Hypertrophy 2018: Week 1 of 4

HT18.W1.D1.0724 Bench: 5X10 @ 65% / 165 Banded face pulls: 5×10 / Green band DB Pullovers: 5×10 / 35-35-35-35-50 Low angle DB incline: 4×8 / 35-50-50-50 Chest support 2 arm row: 4×10 / 50 7 way hips GHD: 4×10 with…

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Next on the agenda

When I finished the last training cycle, it was pretty apparent that I was beat up and worn down.  With the encouragement of my coach, I took a full week off. The idea moving forward is to take a little…

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A full week off

What does a week off feel like? It was a mixed reaction for me. On one hand, not having to wake up at 3:45a to go workout was easily the best thing about taking time off. I got to sleep…

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So what’s next?

After wrapping up this last training cycle, it is painfully obvious that I need a break. I took a look back and realized it has been over a year since I have had some true time off from lifting.  From…

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Block Cycle 2018: Week 6 of 6

Oh hey look, another week with only 3 days of training instead of 5. This is becoming a habit.  I had kicked off the week great, but again, the lack of sleep catches up to me quick.  I had a…

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Last Night at OC

In April of 2017, I started to shadow one of the lifting coaches at the gym.  I drove over to our second location in Oldham County on Thursday nights.  My only goal was to learn more as a coach to…

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Block Cycle 2018: Week 5 of 6

I had one crap week and one decent one and then this week happened.  I am not sure if I am just in dire need of a deload or break, but mentally this week has been a real struggle.  I…

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Block Cycle 2018: Week 4 of 6

Finally, I feel somewhat close to normal again.  This week was one of the better weeks in a while.  I have hit all of my prescribed percentages and been able to train each day like I normally plan to do.…

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