In my third week of a new block. Feel like I’m working closer to my max than I was on the last block but feeling good as well.

Today is a heavy week so focusing on managing the week and keeping a good technique.

I’ve just finished my first block (12 weeks plus 1 week of endurance stuff) and these are my gains: Bench press: 67kg to 76kg Back squat: 100kg to 116kg Pull-ups: 7 to 9 Pretty happy with that progress in a short time. A lot is ‘beginner gains’ but it’s interesting to see how being consistent leads ...

Final week of this block.

BP and SQ feeling really good. Weight feels comfortable and managing it well. PU still doesn’t feel good. Struggling to reach requirement today but hey consistency is key.

Finished off my rerun of week 11 and felt good. Bit of time working on my BP form to ensure it’s as good as it can be and I’m not holding myself back when I retest at the end of next week.

Away last week so repeating week 11 to ensure I’m not cheating myself. Feeling good actually from the break and strength seems to have bedded in.

Currently on 2nd day of this week and going well.

Week 10 going well, nice to be back on lighter weights for more sets/reps. Done two strength sessions so far this week and some kettlebell work outs which have also been good.

Last day of week 9 training today. Feeling tired after a few hard days at work. Weights feeling heavy but I’m here and working through it!

Rest day tomorrow and then we move on to week 10.

Week 9 continues. Weight feels good. Starting to think about the retest in 3 weeks, feels like 1rms will have gone up by at least 2kg each which I’m feeling really happy about.

Pull ups still lagging though so will be interesting to see how they compare.

Week 9. Good session and feeling comfortable lifting the weight today. Hitting the max reps for the allotted sets as have enough time today.

Pull-ups still a struggle but made the first two sets without resting between reps.

Ah hour of football yesterday: high intensity sprints and movement. Great for anaerobic endurance and speed work. Feeling it in the legs today though!

Couple of days away now but will be back in the gym on Sunday night to finish off week 8 Operator.