Tried this deadlift variation last night and I think I gotta keep it in my routine. The stability factor with deadlifts combined with the technique made this variation a lot easier for me. I felt a lot more confident with it:
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Seems like a nice variant of the stiff legged deadlift (one of my faves).Tried this deadlift variation last night and I think I gotta keep it in my routine. The stability factor with deadlifts combined with the technique made this variation a lot easier for me. I felt a lot more confident with it:
I especially like the single leg option.Seems like a nice variant of the stiff legged deadlift (one of my faves).
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Failed on my diet last night pretty hard. I wasnt feeling well so couldnt refuel after my workout as I normally do.
Heading to do legs now, not sure I'll have the juice in the tank but we shall see!
Had some shakes on my squats (hit 300) but otherwise felt OK.
Going to stick with with the 8 reps for the rest of the year.
Heading to do legs now, not sure I'll have the juice in the tank but we shall see!
Had some shakes on my squats (hit 300) but otherwise felt OK.
Going to stick with with the 8 reps for the rest of the year.
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Mannahnin
Scion of Murgen (He/Him)
Rested Friday and Saturday, got in for a pretty solid session on Sunday.
Smith machines were all occupied but I was not deterred from my intent to stick to the Smith inclined bar bench- I just hit a different exercise first.
Machine biceps curls four sets with drop sets on the last (picked up a couple of reps each set with same weight as last time). Smith inclined barbell bench three sets with drop sets on the latter two (comparing to last rested time I did this, eked out slightly more reps overall), hack squat three sets (adding 1-2 reps each set from last time at same weight), one set of triceps cable pushdowns before deciding I'd rather stick with the extensions machine I've been using for consistency, three sets of machine triceps extensions with drop sets on the latter two, advancing weight on the first set and advancing reps by 1-2 on the others.
Smith machines were all occupied but I was not deterred from my intent to stick to the Smith inclined bar bench- I just hit a different exercise first.
Machine biceps curls four sets with drop sets on the last (picked up a couple of reps each set with same weight as last time). Smith inclined barbell bench three sets with drop sets on the latter two (comparing to last rested time I did this, eked out slightly more reps overall), hack squat three sets (adding 1-2 reps each set from last time at same weight), one set of triceps cable pushdowns before deciding I'd rather stick with the extensions machine I've been using for consistency, three sets of machine triceps extensions with drop sets on the latter two, advancing weight on the first set and advancing reps by 1-2 on the others.
That does look good. I should try it out.Tried this deadlift variation last night and I think I gotta keep it in my routine. The stability factor with deadlifts combined with the technique made this variation a lot easier for me. I felt a lot more confident with it:
Mannahnin
Scion of Murgen (He/Him)
Got in Monday night again; hit different muscle groups. Trying to stick to a consistent suite of exercises and put in the effort for a little progressive overload, focusing on adding reps now, where I can.
Lat pulldowns (narrow grip) four sets with drop set on the last one. Increased the base weight and reps for the "warm-up"/light first working set, added one rep to each full working set. Machine shoulder press three sets with a drop set on the last one, added one rep to each set. Face pulls three sets, adding two reps to the first set, and increasing the weight on the second set compared to last time.
My neck and back have been hurting for a couple of days, but I got a good night's sleep last night and it helped a lot.
Lat pulldowns (narrow grip) four sets with drop set on the last one. Increased the base weight and reps for the "warm-up"/light first working set, added one rep to each full working set. Machine shoulder press three sets with a drop set on the last one, added one rep to each set. Face pulls three sets, adding two reps to the first set, and increasing the weight on the second set compared to last time.
My neck and back have been hurting for a couple of days, but I got a good night's sleep last night and it helped a lot.
Hmmm…wasn’t getting notifications on this thread. 
Feeling pretty good on the four day split. Pull ups stalled out in the second set; I’m hoping it’s because my form was a bit tighter compared to last week. Most everything g else went up.
Upper 2
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Bench Press (Smith Machine)
Set 1: 255 lb × 6
Set 2: 230 lb × 9
Pull Up
Set 1: +35 lb × 10
Set 2: +35 lb × 8
Low row
Set 1: 250 lb × 6
Set 2: 250 lb × 8
Lateral Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 120 lb × 8
Set 2: 120 lb × 10
Triceps Pushdown (Cable - Straight Bar)
Set 1: 100 lb × 9
Set 2: 100 lb × 10
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lb × 8
Set 2: 50 lb × 6
Shrug (Machine)
Set 1: 270 lb × 6
Feeling pretty good on the four day split. Pull ups stalled out in the second set; I’m hoping it’s because my form was a bit tighter compared to last week. Most everything g else went up.
Upper 2
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Bench Press (Smith Machine)
Set 1: 255 lb × 6
Set 2: 230 lb × 9
Pull Up
Set 1: +35 lb × 10
Set 2: +35 lb × 8
Low row
Set 1: 250 lb × 6
Set 2: 250 lb × 8
Lateral Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 120 lb × 8
Set 2: 120 lb × 10
Triceps Pushdown (Cable - Straight Bar)
Set 1: 100 lb × 9
Set 2: 100 lb × 10
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lb × 8
Set 2: 50 lb × 6
Shrug (Machine)
Set 1: 270 lb × 6
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