x 10, 4 This is going to be a trial, I think. The second set was RP'd 8-1-1, with that last rep hard. So, I reduced to 115 and RP'd 7-3 and then 3-1. My OHP tank was empty...

6/11/2019 Squats: 195, 210, 225 x 5 Bench Press: 170, 185, 200 x 5 Chins: BW x 8, 6 Kroc Row: 80 x 20 6/13/2019 Deadlift: 205, 225, 240 x 5 OHP: 100, 105, 115 x 5 Press Situp: 30 x 6, 6 I did those two deload sessions on vacation. Today - 6/17/2019 Month 3 Begins! Squats: 250, 270, 285...

Well @Jester, if you can get to rep 20 with a 20-count, you will be in a very lonesome company. I had powerlifters, strength athletes, strong man guys, and regular joes like me try this, and the furthest anyone got was rep 17. I tap out with consistent practice at rep 9. I pause every rep too...

End of BBB Month 2 Heavy Deadlift: 260 x 5; 295 x 3; 330 x 1 Shin sleeves and my belt were used for all work sets. RPEs: 6, 7, 8 Squats: 205 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10 Knee sleeves only. Huffin' and puffin'. Decline Press Situp: 30 x 5, 4xx | Oblique Crunch: 4, 2 I tried twice to get that 5th rep...

Try this with the ab wheel... I can guarantee no extra loading is necessary. Do two reps. On that third rep and every subsequent rep, stay at full extension for a slow count equal to the rep count. So, on rep three, you are fully extended for a 3-count. On rep 4, a 4-count. See how far you...

OHP: 125 x 5; 140 x 3; 155 x 1 Sets felt good; RPEs: 5, 6+, 6. I definitely had 3-4 reps at 155. Bench Press: 180 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 9-1 Not unsurprisingly, the lack of rest between yesterday and today was definitely a factor. Regardless, the first three sets felt really good, which was...