05 Nov Training Log: 11/1/2025
Saturday Loading and Core Density Work
Training has been consistent, and I’m still loading once a week, usually on Saturdays. In the clips you’ll see a lot of foundational core work: bird dogs, side planks, wall variations, and torso control under tension. I’m also hammering TRX rows in different combinations, including single-arm pulls where I’m forced to resist rotation. From there, I’ll stand on one leg and get a little ballistic with it. It looks chaotic, but it’s controlled chaos — teaching my spine to stabilize when things want to twist or fold.
Carries before and after training continue to be a staple. And on top of that, I’m doing both the McGill Big 3 — bird dog, side plank, modified curl-up — and the Lock Big 3, Dr. Andrew Lock’s shoulder-focused stability sequence. Combined, this keeps my spine organized and my shoulders honest. I’m knocking out 50 to 100 total reps of the Lock Big 3 every day, because consistency wins, not novelty.
Floor Press Volume Progressions
My primary press right now is the floor press with an adductor squeeze. I’m sitting around sets of 15, working toward consistent 20s and eventually 25-rep sets at 225. The goal is tissue volume, shoulder friendliness, and joint longevity. At this phase in my career, I’d rather build strength without paying interest on it later.
Peptides, Guidance, and Experimentation
Currently, I’m running KLOW from Enhanced Executive and leaning on Chris Duffin as a sounding board. If you’ve never read his writing or watched his educational content, you’re missing out — his blog at chrisduffin.com is worth the time. I’m also experimenting with a couple of other peptides. Tissue quality, recovery rate, and general inflammation are all trending where I want them.
Bodyweight, Halloween Candy, and Real-Life Weaknesses
Bodyweight is hanging in the low 260s. Halloween candy definitely sent me sideways — that’s one of my ongoing struggles when I don’t have a meet looming. I end up raiding my girls’ snacks, and I’m not proud of it. The good news: bruising in my leg has reduced dramatically, pain is down, and I’ve stopped over-training it. Throughout the week, I’ll hop on some machines, do more core, arms, and a little calf work, and I walk a couple of miles every day. Nothing fancy — just consistent punches.
Bloodwork and Health Markers
I also just received my latest bloodwork: liver, kidney, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol — all great. Creatinine is especially dialed-in, which matters when you train heavy. Even while taking testosterone and peptides, nothing came back flagged. Total cholesterol was 194, and triglycerides were around 120. I’ll be posting soon about how I’ve raised my HDL into the 40s and lowered LDL well under 200 — something that was way out of range when I was heavier and running more gear.
Pushing Toward Better Shape
I’m still chasing better conditioning and athleticism. I’ve never really been satisfied with that side of things. For 20-plus years, I kept the bar extremely high, and admittedly, the last few years that standard dipped. Now I’m searching for a middle ground: strong, lean, pain-free, and capable.
As I approach the mid-life “awareness” phase, I’m doing what I can to stay young — skin, hair, strength, mobility. Having two five-year-old daughters to chase around and a hot younger wife tends to keep the fire lit.
Aging Honestly and Staying Sharp
No, I’m not spiraling into a crisis, but I’m paying attention. I’m tuning the machine, anticipating problems instead of reacting to them, and sharing tools that actually work. Beyond Minoxidil, KLOW, and fiber — which has radically improved my cholesterol — I’ll keep posting updates.
Longevity takes intention. Strength takes planning. Aging well takes honesty.
More results, more lessons, and more data coming soon.
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