Another ok month of maintenance for me - 8 upper body sessions and 110k running.

5k attempt this morning and did 20:15. Big PB but really want to get sub-20.

Starting a temp job in a week doing the census door-to-door so steps will be up and will have to increase calories but not sure by how much. Plan will be to reduce fat and increase carbs.

Bring on 12th April!

#accidentallyleftwing

The only surprising thing is they finally appear to have been able to prove a CEO of a casino was fully aware of his business model.

Good stuff. Improving core and bracing technique will keep that squat going up for a while still I think.

I only did 3 workouts in January which is poor. I ran a lot and cut so body comp is ok but felt very weak today. Will try and eat at maintenance and make more effort this month - especially on core.

Cheers lads. Nice to wake upto this morning.

Tier 4 for me which is devastating for pretty much everything.

I had just completed my first week of 531 beginners. Was an increase in volume but one that I was handling and was excited about proper programming for the big 3 lifts for the first time.

Back to the pressups challenge!

That must completely suck. I'll be amazed if Nottingham doesn't end up in tier 4 in the new year so probably going to be in the same boat.

How were your press ups going?

I think I ended up doing ~2000 in November - bench definitely felt good the 2 weeks back in the gym. I carried on doing them as an accessory on bench days doing 5x10 and felt benefits for sure.

However have done none in the past few days. It's so simple to do that and ab roll for 15 minutes a day - must try harder. I'm definitely in a brain fog in this new lockdown and being on furlough/bleak job prospects.

Tier 4 for me which is devastating for pretty much everything.

I had just completed my first week of 531 beginners. Was an increase in volume but one that I was handling and was excited about proper programming for the big 3 lifts for the first time.

Back to the pressups challenge!

Everything went well and it was loads of fun to be back in. Hope it goes well for everyone else too

Booked up for 9am tomorrow. It's a bit of a ballache being at home as it's a 5k run to an EveryoneActive rather than right next to the office.

I guess the smart play is to take it easy on all lifts/movements and see where we're at?

I'm really confused.

We can get 1.08 on something he's won, and 1.04 on something he's definitely won.

I get the greening up element amongst pros - but why aren't hedge funds or similar operations moving millions each day to hoover it all up indefinitely.

I think there's an old Channing adage to not bet on something that's already happened.

I've missed a few days but done ~1500 pressups this month now. I bought an ab wheel which is proving to be a good purchase so far

Very pleased to see gyms are going to be able to reopen in all tiers.

Aspirations to be middle class and has a 5 burner hob. How much left to go is there? Tough going out there cobber

That setup looks legit!

@BangBang my hand is 90% better now thanks. I've had a theory for a couple of years now - I grew up halfway up a hill so my legs know nothing different than schlepping around and I'm naturally slightly lower-body dominant

I don't have a spotter, I'm normally conservative with my efforts. I've been taking longer rests recently which has helped a lot. Timing 2+ mins on my phone when weights get high rather than guesstimating.

@EvilPie Not really - mostly running and some HIIT stuff with no equipment. Will be focussing on eating as clean as possible and getting good macros whilst being mostly veggie at home (I know!)

100 pushups/day is a good idea and completely do-able, I'll get on that from tomorrow.

Went hard for some PBs this week.

On bench did 80kg (my bodyweight) for a single. Was going for a double and the first rep felt ok if a bit grindy. The second rep hardly left my chest and barely got it to the safeties!

Then a 110kg squat triple on Tuesday which I'm pleased with as I haven't been squatting much at all. Lots more in there with better form and focus.

Hopefully only a month but think it's odds on it's 2021 the next time we're allowed into a gym