re: Inaugural Benchuary 2025

Day 3 done. I tried up a different rack for my pull ups and the smaller bar seemed to make them a bit easier. I think I will add a small bit of weight to them tomorrow.

Same. I really enjoy watching his breakdowns. I have been watching them while I walk on the treadmill during the warmup.

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Same. I really enjoy watching his breakdowns

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Man I was feeling good when he said 80 pounds is about the most he recommends on the rows.


And then he said "For females".

Did 5 reps feel pretty easy today on bench or do I need to go up some?

All 5 of my sets where light today too.

I'm hoping he does the doubles or triples and says to adjust the max accordingly like they did once in Squatober.

Day 4

Today felt good. Took me 1:25 including my warm-up and leg addition.

Since I can't do 6 straight bodyweight pull-ups (and I want to avoid assistance if possible), I went with 8 sets of 3 with 60-90s rests. Figured this was a good compromise that still pushed myself. Rows were solid for sure. I didn't go as heavy on the last 2 sets as planned. Instead I focused more on controlling the weight and squeezing at the top.

Deadlifts have always been my favorite of the major lifts. While is today is only my second time doing SLDLs, they're quickly moving up as a favorite variation. First set felt great so I bumped up the weight on set 2 (and again on set 3). On the Cubans, I stuck with the same 40# EZ bar. Early in the second set I debated moving up a bar for set 3. By the end of set 2, I knew I needed to stick with 40# on set 3. That last set burned and form broke down some on the last 3-4 reps.

As has been the norm, I added a leg accessory also. Today I went with 3x8 Prone Leg Curls. I like to go really slow on the eccentric portion and stop just before the weight stack touches the bottom. It burns so bad, but feels so good afterward.

Heading out of town tonight so depending on what's included in tomorrow's workout, I may get behind. If so, I'll plan to complete Day 5 Monday and just go 6 days straight.

Edit: Just saw Day 5's workout. It's going to be painful for sure. I don't believe I'll have access to a bench the next few days so I'll have to tackle it Monday after my flight. My plan of 6 straight days may go out the window depending on how I feel Tuesday morning. Between the dips and push-ups (not to mention the bench and pull-ups) my triceps are going to be absolute jello.

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Since I can't do 6 straight bodyweight pull-ups (and I want to avoid assistance if possible), I went with 8 sets of 3 with 60-90s rests.

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Stole this strat, worked out good. Tried to keep rest time to a minimum between sets. 3 pull ups seems to be sweet spot for me at moment.

Day 4 done & looking forward to capping off the week strong. I'll be a day ahead next week and day behind the following due to weekend trip. Liking this program so far. The cubans will smoke you

Day 5!

I think he accidentally wrote his 6 upside down on triceps pushups.

What the hell?

Day 5 done, long one 1:20 to get through

Today sucked, didn’t have it on bench. Been using training max I used all last year for Pen & Paper programming but from todays performance will lower it… it is what it is but wish I would have done more bench work past few months as did Deadcember into Dumbell Strength, basically neglecting bench work…. Whatever, excuses like booty holes everyone got em and they stink

After frustrating bench I did ring dips as that’s what I have. Weak performance again, the instability of the rings and already bad head space…

Broke pull ups into sets of 3, those were my highlight

Push ups upon push ups, really only last 3-4 reps burning each set but lots of sets…

I was planning on being a day ahead next week and start on Sunday but now not sure if need 2 days off

At least week 1 down, hope y’all crushed it

Cheers fellas