I'm Getting Ripped
TurboGainz reports a 3,200‑calorie intake with 7.5 hours of sleep but notes a noticeable drop in energy and set performance during a Wednesday upper‑body workout. Pull‑up reps fell from 11‑6‑5‑4, overhead press weight increased yet reps dropped, and the author suspects a hidden calorie deficit, partly from draining fat out of an 8‑oz beef portion, which removes roughly 130 calories. The athlete wonders whether to continue the deficit for leanness or add calories to sustain strength gains.
Raven78's on the Set of the Living Dead
Over two consecutive days, the author logged a series of strength‑training and Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu sessions that combined kettlebell swings, progressive deadlifts, pull‑ups, and heavy carries with technical grappling work. The strength workouts increased load to 100 kg deadlifts and added belt...
Clockin' A Grip
The log details a three‑day training block spanning April 13, 14 and 17, featuring high‑volume back and chest sessions followed by a deload week focused on legs and arms. Each main workout uses four rounds of 25‑repetition sets with short...
More Trouble Than I Am Worth: Chaos Is The Plan (T3hPwnisher Log)
t3hpwnisher posted a detailed fitness log on T‑Nation, covering a Korean‑style dinner, a fasted morning, and a Tactical Barbell Mass Protocol strength session. The workout featured a 360‑lb buffalo bar squat, a 168‑lb axle strict press (new 1‑rep PR), and...
Once More with Feeling
A forum contributor reports knee pain that intensifies after back squats and eases when the exercise stops, prompting a search for safer squat variations. The user references Dan John’s eight‑week Armor Building Formula as a structured alternative to traditional strength...
More Trouble Than I Am Worth: Chaos Is The Plan (T3hPwnisher Log)
The author logged a high‑protein nutrition day featuring double corned beef, three whole eggs, egg whites, cheese, sour cream, and ham, followed by a butter‑glazed corned beef flat. In the morning workout, the “Tactical Barbell Mass Protocol” included 18 chins,...
To The Moon And Back: Moonflower's Training Log 🌕
Moonflower logged two intensive sessions, focusing on legs, traps, push and biceps. A 405‑lb deadlift single fell short of a 475‑lb attempt, highlighting a floor‑pull weakness, while bench press rose to 245 lb for ten reps. The athlete targets a 500‑lb...
ZM Strong Like Bull Training Log (Tactical Barbell Training Log)
The author logged a high‑calorie, high‑protein day (2,642 kcal, 184 g protein) while weighing 176 lb, a 45‑lb gain since ninth grade. A mile run, light lacrosse‑style activity, and a focus on sunlight exposure rounded out the day. The upcoming week will feature...
Friedrich Is Beyond 35... Really Beyond
Fitness influencer Friedrich posted two concise workout logs in early April 2026. On April 11 he recorded a coffee‑fueled dip session, completing 152 total reps across three sets and a 12‑second isometric hold while monitoring shoulder stability. The following day...
Switching to Hypertrophy Deviation: Seeking Feedback on Upper-Body Focus & Pull-Up Progress
Ismail999, a 21‑year‑old strength‑focused lifter, plans to shift from the Tactical Barbell program to the Zulu hypertrophy (H/T) protocol for an off‑season upper‑body emphasis. He will keep two primary lifts per session (OHP/SQ and BP/DL), add targeted accessories, and maintain...
Sarcopenia Cure 2026
The post documents a high‑intensity leg session from the Bull Mastiff Macro program, featuring a 300‑lb low‑bar squat for four reps, paused good mornings at 225 lb, and heavy leg extensions. The author notes hip tightness from the IT band, prompting...
ActivitiesGuy Log III: Now Contains Westside Conjugate Like Substance
ActivitiesGuy outlines a progressive strength regimen titled “Daily Dose Deadlift,” featuring a laddered deadlift schedule that peaks at 405 lb singles by mid‑May. The program pairs three light 315 lb singles on weekdays with a heavy Friday session, while Saturdays focus on...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
(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....
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...
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,...
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...