OK, so I’ve built some momentum over the last couple of weeks and got some solid training in. I’ve had some hoops to jump through over the last couple of months, for sure, as my weight is WAY up, so all new gear and sizes can be challenging. We found out we were pregnant in late August, so I’ve only been back on my TRT for about 2.5 months, so strength is coming back fast. BUT, I need to be realistic for December and not get ahead of myself. I have a lot of work to do before March.

Those that feel they have it all figured out as far as prepping and mastering strength in general, especially when it comes to gear, is silly unless their name is Dave Hoff or Shawn Frankl. I have a decent ‘idea,’ but there are so many variables that it’s a lifetime of learning. What I’m trying to say is I’m still trying to figure it all out.

Week 7, Day 1 Saturday Squat & DL Session 

Normal 10/20/Life Warm-up

• Suitcase carry
• McGill big 3
• Cervical/Thoracic Mobility 
• Lock pull-down 
• Shoulder big 3

Training:

• Bulldog bar squat: 450×2, 550×1, 700×1, added full gear: 865×1, 1015×1, 1125×1
• The session got cut off right before I started to deadlift…

I need to really dial in my depth on this last heavy session this weekend plus get a deadlift in, so that’s the focus. Dialing in the form and perfecting it. 1125 felt good on my back, and I need to get LOWer.

I have to say that I enjoy training so much more being larger and not having to worry so much about every single thing I put in my mouth for fear of gaining 2lbs. I might not even bother about 275 for the Arnold. Who knows, it is a long way away.

I leave very soon, so Saturday I’m going to take all last-warm-ups or something like that on squat/bench/deadlift then be done with equipped lifting until the meet. Not an ideal finish, I’ll get it in. While I’m traveling, I will focus on all the assistance work and raw work that I’ve found to be so important.