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I have managed to maintain a low bar squat 4x4 at 1.5x my bodyweight for the last five sessions! This is the longest I've held this weight without dropping off or getting hurt.

This time, I'm doing everything right:

• good sleep
• lots of healthy food (caloric surplus)
• enough protein
• squatting 1-2x a week (I need a longer recovery)

I have a goal for the rest of the year. Right now, my squat+bench+deadlift working weight total is 650. I really want to get my working weight total to over 750 by December!

I'll keep posting here with updates!

Right now I weigh in at 150lb, up from about 145lb when I started lifting heavy again this time last year. All the veggies, fiber, and protein has really gotten me stronger with more visible muscles, and only a small increase to my waist.

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Training log - Mondays
TBD

We are just getting up and running so please bare with me. I have not traditionally been a community builder in the past, but I believe there is big a gap in the Fediverse where strength training should be.

Welcome to this week's Training Log thread

Use this space to:

• Share your recent workouts

• Reflect on what went well (or didn’t)

• Track PRs, new programs, deloads, or changes

• Stay accountable with your training

• Ask for tips on progression or programming