15 Sep Training Log: 9/13/2025
Staying Consistent with Recovery Tools
Right now, my training looks a lot like it has in recent weeks. I’m still running the same peptide protocol I mentioned before: tesamorelin, BPC-157, TB-500, and copper peptides. If you’re interested in trying these yourself, you can use my code BRIAN for 10% off at Apex-Peptides.com.
Alongside that, I’ve been hammering adductor work every single day. I’ll take a lighter day when needed, and if the soreness kicks in too hard, I back off. I’ve also been doing more foam rolling, targeting my IT band and both adductors. This keeps blood flow moving, loosens fascia, and helps me manage tissue quality. To complement this, I’ve been getting ultrasound and shockwave treatments a couple times a week whenever I can fit them in. All of these pieces add up to keep me moving forward while I heal and rebuild.
Current Training Structure
A typical workout right now starts with the foundational core stability work I’ve leaned on for years:
- Bird dogs – 5 sets each side
- Side planks – 3 sets
- Curl-ups – 5 sets
- Push-up planks – multiple holds
From there, I move into glute bridges and a variety of adductor isometrics. Once my core and hips are prepped, I shift to standing anti-rotation work — things like the Pallof press, anti-twist curls, and anti-twist pec flys. These give me stability, anti-rotation strength, and resilience.
As for squatting, I haven’t introduced the movement back into my training just yet. But I’m at the point where I think I can begin reintroducing above-parallel squat patterns soon. I’ll move cautiously with that progression, using limited range of motion to keep my hips and adductors safe while still regaining confidence under load.
Resetting Priorities
The bigger picture for me isn’t just about adding weight to the bar right now — it’s about stripping off body fat, getting in shape, and regaining the ability to train pain-free. To be honest, I think I took that for granted in the past. For a couple of years, I coasted, letting training slide while I focused on other things. After the hernia surgery and the adductor strain, those gaps caught up with me.
This last year has been a reminder that training isn’t something you’re automatically entitled to. It’s a privilege. When you’re sidelined with setbacks, you realize quickly how much you miss it.
Training is a Privilege, Not a Right
One of the biggest mistakes people make is assuming their body is an unlimited resource. They think they can run it hard forever without consequence. But the truth is, whether you’re powerlifting at a high level for 20 years or grinding through CrossFit daily, there’s always a price to pay.
On the other hand, doing nothing isn’t the answer either. Being sedentary is just as destructive, only in a different way. Somewhere in the middle is the balance — enough stimulus to build and maintain strength, but not so much that you burn out your body for good.
Now that I’m not competing, that balance is something I’m actively searching for. My motivation, focus, and even body weight have fluctuated, but I’m working to dial it all in — eating well, sticking to my peptide and HRT protocols, walking daily, and making smart training decisions.
Looking Ahead
One thing I’m keeping an eye on is my IGF-1 levels. I’ve always sat extremely low — under 40 — so in about a month I’ll retest to see if the tesamorelin is doing its job. That data will give me a clearer picture of how my body is responding and how to adjust moving forward.
For now, I’m embracing this stage of training as a rebuilding process. It’s not about chasing numbers or setting PRs — it’s about restoring my ability to train consistently and laying the groundwork for the future.
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