Cycle 2
W4D2

LBBS paused
x3
225, 255, 285, 315, 275

HBBS paused
x3
225, 255, 285, 275, 275, 225

Cycle 2
W4D3

HBBS
x5
225, 245, 265, 265, 265
x10
225

Larsen red slingshot
x1
285, 315, 345 (PR)
x4
275, 295, 315 (PR)

Larsen red slingshot AMRAP
225x26 (PR)

loco,

Checked heart rate halfway through the bike ride

BPM 126

weak

What speed do you maintain?

Lol

Hauled ass home and hit 160. That seems...high but I am not loco

I have no idea. I don't push it too hard.

Last day at the gym I got a ride so went a mile on the elliptical before working out. Level 7 10.5mph bpm 140

140-155 my sweet point but I hold it for 30min.

High as a facking kite, it's unbelievable but the first 10min always tough.

Never been able to recreate on bike though. Only running and high volume weights (4x10 and 5x10 with 2min rest).

Nice PRs br0

Hey fakeB I'm also around to chat if you ever need to.

serious/
Have you ever tried psychedelics? I have not, but I will seriously look into it at some point. Obv I have nfi on any potential interactions, and it looks like something that should follow a specific protocol, but obv you strike me as a smart dude who would go about things the right way.

I'm just generally intrigued and I don't know much about it, but I found this reporting pretty compelling:
Ideas: High Culture, Part 1
Ideas: High Culture, Part 2
Ideas: High Culture, Part 3
^I super-highly (lol) recommend this to everyone, it's very interesting.

Then as a follow up, I also have listened to this podcast episode, caveat not nearly as interesting or as well done as the Ideas shows on the topic (Aside: Ideas is a great program in general).

I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on this.

I have done LSD two years back as some sort of therapeutic channel into my deeper self with a list of questions and topics about my life I wanted to explore, and it was the most enlightening day of my life. I suddenly and finally understoodexperienced presence completely and it hit me so hard I just started crying on the floor from utter bliss and understanding of everything and everyone.

DT,

Maybe you and fakeb could start a mindfulness and consciousness expansion oriented podcast? "The 'K' Hour with Vested Elf and Giant Dad" would burn up the charts, I'm sure.

DT,

I have looked into this and have been in a position to find out more but have done nothing. A close friend of mine knows much and now regularly micro doses. Can confirm he is happier and more open/connected with people.

Thanks for the links.

You should look into Psychedelics even if not for spiritual/mindfulness/therapeutic reasons because it is fun as ****.

^^ that. Choose wisely though.

All aboard the gainz train. Choo choooooooo

Cycle 2
W5D1

Lbbs
X2
255, 285, 315, 335, 350, 335, 335, 335

X7
275, 275

Larsen bench
X1
245, 275, 295, 305 (PR), 315 (PR)
X2
250, 265, 280, 295 (PR), 275, 275

Dunno if I'm really that much stronger with bench, just cleaned up a couple of form leaks that made a big difference.

3 wheels Larsen at your size is ****ing ridiculous

I'm impressed. Think my best was 285x3 but never really tried going heavier or progressing that movement

I'd tell you my secret, but you'd have to wear a vest

What is Larsen?

Feet off the ground (i.e. no leg drive possible)

Feet up. Some people raise their knees. I let my legs dangle off the end of the bench. No feet on the floor means no leg drive

Eta: ponied

Slow

pretty nuts