The Worst of the Low

We’ve crossed a lot of bridges together, and there are many more to go. I appreciate you, I enjoy you, I love you. (at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0pAPIGBH0c/?igshid=z98rvix7zy9f

“Men may dam it and say that they have made a lake, but it will still be a river. It will keep its nature and bide its time, like a caged animal alert for the slightest opening. In time, it will have its way; the dam, like the ancient cliffs, will be carried away piecemeal in the currents.” - Wendell Berry (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0oCiWrB0G8/?igshid=bzggob0jpihj

Getting all the stupid out before I start actually working on building a bigger total. 628 on the Duffalo. I failed this squat in May. Thank you everyone who came out today and helped. @sweetsamanth @hosmolinski @bb_lift @moving_w8 @mxclancy0 @anniet136 @blarkin116 @kindaxstrong_alex @shannon_illch @jcillch @apemanstrong #apemanstrong #apemanrising (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0j_0Y7gYFF/?igshid=1nj94tfz5o2s5

Always make sure the cap is tight when you toss your bottle of ammonia to the side... I think this is a rep PR at 500? A little embarrassing considering my squat is lightyears ahead of this, but we can’t all be super efficient at everything I suppose. @obsidian_ammonia @apemanstrong #apemanstrong #apemanrising #grindfitliftingco (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0XN-AkhH7b/?igshid=1cycirrcm9o0z

I love this gym. I love this team. Good night for me under the bar, 595 for 2, new sleeved PR. @apemanstrong @apemanpowerlifting @grindfitofficial #apemanstrong #apemanrising (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0PZw6RB3zP/?igshid=rtaqeadvlicc

I hate deadlifts lol. 570. That @obsidian_ammonia is still kicking 3 months later. #grindfitliftingco #chrisandhudsongotothegym (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JUolcBiSw/?igshid=1xspti2yufqyo

Some work from tonight. 555x3, 575x2. It feels good to move some weight. @hosmolinski @apemanstrong @obsidian_ammonia #apemanstrong #apemanrising #grindfitliftingco (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ABm_aBxYo/?igshid=1unl6cgl92hh3

You cannot take from this if you do not give up something. The push/pull is always on, and nothing will ever be enough at the end of the day. This isn’t some profound thought, it’s the truth. One day it calls upon everyone to make a choice, and we all know the small sacrifices we make to do what we do. Everything revolves around the iron. I’m exhausted. Not really in it right now. Burnt out. I’ve taken my time off and ate like shit to the fullest. I haven’t skipped the gym, but I haven’t really been there. But, we’re about 6 months out. It’s time to start the machine up again. I have lofty goals. I have every intention of reaching them. I have every intention of surpassing them. Photo by @sherm81 (at CTX Fitness Orlando) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzwqUeAB9O2/?igshid=1jc9m32jb8ko

Reposting cause we weighed the squat bar and this was actually 705, not 700. I watch this video all the time, and I am no less appreciative of the people I have been able to surround myself with in the best gym in the area. @apemanstrong #apemanstrong #apemanrising #grindfitliftingco (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzZLZZihDxP/?igshid=13b759oszszap

505+168, 505+214, 555+214. Could’ve gone up but we’ll see what plays out on July 6th. Fun night with guests @alexis_faye_ @wongstwong and @moving_w8. #grindfitliftingco #chrisandhudsongotothegym #apemanstrong #apemanrising @apemanstrong (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJzoaUBwbn/?igshid=1gtnvymsbyu80

Everyone I’ve asked on how to build a better deadlift has a different program on how to do it, but they all share one common practice: pulling different things from different heights. I didn’t film the 10 sets of reps I did before these two singles because it ain’t pretty for the gram. But here’s some heavy pulls on a stupid set up. #grindfitliftingco #forthegram (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzDfaY2h1V6/?igshid=1twmzyizbqrh7

Another #plateflipchallenge, this time with the 55lb plate. @larrywheels @moving_w8 (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/By5Qs9jBInC/?igshid=1evqjnukkldsp

You guys are right, that was sexy. 635x3. I’m having fun this offseason lol. Thanks to the boys @hosmolinski @kindaxstrong_alex @kwhitlock93 #grindfitliftingco #chrisandhudsongotothegym (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byls5txB2Re/?igshid=189fco2a5ps8z

Top end @mbslingshot single at 405. Most weight I’ve ever held over my face. Keep working. #grindfitliftingco #chrisandhudsongotothegym (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByjLodABswY/?igshid=66x54r40zt6g

Sumo is starting to feel better, smoother, and reps are moving faster. 535 for another 20lb sumo PR. Good to note, I couldn’t break the floor on 565. Probably too big of a jump, but trying to find a true max to build off of. #grindfitliftingco #chrisandhudsongotothegym (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BygrsTLBpN2/?igshid=5u4djstuv79q

305+274 in chains, and doubled minis. Top set tonight. Maybe I won’t squat so slow next year. #grindfitliftingco #chrisandhudsongotothegym #apemanstrong #apemanrising (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BybmrT2BFCU/?igshid=gwuhavmfwekc

369 haunts me no more. I failed this lift not once, but twice in competition. 2020 this will be an opener. It moved like a 2nd today. Lifetime PR. #grindfitliftingco #chrisandhudsongotothegym (at Grind Fit - Sarasota) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByWM7TJhbIr/?igshid=1sz6wfypv6sxu