Our Physical Fitness

• Smith inclined barbell bench 3 sets with drop sets on the latter two (comparing to last time I did this, did the same initial set, then added 1 rep in the second set, two in the third)- 70x21, 90x11 +80x4, 90x10 +80x5 +70x5
• Machine triceps extensions 3 sets with drop sets on the latter two, advancing weight on the first set and advancing reps by 1-2 on the others. 82.5x30, 90x20 +80x8, 90x21 +80x8
• Machine biceps curls 4 sets with drop sets on the last (increased the initial set weight a little, then picked up a couple of reps each set with same weight as last time for the remainder). 55x20, 70x19, 70x18, 70x15 +60x4 +50x5

Mannahnin said:

Got in Tuesday night again and did the same three upper body exercises as Sunday. Trying to be consistent and buckle down on progress - baseline of go to failure or a slight increase in reps or weight for each exercise where possible. If I can't increase I'll try to hit the last mark. I'm eating a little heavier too, to try to support adding muscle vs. cutting.

Heck, I'm going to start recording the numbers here too (in addition to my group chat with my brothers) and get over feeling weak next to you guys.

• Smith inclined barbell bench 3 sets with drop sets on the latter two (comparing to last time I did this, did the same initial set, then added 1 rep in the second set, two in the third)- 70x21, 90x11 +80x4, 90x10 +80x5 +70x5
• Machine triceps extensions 3 sets with drop sets on the latter two, advancing weight on the first set and advancing reps by 1-2 on the others. 82.5x30, 90x20 +80x8, 90x21 +80x8
• Machine biceps curls 4 sets with drop sets on the last (increased the initial set weight a little, then picked up a couple of reps each set with same weight as last time for the remainder). 55x20, 70x19, 70x18, 70x15 +60x4 +50x5

Still having neck and shoulder pain at the end of the new WFH work day; gotta work more on the ergonomics. Used a 20 minute hot shower before bed and icy/hot again last night to help me sleep. Was able to do it without ibuprofen this time, and got another pretty good night's rest. Between congestion and a little scratchiness in my throat I suspect I may have my first low-level respiratory bug of the winter, but so far it's not slowing me down too much.

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Scribe said:

You know who has 2 thumbs, screwed up on a pull up and at the very least pulled a muscle?

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Evaniel said:

Oh no! Did you have any indication something was about to happen? Like, what was the context?

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Scribe said:

Busy gym, the rack is one of those with like 8 different handles for various different grips.

I'm short, it's a decent hop to get up there.

I jammed my left hand on one of the grips, but connect on the right.

This lead to a twist and some noted noises from the right, Cursed, shoulder.

I grimaced and not only finished the set, but put in an hour of work on back.

2nd last exercise, single arm cable row, 85. Felt it twinge near the arm pit, right side lol.

LE SIGH.

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Evaniel said:

I'm sorry, man. That sucks. Hopefully it's just a momentary twinge.

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• Smith inclined barbell bench 70x20 (accidentally set the incline 1 notch higher) +2 +3 more after pauses and re-setting the incline, 90x10 +80x4, 90x9 +80x5 +70x5. Basically lost a rep on each working set compared to two days ago. Which I'm not too mad about given the illness.
• Machine triceps extensions 85x30, 90x21 +80x8, 80x30, So advancing weight on the first set and advancing reps by 1 on the second, and accidentally going lower weight on the third but taking it for 30 as opposed to 21 +8. Slight gain overall.
• Machine biceps curls 55x22, 70x20, 70x18, 70x16 +60x5 +50x6. Increased almost every set by 1-2 reps. I am having to pause though, once or twice, to finish out the sets. Maybe I should just try to match reps and only advance once a week?
• Also got in a couple sets of machine shoulder press while waiting for the triceps or biceps machines to be open, but lost reps there probably because my front delts were pre-exhausted by the inclined barbell bench. 60x9, 55x10.