Week 0: My Yearly Workout Wrap-up! 🎆💪

Happy New Year, everyone! ✨ This was actually my first time catching the fireworks in Tallinn! 🇪🇪 Last year I was stuck in the suburbs pet-sitting 🐶, so this was a nice change of pace.

I’ll be honest—I didn’t do much “tech digging” this week. Most of my energy went into practicing German 🇩🇪 and grinding through work. But, I realized I still have one big topic to chat about: My fitness journey. 🏋️‍♂️

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Switching things up from CrossFit 🔄

For the last five years, I’ve been a loyal follower of the CrossFit WOD. But lately? Not so much. Keeping up with a complex WOD in a crowded gym is a nightmare when people are hogging all the gear 🙄. Plus, the workouts started feeling a bit too easy.

I decided it was time for a custom plan. My goal? Get a massive chest and wider shoulders. 🦍

• Chest: Swapped the barbell for dumbbell bench presses (way better mind-muscle connection for me! 📈).
• Shoulders: Spamming lateral raises for that width.
• Core: Yoga ball sit-ups and kettlebell rows to keep the midsection tight. ✨

The “Thick Thigh” Problem 👖

I used to be obsessed with heavy squats and deadlifts, but I ran into a weird problem: My legs got too thick. 🍗 Seriously, I can barely find trousers that fit anymore! To lean them out, I’ve been doing trunk-carry running. Sadly, that means I’m putting thrusters, cleans, and jerks on the back burner for now. 🥲

Getting back to my “Roots” 🍆😂

I recently hopped on the hip abductor machine and it hit me… I remembered why I started gymming in the first place. It wasn’t just to look good—it was to get my morning wood back! 🪵

Around age 27–28, I noticed things weren’t as “upbeat” as they used to be. I discovered that heavy leg movements are like a natural cheat code for blood flow and libido. 🚀 So, to get back to those original goals, I’m swapping the running for trunk-carry step-ups. Keeping the gains, but focusing on the functionality I care about. 😉

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The Supplement Stack 💊

• Creatine: I used to think this was useless—just water weight, right? 💧 Well, a friend gave me his leftover tub, and I’m a convert. Not for the “pump,” but for the brain gains! 🧠 My memory and focus have been so much sharper.
• Tongkat Ali: This was my go-to for the libido boost, but it’s a pain to find in Europe. 🇪🇺
• Ashwagandha: Since I can’t find Tongkat, I bought some Ashwagandha to try out. I haven’t started it yet, but I’m curious to see if it lives up to the hype! 🌿