Living in darkness.

[knotahumanbeing]

Welp, just found out the meet I was to be competing in Dec is full. I tried emailing and calling the meet Director to see if he would allow me to enter, however no response. I'll try again this week, but looks like won't be competing 15 Dec. However I did find a meet here in Cincinnati on 7 Dec that I may be able to do. So I'll try to look into that now...Just sucks, I was really looking forward to this meet.

[RedlegDbell]

Welp, just found out the meet I was to be competing in Dec is full. I tried emailing and calling the meet Director to see if he would allow me to enter, however no response. I'll try again this week, but looks like won't be competing 15 Dec. However I did find a meet here in Cincinnati on 7 Dec that I may be able to do. So I'll try to look into that now...Just sucks, I was really looking forward to this meet.

Is the one in Cincinnati at the Sweat Shop? Mike and I are going to watch that and then lifting at Colerain Barbell later in the afternoon.

[knotahumanbeing]

Is the one in Cincinnati at the Sweat Shop? Mike and I are going to watch that and then lifting at Colerain Barbell later in the afternoon.

Yeah that's the one

[RedlegDbell]

Yeah that's the one

Hope you're able to get in on that one. We'll definitely be there to support you Rob!

[knotahumanbeing]

Hope you're able to get in on that one. We'll definitely be there to support you Rob!

Appreciate the support man.

[knotahumanbeing]

Chest day...a little adamant about today, as my chest has been lagging, but time to crank it out. My buddy, who's kinda been my handler at the gym suggested every day before I lift, try watching some pros lift,to help get your technique focused. Well last night watching the vids did help.

Bench Press- I knew going in to today's session I was gonna crank up to 315, I just didn't expect for it to feel so easy. So I kept increasing the weight.
Bar x 20
135 x 10
225 x 10
315 x 3 x 3
335 x 3
355 x 1

Incline dumbbell flye
90 x 3
95 x 2 x 3

Dumbbell Bench Press
130 x 3 x 3

Decline hammer strength press
190 each side x 3 x 3

Accessory work - biceps
Barbell curl
155 x 3 x 3

Concentration curl
75 x 3 x 3

Preacher curl
125 x 3 x 3

Animal cruelty aka cardio acceleration
Battle/conditioning ropes

30 seconds x 5

I'm really hoping I can get in this 7 Dec meet since my original planned meet to compete in was full. Be that as is may, gotta stay focused.

Stay Hungry.

[knotahumanbeing]

Today, I pulled..intentions to go heavy. So I did.

2" deficit deadlift - did a lot of warm up reps as the gym was cold as shit. I got vid of me pulling so I'll post it up shortly
Bar x 10
135 x 10
225 x 10
315 x 7
405 x 7
495 x 5
500 x 4
550 x 3
550 x 3

Decided to go up but pulled from the floor.
600 x 1
600 x 1

After this session I decided to call it, no back accessory work or triceps. I'll make it up this week though. I felt great.

Stay Hungry.

[knotahumanbeing]

[knotahumanbeing]

[knotahumanbeing]

After yesterday's session I thought I was gonna be toast, but felt pretty good. As cold as it is here I layered up and got a pretty good warm up. I hate wearing a lot while training, because I hate feeling restricted, however I gotta stay warm as possible to ensure quality training sessions.

Box Jumps
3 x 10

Barbell Squat
Bar x 15
135 x 10
225 x 10
315 x 5
425 x 3 x 3

Leg Extensions
110 x 3 x 20

Leg Press
1200 x 3 x 3

Accessory work - shoulders
Farmers shrugs
180 each side x 3 x 5

Seated barbell military press
185 x 3 x 4

Dumbbell shrugs
130 x 3 x 5

Front dumbbell raise
45 x 3 x 5

Animal cruelty - tire flips
550 x 5 x 5

Stay Hungry

[RedlegDbell]

Legit work Rob! I would be destroyed hitting deads and squats 2 days apart LOL.

[knotahumanbeing]

You know what feels amazing? That moment when weight feels light as shit. My bench has really been lagging behind but tonight, I felt strong as fuck! Very motivating. I continue to watch the pros lift and watch their posts on here, and it's just incredible that shit is working. None of it matters until I step onto the platform, but it's encouraging
I fucking love it.

Barbell Floor Press w/ 50 lb chains on each side
Bar x 15
135 x 10
225 x 8
275 x 3
295 x 3
315 x 3
The last set still felt easy, so I'm extremely happy with it. I'll see what bench looks like on Monday, but I am beyond stoked.

Barbell incline Press
305 x 3
315 x 2 x 3

Dumbbell flye
90 x 3 x 5

Incline hammer strength press
180 each side x 3 x 3

Accessory work - biceps
Hammer curl
40 x 3 x 10

Seated Dumbbell Curl
40 x 3 x 10

Again, I feel strong as fuck! Today awesome session. I'm extremely proud, but I'm nowhere near satisfied. Time to grind it out.

Stay Hungry.

[Sief09]

Rob I have not met you yet, but Steve has told me a lot about you. Your journey has been harder than most, and to see you coming back so strongly it is inspirational. Can't wait to meet you in person man. Keep up the good work

[tark]

Finally made my way over here man...been seeing you putting in that work man!! Going to be around in here a lot more...hope to see you next week!!

[knotahumanbeing]

Rob I have not met you yet, but Steve has told me a lot about you. Your journey has been harder than most, and to see you coming back so strongly it is inspirational. Can't wait to meet you in person man. Keep up the good work

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I've never looked at myself as an inspirational type person, I just don't quit. so I thank you for that

Finally made my way over here man...been seeing you putting in that work man!! Going to be around in here a lot more...hope to see you next week!!

Thanks bro! Yes def will see you Saturday!

[knotahumanbeing]

Got up early Saturday to go help coach some 7th graders in basketball. I tell you what, it was amazing feeling to go work with the kids and I even got in there and ran some sprints!

Afterwards,I headed over to train with Colerain Barbell Club. They were working on deadlifts, but I pulled earlier in the week and didn't want to push it, so I stick with my legs schedule.

Barbell front squat - first time ever using a Texas squat bar, 60 lbs. I liked the thicker bar because I have such large hands. A lot of warm ups, I felt very stiff.
Bar x 30
150 x 8
290 x 4 x 3

Romanian/Stiff leg deadlifts
330 x 2 x 3
380 x 3
420 x 5

Lying leg curls
110 x 3 x 10

Accessory work - shoulders/calfs
Barbell shrugs
330 x 3 x 10

Side lateral raises
25 x 3 x 10

Band face pulls
3 x 15

Calf raises - 3
Single 20 each side
Double 20


3 weeks out...stay hungry

[knotahumanbeing]

Chest day. I've got to kill this, I'm hungry...I went in with the mindset of success, to become successful, I must become well rounded in all facets of this sport. Therefore my weakest link must be my focal point, and must not quit, must not accept any type of excuse of why I can not be a dominant force. I'm an athlete, in a sport where the competition is me. I know that I won't be the best powerlifter in the world only 4 months in, but I want to be the powerlifter I can be personally.

Bench Press
Bar x 20
135 x 10
225 x 8
315 x 5
345 x 3
365 x 1
375 x 1

Incline dumbbell flye
85 x 5
95 x 3
100 x 3

Dumbbell Bench press
115 x 5
130 x 3
150 x 2

Decline hammer strength press
180 x 5
205 x 3 x 2

Accessory work - biceps
Barbell curl
165 x 2 x 3
165 x 2 (failed on the last rep)

Concentration curl
75 x 3 x 5

Cardio Acceleration aka animal cruelty. Packing on 20lbs in 3 months came with a little extra fat, so I want get back my lean structure.

HIIT on treadmill
10 rounds
30 sec

Stay Hungry...

[knotahumanbeing]

The road to success is not straight, There is a curb called Failure, a loop called Confusion; speed bumps called Friends; red lights called Enemies; caution lights called Family. You will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination; an engine called Perseverance; insurance called Faith, you will make it to a place called Success....

Stay Hungry

[RedlegDbell]

The road to success is not straight, There is a curb called Failure, a loop called Confusion; speed bumps called Friends; red lights called Enemies; caution lights called Family. You will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination; an engine called Perseverance; insurance called Faith, you will make it to a place called Success....

Stay Hungry

Great post Rob. You have already dealt with more challenges and despair than many of us may face in a lifetime. Speaks volumes to your determination and character. We're certainly glad to know you and I look forward to chasing down or on the platform together soon!

[knotahumanbeing]

Great post Rob. You have already dealt with more challenges and despair than many of us may face in a lifetime. Speaks volumes to your determination and character. We're certainly glad to know you and I look forward to chasing down or on the platform together soon!

Thanks man, I'm happy to have been welcomed with open arms by you guys, an amazing brotherhood to be apart of.