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Strongest Guy on My Block 4
NewsApr 11, 2026

Strongest Guy on My Block 4

Fitness enthusiast Derek542 posted detailed logs of Arnold’s Day 3 and Day 4 workouts on the Strong app. The entries show a high‑volume, moderate‑weight routine covering upper‑body presses, pull‑ups, curls, skull‑crushers, and belted squats, each performed with a 4:1:1 time‑under‑tension protocol. Across...

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Long-Term Lifters: What Broke Down? And What Did You Have to Rebuild?
NewsApr 10, 2026

Long-Term Lifters: What Broke Down? And What Did You Have to Rebuild?

The article compiles personal stories from three lifters who suffered major injuries—a shoulder labrum tear, a hip labrum tear, and a torn MCL with chronic glute pain—yet each avoided surgery and rebuilt strength through consistent movement and targeted rehab. One...

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Raven78's on the Set of the Living Dead
NewsApr 10, 2026

Raven78's on the Set of the Living Dead

Fitness influencer "raven78" posted three consecutive workout logs covering April 8‑10, 2026, detailing a structured Easy Strength program at a work gym and a brief on‑set movement routine. The sessions combined heavy kettlebell swings, progressive deadlifts up to 100 kg (220 lb),...

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Lundrball's Log
NewsApr 10, 2026

Lundrball's Log

Lundrball’s training log details four workout sessions between March 28 and April 9, highlighting progressive strength work across presses, deadlifts, squats, and accessory lifts. Notable lifts include a 415‑lb deadlift single, a 225‑lb incline bench set of three reps, and...

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Flameout - when Will It Be Available Again?
NewsApr 10, 2026

Flameout - when Will It Be Available Again?

A community member outlines a DIY pre‑workout formula that mimics the discontinued Surge blend, using NutraBio HBCD, creatine monohydrate, NutraBio’s “Pre” pre‑workout powder, and whey protein isolate. The mix costs more per scoop than a tub of Surge but delivers...

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Light Weight Training Log
NewsApr 6, 2026

Light Weight Training Log

The author is currently in a high‑volume 5×5 training block with back‑off sets, reporting significantly increased soreness and slower recovery. He has switched his primary bench press to a close‑grip position, maintaining roughly 95% of his regular lift weight despite...

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Home Shed Gym 5/3/1 - Focusing on the Iron
NewsApr 5, 2026

Home Shed Gym 5/3/1 - Focusing on the Iron

A fitness enthusiast posted a detailed home‑gym log featuring the 5/3/1 strength program and supplemental conditioning. The workout included barbell deadlifts, squats, bench presses, kettlebell clean‑and‑presses, and a mix of cardio on a bike and outdoor walks. Personal notes mention...

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Dadfit | 531 and Other Stuff
NewsApr 5, 2026

Dadfit | 531 and Other Stuff

The author logged a high‑volume kettlebell session, completing 500 swings with a 24 kg bell, followed by a 4× 4:1 walk‑run interval. After an unscripted long‑weekend break, the routine will resume on Tuesday, integrating the 5/3/1 strength framework. The post thanks...

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Sarcopenia Cure 2026
NewsApr 4, 2026

Sarcopenia Cure 2026

The athlete recorded a high‑intensity lower‑body session on April 1, 2026, hitting a 7‑rep personal record (PR) at 285 lb on the low‑bar squat despite a lingering hip issue. Good mornings replaced Romanian deadlifts to protect the adductor, while a 205 lb seated...

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Doogie Slow and Steady
NewsApr 2, 2026

Doogie Slow and Steady

A brief exchange on the T‑Nation forum reveals a growing preference for ultra‑efficient gym sessions. Doogie reports completing workouts in under 30 minutes without timing rest intervals, relying on pre‑stretching to streamline the routine. The dialogue highlights a minimalist approach...

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Queen Cobra's Training Log
NewsApr 1, 2026

Queen Cobra's Training Log

From March 27‑31, 2026, Queen Cobra recorded detailed daily metrics on sleep, nutrition and workouts. Calorie intake fluctuated between roughly 1,800 kcal and 2,400 kcal, with protein consistently above 120 g and balanced carbs and fats. The week featured alternating rest days and high‑volume supersets...

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Yet Another Training Log
NewsApr 1, 2026

Yet Another Training Log

Over four consecutive days, the athlete logged detailed strength sessions while battling a lingering cold. The program combined fasted training, creatine and L‑taurine supplementation, and featured progressive overload on bench press, squat variations, and a deadlift deload week. Each workout...

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Simo - The Red Shoe Diaries - Part 3
NewsMar 31, 2026

Simo - The Red Shoe Diaries - Part 3

The athlete logged a high‑volume strength session on March 30, highlighting a progressive axle clean that topped out at 87.5 kg (193 lb) across several sets. A single‑overhead‑bar (SSB) squat was performed on an Elitefts bar, with the lifter deliberately limiting squat volume...

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Once More with Feeling
NewsMar 29, 2026

Once More with Feeling

BethB’s “10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge” logged 4,000 swings across five rounds, each with a different weight and a 2‑minute‑30‑second rest. Round times fell from 2:58 to 2:42, indicating improving efficiency. The author reflects on the mental boost of the routine...

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Doing Dumb Stuff as a College Kid
NewsMar 29, 2026

Doing Dumb Stuff as a College Kid

An anonymous college student posted photos of their first crawfish boil, celebrating the experience alongside a cigar and curiosity about Louisiana whiskey. The post highlights the growing popularity of Southern seafood traditions among younger demographics, especially in campus social settings....

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Antiquity's Training Log: Kettlebell-Focused Regimen
NewsMar 29, 2026

Antiquity's Training Log: Kettlebell-Focused Regimen

The AXE (A + A) training program’s fifth week features two kettlebell‑centric sessions. Day one combines a 28 kg kettlebell Iron Cardio circuit with bench work and mobility, completing 25 rounds while remaining self‑regulated rather than an AMRAP. Day two shifts to a...

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Round 3 Lifting
NewsMar 29, 2026

Round 3 Lifting

A Planet Fitness member reports a 40‑pound weight loss, dropping from 230 lb to 189 lb since October. The user follows a six‑day split that mixes resistance training, high‑volume bodyweight work, and daily steady‑state cardio. They now seek program advice to increase...

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ActivitiesGuy Log III: Now Contains Westside Conjugate Like Substance
NewsMar 27, 2026

ActivitiesGuy Log III: Now Contains Westside Conjugate Like Substance

ActivitiesGuy posted two workout logs on March 25 and March 27, detailing box squat sessions that peaked at 225 lb despite feeling ill and a sore back. The athlete recorded progressive rep schemes across multiple weight tiers, then announced a planned...

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Double Kettlebell Clean and Press and Deadlifts
NewsMar 26, 2026

Double Kettlebell Clean and Press and Deadlifts

MarkDeadliftKBSwing outlines a new training routine that pairs daily double kettlebell clean‑and‑press and pull‑ups with a weekly AMRAP deadlift session. In his latest AMRAP, he lifted 180 kg for seven reps and aims to reach 12‑15 reps before re‑testing his max....

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All for the Pump - Rugby & Lifting
NewsMar 25, 2026

All for the Pump - Rugby & Lifting

Rugby_lifting posted detailed upper‑body and lower‑body workout logs from the final week of a six‑week cutting phase, highlighting heavy lifts such as a 105 kg bench press and 127.5 kg squats while operating in a calorie deficit. The author notes slower bench‑press...

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Maybe Im a Bit Ahead of Myself, But
NewsMar 24, 2026

Maybe Im a Bit Ahead of Myself, But

The post highlights widespread misconceptions about nutrition, noting that many still view peanut butter as a primary protein source and label pizza merely as "carbs" despite its high fat content. It underscores the addictive nature of sugary drinks, illustrated by...

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Charon's Obol
NewsMar 24, 2026

Charon's Obol

The post "Charon's Obol" by mr_blvck shares two detailed workout logs dated March 20 and March 23, 2026. It lists specific exercises, sets, reps, and loads—ranging from leg‑press and weighted pull‑ups to kettlebell snatches and a 395 kg tank push. The regimen blends hypertrophy, strength,...

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Calvert and Milo Barbell
NewsMar 24, 2026

Calvert and Milo Barbell

The author logged a two‑session workout focusing on shoulder‑to‑ground presses, dips, chins, and Jefferson squats, experimenting with chains to boost power output. Progress includes a 20‑lb increase in Jefferson squat weight and targeted work to overcome knee‑tendon and elbow‑arthritis limitations....

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What to Expect on TRT?
NewsMar 17, 2026

What to Expect on TRT?

An individual with mid‑range testosterone (488 ng/dL) plans a TRT protocol of 160 mg testosterone cypionate split twice weekly and 50 IU hCG weekly. They seek guidance on expected physiological changes, timeline, potential side effects such as hair loss, and whether the hCG...

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ActivitiesGuy Log III: Now Contains Westside Conjugate Like Substance
NewsMar 17, 2026

ActivitiesGuy Log III: Now Contains Westside Conjugate Like Substance

ActivitiesGuy introduced a new wagon wheel deadlift routine, progressing from 165 lb to 300 lb across six sets. The post outlines a potential “mini‑competition” format that combines log clean‑and‑press, wagon wheel deadlifts, farmer’s walks, and sandbag carries. Each event would run 60‑90...

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They Made Me Do It
NewsMar 16, 2026

They Made Me Do It

Over the past week, a lifter maintained an 85 kg body weight while logging three distinct training sessions. The workouts combined clean‑and‑press, progressive squats, matrix leg presses, and a consistent abdominal routine, with peak clean weight reaching 50 kg and squat singles...

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Are Effective Reps Legit
NewsMar 15, 2026

Are Effective Reps Legit

The forum thread argues that most lifters benefit more from simple, consistent programming than from complex concepts like effective reps or intricate exercise variations. Contributors cite classic compound movements, reasonable volume, and progressive overload as the core drivers of strength...

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UnKillable Kleinhound 2: This Time He's More Unkillable-Er
NewsMar 15, 2026

UnKillable Kleinhound 2: This Time He's More Unkillable-Er

The author outlines a multi‑day training regimen that blends heavy shoulder work, weighted‑vest rucking, and a Norwegian 4×4 high‑intensity run. The shoulder circuit includes push presses, kneeling LM presses, DB cleans, IYT drills, and side raises, followed by cadence work....

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Rowing, Strength and All Round Athleticism
NewsMar 13, 2026

Rowing, Strength and All Round Athleticism

Ironwarrior25 logged a high‑intensity rowing and clean‑and‑jerk session on March 11, completing a 50‑calorie row, 30 reps at 40 kg, a 40‑calorie row, 20 reps, a 30‑calorie row, and 10 reps at 50 kg in 18 minutes. The athlete recorded a 1:51.7...

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Looking for Brutal Feedback: Are These the Real Pain Points in Training/Nutrition Apps?
NewsMar 13, 2026

Looking for Brutal Feedback: Are These the Real Pain Points in Training/Nutrition Apps?

MuscleBvll has rolled out a suite of updates aimed at improving workout personalization and user experience. The app now supports percentage‑based training programs, automatically adjusts reps, sets and rest based on selected goals such as hypertrophy, and lets users customize...

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ActivitiesGuy Log III: Now Contains Westside Conjugate Like Substance
NewsMar 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,...

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Feedback on Split+exercises
NewsMar 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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Sarcopenia Cure 2026
NewsMar 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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Sarcopenia Cure 2026
NewsMar 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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(Un)official 2026 T-Ransformation Challenge
NewsMar 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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Scoops Training Log
NewsMar 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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Sarcopenia Cure 2026
NewsMar 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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Feedback on Split+exercises
NewsMar 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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Once More with Feeling
NewsMar 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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Yet Another Training Log
NewsMar 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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Simo - The Red Shoe Diaries - Part 3
NewsMar 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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Just. Don't. Suck. Vol. 2
NewsMar 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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Brandon's Backyard Buffoonery
NewsMar 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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