Approved Log My Competition Log 2025 - ChasetheCase

And.... finally the AI system for my CCTV thinks I'm now athletic. 💪
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Not sure where it got the tall from though.
 
Up at 04:45 this morning for my first time sparring in over two years. Went way better than expected, my distance control was good, combinations still felt natural, however my timing was a bit out. Did a couple of rounds with a boxer, ate a few more jabs than I was expecting, guess my decision speed needs some work, managed to keep him back after that more by chopping his leg. It was my first MMA session today but ironically we were only doing stand up. Came away feeling like a new person, really hit me how much I've been down from not sparring. ACL didn't cause me any concerns, however my mobility sucked and couldn't kick higher than someone's ribs even though my brain often told me to head kick. Odd sensation to have your brain saying one thing your body the other.

Well I came away feeling amazing, but once I hit the gym, I discoverd how those 3 rounds of skipping ruined my legs. Was all set for the hack squat but stopped early. I've learnt the hard way about pushing yourself when you're not feeling right.

Gave the iso chest press a go, never used it before, felt much better on my shoulder, will migrate to this for a while before I go back to normal benching. Then through in the adductor machine to slowly start helping with my mobility, very light, and will keep it this way for a while, as I still feel my adductor slightly straining when squatting so it's not quite there yet.

Hack Squat
50kg x 6 reps
80kg x 6 reps
120kg x 4 reps

Leg Extension (Machine)
82kg x 15 reps
89kg x 12 reps
96kg x 12 reps
103kg x 11 reps

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
54kg x 12 reps
54kg x 12 reps
61kg x 12 reps

Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine)
50kg x 10 reps
50kg x 10 reps
50kg x 15 reps

Shrug (Dumbbell)
60kg x 12 reps
70kg x 12 reps
80kg x 12 reps

Hip Adduction (Machine)
28kg x 15 reps
35kg x 15 reps
 
Well today is a fail no gym. After MMA this morning, my first time full sparring with take downs and ground work. I was physically destroyed, I really need to work more on my cardio, I gassed out a few times. Ache all over. I think I'll need a few weeks to get used to it to stop it interferring with my weight training.

I can't even use my home gym tonight to do a mini workout, as it's been invaded by kids toys and my wife dumping stuff there for me to sort out. 😡
 
Have had a great week cardio wise, two MMA sessions, and three BJJ. Obviously shoulder a little a bit sore, I don't think I've made it worse, but for sure I've probably delayed healing by another week. I'm finding it a tough line to walk, one side mental benefits, the other side healing.

Good session today, back on the squat rack, slowly getting up to my previous progress, think I'll be there in another month.

First time doing any deadlifting for almost three months so thought I'd take it easy on the trap bar, plus it has the benefit of being more functional, will work on this for a few weeks before going back to barbell deadlifts.

Slowly working my way up on the iso chest press, feels much better on the shoulders than normal benching.

Currently eating another naked burrito. Easy option for healthy food around my work.

Arms still look tiny, even after months of extra work on them. Really need to invest in some long straps for my pulley machine at home so I can do behind back curls with them.

Squat (Barbell)
20kg x 10 reps
60kg x 6 reps
100kg x 3 reps
120kg x 6 reps
130kg x 6 reps
140kg x 7 reps

Deadlift (Trap bar)
62.5kg x 8 reps
102.5kg x 8 reps
142.5kg x 8 reps
182.5kg x 6 reps

Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine)
0kg x 10 reps
40kg x 6 reps
60kg x 6 reps
70kg x 8 reps
80kg x 6 reps

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
54kg x 12 reps
61kg x 12 reps
68kg x 12 reps

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
35kg x 12 reps
35kg x 15 reps
35kg x 15 reps
 
Balancing mat work and weight lifting can be challenging, especially during shoulder rehabilitation.

I’ve been focusing on my arm workout twice a week for the past year. While I haven’t seen a significant increase in size, I’ve definitely noticed more definition. There's approximately a 1cm difference between my bulk and cut measurements. Nevertheless, I remain committed to grow my arms and will keep pushing forward! 💪.
 
@Dunstone that's a good point, I really should start measuring. I just find it bad enough asking my wife to take photos of me, let alone start measuring my body parts.

Thanks for the reassurance there, I'm always wondering if I'm not training them right or if it's just genetics. I'm sure that there are improvemnts I can do though, such as the cable variant where you stand away from the pulley and have you hand start behind your back, not sure what it's called.
 
Forgot to add, that I also reduced my TRT dose from 200mg a week to 150mg, I'm just curious if I'm holding water still at 200mg. I noticed a big increase in water retention when I go up to 300mg.
 
ChasetheCase said:
@Dunstone that's a good point, I really should start measuring. I just find it bad enough asking my wife to take photos of me, let alone start measuring my body parts.

Thanks for the reassurance there, I'm always wondering if I'm not training them right or if it's just genetics. I'm sure that there are improvemnts I can do though, such as the cable variant where you stand away from the pulley and have you hand start behind your back, not sure what it's called.
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In the last few mesocycles, I've been incorporating behind-the-back cable bicep curls into my routine, and I believe they were superior to incline dumbbell curls. I feel the most effective engagement when the cable is set just below standing palm height, allowing the initial part of the movement to be almost parallel to the ground. This positioning maximises the focus on the bicep more.
 
ChasetheCase said:
Forgot to add, that I also reduced my TRT dose from 200mg a week to 150mg, I'm just curious if I'm holding water still at 200mg. I noticed a big increase in water retention when I go up to 300mg.
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Keep an eye on salt and diet as well.
 
ChasetheCase said:
Have had a great week cardio wise, two MMA sessions, and three BJJ. Obviously shoulder a little a bit sore, I don't think I've made it worse, but for sure I've probably delayed healing by another week. I'm finding it a tough line to walk, one side mental benefits, the other side healing.

Good session today, back on the squat rack, slowly getting up to my previous progress, think I'll be there in another month.

First time doing any deadlifting for almost three months so thought I'd take it easy on the trap bar, plus it has the benefit of being more functional, will work on this for a few weeks before going back to barbell deadlifts.

Slowly working my way up on the iso chest press, feels much better on the shoulders than normal benching.

Currently eating another naked burrito. Easy option for healthy food around my work.

Arms still look tiny, even after months of extra work on them. Really need to invest in some long straps for my pulley machine at home so I can do behind back curls with them.

Squat (Barbell)
20kg x 10 reps
60kg x 6 reps
100kg x 3 reps
120kg x 6 reps
130kg x 6 reps
140kg x 7 reps

Deadlift (Trap bar)
62.5kg x 8 reps
102.5kg x 8 reps
142.5kg x 8 reps
182.5kg x 6 reps

Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine)
0kg x 10 reps
40kg x 6 reps
60kg x 6 reps
70kg x 8 reps
80kg x 6 reps

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
54kg x 12 reps
61kg x 12 reps
68kg x 12 reps

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
35kg x 12 reps
35kg x 15 reps
35kg x 15 reps
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Good to see the squat weight is getting back up there @ChasetheCase
 
Another 5am sparring session, finding it hard to get in the right frame of mind considering I still feel asleep. Can't have a coffee as I'd end up spending half the session in the toilet. Unfortunately knees collided, and I'm limping around now, nothing serious, feels like just bruising. Guess it'll be ok in a few days, but again disrupted training. That and my torn toenail from last week which I super glued up with a layer of tea bag material to hold it together. Hate injured toe nails they seem to take eons to grow out.

Weight is still the same, feeling good, no cheats this weekend, eating reasonably well. A week on reduced test, haven't noticed any difference. Will start taking my blood pressure twice daily for the week and still if any change here.

Took it easy on the weights today but concentrated on real slow reps.

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
15kg x 10 reps
20kg x 10 reps
25kg x 10 reps
30kg x 10 reps

Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine)
40kg x 10 reps
40kg x 10 reps
40kg x 10 reps
40kg x 10 reps

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
54kg x 10 reps
61kg x 10 reps
68kg x 14 reps

Triceps Pushdown
33.07lbs x 10 reps
38.58lbs x 10 reps
46.85lbs x 10 reps
55.12lbs x 10 reps

Decline Crunch (Weighted)
0kg x 20 reps
0kg x 20 reps
0kg x 20 reps
 
ChasetheCase said:
Another 5am sparring session, finding it hard to get in the right frame of mind considering I still feel asleep. Can't have a coffee as I'd end up spending half the session in the toilet. Unfortunately knees collided, and I'm limping around now, nothing serious, feels like just bruising. Guess it'll be ok in a few days, but again disrupted training. That and my torn toenail from last week which I super glued up with a layer of tea bag material to hold it together. Hate injured toe nails they seem to take eons to grow out.

Weight is still the same, feeling good, no cheats this weekend, eating reasonably well. A week on reduced test, haven't noticed any difference. Will start taking my blood pressure twice daily for the week and still if any change here.

Took it easy on the weights today but concentrated on real slow reps.

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
15kg x 10 reps
20kg x 10 reps
25kg x 10 reps
30kg x 10 reps

Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine)
40kg x 10 reps
40kg x 10 reps
40kg x 10 reps
40kg x 10 reps

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
54kg x 10 reps
61kg x 10 reps
68kg x 14 reps

Triceps Pushdown
33.07lbs x 10 reps
38.58lbs x 10 reps
46.85lbs x 10 reps
55.12lbs x 10 reps

Decline Crunch (Weighted)
0kg x 20 reps
0kg x 20 reps
0kg x 20 reps
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Given we are all 12wks into a 17wk competition I think everyone has some accumulated fatigue going on.

Wow, really sound like your beating yourself up with this hybrid training, it has time for some peptides to help you repair.

Incorporating time under tension training can be an effective and safe approach. You don’t necessarily need heavy weights; focusing on a strong mind-muscle connection can make a big difference.
 
Yeah thrown myself in to the deepend with combat training after my ACL injury. It was something I kept saying to myself I'll start training at home first and build my cardio up, I'll start doing more calisthenics to get my mobility back, I'll start doing bag work to get my speed back and confidence torquing my leg, I'll start skipping before I return etc. Then I realised I was 9 months down the line and had done hardly any of the things I was planning to do. I just woke up one morning and realised I just need to get back to training otherwise I'll never go back.

The same thing happened a long time back after a knee operation took me out of training for a year, said the same thing and it ended up being almost 10 years without any training.

Sure it's the wrong approach, but felt the only approach to get back to training. I'll just slowly progress through all the above until i get back to where i was.

I was looking at peptides the other day after you mentioned, just too expensive for me at the moment. Once my wife is working again and my weight training back to before injury. I'll be hitting up @ozsteroids for everything to make up for all this time off, might even let all my hair fall out :D

It's really depressing at the moment, seeminly with endless compriomises in training, but I realised the other day that the sparring made me feel like a new human, lifted a mental cloud away. Although the test helps I need it for the mental side. But like you said previously it's tough to balance fighting with weight training at our age.
 
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