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Thought I'd go ahead and start a log up here.
About me:
Late 30's
5'10"
195lbs currently
Best gym total 550/440/700 at 215-225lbs
Best meet total 501/407/672 at 220lbs (there's some decimals in there that somehow make that 1581lbs)
Some old vids from when I used to be strong:
Have had a bad run of luck with injuries the last two years. Hurt my hip in 2019 and it's continued to be a problem. Have not deadlifted heavy since October 2020. In June this year had a sloppy unrack on bench and dropped 335lbs straight from lockout onto my chest. Ended up off bench for six months. Currently back to benching, but lost a lot and haven't been over 315x2 recently. Haven't been back squatting at all since the bench mishap. Been front squatting the last month or so. Also managed 500x12 deadlift last week and will continue to focus on light weight and high reps as it doesn't seem to bother my hip.
Been focusing on losing fat since the injury and plan to continue into the new year. Itching to get back to lifting heavy, but considering focusing on hypertrophy for awhile since I never really have. Gear wise haven't done a real blast since April 2020 and just been cruising on 150-200mg of test. Currently at 150mg. Added in HGH a few months back and currently at 4iu/day. Also added in 20mg a day of Anavar a few weeks back to help maintain strength for the last of this dieting.
Training wise 3x a week full body stuff with a compound lift or two plus accessories. I lift with a group of guys at my gym that train similar to me and been just getting in with them. Short term I'm trying to beat my old deadlift PR of 500x15 at 20+ pounds lighter bodyweight just for fun. Not too far off from that. Also get back used to benching and squatting again. Longer term considering doing a primo blast and running John Meadows' Creeping Death program. Have basically zero bodybuilding training experience and thinking of doing something besides powerlifting for a change. That's if I don't end up saying screw it and going back to lifting heavy anyway. We'll see, but I do think I need a longer break from heavy lifting.
Current physique pic:
Goals get leaner, regain some strength and eventually put on some size. Also trying to get off blood pressure meds. Had to start them earlier this year. That's what prompted losing 30lbs. Figured that and not being able to lift heavy made it a good time to cut some weight. Long night shift hours and lots of coffee probably don't help the blood pressure either though.
Yesterday's training:
First day back to back squats in awhile
Beltless paused squats 315lbs 4x3 (high bar)
Comp paused bench press 315lbs 2x3
Plus a 365lbs single in a Slingshot
Reverse hypers 3x10
Hanging leg raises 2x10
Weird I always lose so much more off squat than bench or deadlift when taking time off. Deadlift I'm still confident in 600+, but a little time off squat and I feel like I'm almost starting over every time.
About me:
Late 30's
5'10"
195lbs currently
Best gym total 550/440/700 at 215-225lbs
Best meet total 501/407/672 at 220lbs (there's some decimals in there that somehow make that 1581lbs)
Some old vids from when I used to be strong:
Have had a bad run of luck with injuries the last two years. Hurt my hip in 2019 and it's continued to be a problem. Have not deadlifted heavy since October 2020. In June this year had a sloppy unrack on bench and dropped 335lbs straight from lockout onto my chest. Ended up off bench for six months. Currently back to benching, but lost a lot and haven't been over 315x2 recently. Haven't been back squatting at all since the bench mishap. Been front squatting the last month or so. Also managed 500x12 deadlift last week and will continue to focus on light weight and high reps as it doesn't seem to bother my hip.
Been focusing on losing fat since the injury and plan to continue into the new year. Itching to get back to lifting heavy, but considering focusing on hypertrophy for awhile since I never really have. Gear wise haven't done a real blast since April 2020 and just been cruising on 150-200mg of test. Currently at 150mg. Added in HGH a few months back and currently at 4iu/day. Also added in 20mg a day of Anavar a few weeks back to help maintain strength for the last of this dieting.
Training wise 3x a week full body stuff with a compound lift or two plus accessories. I lift with a group of guys at my gym that train similar to me and been just getting in with them. Short term I'm trying to beat my old deadlift PR of 500x15 at 20+ pounds lighter bodyweight just for fun. Not too far off from that. Also get back used to benching and squatting again. Longer term considering doing a primo blast and running John Meadows' Creeping Death program. Have basically zero bodybuilding training experience and thinking of doing something besides powerlifting for a change. That's if I don't end up saying screw it and going back to lifting heavy anyway. We'll see, but I do think I need a longer break from heavy lifting.
Current physique pic:
Goals get leaner, regain some strength and eventually put on some size. Also trying to get off blood pressure meds. Had to start them earlier this year. That's what prompted losing 30lbs. Figured that and not being able to lift heavy made it a good time to cut some weight. Long night shift hours and lots of coffee probably don't help the blood pressure either though.
Yesterday's training:
First day back to back squats in awhile
Beltless paused squats 315lbs 4x3 (high bar)
Comp paused bench press 315lbs 2x3
Plus a 365lbs single in a Slingshot
Reverse hypers 3x10
Hanging leg raises 2x10
Weird I always lose so much more off squat than bench or deadlift when taking time off. Deadlift I'm still confident in 600+, but a little time off squat and I feel like I'm almost starting over every time.
