01 Apr Training Log: 3/28/2026
Rebuilding the Base and Respecting the Process
I just got back from vacation, and the first thing I’m doing is getting right back to the fundamentals. Nothing fancy. Nothing rushed. Just putting the work in where it matters most. At this stage, it’s not about chasing numbers—it’s about maintaining capacity, managing stress, and continuing to build a body that can actually handle the work.
I’ve had my fair share of setbacks over the years, especially with the adductor and that entire chain that runs from the groin through the hamstring, down into the calf and foot. When that area gets irritated, it’s not isolated. It’s a system. And if you don’t respect that, it’ll remind you real quick.
Restoring the Hamstrings and Adductors
Right now, a big focus is on isometric work for the hamstrings. I’m squeezing, holding, and driving tension into the tissue while also flushing blood through the area. This isn’t about loading it up heavy—it’s about restoring function and keeping that tissue alive and responsive.
I’m pairing that with lateral abduction and adduction work against the wall using a ball. That combination has been huge for me. It’s simple, but it hits exactly what I need—control, stability, and activation in areas that tend to get overlooked until they become a problem.
From there, I’m layering in more direct adductor work using isometrics with a foam roller. Again, nothing complicated. Just consistent tension, controlled effort, and letting the body adapt the way it’s supposed to.
Core Work That Actually Transfers
The core work never leaves. That’s non-negotiable.
I’m running through push-up plank variations, bird dogs, rolling side planks, curl-ups, and modified dead bugs. This is the foundation. This is what keeps everything tied together and allows me to keep training at a high level without constantly breaking down.
People want to skip this part because it’s not flashy. But this is the work that keeps you in the game. This is what allows you to express strength when it actually matters.
Building Stability Through Movement
After that, I’m getting into monster walks with the mini bands. Ten steps one way, ten steps back. Controlled, deliberate, and focused on the abductors and overall hip stability.
This is the kind of work that keeps your knees tracking right, keeps your hips engaged, and supports everything you do under the bar. It might look simple, but if you do it right, it adds up fast.
Managing Setbacks and Inflammation
I’ll be honest—I’ve irritated that adductor area more than once over the years. It’s something I’ve dealt with for a long time, and I know how it behaves. The inflammation doesn’t just stay put. It travels. That entire fascial chain can light up if you’re not careful.
I’ve been off peptides since vacation, but now I’m getting back into my routine—KLOW, ARA290, AOD, CJC, Ipamorelin. Not as a shortcut, but as a support system alongside the work I’m already doing.
Because no supplement, no peptide, no protocol replaces doing the right things consistently.
Where I’m At Right Now
Training is good. Not perfect, but good.
I’m not in the shape I want to be yet, but I’ve leaned out a bit, and overall, my body feels solid. At 45 years old, I’m grateful to still be moving, still training, and still progressing.
I could sit here and complain about an old tear that I’ve aggravated over the last 20 years. Or I can accept it for what it is and keep putting in the work to improve it.
That’s the choice.
And for me, it’s always going to be the work.
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