Training Log – Lower Day 1
Date: Monday, May 5
Session Type: Lower Body + Core
Mood: Focused, dialed in, legs felt fresh
Notes: Overall really solid session – felt strong and steady throughout.
1. Barbell Romanian Deadlift
3 sets of 8 reps @ 96.75 kg (69% 1RM)
- Felt strong on these today – good stretch through the hammies and solid hip drive. Controlled tempo helped lock in form.
2. Barbell Hip Thrust on Floor
3. Single Leg Press
- 3 sets of 8 reps @ 60% 1RM
- Glutes were firing properly – hit full lockout each rep. Weight felt comfortable but challenging by the last few reps of each set.
4. Smith Machine Calf Raise
- 3 sets of 8 reps (each leg)
- Bit of a burn in the quads – had to really focus on keeping balance and controlled movement. Definitely felt the unilateral difference between legs.
5. Russian Twist
- 3 sets of 12 reps
- Calves were pumped. Focused on slow eccentric and strong peak contraction. Range of motion felt great – might increase reps or weight next time.
Wrap-Up:
- 3 sets of 12 reps (each side)
- Core was engaged the whole time. Kept the movement tight and controlled. Good finisher to round out the session.
Great session overall. Nothing felt overly taxing, but I was definitely working. Legs and glutes were active, form was sharp, and mentally I felt locked in. Will push a bit heavier on the RDLs next round.
Training Log – Upper Day 1
Date: Wednesday , May 7
Session Type: Push/Pull Upper Body
Mood: Bit tight starting out, but warmed up quick – moved well by the second set.
Notes: Pressing felt strong. Shoulder mobility felt solid, especially during rows.
1. Barbell Incline Bench Press
2. Dumbbell Bench Press
- 3 sets of 8 reps @ 76 kg (69% 1RM)
- Locked in a solid groove early. Each set felt consistent – bar path clean, good upper chest engagement. Left shoulder was stable, which was a win.
- 3 sets of 8 reps @ 66% 1RM
- Dumbbells moved smooth. Chest and triceps fired well. Core bracing helped keep control. Final reps on last set were tough but manageable
3. Dumbbell Incline Row
4. Cable Lying Upright Row
- 3 sets of 12 reps
- Felt great on the upper back and rear delts. Focused on squeezing at the top and slow eccentric. Some fatigue in the forearms but didn’t compromise form
5. Cable Rope Overhead Tricep Extension
- 3 sets of 12 reps
- Lats and traps lit up. Really concentrated on driving elbows high without cheating with momentum. Nice pump by the end of this one.
Wrap-Up:
- 4 sets of 15 reps
- Burn was real here. Triceps were toast by the fourth set. Kept elbows locked and extended fully for max range. This finished the session on a high note.
Upper body felt engaged and responsive. Good balance of pushing and pulling movements. Might look at bumping up the dumbbell weight slightly next week – there’s still more in the tank. Triceps are going to feel this one tomorrow.
@Sun_Tzu big updates 3 in a row bro any pics of training? food?Training Log – Leg Day 1
Date: Friday, May 9
Session Type: Legs + Core
Mood: Fired up going in, legs had some residual DOMS but loosened up after the warm-up.
Notes: Glutes and quads were lit up early. Solid volume, moved with control throughout.
1. Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat
2. Single Leg Leg Extension Machine
- 3 sets of 8 reps @ 69% 1RM
- These were humbling as always. First few reps felt steady, but the burn hit fast. Stayed locked in on form and balanced each side nicely. Quads and glutes were on fire
3. Calf Raise on Leg Press
- 3 sets of 12 reps (each leg)
- Isolated the quads really well. Got a nice contraction at the top of each rep. The single-leg focus exposed a bit of imbalance, but nothing major
4. Seated Hamstring Curl Machine
- 3 sets of 12 reps
- Solid calf pump. Focused on slow eccentric and holding at the peak. Full stretch each rep made the difference. Will look to increase reps or tempo next session.
5. Alternating Cable Crunch & Oblique Crunch
- 3 sets of 12 reps
- Smooth and controlled. Felt the hamstrings engage from start to finish. Squeeze at the bottom was tight. Weight felt just right – not too easy, not overreaching
- 3 sets of 15 reps per side
- Strong core finisher. Focused on tight form and controlled rotation. Got a deep burn through the obliques. Good balance of tension and breathing.
Wrap-Up:
Tough but clean session. Bulgarian split squats set the tone early and everything else followed. Core felt sharp, legs were worked hard but not overcooked. Definitely earned the recovery. Might switch the order next week to hit hammies fresher.