05 Aug Training Log: 8/2/2025
A Brief Step Back to Move Forward
After a bit of a break from my usual training rhythm, I’m finally getting back under the bar — cautiously, but with purpose. The reason for the downtime was an outpatient procedure where I had several lipomas removed from my chest. These benign fatty cysts are something I’ve dealt with for years — nothing serious, but still necessary to take care of. They’re largely hereditary, but I also attribute them to a combination of supplement use, high levels of stress in certain areas of the body, and overall years of intense training. I’ve had them removed from my traps before, and this time around it was my pecs.
It’s not uncommon — about a third of people have more than one lipoma in their lifetime. But because I had suturing done, I’ve had to take it slow. No aggressive pressing, no heavy pulls, and no unnecessary risks. This week marked my return to the gym — albeit with a light, scaled-back session that prioritized blood flow, healing, and movement quality over intensity.
Where the Focus Is Right Now
At this stage, the main goal is to lean up, shed unnecessary bodyweight, and continue building my core strength and work capacity. That means I’m not just trimming fat — I’m also slowly bringing down muscle mass across the board. That might sound counterintuitive for a guy who’s squatted over 1,300 pounds, but right now it’s about health, longevity, and feeling good — not chasing all-time records.
Even during the downtime, I’ve been getting my daily walks in and staying consistent with core work, especially my go-to fundamentals like carries, stir-the-pot, and back extension holds. These never leave the program, even when the rest of my training has to be dialed back.
Rebuilding a Rhythm
This coming week, I’ll begin slowly reintroducing some squat loading into my sessions. I’ll likely keep pressing and deadlifting minimal — or out entirely — for now while my chest continues to heal and while I give a lingering hamstring issue more time to calm down. That hamstring’s been a bit off-and-on for a while, so I’m easing into it with care. I’ll be providing more updates on how it’s progressing in the next couple of training logs.
The key here is gradual reentry. I’m not jumping right into a heavy split or trying to “make up” for lost time. It’s about rebuilding the base, restoring movement, and making smart decisions so that when I’m ready to ramp things up, my body is prepared.
Life Happens — But It Doesn’t Have to Derail You
I’d be lying if I said the last month wasn’t a bit chaotic. Between travel to Canada, the 4th of July, and just the general busyness of life, my diet and training both took a hit. It happens — even to those of us who live and breathe this lifestyle. But what matters most is how you respond. And for me, that means tightening things back up, showing up consistently, and setting the tone for the rest of the summer.
Thanks to everyone who’s been following along — these training logs are just as much for me as they are for you. They keep me accountable and give me space to reflect on the process. I’ve got more weekly updates coming soon as I continue to work through this return to full training.
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