thoughts on my progress right now as I’m approaching an 8 benchmark… I feel good about committing to the bit as much as I can. I’m starting to get frustrated at not being able to maintain my 3 days at the gym per week. this month is only going to get busier, so I have to figure out how to make some time to get to the second phase of strength training. I increased the weight for most of my exercises. in the coming weeks, I’d like to be at a 7-10 RR with increased weight to challenge the muscle further. I also need to increase my cardio time. Stationary bike - DND Calf raises - 12-10 RR x3 Hip raises - 10 RR x3 (did it with the belt assisted machine… so annoying) BSS - 10 RR x3 B-rdl - 10 RR x2 Leg press - 15 RR x3 (getting too easy, increase weight next time) *Ham curl - Hip abduction - 12 RR x3 *substitution: back extensions for glutes - 12-10 RR x4 (feeling it in my lower back again, wtf) *Weighted crunches - rip. Have not seen that machine.