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Which ones were PBs? I'm not happy coz then I have to go and lift more to try and maintain some sort of gap lol

I'm only joking Leesh, you would probs smash me at them, been years since I tried them and even then was only for fun.

I credit DLs with fixing my lower back. Haha, if i I wasn't lifting I'd be running flat out instead - when ankle allowed. I don't eat that much man

I prefer training at home,cheaper, more time efficient, wear what I like, fart, eat, pick my nose etc. Yeah I have no issue knowing that I'm not a PTC trainee and will not get to that level, I don't want to get to that level, I just want to feel like my body is in balance and that I am maybe a touch stronger than people who do not work out - and maybe some who do. I got past the ego stuff a long time ago, but I know it's like to be that guy with the big chest and arms who really doesn't lift that much but looks like he does and wears tight shirts all the time etc, that was me 8yrs ago. Also, yo me 180-0-200kg deadlift is VERY strong by almost any standard, yes PLers go for more but that their chosen sport, for anyone who is not a PLer that's a bloody good lift. 2x BW is amazing to me (160-170 for me). My disadvantage, if anything, is my earlier days of training where I trained wrong and injured things that I now need to watch for and also be cautious of, that and my ankle which will be an issue for a long time. I know I get shit for talking about it, but the reality is, it's a huge weak spot that needs to be managed carefully and I'd rather make slow progress without injury than go for glory and end up out of action. I think some of it too is that I'm in my 30s now and have a child around and when Kate returns to work that 3hrs I spend during after work time during the week is going to be a lot harder to justify so I find myself asking why I keep doing it and what my goal is, then if I got there what then - and so on. No having a partner who doesn't admire a heavier set physique doesn't help but we've agreed that it's best for us both if each of us feel good about themselves as that ultimately benefits the other also, for her that's accepting that I do not like sitting at 80kg. For me, that's accepting that she likes to be lean enough and toned enough to have a fairly decent six pack (not my thing but is how her body trains up) but that ultimately I'll be happier if she is happier and vie versa.

Oh I know that one, I'm boss at it.

I'm in two minds about it really. On the one hand, around my gymbros, it seems like it's decent. On the other hand, when you see Markos 19yr olds benching 160, it's pathetic. I'm not sure how to think about it. Back in the day when everyday was upper body day, I was doing 3x10s at 100kg with 60sec breaks and doing that 3 times weekly (plus dumbbell flies etc) and I had a bigger chest. But on the other hand, I'm doing more weight now, starting at what my previous best bench was and working up, so by the time I get to 111.5, I've already done 20 reps of bench at 100+ before I even start my 5 reps of 111.5. So I can only assume my 1RM would be a bit higher than 111.5, maybe 120-130 if I was really lucky? Which is still a LONG way off what anyone remotely strong can do so I keep it all in check. Funnily enough, I'm happier knowing that I get in 75 reps of squat and DL (even if it is really light weight) a week and that I'm not curling at all. My goal would maybe 120-140squat and 140-160 DL? That's repped, 3 times weekly in the same format as now so now idea what that would mean the 1RMs are. The problem is, I only have just under 120kg in weights so I will need to buy some 20kg plates. I have no idea what good numbers are for rows, chins or dips either. I can't help but always feel weak. Which is weird when I talk to one of my mates who I'd always seen as being a bit of a beef cake and realising that I squat, DL, and bench more than he does. I think it's more to do with being on here and see what strong people can do.

Whats this captains chair business, sounds like a stripper move...

I thought I'd said earlier but it's all 5x5s Mon/Wed/Fri same routine each time. Breaks between sets go 60, 75, 90, 120secs. Breaks between exercises are only as long as it takes to move/rack things. Whole thing takes a bout an hour. Why's that?

Leesh had some gains so I thought I would too. Small increases on the squat, DL, and dips. Oddly, had to bail on the last rep of final bench set, was weird, just had no powerz left. Had a 15sec break and went for one more rep and only just got it... We'll see how I go Wednesday. Squat low bar 80.5 85.5 95.5 100 104 Bench 101.5 104 106.5 109 111.5 DL barefoot 88 93 101.5 104 109 Row 73 78 83 88 93 Chins 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5 Dips 15 17.5 20 22.5 27.5

I'd concur with that, I used to try and use the window and it made me over extend. My session with Matt helped me get the feel for where it should be and how it will feel when the lower back is straight (the upper back can be rounded and lower back still straight, if everything is straight it puts excess stress on the lower back via leverage).

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kg for kg she's probs already stronger lol I won't ever achieve anything noteworthy in lifting and I'm ok with that as it's not my goal

Hip flexors I don't find too bad as in you can give them a good stretch and they come good, the back I'd be cautious of.

In the areas you were already sore? As in now sore injury sore or just sore fatigue sore?

And how did you pull up? Good job on the deads.

Do you guys know how to internet? Maybe it's a PayPal issue as my payment went through straight away.

lol I was having a hard time working out wtf was going on in that end plate pic, they look massive.

Got through everything last night, not hurting this morning

I've met a few..

Hah, was waiting for it. Honestly I kind of expected it too but don't mind as I'm confident I can sell the second suit for what I paid and break even, in the end I'll be out of pocket for the cost of 1 suit, I'll just have tried 2 on I'd rather have some extra dicking around and be happy with the fit. Financially, it won't be an issue And given I'm still waiting after 2 months for my cage and still need to do my clutch, time is something I have.

lol I know this, just being a goose. I have a little extra than I should perhaps.

Oh I see what you mean, existing fat layer now on top of new muscle growth, got it. FAT DAN IS FAT Excuse me while I go cry into a baked cheesecake.

This is amusing for 2 reasons. 1) The subject and message content was not mum appropriate. 2) 16yr old using mums account... lol

Oh man I'm gonna laugh if that is actually your mums paypal.

They have all that info on the site using their calculators. I'm happy to donate some if need be though.