JonahDatHeifer

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whats the goal?

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Foundational all around balanced strength and lean gains. I really enjoy squats and deads. I dont know if I am not doing benchpress correctly or i just need to work on it more, but i do not enjoy that lift. It doesnt hurt or anything, it just seems much less satisfying to me than squats and deadlifts.

It's not a training max issue either. On the higher end days i have to push to complete the last set, there's just something about them that dont fit me.

So i'd prefer programs that incorporate or lean heavily on squats and dead vs bench. That's why i was looking at Big Back Billy.

I liked grasshopper alot. Here's what i did when I started:

Ran the first 4 weeks of Grasshopper: Just the Bar for all
Ran full 8 weeks of Grasshopper using 100lbs for all

Re-ran Grasshopper using the below training Maxes:
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130

Currently running Super set:
Deadlift: 205
Back Squat: 180
Bench: 135

I will most likely re-run the last 4 weeks of Grasshopper next.

I was always a runner. Never lifted weights, so i am taking it slow so i can learn the forms correctly and not hurt myself. Grasshopper and SuperSet dont have any complicate or advanced lifts so they're fun for me.

I'm currently trying to decide between Filling Out The Hoodie or Arm Farm.

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However I kind of bastardized the program

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I do this sometimes. When I am running out of gym time I'll cut the "cardio" portion, etc

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P.S. I did 9 sets of 11 reps of squats for 9/11 and that pretty much convinced me not to attempt Squatober this year, guess I'm a softie

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:lol: Squats are definitely my weak spot and least favorite of the " big 3" lifts. I'd be more down for Deadcember than Squatober.

Decided to start Super Set yesterday. I am glad I did as I absolutely loved it. Very much looking forward to this plan. My current schedule to the end of the year is this 4 weeks of Super Set followed by either the last 4 weeks of Grasshopper or FOTH then a deload week and then OakTree for 6 weeks.

Training Max tracking:

First Plan - Grasshopper
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130

Current Plan - Super Set
Deadlift: 205
Back Squat: 180
Bench: 135

Man i hope you get it figured out. One of my biggest fears as i start these programs is injury.

I am very cognizant as i lift of maintaining proper form. If i feel i wont be able to do the next rep, I will stop the set and make a note so i know to lower the max or rep count for the next time. I realize i am slowly building a lifelong habit, not sprinting wildly to a goal, so I am not worried if i have to re-evaluate as I learn.

I am also up to 199.6 this morning (270/199.6/185), but it will all be gone by next week.

Went to a celebratory dinner with my family Sunday and despite my plan to be good when we walked through the doors, i ordered and demolished an entire fried shrimp/oyster platter with hushpuppies and fries. My first actual large cheat meal in over 7 weeks. Absolutely delicious. Because of that, I spent the entire day Monday eating gas station pizza and kolaches and the little roller taquitos and potato chips. I woke up Tuesday feeling awful after a binge bender and put my nose back to the grindstone. I set up 5 days worth of meal prep last night and will be back to my routine and out of my cravings within a week.

As many of you know however, giving into that "cheat meal" triggers a binge cycle that's hell to break. I will just zone out and dream about Cooler Ranch doritos and fried carbs for the next 3 days. I'll push through it though.

It's kind of gross when you think about it :lol:

I might do a hardcore weight cut and see if i can get down to 170 just to say i did it.

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Bumpin' this thread to once again express my gratitude that the TD H&F board exists and is so awesome.

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This board has been an amazing resource.

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since I’ve had kids I’ve really ballooned up. 36 YO, 275, 5’10”

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Kids are hell on routine and health. I was 34 and 270. Now 36 and under 200. You can do it :cheers:

Do not get discouraged by dates or the time it takes. As long as you are making progress you should be happy. Whether its a pound a week or a pound a month, steady progress is steady progress.