Andrew's Big 3 Journal

[ShawnJ]

Solid sessions Andy! Diet time? Boooo

[Andrew]

Solid sessions Andy! Diet time? Boooo

Yeah, i'm doing a 12wk diet. I'm logging it over in the nutrition thread. Its an RP template

[Andrew]

12-18-18

Deadlift (conv) with Belt
385 x 6 @ 7
415 x 6 @ 7.5
455 x 6 @ 9
405 x 6 @ 8

Close Grip Bench Press
185 x 3
185 x 3
185 x 3 @ 7
195 x 3
195 x 3
195 x 3 @ 8
205 x 3
205 x 3
205 x 3 @ 9
190 x 3
190 x 3
190 x 3 @ 8

Safety Bar Reverse Lunges
45 x 8
45 x 8
95 x 8
95 x 8
135 x 8 @ 7
135 x 8 @ 7
155 x 8 @ 8
155 x 8 @ 8

Notes: I decided to post my top set of deads on Facebook and got some fucktards telling me my calves are small and i shouldnt lift with my back. Haha...the general population cant handle what we do... it was just another day in the office for me

[ShawnJ]

Monster volume and intensity in that session. Lol, no calves and lifts with back, people make me laugh. Was talking to a ER doc last night who I used to see at my old gym all the time. Asked if I still trained, told him I never stop, training mostly for powerlifting the last few years.
He was telling me, oh ya that sport will fuk u up, so hard on the body etc etc. Made me laugh, ya being strong is a real handicap, look out wheelchair!

[Andrew]

Quick update, i'm nearing the end of a 12 wk fat loss phase. I've been running RP fat loss template, with the goal of dropping into 93's. The diet is going as planned, i am down to 94kg and i've got another 3 weeks left. I'm pushing the diet hard these last 3 wks and expect to finish aroung 91kg. After that i'll increase calories to maintenance and then go to a slight surplus leading to my next meet. I want to see if i can improve my Wilks at 93kg class. Its a bit of an experiment

I had a hiccup about 3wks ago and injury my back on a 405lb deadlift. I've kept lifting but i haven't worked up to any heavy deads yet since the injury. So far 5x5's at 335lb is ok but i'm being careful at this point to not re-injure.

[ptreyesgreg]

Quick update, i'm nearing the end of a 12 wk fat loss phase. I've been running RP fat loss template, with the goal of dropping into 93's. The diet is going as planned, i am down to 94kg and i've got another 3 weeks left. I'm pushing the diet hard these last 3 wks and expect to finish aroung 91kg. After that i'll increase calories to maintenance and then go to a slight surplus leading to my next meet. I want to see if i can improve my Wilks at 93kg class. Its a bit of an experiment

I had a hiccup about 3wks ago and injury my back on a 405lb deadlift. I've kept lifting but i haven't worked up to any heavy deads yet since the injury. So far 5x5's at 335lb is ok but i'm being careful at this point to not re-injure.

Good job  on the fat loss Andy.  It looks like the RP is working great.  I bought that template on Black Fridaya and also the new 2.0 book from them.  I'm going to start trying the template out here in a few months so it's good to see that its working so well for you.  It looks like lots of people have been very successful with their templates.

Good job too on working up slowly on the deads.  That sounds like a wise thing to do.  From IG it looks like you're squatting everything without any problems so that looks very positive.

[Andrew]

Training isn’t happening due to family health issues. I’ve taken a leave of absence from my job to care for my daughter. been at the hospital for the last few weeks. She is turning a corner and better days are ahead.

[reduni]

Wow. Hope your daughter gets better quickly. The weights will be there when she's better. Do what you gotta do. Good thoughts and wishes coming your way.

[ShawnJ]

Training isn’t happening due to family health issues. I’ve taken a leave of absence from my job to care for my daughter. been at the hospital for the last few weeks. She is turning a corner and better days are ahead.

This breaks my heart to hear Andy, she is in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Andrew]

Thanks guys, appreciate the kind thoughts

[ptreyesgreg]

Andy I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter.  I’m glad to hear that she has turned the corner and is doing better.  Take care of your family and let me know if you need anything man.

[Dave]

I just came back here Andy and sure didnt think I'd have to read this. All the best man
 I really hope all is going to be ok.

[Bando]

Just said a prayer for her, praying for healing.