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So bit over a month ago this young guy approached me in the gym and we started chatting, during that he mentioned the next day he was going for surgery, we took few moments together and prayed over this.

With school back and wife at work i have been training at different times of the morning rather than my normal 4 or 5am start

Today I was back to a 5am start and first person I see as I walked in was this young bloke - he was so excited to see me and tell me his operation went well. He said phsyio had given him ok to do light workouts and could start training.

The longer I train the more I realise real gym people men or women are the most supportive group of people. We will cheer push and spot randoms we only ever see in the gym while mates or family you have know forever will tell you to calm down or you taking this fitness thing too seriously.

Anyway this set me up for a awesome but delayed workout as we chatted prob for a good 45min ha ha
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So at 6am today I dragged my old **** to gymchurch Melbourne

Workout killed me but was proud was able to do 10 pull ups with out stopping
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As was all cross fit style
3 x 7 min rounds
Each round do circuit as many times as can

Circuit 1
20 x push ups
40 reverse superman things
80m walking lunges

Circuit 2
40 body weight squat
10 pull ups
20 supermans

Circuit 3
20 burped
120 Mountain climb
20 explosive jump squats hamstrings to calf
This is great if you can get it in a few times a week.
 
End of week 6 of test eq decca cycle
Bloods drawn on sunday end of the week 6

All looking ok E2 prob little low for my normal but mood, libido, energy and over all health is good

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Morning Workout
Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 05:27

Seated Leg Press (Machine)
Set 1: 80 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 160 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 200 kg × 15 reps
Set 4: 220 kg × 12 reps
Set 5: 220 kg × 12 reps


Hack Squat
Wasn't feeling movement
Set 1: 20 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 80 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 80 kg × 6 reps


kneeling leg curl
Set 1: 40 kg × 12 reps
Set 2: 50 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 60 kg × 10 reps
Set 4: 70 kg × 5 reps


naught Girls
Set 1: 96 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 110 kg × 15 reps
Set 3: 124 kg × 13 reps


Good Girl
Set 1: 110 kg × 16 reps
Set 2: 117 kg × 16 reps
Set 3: 131 kg × 12 reps


Seated Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 75 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 103 kg × 10 reps


Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 105 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 125 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 145 kg × 10 reps


Seated Calf Raise (Plate Loaded)
Set 1: 40 kg × 16 reps
Set 2: 40 kg × 14 reps
Set 3: 40 kg × 15 reps
 
Morning Workout
Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 08:58

Lat Pulldown (Cable)
Set 1: 50 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 70 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 90 kg × 10 reps
Set 4: 90 kg × 6 reps


Seated Row (Cable)
Set 1: 60 kg × 12 reps
Set 2: 80 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 80 kg × 10 reps
Set 4: 80 kg × 10 reps


low row
Set 1: 80 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 80 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 80 kg × 12 reps


Iso-Lateral Row (Machine)
Set 1: 120 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 120 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 120 kg × 8 reps


Reverse Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 61 kg × 13 reps
Set 2: 68 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 68 kg × 7 reps


Reverse Fly (Cable)
Set 1: 7.5 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 5 kg × 16 reps
Set 3: 5 kg × 18 reps


Triceps Extension
Set 1: 15 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 15 kg × 9 reps
Set 3: 15 kg × 6 reps


Lateral Raise (Cable)
Set 1: 7.5 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 10 kg × 10 reps
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seated tricep press
Set 1: 95 kg × 17 reps
Set 2: 105 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 115 kg × 9 reps


Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 15 kg × 12 reps
Set 2: 15 kg × 11 reps
Set 3: 15 kg × 11 reps

Date day with mrs had a club sandwich which cafe owner said most dont finish
Obviously not many gym guys eat here
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A cool moths i found just cause
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You boys know what Fridays mean
Deadlift party wahooo hitting a new PB of 210kg x 2 reps

Morning Workout
Friday 27 February 2026 at 09:02

Deadlift (Barbell)
Set 1: 10 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 70 kg × 8 reps
Set 3: 110 kg × 5 reps
Set 4: 150 kg × 3 reps
Set 5: 190 kg × 2 reps
Set 6: 210 kg × 2 reps
Set 7: 140 kg × 6 reps
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Lat Pulldown (Cable)
Set 1: 70 kg × 12 reps
Set 2: 80 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 90 kg × 8 reps


low row
Set 1: 80 kg × 13 reps
Set 2: 100 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 100 kg × 8 reps
Set 4: 80 kg × 15 reps


Chest Fly (Band)
Set 1: +11.25 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: +13.75 kg × 20 reps
Set 3: +16.25 kg × 12 reps


Reverse Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 54 kg × 20 reps
Set 2: 68 kg × 15 reps
Set 3: 82 kg × 11 reps


Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 15 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 17.5 kg × 11 reps
Set 3: 17.5 kg × 9 reps


Quad pump.after deadlift day
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Saturdays i have been attending gym church which has been good to chop up my workout routine and get some more circuit cardio style training

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Brutal 1st round with 70 reps of each movement with 7 forgiveness push ups

So if you do 20 reps and stop you must do 7 push ups

This comes from the scripture on forgiveness Matthew 18:21-22

21 Peter came up to the Lord and asked, “How many times should I forgive someone[e] who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?”
22 Jesus answered:
Not just 7 times, but 77 times![f] 23 This story will show you what the kingdom of heaven is like:


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Ooh doing crossfit too, nice, how are you managing that and weight training? I struggle with combat sports tiring me out for training, can't imagine doing crossfit on days off or days of.
 
Ooh doing crossfit too, nice, how are you managing that and weight training? I struggle with combat sports tiring me out for training, can't imagine doing crossfit on days off or days of.
Its once a week on a Saturday at 6am
I attend as we do 45min of workout the 45min scripture and then breakfast as a group for fellowship

The training sucks balls. I really struggle but think its good for my cardio but have lost a leg day due to it.

I support the movement and a really amazing group of men sharing topics and issues never spoken about in public
 
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Its once a week on a Saturday at 6am
I attend as we do 45min of workout the 45min scripture and then breakfast as a group for fellowship

The training sucks balls. I really struggle but think its good for my cardio but have lost a leg day due to it.

I support the movement and a really amazing group of men sharing topics and issues never spoken about in public
That looks like a great community to be a part of and inspiration for me. I think we need this type of collaboration more in every community and in every religion. Brings us together.
 
That looks like a great community to be a part of and inspiration for me. I think we need this type of collaboration more in every community and in every religion. Brings us together.
Very much men are very rarely able to openly talk about mens issues

Having a really hard dopamine workout
Really helps guys drop their guard and speak openly
 
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Morning Workout
Monday 2 March 2026 at 06:22

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 40 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 60 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 80 kg × 9 reps
Set 4: 80 kg × 5 reps


Chest Fly (cable)
Set 1: +13.75 kg × 16 reps
Set 2: +16.25 kg × 13 reps
Set 3: +18.75 kg × 11 reps
Set 4: +13.75 kg × 11 reps


Seated Dip Plate Loade
Set 1: 95 kg × 13 reps
Set 2: 95 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 100 kg × 12 reps
Set 4: 120 kg × 8 reps


Triceps Extension
Set 1: 12.5 kg × 13 reps
Set 2: 15 kg × 9 reps
Set 3: 15 kg × 6 reps


Lateral Raise (Cable)
Set 1: 7.5 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 10 kg × 8 reps
Set 3: 7.5 kg × 14 reps


Iso-lateral Shoulder Press
Set 1: 60 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 70 kg × 11 reps
Set 3: 70 kg × 10 reps
Set 4: 70 kg × 10 reps


Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 15 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 17.5 kg × 11 reps
Set 3: 17.5 kg × 10 reps
Set 4: 17.5 kg × 10 reps


Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 15 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 15 kg × 8 reps
Set 3: 15 kg × 9 reps


Seated Calf Raise (Plate Loaded)
Set 1: 60 kg × 12 reps
Set 2: 60 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 60 kg × 12 reps

 
School run and then quick leg sesh as had a stack of work on before weekend comes

Morning Workout
Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 09:05

Seated Leg Press (Machine)
Set 1: 100 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 150 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 200 kg × 15 reps
Set 4: 220 kg × 13 reps
Set 5: 240 kg × 10 reps
Set 6: 240 kg × 8 reps


kneeling leg curl
Set 1: 40 kg × 12 reps
Set 2: 55 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 65 kg × 10 reps
Set 4: 65 kg × 5 reps


Seated Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 96 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 110 kg × 7 reps


Leg Extension (Machine)
Set 1: 35 kg × 12 reps
Set 2: 45 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 55 kg × 10 reps


naught Girls
Set 1: 96 kg × 20 reps
Set 2: 117 kg × 15 reps
Set 3: 131 kg × 10 reps


Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 115 kg × 19 reps
Set 2: 135 kg × 11 reps


Dry weight this morning 96kg
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School run and then quick leg sesh as had a stack of work on before weekend comes

Morning Workout
Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 09:05

Seated Leg Press (Machine)
Set 1: 100 kg × 15 reps
Set 2: 150 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 200 kg × 15 reps
Set 4: 220 kg × 13 reps
Set 5: 240 kg × 10 reps
Set 6: 240 kg × 8 reps


kneeling leg curl
Set 1: 40 kg × 12 reps
Set 2: 55 kg × 12 reps
Set 3: 65 kg × 10 reps
Set 4: 65 kg × 5 reps


Seated Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 96 kg × 10 reps
Set 2: 110 kg × 7 reps


Leg Extension (Machine)
Set 1: 35 kg × 12 reps
Set 2: 45 kg × 10 reps
Set 3: 55 kg × 10 reps


naught Girls
Set 1: 96 kg × 20 reps
Set 2: 117 kg × 15 reps
Set 3: 131 kg × 10 reps


Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 115 kg × 19 reps
Set 2: 135 kg × 11 reps


Dry weight this morning 96kg
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Looking good 👌
 
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