11/16

11AM

HBBS
3x5x153

Front Squat
3x2x153

Split Jerks
3x1x119, 1x126


I think you pointed me towards Fortis at one point and I tried it. I'd have to check how it went then since I don't remember.

It's going pretty well now though. I am getting solid recovery and despite squatting a lot of volume last week, I felt fine the next day.


I have access to the gym any time of the day, so for the most part I never even see him. It's only on random days where my schedule is hectic and I can't get in an early lift that he's there. Honestly, the worst part is that he likes to get into discussions about politics. We share similar views on most topics too, but just stop ****ing politarding at the gym.

11/17

6:30PM

Snatch
100xo, 102, 105, 100, 102, 105

All the warmups felt super light and I wasn't really focused on first 100 attempt.

C&J
126, 130, 133, 126, 130, 133



https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbn2oIQhQFC/

Clean Pull Off Blocks
5x182

Yup, 182 was ****ing heavy. Last rep was more of just a DL off blocks.

Snappy lifts bro, weight is flying.

Thanks loco. It's feeling really good and I have some fun max out sessions coming up. I'm not expecting any all-time PRs, but I think I'll be getting damn close.

11/20

11AM

Snatch
88, 94, 99, 88, 94, 99

C&J
112, 119, 126, 112, 119, 126

HBBS
3x180

Felt like I had 1 more for sure, maybe 2 if I had ideal rests between sets.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbuv9DiheSw/

They look a bit deeper than before .

strong set

11/21

11:30AM

Power Snatch
5x2x86

Power C&J
3x1x110

KB Swings
3x15x32

I normally have a day off after this light workout day, but I'm probably going in tomorrow so I can take Thanksgiving day off to be fat and merry. I'm fat most days, but the merry part is a nice plus.

Friday is a max day for snatch and c&j.

I thought fat people are always jolly? So says... my friend.

Gl with turkeys and maxes and reset of program to higher #s because sandbagging. (jk?)

11/22

6:30PM

HBBS
3x3x162

Front Squat
1x2x161

Could have hit it for a triple. Sticking to the program is hard.


You make a good point about fat people.

IMO, there were a lot of "newbie" gains to be had here after the short break with the move + laziness. I just needed some prescribed volume and a known path to walk down. I need to find another program to follow after this, or walk the strange An American in Bulgaria path again. I enjoy that general training style and really like lifting frequently.

11/24

1:30PM

Snatch
90, 97, 102, 106, 111, 115xxo
3x1x90

C&J
120, 130, 137, 141xxo

>141 is easily doable. I didn't want to be crunched for time.

11/27

11AM

Snatch
99, 102, 15
3x1x90

C&J
126, 130, 133
3x1x110

C&J good, snatch bad.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcA308XBQhd/

HBBS
182, 187, 191, 197, 200

Probably a few kilos in the tank. Have to appropriately sandbag for the next program.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcA2oIUB7Cf/

11/28

9:30AM

Power Snatch
2x2x88

Power C&J
2x1x112

KB Swings
3x18x32

That was a super quick workout. The volume is being tapered.

11/30

6:30PM

HBBS
3x3x162

Front Squat
164,170,175,180xo

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcJcS6ABkg9/

Used a real belt to push through that 180. Basically at all time full strength levels. Life is good.

Good squats. Take the top whiteboard spots already ffs! *wl ldo as no other spots matter

12/01

6:30PM

Snatch
110, 113xo, 116o, 120xx

As usual, Snatch is just super hit or miss.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcL9ndRBqol/

C&J
130, 135, 139, 142

Still feeling solid.

Next week is all tapered stuff, then max out on Friday. In my head, 120/150 is looking like the goal.

is it just me or did your catch get way better all the sudden

It's definitely possible. That lift is so hit or miss sometimes for me. Anything in particular that stands out?

12/04

6:30PM

Snatch
3x1x90


C&J
3x1x112

Tapers always feel weird to me. It's like I'm barely starting to warm up by the time I have completed my reps for the day. Perhaps I should just do more reps in the warmup.

12/05

12:30PM

Front Squat
3x140

Snatch
1x83

C&J
1x100

Both quick lifts were no hook/no feet since I wanted to make them a little bit harder.

12/07

6PM

Snatch
1x66

C&J
1x90


12/08

6PM

Snatch
100, 105, 110, 114xxx

Snatch just felt broken, which is obviously no bueno for a rhythm lift.

C&J
135, 140, 145xx

Failed jerk on both attempts but made clean, even on 2m rest for the second attempt.

This was supposed to be more like a "Mock Competition", but I felt pretty terrible in general. My stomach was acting up and I had no energy. My right knee was also feeling a little tweaked.

This week's taper was also very terribly programmed. I need to hit ~90% for a few singles leading up to the meet, but I just went with the program and didn't really think about it. I perform much better in general with a little bit of intensity.

All in all, a ****ty performance.

Now I need to figure out some programming and consider a cut.

12/11

10AM

Snatch Off Blocks at Knee
10x1x87

C&J Off Blocks at Knee
10x1x100

HBBS
5x5x128

All teh volumes. Knee feeling fine after a couple days off.

12/12

9:30AM

Snatch Pull
3x5x104

Snatch Grip Push Press
3x5x84

OHP
9x55

Felt solid.

12/13

11AM

Snatch Off Blocks at Hip
10x1x80

Apparently I was supposed to do 83 on Monday. OH well, didn't die.

C&J Off Blocks at Hip
10x1x100

Blocks at hip are so awkward.

Front Squat
3x3x125

12/15

11AM

Snatch
2x1x104

This was only supposed to be one single at 104, but the first one was kind of ugly so I did it again.

C&J
1x126

Bench Press
3x5x80
90, 102

Don't bench for many months, can still do 2 plates. Feels good.