the pohhu experience

#016 – Power Program

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Slowly getting obsessed with powerlifting

Week 1 of powerlifting training complete. I feel thicker, stronger, all the while still cutting to 8-9% bodyfat. Slowly becoming obsessed with powerlifting. Still focusing on basics of form, on lower weights. Getting impatient striving for improvement.

This episode I go through my start in powerlifting, the weekly routine, losing 50kg(110lbs), IPF goals, being coached, initial home gym setup.

 

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Show notes

  • Powerlifting week 1 recap. [0:20]
  • Strong app. [1:12]
  • Losing 50kg(110lbs). [4:00]
  • Powerlifting IPF weight classes. [7:00]
  • Mental rollercoaster . [12:00]
  • Initial home setup. [13:45]
  • The program. [16:25]

#014 – Bulk vs Box

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At the crossroads of going through a bulk/cut cycle, or devoting entirely to BJJ.

Coach Ice had me to leaning towards trying a bulk cycle, but digging deep I’ve realize that my goals don’t match that path. I didn’t think the paths to bodybuilding and combat sports were so different. At the end of the day my long term goal is still the number one priority, and I won’t be swaying too far from that path.

This episode I go through Coach Ice’s influence, comparing a bulk/cut cycling vs BJJ body needs, pros & cons of muscles, longevity of an art, and a health/fitness career.

 

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Show notes

  • Coach Ice . [0:23]
  • Different routes. [1:07]
  • Cut/bulk cycle. [1:25]
  • Trying a cycle? [3:00]
  • Conflict of muscle. [3:55]
  • Crossroad of bulk vs box. [6:14]
  • Boxing vs BJJ. [8:18]
  • Life long art. [11:28]
  • Health/fitness career. [15:17]

#012 – Slight Detour

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I went full circle on diet. Normal diet, to vegetarian, to vegan, to whole food plant based, back to a normal diet.

Bodyweight training has gotten more intense lately to the point where I’ve decided to shift some goals. For the next phase, I’m planning to focus on strength training. I see the importance of it as a foundation to all my future pursuits as well. It’s exciting to see a goal so clearly. To see the finish line so clearly that I have to remind myself to feel and experience the journey. After all the journey is where the high is really at.

This episode I go through my full circle of diet, my re-feeding experience, the shift in mindset & goals, and the overall update for the week.

 

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Show notes

  • Going full circle with diet. [0:22]
  • Getting proteins from whole foods. [1:15]
  • Staple calories. [3:15]
  • ‘Refeeding’. [4:40]
  • Cooking as a per-requisite skill. [9:30]
  • Shift in goals. [11:27]
  • Importance of learning health communication. [13:04]
  • A mentor. [15:20]
  • Honey hack. [18:00]