Category Archives: 40 Day Program

Dr. Strengthlove or: How I Learned to Stop Overcompensating and Love Unilateral Movements

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

I am unhinged and off my rocker, out of tune, out of whack, and out of true.  I’ve lost my center and my inner child.  There’s no doubt about it, I’m unbalanced!! But, things could be worse. Since finishing the … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Limits

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

So, I’m done with the 40 Day Program.  And it was a great lifting experience.  I will definitely work it, or at least its methodologies, into future lifting schedules/programs.  But, wait a minute, isn’t the 40 Day Program supposed to … Continue reading →

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Days 14 and 15

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Things are going pretty smoothly.  Day 14 was a normal lift, but Day 15 I maxed on the four lifts.  Now, this wasn’t a true max.  It was a 40 Day Program max, which, in my opinion, means that the … Continue reading →

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Day 12 and 13

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Just a quick note here: I figured out my DL stance after narrowing my feet to just about hip width with my feet splayed a touch outward, it made all the difference in the world.  Again, I must emphasize the … Continue reading →

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Days 9, 10, & 11

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

I am starting to notice some good and not so good things about my deadlift form.  First, the not so good.  One of my training partners videotaped me lifting with a higher hip pull (experimenting with set up) and I … Continue reading →

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Evil 8 and Tenacity

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

The second leg of my four day stretch was rough, but I discovered one reason why the 40 Day Program is so effective: it helps develop tenacity.  Why is tenacity so important? A physical culturist has tenacity if he is … Continue reading →

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Lucky Number 7

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

I’m entering a slightly challenging stretch.  Dan John allows for some leeway as far as schedule goes.  But, I think the spirit of the 40 Day Program is 40 days as close together as one can get.  I decided to … Continue reading →

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Day 6

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Day 6 is in the books.  It occurred to me today, while attempting to defy gravity via the pullup bar, that I have to get my diet ducks in a row.  I am going to follow a Primal diet for … Continue reading →

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Day 5

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Why does five days on a basic strength program feel like such a milestone?  Is it because I was able to lift five days in one week for the first time in over a year without my back killing me?  … Continue reading →

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Day 4

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Day 4 was fantastic.  I corrected my form problem on deadlifts and started making small progress.  One problem that will continually arise on this program is the desire to add weight or intensity.  Of course, that would be detrimental considering … Continue reading →

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