4/17/24 - 4/23/24 BBB training, catching up on a LOT of days.

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4/17/24

BBB squat @140
2x25
I only had time to squat on this day. First set was done as a straight set, the second ended up being a widowmaker where the last 5 or so reps were done breathing style. High rep squats are peak lifting.


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4/19/24 
The second half of my high rep squat day

Giant set:
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5s Press, 135x5 top set
Hard. I won't keep repeating myself from here on out in regards to my pressing strength. I just have to grind my way back. Bodyweight for reps is the goal. (178 btw)

Chin-ups
10, 10, 6
These are getting much better.

Single leg squat
11, 17, 8
I hit a surprise PR on the second set! Going good. 
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Hip thrust "350" @ 135lb
10, 9, 7
I've decided that I will keep the weight "low" on hip thrusts because this new technique I've been using has been lighting up my glutes. The 350 progression is a nice progression scheme where you increase the weight once you're able to get 50 reps in 3 sets. Something slow, but intense like that will enable me to keep good form while not leaving gains on the table. 

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4/21/24

BBB Romanian Deadlift @170
20, 15, 15
I kept a pretty conventional form and focused hard on feeling the stretch in my glutes. I guess I'm flexible because the plates always hit the ground. Next session I will use a deficit. 

Giant set:
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Bench 5s pro top set @ 170
I couldn't BELIEVE how hard this felt. It'll come back.
Inverted Row
12 10 10
I love this movement. I probably need more focus on horizontal bar movements in my training. 
Single leg glute hyper +25lb plate
8, 8, 10
I still need to work on getting a more consistent form. I use a bench to do these and the bench portion keeps impeding my ROM. Perhaps I'll try holding a dumbell down low instead of a plate close to my body. 
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Single leg deficit hip thrust
8, 14, 10

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4/23/24

5s squat top set @ 235
For the first time in a while, weights In the 2pl8 range didn't feel crushing. My top set moved very well! I think I could have done 10+ in a straight set and at least 20 with a widowmaker. 

Giant set
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BBB press @ 80lbs
Challenging in the later sets.
Chin-ups
12, 11, 8, 6, 6
I'm happy with how well I'm progressing. Once I break 20 reps I want to start playing with more advanced progression.
Single Leg Squats 
14, 10, 11, 8, 3
My hamstrings were sore so I had a bery hard time balancing, especially in the last set where I couldn't maintain it past the third rep. Said set was not stopped because of muscle failure. Still very satisfied. 
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"350" hip thrust @ 135
17, 13, 15
I'm very happy to see the reps move up so quickly! 
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