News•Mar 11, 2026
ActivitiesGuy Log III: Now Contains Westside Conjugate Like Substance
The author posted a three‑day workout log, starting with a light kettlebell press on Monday, moving to a medium‑intensity press routine on Tuesday, and finishing with easy box squats on Wednesday. Weight selections rose from 45 lb to 70 lb for presses, while squat loads progressed to 275 lb without attempting a max lift. A sick child forced a lighter session on Wednesday, highlighting the impact of family responsibilities on training intensity. The entries illustrate how home‑based athletes adapt programming to time constraints and personal circumstances.
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Feedback on Split+exercises
The thread debates whether an 18‑year‑old male weighing 179 lb with 14‑16 % body fat should cut weight or focus on muscle growth. Contributors argue that at his training age and body‑fat level, a lean‑out would sacrifice potential hypertrophy. They recommend staying...
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Sarcopenia Cure 2026
The athlete completed a 2‑week macro focusing on low‑bar squats at 280 lb for 5×5 sets, maintaining an RPE of 6.5‑7.5. A lingering IT‑band issue prompted a more cautious approach, eliminating plus reps and extending rest periods. Romanian deadlifts progressed to...
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Sarcopenia Cure 2026
Strength athlete DaCharmingAlbino logged a macro‑cycle day focusing on low‑bar squats at 280 lb for 5 × 5, holding RPE 6.5‑7.5 while managing a minor IT‑band twinge. Romanian deadlifts progressed from 255 lb to 275 lb across three 10‑rep sets, maintaining moderate effort levels. Accessory...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
(Un)official 2026 T-Ransformation Challenge
Community members on T‑Nation discuss optimal arm and shoulder day programming, emphasizing lighter loads, higher reps, and shorter rest intervals to protect elbows. They recommend using EZ bars, dumbbells, or cable implements instead of straight bars for greater joint freedom....
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Scoops Training Log
The author’s training log from February to March 2026 documents a steady progression in upper‑body strength, highlighted by bench press peaks of 325 lb using slingshot assistance and a shoulder press increase to 155 lb. Acceleration‑work sessions added modest weight jumps across...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Sarcopenia Cure 2026
The author logged a detailed upper‑body strength session on March 7, 2026, featuring a 155‑lb standing strict press (5 × 5, RPE 7) and progressive bench work up to 170 lb for ten reps. Additional exercises included JM press, medium‑grip pulldowns, Meadows hammer curls, Arnold presses,...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Feedback on Split+exercises
The article stresses that progressive overload in compound lifts is paramount while recommending a high protein intake of roughly one gram per pound of bodyweight. It advises a clean, whole‑food diet—no processed foods, sugary drinks, or low‑fat items that hide...
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News•Mar 8, 2026
Once More with Feeling
The author completed Week 3 of the 5/3/1 Triumvirate Cycle, hitting a personal‑record squat of 152 lb with proper depth. A sharp knee pain during step‑ups forced a weight reduction mid‑set, prompting a cautious approach. A deload week is planned, focusing...
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News•Mar 8, 2026
Yet Another Training Log
A 58‑year‑old powerlifter targeting the Swedish Masters 60+ nationals has restructured his weekly routine to emphasize recovery, limiting mandatory heavy sessions to three days—Tuesday deadlift, Thursday squat, and Saturday bench press. Optional work on other days is kept light and...
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News•Mar 7, 2026
Simo - The Red Shoe Diaries - Part 3
On March 6, fitness enthusiast simo74 posted a detailed workout log covering a log press progression up to 82 kg, high‑volume leg press and lever squats, dips, and low‑pulley rows. The entry notes personal performance, humid gym conditions, and includes a photo...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
Just. Don't. Suck. Vol. 2
The author recorded two detailed workout sessions—an upper‑body overhead press day and a lower‑body deadlift day—listing exact sets, reps, and loads. The sled circuit was completed in under ten minutes, OHP was progressed to 140 lb, and deadlifts reached 370 lb with...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
Brandon's Backyard Buffoonery
The author documents the final week of Jamie Lewis' "Juggeryoke" strength program, logging five intense training days that blend bodyweight circuits, axle lifts, trap‑bar work, and cambered bar squats. Across the week, volume escalates, with lifts reaching 265 lb squats and...
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