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My client Jeff, 51 years old, high-bar squatting 250# for his second set of five. #linearprogression #squats #strengthcoach #personaltrainer #igotyourback

225# Low-bar pause squat at 6'5" 171 lbs. Almost didn't make it! What that tells me is that my brace probably gave out a little, or I went too deep. * I know some more advanced lifters, whom I otherwise respect, get uptight about folks like me posting a 225 squat, because it's not "newsworthy. " But I really don't care. That's their reality and that's fine, but it's not mine and it's not a lot of other people's either. This is my journey and if it helps someone else, that's what matters. * I test my "comp squat" in two more weeks so we'll see if I can get past my low-bar 265# 1RM. When I did that lift, I could feel that it was my upper body giving out, so for the last several weeks, I've been working on that. If you can't handle and creatively address your weaknesses, you can't grow as a lifter. Perhaps as a person, too? What do you think? * #resistancequest #fitness #talllifter #ectomorph #vegan #conjugate #menwithlonghair #longhairdontcare #strength #training #squat #deadlift #lowbar #powerlifting #pausesquat #marathonnotasprint #longhaul

Having taken a MONTH-LONG BREAK after pulling 320, here's 315 from a deficit. Easy!! That's one of the things I love about strength training: strength gains are semi-permanent. - #deadlift #deficitdeadlift #conjugate #maxeffort #heavysingle #vegan #strength #training #tall #tallathlete #menwithlonghair

Well, I'm back to a #bodypartsplit for the time being. It has been a few years since I last had a #chestday, #backday, #legday, et cetera. I'm still pursuing my deadlift goal of 405, and I know it puts me at cross-purposes somewhat to pursue a strength goal in the midst of a bro-split, which is usually used for bodybuilding goals. I think it will be okay, though. - But I'll tell you, I needed a break from full-body. Whether using concurrent, upper-lower, or PPL, what I missed was being able to just POUND A MUSCLE GROUP INTO SUBMISSION again. Is this wise? Is this elevated? Is it "optimal"? Perhaps not. Perhaps hitting each twice a week permits higher protein synthesis. But there is more to the overall equation than protein synthesis, and bodypart splits are time-tested. Plus, sometimes you need to go back to basics to remember what you loved about something. - But where does that leave me? With bodybuilding goals and methods, I feel like I will always be weak and small. Bodybuilding goals use higher rep ranges; its hard to feel like I'm really doing anything when I have to incline bench press 95# for three sets of ten (after flat benching a 5x5; never mind how heavy). This is funny because this recurrent feeling is why I moved away from bodybuilding goals. I.e., I feel much stronger deadlifting 320 than I do incline-benching 95. Of course, concurrent had its volume day with lower weights. So I don't know. The mind plays tricks on itself. - Regardless, I'm still adjusting to the much-higher level of frequency (5 days a week instead of three) and to using my home gym more. Once I get bumper plates and can deadlift at home, I feel like certain doors will be opened. Wish me luck. - #fitness #lifting #powerlifting #vegan #veganism #lifter #strength #workout #fitspo #fitfam #training #deadlift #squat #benchpress #lats #latspread #homegym #bodybuilding

Rice is by far my favorite among the #carbs , not because of the taste but because it is easiest to make a lot of and smash down. Potatoes, bread/bagels, even pasta feels like it takes me ten years to eat. Rice...well, those tiny grains just disappear. I try to use low-arsenic rice, Basmati white from India. If there was an arsenic-free version, it would be literally 100% perfect. And there are so few things in that category. - #vegan #food #bulking #quorn #barbecue #kimchi #cleaneating #mostly #bowls #flavor #korean #inspired #cuisine #fitness #veganism #macros #fakemeat #protein #grains

I wanted to make the landmine press more similar to my overhead press. What I need is one of those sickass landmine multi-handles...but I ain't got one. So I used this handle. Right-side up, it was pretty similar to an overhead press. Upside-down, it forced me to keep my elbows in front of me more, like a close-grip ohp. Made for a nice little burnout superset. You can use more weight if you want to though 😭 - #lifting #powerlifting #vegan #lifter #strength #workout #fitness #fitspo #fitfam #training #volume #deltoids #delts #landminepress #overhead press #ohp #shoulders #concurrenttraining #tall #tallathlete #beards #triceps

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