Approved Log My Competition Log 2025 - ChasetheCase

Thanks @Dunstone, lots of ups and downs, just feels like I've lots of downs recently. But luckily it's making me feel more positive knowing it'll make me kick my ass once back in the gym.
 
ChasetheCase said:
Well life has just got in the way this week and I've done nothing. This is shockingly my worst week in training in a very long time. Had to pick our car up from the garage after an insurance repair, then we had flooding from our box gutter overflowing, then the storms and we had mud flowing into our pool, and today we have the landscapers in to dig up half the garden to fit a PVC pipe they never connected to the storm drain which caused all the issues.

Tried injecting into my leg on wednesday, VL, and it still feels dead, decided not to risk the other side and back to delts this morning. Guessing it'll be ok after a few more injections the muscle will get used to it.

Anyway enough negativitiy, I've been eating well, have been to BJJ twice this week, have started rolling again, shoulder is feeling nearly there and confident with it, no loss of range.

My weight is hoving around 86kg on average, guess I've put a 0.5kg of fat on, not surprisingly as havn't been training as hard with shoulder and now a week off. Easily corrected starting from next week.

Have a good weekend all!
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When it rains, it pours .. literally. It happens to the best of us brother. Look at the positives, staying on top of meals and getting to BJJ twice is a win.

VL pins can feel dodgy early on, I reckon give it a few goes and it’ll come good. Good to hear the shoulder’s feeling better again!
 
Finally back on it. Started on day 4 of my old GZCLP based workout. Slight knee issue so don’t want to risk squats.



Good news shoulder was ok doing incline presses, can feel I can start to load up on it now once strength improves.



A bit disappointing. The session took as long as normal but I did lighter weights, less reps, and less sets. I find it hard to motivate myself when I’m not keeping up or exceeding previous workouts. I’m not sure if it was this which made it harder or that my mind wasn’t really in it due to realising I have the kids all day tomorrow and haven’t planned anything.



Typing this as I eat my naked burrito and my hipster kumbucha.





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Monday, Jul 07, 2025 at 11:30am



Deadlift (Barbell)

Set 1: 60 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 2: 90 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 3: 120 kg x 3 [Warm-up]

Set 4: 140 kg x 3

Set 5: 140 kg x 3

Set 6: 140 kg x 3



Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 15 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 2: 20 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 3: 25 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 4: 30 kg x 12

Set 5: 30 kg x 12

Set 6: 30 kg x 12



Seated Cable Row - Bar Grip

"Cl. Left"

Set 1: 42.5 kg x 15

Set 2: 60 kg x 12

Set 3: 80 kg x 12



Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 12.5 kg x 10

Set 2: 12.5 kg x 12

Set 3: 12.5 kg x 11



Seated Incline Curl (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 12.5 kg x 10

Set 2: 12.5 kg x 12

Set 3: 12.5 kg x 12
 
ChasetheCase said:
Finally back on it. Started on day 4 of my old GZCLP based workout. Slight knee issue so don’t want to risk squats.



Good news shoulder was ok doing incline presses, can feel I can start to load up on it now once strength improves.



A bit disappointing. The session took as long as normal but I did lighter weights, less reps, and less sets. I find it hard to motivate myself when I’m not keeping up or exceeding previous workouts. I’m not sure if it was this which made it harder or that my mind wasn’t really in it due to realising I have the kids all day tomorrow and haven’t planned anything.



Typing this as I eat my naked burrito and my hipster kumbucha.





4

Monday, Jul 07, 2025 at 11:30am



Deadlift (Barbell)

Set 1: 60 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 2: 90 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 3: 120 kg x 3 [Warm-up]

Set 4: 140 kg x 3

Set 5: 140 kg x 3

Set 6: 140 kg x 3



Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 15 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 2: 20 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 3: 25 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 4: 30 kg x 12

Set 5: 30 kg x 12

Set 6: 30 kg x 12



Seated Cable Row - Bar Grip

"Cl. Left"

Set 1: 42.5 kg x 15

Set 2: 60 kg x 12

Set 3: 80 kg x 12



Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 12.5 kg x 10

Set 2: 12.5 kg x 12

Set 3: 12.5 kg x 11



Seated Incline Curl (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 12.5 kg x 10

Set 2: 12.5 kg x 12

Set 3: 12.5 kg x 12
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wouldn't worry about it, deloadings good, and you'll work back up easy enough anyway. Overall volume is still looking good too. Just think about it this way, counting your deadlifts alone you lifted over 2 tonnes of volume today.
 
Thanks @SpoonT all very true, just that my deloading seems to be way too frequent at the moment. But glad I'm back training, just need to get a few solid months in to get back to where I was. Then it'll be time to plan my second cycle.
 
ChasetheCase said:
Finally back on it. Started on day 4 of my old GZCLP based workout. Slight knee issue so don’t want to risk squats.



Good news shoulder was ok doing incline presses, can feel I can start to load up on it now once strength improves.



A bit disappointing. The session took as long as normal but I did lighter weights, less reps, and less sets. I find it hard to motivate myself when I’m not keeping up or exceeding previous workouts. I’m not sure if it was this which made it harder or that my mind wasn’t really in it due to realising I have the kids all day tomorrow and haven’t planned anything.



Typing this as I eat my naked burrito and my hipster kumbucha.





4

Monday, Jul 07, 2025 at 11:30am



Deadlift (Barbell)

Set 1: 60 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 2: 90 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 3: 120 kg x 3 [Warm-up]

Set 4: 140 kg x 3

Set 5: 140 kg x 3

Set 6: 140 kg x 3



Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 15 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 2: 20 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 3: 25 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 4: 30 kg x 12

Set 5: 30 kg x 12

Set 6: 30 kg x 12



Seated Cable Row - Bar Grip

"Cl. Left"

Set 1: 42.5 kg x 15

Set 2: 60 kg x 12

Set 3: 80 kg x 12



Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 12.5 kg x 10

Set 2: 12.5 kg x 12

Set 3: 12.5 kg x 11



Seated Incline Curl (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 12.5 kg x 10

Set 2: 12.5 kg x 12

Set 3: 12.5 kg x 12
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Good to hear the shoulder’s holding up bro. I’ve been struggling with shoulder and my knees. I been looking into step cell surgery atm.
 
huxy said:
Good to hear the shoulder’s holding up bro. I’ve been struggling with shoulder and my knees. I been looking into step cell surgery atm.
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Keep me updated on the stem cells, i've been considering the same for my knees. I have had three operations on my knees, lateral release, general anthroscopy clean up, ACL. Have issue with damaged meniscus, and likely going to get osteoarthritis, already have it in my foot, with no cartilege left between my big toe and foot.

I've been reading the other day about FGF18 and it reversing OA.

What's the issue you have with your joints?
 
ChasetheCase said:
It's good stuff, I was just comparing out of curisoty.

Black Belt Protein (Choc Whey) vs Bulk Nutrients (Choc Whey)
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BB have higher protein content, lower fat, lower sodium, lower sugar and minimum $6kg cheaper, over $8kg cheaper if you buy 5kg. Aussie made too.

My only tiny grudge is that BN have a better scoop as it has a longer handle and their bag is slightly wider making it easier to get your hand in. First world problems.

Amazing how expensive protein powder actually is considering it's just a waste product.
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Thanks for the side by side. I've just ordered my second batch of BB. Pretty happy with them, particularly the price.
 
ChasetheCase said:
Finally back on it. Started on day 4 of my old GZCLP based workout. Slight knee issue so don’t want to risk squats.



Good news shoulder was ok doing incline presses, can feel I can start to load up on it now once strength improves.



A bit disappointing. The session took as long as normal but I did lighter weights, less reps, and less sets. I find it hard to motivate myself when I’m not keeping up or exceeding previous workouts. I’m not sure if it was this which made it harder or that my mind wasn’t really in it due to realising I have the kids all day tomorrow and haven’t planned anything.



Typing this as I eat my naked burrito and my hipster kumbucha.





4

Monday, Jul 07, 2025 at 11:30am



Deadlift (Barbell)

Set 1: 60 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 2: 90 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 3: 120 kg x 3 [Warm-up]

Set 4: 140 kg x 3

Set 5: 140 kg x 3

Set 6: 140 kg x 3



Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 15 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 2: 20 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 3: 25 kg x 5 [Warm-up]

Set 4: 30 kg x 12

Set 5: 30 kg x 12

Set 6: 30 kg x 12



Seated Cable Row - Bar Grip

"Cl. Left"

Set 1: 42.5 kg x 15

Set 2: 60 kg x 12

Set 3: 80 kg x 12



Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 12.5 kg x 10

Set 2: 12.5 kg x 12

Set 3: 12.5 kg x 11



Seated Incline Curl (Dumbbell)

Set 1: 12.5 kg x 10

Set 2: 12.5 kg x 12

Set 3: 12.5 kg x 12
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I wouldn't stress the lighter weights, the strength comes back fast once you're consistent again.
 
ChasetheCase said:
Keep me updated on the stem cells, i've been considering the same for my knees. I have had three operations on my knees, lateral release, general anthroscopy clean up, ACL. Have issue with damaged meniscus, and likely going to get osteoarthritis, already have it in my foot, with no cartilege left between my big toe and foot.

I've been reading the other day about FGF18 and it reversing OA.

What's the issue you have with your joints?
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The knees have been giving me grief for a while now. Been dealing with chronic pain, stiffness and that grinding feeling for years, especially during squats etc But it’s definitely wearing me down man.

That’s why I been looking hard into stem cell therapy and mainly mesenchymal stem cells. I’m still digging into the research and local and overseas options. I rather go that way before surgery.

I’ll 100% keep you posted with what I find and how I go with it if I decide to move forward.
 
Day 2 of my standard GZLP inspired workout, still taking it very easy as do not want to risk injury getting back into compound lifts. 120kg is going to be my max for a bit as I can still feel I have an issue with my adductor, I'm guessing BJJ is delaying the healing. Rather take the gym slower than stop BJJ.

Half the exercise in almost the same time, bit too slow for my liking, but main thing is I'm back!

Have a good weekend all.


Squat (Barbell)
60kg x 5 reps
80kg x 5 reps
100kg x 3 reps
120kg x 6 reps
120kg x 6 reps
120kg x 6 reps

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
20kg x 5 reps
40kg x 5 reps
60kg x 3 reps
80kg x 6 reps
80kg x 8 reps
80kg x 10 reps

Lat Pulldown (Cable)
30kg x 10 reps
30kg x 10 reps
30kg x 12 reps
 
ChasetheCase said:
Yeah just scary... is it going to be 6 weeks or 6 months to get back! Hopefully 6 weeks :D
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Totally get it ... that unknown timeline messes with your head. But if you're ticking the boxes and staying consistent you’ll be surprised how quick it all comes back. Just keep showing up I say.
 
ChasetheCase said:
@huxy what's the cause of the pain, is it arthritis or injury? Good news is looks like in our lifetime we'll have the means to regrow meniscus etc.
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Years and years of being on my feet for work. Wear and tear. Dr’s don’t have a real answer for me.. that’s what they say lol
 
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