Speed/Form Jerks-
Bar x10
135lbs/62kg x2 (EMOM x10min)
175lbs/79kg x1
(Barely even needed to dip under the bar, explosiveness has increased well lately)
Front Squats off Pins-
135lbs/62kg x5
185lbs/84kg x3
225lbs/102kg x3
255lbs/115kg x3, 5 rep clusters (1 Rep, 20sec Break)
Atlas Stones-
190lbs/86kg x2x1 (Shouldered)
225lbs/102kg x1 (PR, Felt easy pretty easy aside from pick)
250lbs/113kg xFailed (Broke off floor but did couldnāt lap it)
Never experienced that either. Sleep a night and see how it feels. Youāll most likely know if something is broken or if itās just a bruise tomorrow
Wide-grip Lat Pull-downs- Heavier than normal x5x15 SS W/Cable Rows- x5x15
Cable Upright Rows- x5x15 SS W/DB Shrugs- x5x15
Hammer Curls- x5x15 SS W/Preacher Curls- x5x15
Paused Ab Wheels- x5x20 SS W/Stir The Pot- x5x6 (6 Clockwise and Counter Clockwise)
Paused the Stir The Pots in the 2 Spots I felt the most unstable, my abs are fried.
I hate/love my constantly thinking mind. Death Bench but for Strict Pressā¦ I want to run it and Iām only in my second week of Death Benchā¦ Keep 90% of the accessories the same. Maybe heavy Pin Presses instead of floor press. What do you guys think?
Wanted to take a second and share what Iāve reflected on my life tonight. This is by far the happiest and strongest Iāve been in my life I think.
I think this is the first time in 3 years I havenāt felt any sort of depression/anxiety, anger issues I think are non existent, been sober for a 1.5yrs now (plan to keep it that way), stress is being managed very well.
I havenāt touched any of my depression/anxiety meds in a solid 3 months here now, and find no need for them, hopefully this is permanent farewell to these problems. My connection with my family and god is stronger than ever too. I also feel confident in taking the many punches life is gonna hit me with.
For a while I felt stuck in this belief that life wouldnāt get much better for me mentally and addiction wise, but I think I proved myself wrong. I think having a life goal is what did it for me, also having great support of Friends (@duketheslaya, @liftangryordie500, @j4gga2, & @strongmanvinny2), Family, & god.
Hope this can also prove to anyone that things will improve and life gets better.
This will conclude Brettās late night life reflections, thank you for tuning in:)
Thanks for the kind words. You yourself are kicking some serious ass. You remind me of myself at 16.
I had a fire at your age that, of course, dwindled away over time, but never fully went out and I donāt think it ever will as long as Iām alive. In times of struggles, I look back to a time I was unstoppable and I remember that person still is me, and is inside. Whether I do this deliberately, or Iām insane, Iāll hear a voice in my head telling me to get the fuck up and that the āoldā me would never settle for this. I dunno if thatās an ego problem or I have undiagnosed split personality disorder, but it speaks to me and itās the only thing, besides my family and friends, that keeps me moving forward when all is lost in the present.
Itās very easy at times to get disillusioned from this all, whether itās life or your dreams. I think whatās important is to remember youāre never NOT you at any point in time. Youāre always who youāve always been, and you will always be. Sometimes that does include the bad, but thatās not such a bad thing when you look at the big picture, right? I hope that makes sense, it does to meā¦sometimes all it takes is to throw on an old song you havenāt heard in a while, have a sick workout and the rest just follows suit.
