Chronicles of Becoming a Man
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Bauer
Level 8 Valued Member
Nice work. How do you like it so far? Next week I will return to it. I remember that at the beginning I found it mentally challenging, to do something like 60 sets, but that I usually got into a rhythm after 10 minutes.
Btw, minor correction: It should be KB-SF.
JamesPTA
Level 7 Valued Member
Fixed! Thank you!
The long cycle is my favorite movement perform with a kettlebell. My endurance has always been poor, and that’s why I wrote about my body hating higher reps. I’ve also never been able to tolerate running because of it. These are the exact reasons I chose this program.
Im just like like in that I find a groove around 10-12 minutes and feel like I can go all the way to 30 minutes.
JamesPTA
Level 7 Valued Member
11/7/2022 KB-SF LCCJ
OS resets
20kg snatch -> windmill -> kneeling windmill
32kg C+J 38 reps in 19:00
Bar Hangs
Leg raises
Brettzels
QL Straddle
Today was an weird day. I ended the session when I couldn't pass the talk test. My max HR was only mid Zone 3, which is typically low for the breathing I was doing. Also, I could not achieve full Brettzel or Full QL straddle. ah well. The man himself said there would be off days.
On top of that, I have small ganglion cyst on the top of my left wrist. Treatment includes bracing...which is not an option, or limiting excessive wrist extension through weight bearing, and that is why I had to modify my OS resets and I took out the TGU and replaced with windmill.
OS resets
20kg snatch -> windmill -> kneeling windmill
32kg C+J 38 reps in 19:00
Bar Hangs
Leg raises
Brettzels
QL Straddle
Today was an weird day. I ended the session when I couldn't pass the talk test. My max HR was only mid Zone 3, which is typically low for the breathing I was doing. Also, I could not achieve full Brettzel or Full QL straddle. ah well. The man himself said there would be off days.
On top of that, I have small ganglion cyst on the top of my left wrist. Treatment includes bracing...which is not an option, or limiting excessive wrist extension through weight bearing, and that is why I had to modify my OS resets and I took out the TGU and replaced with windmill.
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JamesPTA
Level 7 Valued Member
11/14/2022 Maximorium Beta Test
Week 1 Day 1
OS resets
16kg OH hip flexor stretch
32kg NL: 78 reps in 30:00
Bar hangs
leg raises
brettzel stretch
Yes, I decided that I would enjoy being a guinea pig for @Geoff Neupert . I was definitely going in a more Park Bench direction anyways after Giant and KSK blocks. Plus, I've already determined my RM for both DCL+P and SN.
After everything that his programs have done for me, this is the closest way that I can say thank you.
One of the first things that came to mind when I first read the program is auto-regulation and how you have to focus on this during the session but also make sure that you are regulating the effort day to day. Giant and KSK or only 3 days a week, so you've got to be a little bit more observant to complete 4 days a week at 30 minutes each session.
How should I fill out my log? Do just jot down my thoughts for the day? Do I just put in the number sets for the day? don't want to give away too much on the program.
Week 1 Day 1
OS resets
16kg OH hip flexor stretch
32kg NL: 78 reps in 30:00
Bar hangs
leg raises
brettzel stretch
Yes, I decided that I would enjoy being a guinea pig for @Geoff Neupert . I was definitely going in a more Park Bench direction anyways after Giant and KSK blocks. Plus, I've already determined my RM for both DCL+P and SN.
After everything that his programs have done for me, this is the closest way that I can say thank you.
One of the first things that came to mind when I first read the program is auto-regulation and how you have to focus on this during the session but also make sure that you are regulating the effort day to day. Giant and KSK or only 3 days a week, so you've got to be a little bit more observant to complete 4 days a week at 30 minutes each session.
How should I fill out my log? Do just jot down my thoughts for the day? Do I just put in the number sets for the day? don't want to give away too much on the program.
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SUOMI-PUKU
Level 6 Valued Member
Good luck on the beta test. I do agree it's hard to know the etiquette on how much you can write about paid programs but in my experience, even when programs look like they're almost fully laid out in threads here or elsewhere, there's still not enough info to actually run the programs without buying it so I wouldn't worry too much.
Why don't you just write the NL (Number of Lifts) for the day?
Looking forward to seeing your results.
JamesPTA
Level 7 Valued Member
11/15/2022 Maximorium Beta Test
Week 1 Day 2
OS resets
16kg windmill
2x28kg
NL: 32 (48 if you count the clean before the DFSQ) in 30:00
Bar hangs
Hip Flexor stretch
90/90
The outline on the grind days reminds me of DFW. Cleans are powerful. I see Geoff sent out a FAQs email, and apparently there was a typo in the program, so I did 10 extra minutes of snatches yesterday and I'm not mad about it.
Week 1 Day 2
OS resets
16kg windmill
2x28kg
NL: 32 (48 if you count the clean before the DFSQ) in 30:00
Bar hangs
Hip Flexor stretch
90/90
The outline on the grind days reminds me of DFW. Cleans are powerful. I see Geoff sent out a FAQs email, and apparently there was a typo in the program, so I did 10 extra minutes of snatches yesterday and I'm not mad about it.
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LarryB
Level 7 Valued Member
I’m going to start this in a few weeks. I’m excited! What weight are you using for the press/squat? I see it’s the 32kg for snatching…impressive!