W2D1 Press

April 23, 2024

Week 2, day 1. Busy over the weekend and yesterday setting up my new rack and removing the old stuff from the gym. I've still got a truckload of cardboard to go to the recycle but I'm getting closer to being finished. 

Strict Press 75k x 5 x 5r

Forehead Pin Press 95k x 6 x 3r - let's see if I can add 2kg a week for a bit…

Dip 275.7# x 4 x 6r - still acclimating 

Pull-ups w/35# Deload (240.7#) x 5/4/3/2/1

Barbell Curl 40k x 4 x 5r - need to work a lot again to get by hands to supinate enough for these. Looks like March 2023 since I did them last… I also must've really gimped my left arm earlier this year. I thought it was just my braich. Nope. At least they got easier set to set. 

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "April 23, 2024 Week 2, day 1. Busy over the weekend and yesterday setting up my new rack and removing the old stuff from the gym. I've still got a truckload of cardboard to go to the recycle but I'm getting closer to being finished. Strict Press 75k x 5 x 5r Forehead Pin Press 95k x 6 x 3r - let's see if I can add 2kg a week for a bit… Dip 275.7# x 4 x 6r - still acclimating Pull-ups w/35# Deload (240.7#) x 5/4/3/2/1 Barbell Curl 40k x 4 x 5r - need to work a lot again to get by hands to supinate enough for these. Looks like March 2023 since I did them last… I also must've really gimped my left arm earlier this year. I thought it was just my braich. Nope." instagram.com

W2 Squat

April 19, 2024

Week 2. Damn cardio! Box squats sure fire my glutes up. 

SSB Box Squat 149k(328#) x 4 x 10r

Belt Squat - dropped for now. Already getting lots of squatting in. 

GHR 276.5 x 3 x 10r - took off my sleeves after the first set. Too slippery. 

Sandbag Row Ladders 270 x 1/2/3/2/3/5/1/2/3

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "April 19, 2024 Week 2. Damn cardio! Box squats sure fire my glutes up. SSB Box Squat 149k(328#) x 4 x 10r Belt Squat - dropped for now. Already getting lots of squatting in. GHR 276.5 x 3 x 10r - took off my sleeves after the first set. Too slippery. Sandbag Row Ladders 270 x 1/2/3/2/3/5/1/2/3" instagram.com

W1D2 Press

April 17, 2024

W1D2

BB Push Press 225 x 10 x 1r

Bradford Press 155 x 3 x 8r

Pull-ups w/40# Deload 235.8# x 5 x 5r - figure I'll replicate my last session to clean up technique then I'll drop another 5# off of the Deload next time. 

SS

Band Pushdowns x 25/20/15

Hammer Curl w/FG 45e x 3 x 6r - real niggly with the first set. I will force compliance. That's appropriate rehab right?

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "April 17, 2024 W1D2 BB Push Press 225 x 10 x 1r Bradford Press 155 x 3 x 8r Pull-ups w/40# Deload 235.8# x 5 x 5r - figure I'll replicate my last session to clean up technique then I'll drop another 5# off of the Deload next time. SS Band Pushdowns x 25/20/15 Hammer Curl w/FG 45e x 3 x 6r - real niggly with the first set. I will force compliance. That's appropriate rehab right?" instagram.com

W8 Dead’s

April 15, 2024

W8 dead's. Was going to redo week 7 as I had not did one set of squats and dead's but I'm happy with giving it the regular bump. Getting a bit choked out on the squats. This weight and reps pretty much confirms I'm good for 405. Happy days! Should be posting a 405+ shortly after my 52nd bday next month. 

Front Squat 166k (366#) x 3 x 3r

Deadlift 505 x 3 x 3r

CS T-Bar Row Angled Grip 90 x 3 x 12r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "April 15, 2024 W8 dead's. Was going to redo week 7 as I had not did one set of squats and dead's but I'm happy with giving it the regular bump. Getting a bit choked out on the squats. This weight and reps pretty much confirms I'm good for 405. Happy days! Should be posting a 405+ shortly after my 52nd bday next month. Front Squat 166k (366#) x 3 x 3r Deadlift 505 x 3 x 3r CS T-Bar Row Angled Grip 90 x 3 x 12r" instagram.com

W1D1 Press

April 12, 2024

Week 1, day 1 of more press shenanigans. The 7 week program again. I'll focus on push pressing on my second days. 

Fun fact. Not benching for awhile seems to have given me a tightness in my shoulders I haven't experienced before that makes dips niggly. For now. Take it a tad easy. 

Strict Press 160 x 5 x 5r

Forehead Pin Press 205 x 6 x 3r

Dip 273# x 5 x 5r

Pull-ups w/40# Deload (233#) x 5 x 5r - after the first set I quit using the chair

Hammer Curl w/FG 45e x 3 x 5r - first time I'm able to do this in a bit. Gimped my braich a few months ago. Left is feeling a bit niggly yet. I'll ease into these a bit too. 

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "April 12, 2024 Week 1, day 1 of more press shenanigans. The 7 week program again. I'll focus on push pressing on my second days. Fun fact. Not benching for awhile seems to have given me a tightness in my shoulders I haven't experienced before that makes dips niggly. For now. Take it a tad easy. Strict Press 160 x 5 x 5r Forehead Pin Press 205 x 6 x 3r Dip 273# x 5 x 5r Pull-ups w/40# Deload (233#) x 5 x 5r - after the first set I quit using the chair Hammer Curl w/FG 45e x 3 x 5r - first time I'm able to do this in a bit. Gimped my braich a few months ago. Left is feeling a bit niggly yet. I'll ease into these a bit too." instagram.com

W1 Squat

April 10, 2024

Week 1. Did a reset on the squat. Just feel like I need a few weeks of higher reps for a reset. 

SSB Box Squat 144k(317#) x 3 x 10r

Belt Squat 200 x 2 x 12r

GHR 273.5 x 2 x 10r

Sandbag Row - nope. Hammies are cooked from not hitting them direct for a bit. 

W12H Press

April 8, 2024

W12H. Today really sucked. I was feeling great through all of the lighter warmups but I failed my first rep at 215 and had to hit it again. 225 and 235 weren't bad but I stalled at 250. Another case of the diet and sleep 1-2 days ahead of maxing being more detrimental than the day of. Oh well. Keep chipping away.

Strict Press 215/225/235 x 1r, 250 x 2 x f

W12T1 Press, W7 Squat

W12T1 Press, W7 Squat. Going to ignore that I was pressing yesterday and just do some more. Got to spread this week out a bit too. Lots of travel plus the comp on Saturday. I'm also supposed to be peaking my press 1RM this week as well but I think I'll just press twice this week and hit it better rested next week. First day trying my Tuff knee sleeves. Really like them so far. 

April 1, 2024

Strict Press 195 x 7 x 1r

April 3, 2024

SSB Box Squat 211.5k(466#) x 3 x 3r

Sissy Squat x 3 x 15r

Sandbag Row 270 x 3 x 1/2/3r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "W12T1 Press, W7 Squat. Going to ignore that I was pressing yesterday and just do some more. Got to spread this week out a bit too. Lots of travel plus the comp on Saturday. I'm also supposed to be peaking my press 1RM this week as well but I think I'll just press twice this week and hit it better rested next week. First day trying my Tuff knee sleeves. Really like them so far. April 1, 2024 Strict Press 195 x 7 x 1r April 3, 2024 SSB Box Squat 211.5k(466#) x 3 x 3r Sissy Squat x 3 x 15r Sandbag Row 270 x 3 x 1/2/3r" instagram.com

W11H Press

March 31, 2024

W11H

Face Pulls x 4 x 25r

Strict Press 180/205 x 3r, 220 x 1, 230 x 2 - okay for feeling beat up and tired. 

BB French Press 155 x 3 x 6r

Pull-ups w/40# Deload 275.2bw (235.2#) x 5/4/3/2/1r

Band Pushdowns Avr x 100r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "March 31, 2024 W11H Face Pulls x 4 x 25r Strict Press 180/205 x 3r, 220 x 1, 230 x 2 - okay for feeling beat up and tired. BB French Press 155 x 3 x 6r Pull-ups w/40# Deload 275.2bw (235.2#) x 5/4/3/2/1r Band Pushdowns Avr x 100r" instagram.com

W11T2 Press W6 Dead’s

March 28, 2024

W11T2 Press W6 Dead's

Strict Press 180 x 12 x 1r

March 30, 2024

6 hour drive and chimichanga bloat. Good enough. 

Front Squat 156k (344#) x 3 x 3r

Deadlift 485 x 3 x 3r

CS T-Bar Row - left out because it's late and I'm thinking I'll push pull-ups tomorrow. 

Jason Steeves on Instagram instagram.com

W11T1 Press

March 25, 2024

W11T1. Week 11 of me pressing 3x a week. Kinda looking forward to the end of this program next week to give my shoulders a little rest. I'm also thinking of re-jigging Pavel's fighter pull-up program with the deload for 2-3x a week and staying within certain rep parameters and just adjust the weight. Used ladders for the sandbag rows to see if they'd stave off the wicked cramp I got last time. Seems to work.

Strict Press 195 x 6 x 1r, 185 x 3r

Pull-ups w/45# Deload (274.7#bw) 229.7 x 6/6/6/4/3

Sandbag Row Ladders 270 x 2 x 1/2/3r

W10T2 Press, W6 Squat

March 22, 2024

W10T2 Press, W6 Squat. Left hip a little niggly so I pushed the squat a bit. 

Strict Press 170 x 10 x 2r

March 23, 2024

SSB Box Squat 206.5k(455#) x 3 x 3r

Deep Hip Belt Squat 200 - started but was tweaking my groin so I stopped. 

Sissy Squat x 12/15/15

Sandbag Row 270 x 3 - first time trying the 270. I need to do some more specific warm-ups and strengthening. As soon as I set the bag down I got a massive cramp in my lower abs, to the point of grabbing the rack so I wouldn't collapse. I think maybe that's what hurt me so bad a couple of weeks ago when I assumed it was gas or something. 

W10H Press

March 20, 2024

W10H. Shovelling wet snow definitely sapped some zazz. Switched my primary accessory to the French press. Haven't done them in a few years so a little bit finding a working weight. 

Shovel WoD 

Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r

Strict Press 180/205 x 3r, 220 x 3r - tried a 4th

BB French Press  115/135/155/155/155 x 5r

Pull-ups w/45# Deload 275bw (230#) x 3 x 6r

Incline Rolling DB Ext 50/70/70e x 6r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "March 20, 2024 W10H. Shovelling wet snow definitely sapped some zazz. Switched my primary accessory to the French press. Haven't done them in a few years so a little bit finding a working weight. Shovel WoD Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r Strict Press 180/205 x 3r, 220 x 3r - tried a 4th BB French Press 115/135/155/155/155 x 5r Pull-ups w/45# Deload 275bw (230#) x 3 x 6r Incline Rolling DB Ext 50/70/70e x 6r" instagram.com

W10T1 Press, W5 Dead’s

March 18, 2024

W10T1 Press. W5 Dead's. Finally feeling healthy again. These upper/lower days take too damn long. Might split the press to a lunchtime session. 

Side notes; deadlifts sure feel light after front squats. Also just a couple months away from 52. Supposed to be not lifting heavy, blah, blah, but this is what keeps me motivated. Granted I do need to up (add) the cardio. Haven't been getting out as much this past year for good walks and that needs to change. Plus dropping 30# would help a lot. And another thing; dating an elementary school teacher isn't the best way to stay clear of vile illnesses. 

Strict Press 185 x 2 x 3r, 195 x 5 x 1r

Front Squat 151k (333#) x 3 x 3r

Deadlift 475 x 3 x 3r

CS T-Bar Row 90 x 2 x 12r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "March 18, 2024 W10T1 Press. W5 Dead's. Finally feeling healthy again. These upper/lower days take too damn long. Might split the press to a lunchtime session. Side notes; deadlifts sure feel light after front squats. Also just a couple months away from 52. Supposed to be not lifting heavy, blah, blah, but this is what keeps me motivated. Granted I do need to up (add) the cardio. Haven't been getting out as much this past year for good walks and that needs to change. Plus dropping 30# would help a lot. And another thing; dating an elementary school teacher isn't the best way to stay clear of vile illnesses. Strict Press 185 x 2 x 3r, 195 x 5 x 1r Front Squat 151k (333#) x 3 x 3r Deadlift 475 x 3 x 3r CS T-Bar Row 90 x 2 x 12r" instagram.com

W9T2 Press

March 16, 2024

Week 9, T2. Feeling better. Looking forward to adding the hinging back in next week.

Strict Press 155 x 8 x 3r

W9T1 & W9H Press

March 11, 2024

W9T1 Press. Oogy. Lost 5# since Friday and I ate and drank normally today. Guts don't feel right. I was intending on doing my front squats and dead's on Tuesday but I think I'm going to stay away from hinging this week. 

Strict Press 185 x 3 x 3r, 195 x 4 x 1r

March 13, 2024

W9H. Having a training partner would probably help me remember to get through on my last rep… First time trying the incline db extensions. Feels a lot different to me. Want to stay in the 4-6 rep range for this last block. 

Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r

Strict Press 170/195 x 5r, 205 x 6r

Pin Press (Forehead) 205 x 4.5/2 - effed up my gas tank a tad

Pull-ups w/45# Deload 273.4bw (228.4#) x 4 x 5r

Incline Rolling DB Ext 50/60/70e x 6r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "March 11, 2024 W9T1 Press. Oogy. Lost 5# since Friday and I ate and drank normally today. Guts don't feel right. I was intending on doing my front squats and dead's on Tuesday but I think I'm going to stay away from hinging this week. Strict Press 185 x 3 x 3r, 195 x 4 x 1r March 13, 2024 W9H. Having a training partner would probably help me remember to get through on my last rep… First time trying the incline db extensions. Feels a lot different to me. Want to stay in the 4-6 rep range for this last block. Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r Strict Press 170/195 x 5r, 205 x 6r Pin Press (Forehead) 205 x 4.5/2 - effed up my gas tank a tad Pull-ups w/45# Deload 273.4bw (228.4#) x 4 x 5r Incline Rolling DB Ext 50/60/70e x 6r" instagram.com

W8H Press

March 8, 2024

Week 8, heavy. Running around and a lot of driving today. Looking forward to trying a real max with a week off prior. Also oiled my sheaves. Way nicer. 

Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r

Strict Press 205-215-225-235-240-245 x 1r, 250 x f

Pin Press (Forehead) 205 x 5/5/4

Pull-ups w/45# Deload 279.7bw (234.7) x 3 x 5r

DB Rolling Tricep Ext 50e - not tonight

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "March 8, 2024 Week 8, heavy. Running around and a lot of driving today. Looking forward to trying a real max with a week off prior. Also oiled my sheaves. Way nicer. Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r Strict Press 205-215-225-235-240-245 x 1r, 250 x f Pin Press (Forehead) 205 x 5/5/4 Pull-ups w/45# Deload 279.7bw (234.7) x 3 x 5r DB Rolling Tricep Ext 50e - not tonight" instagram.com

W8T2 Press & W5 Squat

March 6, 2024

W8T2 Press & W5 Squat. Easy press day. Push to a 1RM on Friday. Squats are feeling light(ish) again so that's a good sign. Also thinking after this run I need to drop a few pounds. Might get a nutrition coach. We'll see. 

Strict Press 150 x 3 x 3r

SSB Box Squat 201.5k(444#) x 3 x 3r

Deep Hip Belt Squat 190 x 2 x 12r

Sandbag Row 230 x 3 x 8r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "March 6, 2024 W8T2 Press & W5 Squat. Easy press day. Push to a 1RM on Friday. Squats are feeling light(ish) again so that's a good sign. Also thinking after this run I need to drop a few pounds. Might get a nutrition coach. We'll see. Strict Press 150 x 3 x 3r SSB Box Squat 201.5k(444#) x 3 x 3r Deep Hip Belt Squat 190 x 2 x 12r Sandbag Row 230 x 3 x 8r" instagram.com

W8T1 Press

March 4

W8T1. Just chipping away. Get to have another push at a 1RM on Friday to reset the percentages for the final weeks. 

Strict Press 185 x 4 x 3r, 195 x 3 x 1r

Pull-ups w/50# Deload 278.8 x 5 x 6r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "March 4 W8T1. Just chipping away. Get to have another push at a 1RM on Friday to reset the percentages for the final weeks. Strict Press 185 x 4 x 3r, 195 x 3 x 1r Pull-ups w/50# Deload 278.8 x 5 x 6r" instagram.com

W7T2 Press and W4 Dead’s

March 1, 2024

W7T2 Press. Long phone call during warmups so shifting the lower body stuff to tomorrow. 

Strict Press 175 x 12 x 1r

March 2, 2024

W4 Dead's. Effed up my air on the front squats and damn near choked out at 141k. Getting into that ~80% range with these lifts now. Side note; put on my Misfit sleeves for the first time in ages. My legs must've grown cause they sure feel tight now. DO pulls to 455. 

Another side note; the Arnold's Strongman mans and women's was awesome this weekend!

Front Squat 146k (322#) x 3 x 3r

Deadlift 465 x 3 x 3r

CS T-Bar Row 90 x 3 x 10r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "March 1, 2024 W7T2 Press. Long phone call during warmups so shifting the lower body stuff to tomorrow. Strict Press 175 x 12 x 1r March 2, 2024 W4 Dead's. Effed up my air on the front squats and damn near choked out at 141k. Getting into that ~80% range with these lifts now. Side note; put on my Misfit sleeves for the first time in ages. My legs must've grown cause they sure feel tight now. DO pulls to 455. Another side note; the Arnold's Strongman mans and women's was awesome this weekend! Front Squat 146k (322#) x 3 x 3r Deadlift 465 x 3 x 3r CS T-Bar Row 90 x 3 x 10r" instagram.com

W7H Press

February 28, 2024

W7H. I think I need to start watching my diet again. Eating relatively clean but too many nuts, etc. Pushing 280 again…

Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r

Strict Press 175/200 x 3r, 210 x 1r, 225 x 3r

Pin Press (Forehead) 195 x 4 x 5r

Pull-ups w/50# Deload 279.1bw x 4 x 6r

DB Rolling Tricep Ext 50e x 2 x 12r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "February 28, 2024 W7H. I think I need to start watching my diet again. Eating relatively clean but too many nuts, etc. Pushing 280 again… Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r Strict Press 175/200 x 3r, 210 x 1r, 225 x 3r Pin Press (Forehead) 195 x 4 x 5r Pull-ups w/50# Deload 279.1bw x 4 x 6r DB Rolling Tricep Ext 50e x 2 x 12r" instagram.com

W7T1 Press W4 Squat

February 26, 2024

W7T1 Press W4 Squat. Just plunking along. For some reason the SSB squats are feeling really tough this cycle which is weird as I could triple this plus 100# a few weeks ago. Add some more squat specific accessories maybe. Could also be I'm squatting 3x every two weeks but with the reduced volume I wouldn't have expected this. Getting old is interesting.

Got a massive cramp in my abs trying the sandbag rows. Ouch! Must've been from being all curled over and stabilizing. Hit the upper back good though.

Strict Press 185 x 5 x 3r, 195 x 2 x 1r

SSB Box Squat 196.5k x 3 x 3r

Deep Hip Belt Squat 140/190 x 12r

Sandbag Row 230 x 3/5/6/8

W6H Press

February 23, 2024

Week 6 Heavy day. Quads sure felt the strain with that 210 set. Pin presses felt great. Need to remember to cross my feet with the pull-ups. The stabilization helps a lot. Really feeling my back work like it's supposed to at least. 

Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r

Strict Press 175/200 x 3r, 210 x 5r

Pin Press (Forehead) 185 x 4 x 5r

Pull-ups w/50# Deload 277.5bw x 5 x 5r

DB Rolling Tricep Ext 50e x 3 x 10r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "February 23, 2024 Week 6 Heavy day. Quads sure felt the strain with that 210 set. Pin presses felt great. Need to remember to cross my feet with the pull-ups. The stabilization helps a lot. Really feeling my back work like it's supposed to at least. Face Pulls LT x 4 x 25r Strict Press 175/200 x 3r, 210 x 5r Pin Press (Forehead) 185 x 4 x 5r Pull-ups w/50# Deload 277.5bw x 5 x 5r DB Rolling Tricep Ext 50e x 3 x 10r" instagram.com

W6T2 Press and W3 Dead’s

February 21, 2024

W6T2 Press and W4 Dead's 

Strict Press 165 x 10 x 2r

Front Squat 141k (310#) x 3 x 3r

Deadlift 455 x 3 x 3r

CS T-Bar Row 115 x 2 x 8r, 90 x 10r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "Plinking along. Nothing special. February 21, 2024 W6T2 Press and W4 Dead's Strict Press 165 x 10 x 2r Front Squat 141k (310#) x 3 x 3r Deadlift 455 x 3 x 3r CS T-Bar Row 115 x 2 x 8r, 90 x 10r" instagram.com

W6T1 Press

February 19, 2024

W6T1 Press. Bad sleep and oogy today. Pull-ups definitely suffered.

Strict Press 185 x 6 x 3r, 195 x 1r

Pull-ups w/50# Deload 278.5 x 6 x 4r

W5T2 Press, W3 Squat

February 16, 2025

W5T2 Press, W3 Squat. Triceps are sure feeling the novelty of Wednesdays session. This lingering sickness is sure making squats feel heavy. Feels like there's an extra 100# on there already. Those sandbag box squats sure hit the old glutes. 

Strict Press 150 x 8 x 3r

SSB Box Squat 191.5k x 3 x 3r

Sandbag Box Squat 230/270/300 x 5r

Jason Steeves on Instagram: "February 16, 2025 W5T2 Press, W3 Squat. Triceps are sure feeling the novelty of Wednesdays session. This lingering sickness is sure making squats feel heavy. Feels like there's an extra 100# on there already. Those sandbag box squats sure hit the old glutes. Strict Press 150 x 8 x 3r SSB Box Squat 191.5k x 3 x 3r Sandbag Box Squat 230/270/300 x 5r" instagram.com