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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Kingfush
« Last post by Kingfish on February 22, 2026, 10:54:41 pm »
Feb 15-21, 2025

Full Squats - Paused - Maintenance
455 #275+ | 465 #5 | 470 #1| 475 #85 | 495#100+ | 505#2 | 545#1
Page 75 - Day 1 of 455. Feb 11, 2013
Page 140 - Day 1 of 495. 2Oct 25, 2020
Cardio Calories - Inclined walking at 3mph pace per 5 mins | 6% [47kcal], 9% [57kcal], 12%[67kcal], 15%[77kcal]1

Jan  Week 3 of 4 BW 200-204

Sun Feb 15

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

3:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Mon Feb 16

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Tue Feb 17

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Wed Feb 18

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Thur Feb 19

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5 skip
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Fri Feb 20

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Sat Feb 21

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

3:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

* no progress with the midback tiredness. its actually getting worst. its not a butwink/lowerback strained due to bad form. its just my middle back not being fresh enough to support 2BW+ squat.
* been doing more weighted situps with weights behind the head. do not have a portable decline bench to use with a cable station. that setup was the best. the dumbell/fixed barbell behind the head is a good second choice. using 25-40lb for the pass couple of workouts. no big ab cramps yet even with the 40lbx5
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Kingfush
« Last post by Kingfish on February 22, 2026, 10:52:08 pm »
Feb 8-14, 2025

Full Squats - Paused - Maintenance
455 #275+ | 465 #5 | 470 #1| 475 #85 | 495#100+ | 505#2 | 545#1
Page 75 - Day 1 of 455. Feb 11, 2013
Page 140 - Day 1 of 495. 2Oct 25, 2020
Cardio Calories - Inclined walking at 3mph pace per 5 mins | 6% [47kcal], 9% [57kcal], 12%[67kcal], 15%[77kcal]1

Jan  Week 2 of 4 BW 200-204

Sun Feb 8

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

3:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Mon Feb 9/b]

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Tue Feb 10

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Wed Feb 11

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Thur Feb 12/b]

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5 skip
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Fri Feb 13

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

7:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

Sat Feb 14

6:00 am
Horizontal Leg Press machine - single leg light - medium light x5s
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5

3:00 pm
Paused Squats 315-315-315,405
Iso Hammer Strength Inclined Press Machine ~135 80-105-115 x5
One Arm Cable Reverse Fly - High/Mid Pull 15-20-25-30 x5
Seated Bicep Curl Machine - One Arm 50-60-70 x5
Standing Tricep Cable Pulldown - One Arm 40-45-50 x5


* same routine until i figure out how to stay extended hours in the bike and still not get my midback tired.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: warpspeed to the new scenario
« Last post by Joe on February 22, 2026, 03:43:13 pm »
interesting about the load. i ran almost 40km more than you did this past week and almost 2h more time on feet, but intervals.icu only gives my load as 329. pretty much all of the difference in volume is low intensity but still, with so much more volume it's still surprising that i'd be registering a lower training load.

This surprises me! I would have expected yours to be much higher since I get the impression that your easy runs are done at a higher % of your top-end pace. My guess is that the difference comes from how we've set up load calculations on intervals.icu.

Following Sirpoc's guidance, I have it set up as pictured:



If I use HR instead of Pace first in 'training load priority', my load drops pretty substantially (an easy run goes from ~0.7 load/min to <0.5 load/min, SubT sessions drop by a bunch too).
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: warpspeed to the new scenario
« Last post by LBSS on February 22, 2026, 02:10:12 pm »
interesting about the load. i ran almost 40km more than you did this past week and almost 2h more time on feet, but intervals.icu only gives my load as 329. pretty much all of the difference in volume is low intensity but still, with so much more volume it's still surprising that i'd be registering a lower training load.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: a fast and explosive donkey!
« Last post by LBSS on February 22, 2026, 02:03:54 pm »
- run 1:32:40, 17.69 km
character-building weather: 38F/3-4C and raining. had to pee so, so bad for the last half hour. this brings me to 99.00 km for the week, a pleasing number.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: warpspeed to the new scenario
« Last post by Joe on February 22, 2026, 08:57:01 am »
22-02-26

Run - 9.39k, 59:12 [outside]
Lift - Pulldown, chest press, machine OHP, flyes, cable row
Cardio - 29:03 [elliptical, ski erg, jog home]

Notes

During c/d of yesterday's run + a bit of today's run I had a bit of what I call the 'rattly bone man' feeling while running, so called an audible and finished up in the gym. Took a page from LBSS's book and sandwiched lifting in the middle. Think the way I lift -- all drop sets, no rest other than time taken to change load on machine or find the next machine and get set up -- makes the back-half cardio feel pretty hard since I build up a ton of lactic acid. For instance, HR took a good while to drop to the 120s even at what I know is an easy effort on the elliptical. No idea what the impact of this is in terms of training load or effect, but noting it anyway.

Tried the ski erg for the first time. It felt (surprisingly) very fun. Sadly it's about as unspecific to running as it's possible for cardio to be, but I definitely prefer it to any other non-running indoor cardio modality.

ETA: 344 load, 6:30 time on feet, 61k. Fully back in the swing of things. Target avg load for last 3 weeks was 332, and I hit 321 (1 and 3 slightly high, 2 a down week for travel). This coming week should look basically the same as this past week with a slightly different SubT split, will go for 3x9 4x6:30, 8x3
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: a fast and explosive donkey!
« Last post by LBSS on February 21, 2026, 12:41:51 pm »
yesterday

- run 1:13:47, 13.67 km w/ 5 x 20s strides

today

- long fast run
-- warm up x 2 km
-- 24 km @ 90% MP (ended up being more like 91%, 4:54 average)
supposed to bring a little fuel but i'm out of gels and didn't leave myself time to make any this week. oops. still pretty easy, RPE 6.5. book says this should be RPE 8, but also not to overrun it. hm.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: warpspeed to the new scenario
« Last post by Joe on February 21, 2026, 12:11:02 pm »
21-02-26

Run
- w/u
- 8 x (3' on / 1' off) [about 4:20 average pace, I think]
- c/d

Total - 11.1k, 1:02:22

Notes

Watch was out of battery so I used phone GPS + an interval timer app. Pace eyeballs from intervals.icu, cba to to work it out precisely. Happy to get it in given jet lag and flight-induced tiredness+stiffness.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: warpspeed to the new scenario
« Last post by Joe on February 19, 2026, 10:22:32 pm »
20-02-26

Run -- 6.69k, 45:37

Notes

After several days of heavy tropical rain, finally a dry (but still cloudy, muggy) morning, so got outside again. Ran through the Botanic Gardens, very beautiful and rather hilly so pace was pretty much a crawl between that and the weather. Fly tonight and back early AM, so providing I'm not too stiff from being crammed into economy seats for 13 hours, should be good to hit up My 8 x 3' tmrw.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: a fast and explosive donkey!
« Last post by LBSS on February 19, 2026, 07:49:34 am »
it definitely felt like a good workout.

- run 55:55, 10.46 km
nice and easy. lovely morning, if a bit damp. 40F/5C is the perfect temperature.
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