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Category: My Training Log

Recapping the 3-Phase Diet Plan

September 6, 2020
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| My Training Log, Nutrition, Training

I can confidently say this diet worked. In case you missed any of the background information on the 3-Phase Diet Plan, how it was structured, what my training looked like, and how my nutrition strategy came together, check out the following links: 3-Phase Diet Plan overview 3-Phase Diet Plan fitness routine 3-Phase Diet Plan nutritional […]

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Posted in My Training Log, Nutrition, Training Tagged 3-Phase Diet Plan, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Consistency, Diet Plan, Diet Program, Sustainability, Training Program, Weight Loss Plan, Weight Loss Program

At-Home Workout: Banded Pull Routine

March 19, 2020
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| At Home Workouts, My Training Log, Training

This at-home routine is going to focus on the back and biceps. Despite not using any heavy weights or equipment, you can still get a lot of good work in with just your body weight + a band. Pull ups kick things off and focus on the upper back. There are two different variations of […]

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Posted in At Home Workouts, My Training Log, Training Tagged At Home Workouts, Back, Biceps, Pull Ups, Pull Workout, Resistance Bands, Resistance Training, Rows, Supermans

Home Workout: Scaled Leg Workout

March 18, 2020
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| At Home Workouts, My Training Log, Training

This is a lower-body workout you can scale based on your fitness level and available equipment to have an insanely productive workout at home! In this workout, we hit all of the major lower-body muscle groups. Squats will target the quads, RDL’s will target the hamstrings and glutes, and the standing calf raise takes care […]

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Posted in At Home Workouts, My Training Log, Training Tagged At Home Workouts, Calf Raise, Dumbbell, Leg Workout, Lower Body, RDL, Resistance Bands, Squats

Home Workout: Banded Push Routine

March 17, 2020
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This routine is easy to do with just your body weight or a resistance band. It’s five consecutive exercises, 10 reps each, followed by a 60-second rest, for five rounds. This workout shouldn’t take you long to complete, no matter your experience level, and you’ll get your heart rate up while challenging your upper body. […]

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Posted in At Home Workouts, My Training Log, Training Tagged At Home Workouts, Body Weight Exercises, Chest, Push Routine, Push Workout, Resistance Bands, Shoulders, Triceps

“Deck of Death” Workout Routine

March 15, 2020
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| At Home Workouts, My Training Log, Training

Here’s a workout you can do easily from the comfort of your own home with minimal equipment. It’s called the “deck of death.” I challenge you to give this a shot and let me know what you think! I tested this out and think you’ll really enjoy it. Read through the instructions below on the […]

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Posted in At Home Workouts, My Training Log, Training Tagged At Home Workouts, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deck of Death, FITNESS

My 2019 Cut, The Final Week: Play the Long Game to Achieve Success

April 28, 2019
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2019 Cut, Before and After

Well, we’re nearing the end of this cut and there’s a lot of things to reflect on. But to start, let’s recap what we’ve accomplished to date… Starting weight: 192.6 pounds Current weight: 175.4 pounds Strength: maintained Fat loss: maximized We’ve ticked off just about every goal that was set at the beginning of this […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged 2019 Cut, Body Transformation, Cardio, Cutting, Diet Plan, Dieting, Fitness Coaching, Nutrition, Nutrition Coaching, Training

My 2019 Cut, Weeks 8-9: We’ve Entered the “Digging Phase”

April 7, 2019
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Line graph of two months of weight loss, down a total of 14 pounds

The end is near, progress is back on track, and we’ve entered the “digging phase.” There are exactly 24 days left in this cut as I write this article. As I see the days wind down, it means just one thing to me: it’s time to dig. It’s time to work harder and be more […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged 2019 Cut, Cutting, CUTTING DIET, Nutrition, Powerlifting, Progress, Strength Training, Training, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Program

My 2019 Cut, Weeks 6-7: This is Where it Gets Difficult

March 24, 2019
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Week 7 Weight Chart

Hi, everyone! It’s been two weeks since I last touched base with an update on my current cut, and a lot has happened since then. My wife and I traveled to Boston for a weekend, my birthday came and went, and a mixture of progress and struggles took place. It’s been a whirlwind, but now […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged Body Transformation, Cutting, De-Load Week, Diet Plan, FITNESS, MACROS, Nutrition, Strength Training, Training, Weight Loss Plan

Challenge Yourself

March 21, 2019
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Each day during this three-month cut, I’ve started with a challenge. That challenge has been to climb a 150-step staircase from the parking lot to the office each morning. I decided that would be my challenge every day during this cut to essentially start the day by getting in the right frame of mind. That […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged Body Transformation, BODYBUILDING, Cutting, Dieting, FITNESS, Fitness Challenge, Nutrition, Powerlifting, Strength Training

Markers of Maintaining Strength

March 14, 2019
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Still got it! After dropping 10 pounds I’m still moving weight and maintaining my strength. So far, we’ve accomplished our goal! The goal is to lose weight while maintaining strength and muscle. An easy indicator of how much strength and muscle you retain while losing weight is to periodically test percentages of your one-rep max. […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged 2019 Cut, Deadlift, Maintainin Strength, Powerlifter, Powerlifting, Strength and Conditioning, Strength Maintenance, Strength Training

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