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Today's workout: Power Clean: 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 50 kg x 5 reps (+41 pts) 50 kg x 5 reps (+41 pts) 50 kg x 5 reps (+41 pts) 50 kg x 5 reps (+41 pts) Helped a friend to learn power cleans, so I did the same weight as him for the last four reps Barbell Deadlift: 90 kg x 5 reps (+101 pts) 135 kg x 5 reps (+197 pts) 152.5 kg x 3 reps (+205 pts) 172.5 kg x 8 reps (+391 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) Last five sets done with fatgripz Standing Barbell Shoulder Press: 40 kg x 5 reps (+66 pts) 45 kg x 3 reps (+57 pts) 50 kg x 17 reps (+98 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+64 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+64 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+64 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+64 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+64 pts) Last day of second cycle of 5/3/1. Actually looking forward to a deload week so I can focus on only getting back into jiujitsu.

Thanks chrille_sthlm. I felt really crappy at the gym today though. But I think I'm still getting stronger even though I had a less than stellar day today. I think that once my body is adjusted to doing BJJ again, I will have better lifting days as well. Just one more day with heavy weights in this cycle, then it's time for some deloading. Hopefully that's gonna help too. Here's a summary of today's workout: Power Clean: 50 kg x 8 reps (+47 pts) 50 kg x 8 reps (+47 pts) 50 kg x 8 reps (+47 pts) Barbell Bench Press: 72.5 kg x 5 reps (+78 pts) 80 kg x 3 reps (+70 pts) 90 kg x 6 reps (+107 pts) I'm really disappointed with this one. Felt really weak, probably due to starting BJJ again and training it yesterday. Body feels pretty beat up, but definitely thought I would be able to do more than 6 reps with 90kg. Barbell Squat: 72.5 kg x 5 reps (+78 pts) 82.5 kg x 3 reps (+72 pts) 90 kg x 13 reps (+123 pts) Didn't feel very good on the squats either, but still one rep more than last time when I lifted 87.5kg. Only did the core lifts today, no assistance work.

Second day of BJJ today and it was super fun! Felt like I had quite a bit more in my gas tank than two days ago. Probably a resting day yesterday did good. I hope I can get to the gym tomorrow to do my squats and BP, but I think my lifts will suffer a bit the next couple of weeks. Especially deadlifts, because my fingers are really painful from all the grip fighting.

Thanks Mad Rocker I only wish it would last. So yesterday I went to a BJJ class for the first time in years. It was the first day of beginner class, and there were everything from complete beginners to people with a lot more experience but still far from a blue belt. Due to the way my classes has been structured the previous times I've done BJJ, I've never actually attended a beginners class like this. I think it will be incredibly beneficial, because I'll get to drill the basics that I've been lacking. We started of drilling an escape from guard, then americana from mount, straight armlock from mount and finally we sparred. Oh man, I need to get in better shape. I'm probably stronger than a lot of the guys there, but I saw a lot of guys with incredibly deep gas tanks. The second guy I sparred with, who seemed to have some experience, seemed like he could go on forever. I was tired already from drilling techniques, lol. Well, hopefully that will get better soon. I really like the fact that there are guys that are complete beginners and some that have more experience and are around my own level. The first guy I sparred with probably trained a little bit last semester, but not much. He knew how to move, but had a horrible base. It was fun sparring with him because I could control him easily and try out stuff. The second was much more of a struggle and it ended in more of a stalemate. All in all it was incredibly fun to get back on the mat, but I got really really tired. It's actually quite scary how tired I got, considering that should have been quite an easy start. I was supposed to do my bench press and squats today, but I think the right thing to do is to take a resting day and recover. I'm sore from my pinky (edit: pinky TOE that is) to my ear....

Did the same number of reps for deadlifts today as last time, but with 10kg more. Quite happy about it All the lighter sets of deadlifts were done with Fatgripz. Felt a little bit weaker on the OHP though. Workout Summary Power Clean +240 pts 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) Barbell Deadlift +1038 pts 127.5 kg x 3 reps (+141 pts) 145 kg x 3 reps (+183 pts) 162.5 kg x 10 reps (+349 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) 60 kg x 8 reps (+73 pts) Standing Military Press +568 pts 37.5 kg x 3 reps (+56 pts) 42.5 kg x 3 reps (+60 pts) 47.5 kg x 16 reps (+102 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) Close Grip Pull-Up +75 pts 5 reps (+42 pts) 3 reps (+21 pts) 2 reps (+12 pts) Seated Cable Row +108 pts 50 kg x 12 reps (+36 pts) 50 kg x 12 reps (+36 pts) 50 kg x 12 reps (+36 pts)

I don't think I NEED to do anything. The martial arts and weights are both something I WANT to do. I'm pretty into lifting weights now, and I feel I'm on the right track to getting strong, so I don't feel like quitting. BJJ and weights are really the things that are set in stone for me right now. I've been thinking a lot about this these last few days, and the conclusion seems to be that I won't start anything else than BJJ at least for the first week or two. When I get in better shape, I'll probably try to get to one of the others and see how it works out. Like you say, SW will be the most beneficial from a BJJ perspective, so that's probably what I'll aim for. Muay thai would make me a more complete fighter though, and I do love to kick and punch (did san shou a long time ago), so it's still a little bit up in the air. But, for starters, it will only be BJJ.

Yesterday's workout was pretty horrible. Went backwards on both BP and squats. Just a minor setback I hope. Anyway, here's the workout: Workout Summary Power Clean +240 pts 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) Barbell Bench Press +550 pts 67.5 kg x 3 reps (+58 pts) 75 kg x 3 reps (+65 pts) 85 kg x 11 reps (+112 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts) Barbell Squat +557 pts 67.5 kg x 3 reps (+58 pts) 77.5 kg x 3 reps (+67 pts) 87.5 kg x 12 reps (+117 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts) 47.5 kg x 10 reps (+63 pts)

I actually have 1.5 hours available every week at work to use for working out as I see fit, provided that the workload is not too big. I've been thinking about the morning thing too, but unfortunately I don't think I'll be very productive at work if I do deadlifts or squats in the morning. Hmm, I will make it work somehow. I'll probably end up going to all the BJJ classes, and be less strict with the SW or muay thai. Jeez, my body is really gonna go through hell I just decided to switch gyms as well, so it will be easier for me to get to the gym to lift weights. Omg, I have a severe case of butterflies in my belly. Can't wait to get back to the mat

So I'm going back to training BJJ next week. I've been doing it on and off for about 10 years, but never stuck with it for long. Hence I'm still a white belt. This is why I decided to start in the beginner class this time. My basics really need some work. Anyway, my problem is that the beginner class in BJJ was sceduled to be on tuesdays and thursdays, but got moved to monday and wednesdays. This is "bad" because now I can go to either the beginner class in submission wrestling or muay thai on tuesdays and thursdays. How am I gonna have time to lift weights? I really wanna do SW or muay thai, but I don't even know which one to choose. If I end up doing either of them, there will be martial arts training five times a week. I need at least two days with weight training as well. Ugh, I guess this was mostly just a rant about me venting my frustrations about life being too good. Anyway, what would YOU do?

Probably a sign that I started too low. Getting stronger though, so I'll stick with it.

Forgot about these: Power Clean +240 pts 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) 60 kg x 5 reps (+48 pts) That's my warmup

Today was deadlift day! Had been waiting for this one. Workout Summary Barbell Deadlift +650 pts 117.5 kg x 5 reps (+152 pts) 135 kg x 5 reps (+197 pts) 152.5 kg x 10 reps (+301 pts) Standing Military Press +591 pts 35 kg x 5 reps (+67 pts) 40 kg x 5 reps (+72 pts) 45 kg x 20 reps (+102 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) 27.5 kg x 10 reps (+70 pts) After the working sets of deadlifts I was supposed to do five sets of 10x90kg. I tried to do them with my newly aqcuired Fatgripz, but it was just impossible with 90kg. I went down to 80, then 60kg and tried to do the sets with that. I didn't do 8 for all sets, and I actually don't remember the numbers. Finished of with 2x8x90kg. Didn't bother to register them on Fitocracy. Anywho, Fatgripz are HORRIBLE!!!! In a good way, that is. I'm pretty sure I'll get brutal forearm strength if i continue using them on my BBB sets. I was pretty beat from the deadlifts, so I just finished doing my OHP and got the hell outta there. Gotta do some hangups and good mornings next time I'm at the gym.

Pretty darn badass! I hope I'm still training seriously at that age.

Congrats on the PR! I think I'll try for another 1RM PR at the end of this challenge even if DL is not a goal this time around.

First of all, congrats on losing all that weight! Great job! Good luck with the goals too