Critically Thinking Through Programming, Part 2

Mark Brown October 27, 2022 When talking about critically thinking through programs, I’m looking for contradictions between the 3 core tenets and the goals I have set for myself. Effectively it’s asking the question “Does this lift have direct benefits to my stated goal?” If that answer is no, then the program or goals need …

Critically Thinking Through Programming, Part 1

Evaluating Programming Mark Brown October 12, 2022 Value has been a dominant thought in my mind recently, as evidenced by the 2 part essay that I released over the last couple of weeks. I seek to put value in a different light this time. Value is best stated through actions taken. That inherently involves making …

2022 Week 40 Training Log

October 3 – 9, 2022 Mark Brown October 10, 2022 MondayScheduled Rest Day – Recovery TuesdayScheduled Rest Day – Recovery WednesdayChest Press, American Cambered Bar Inside Grip – 138 x 6, 198 x 3, x 3; 218 x 3, 198 x 3Chest Press, ACB Narrow grip – 138 x 6, 198 x 3, x 3; …

2022 Week 39 Training Log

September 26 – October 2, 2022 Mark Brown October 3, 2022 MondayScheduled Rest Day – Recovery TuesdayScheduled Rest Day – Recovery WednesdayBench Press, Cambered Bar – 175 x 6, 225 x 3, x 3, x 3, x 3; 265 x 3, x 3, x 3, x 3; 275 x 2, x 1Flat Holds, Cambered Bar …

Value in the Gym, Part 2

Let’s get more specific! Mark Brown September 28, 2022 The last 8 months have really given me an opportunity learn from both experience and second hand sources and apply that information to my current program. Some of the lessons have become hard rules that I apply to planning sessions and the lifting that gets done …