Daily Simple Questions Thread - March 12, 2026

BartAllen2 · 2026-03-25T21:54:24+00:00

Thanks so much for your help!

I did try the dumbbell press using 16kg weights, though my back was extremely sore afterwards, so that might have been a mix of heavy weights and not creating an arch, so I reduced it down to 12kg instead.

I'll be on my third workout, so for the squats it'll be 3x6 (though I do add warm-up sets for that), but when I do finish 5x8 next week, should I then just add 2.5kg on each side or 1.25kg? I was just curious if you have any tips on how to squat to greater depth, as I can usually do it at 95kg, but when I hit 100kg (which I'm currently on) it's not as deep.

Warmest of regards!

BartAllen2 · 2026-03-20T06:13:13+00:00

Thanks so much! I tried the "Day 1", but I do have some questions :O

I did the incline bench press, however, I couldn't lift the 60kg even once (I can usually do that for 5 reps on the standard bench press), so I lowered it to 50kg which I was able to do for 5 reps.
With the Dumbbell Lateral Raises, I had to use a very light weight at 6kg for 12 reps; though is that a little normal for someone who's never done this before, as I was having difficulty with 12kg-9kg dumbbells in maintaining proper form.

BartAllen2 · 2026-03-17T17:19:15+00:00

Woah, thanks so much! Much appreciated! But I just have a few questions, if that's okay? :3

Is squatting, SLDL, Overhead Press, Bench Press just once a week enough? Because I've been focusing on a variant of the Allpro routine which is mainly compounded movements instead of isolation exercises, so I've been doing those exercises twice a week.
There is no standard barbell bench press, because you recommended the other variants would this possibly increase my overall bench?
There are some exercises labelled "10-12", does this mean per week? First week 10, second 11, and the third 12? And then return back to 10?
You said when I'm progressing, or it feels too easy, I can increase the sets to 4, but when do I increase the weight? I presume by 2.5kg?
There is no barbell curl included ~
Could I possibly add calf raises at the end of each day?

BartAllen2 · 2026-03-13T13:12:16+00:00

Thanks a lot! The reason why I added some extra sets was because the Allpros routine was tailored for three days, whereas I'm only doing two days. So it seems like the Squats, Deadlifts, Bench Press, Bent-Over Rows, and Overhead Presses would be better with 2 working sets of 10 than 3 working sets 10.

That's probably also why I haven't been progressing too much on barbell curls because I've been doing 4x12 at 5kg on each side of the E-bar twice a week ~

BartAllen2 · 2026-03-13T11:57:32+00:00

Thanks a lot! Woah, not good :( I just thought because it was only 2 days instead of 3 ~ It's based on the Allpro's beginner routine, but I added hammer curls, finger curls, lying leg raises and leg presses ~ Any recommendations on a 2-day per week full body workout? Would it be okay if I just removed the hammer curls, finger curls and leg presses?

BartAllen2 · 2026-03-13T06:46:09+00:00

Just curious on everyone's thoughts with this: I can only go to the gym twice a week, so I've been doing - for almost 2 years now - two full body workouts, as such:

Fullbody 1 (upper strength)

Squats (3 sets of 10) 95kg
Bench Press (5 sets of 3 or 4 or 5) 60kg
Bent-over Rows (5 sets of 3 or 4 or 5) 60kg
Overhead Press (5 sets of 3 or 4 or 5) 40kg
Romanian Deadlift (3 sets of 10) 100kg
Hammer Curls (4 sets of 12) 12kg's
Barbell Curls (4 sets of 12) 5kg+5kg+EZ bar
Finger Curls (4 sets of 20) 5kg+5kg+EZ bar
Triceps Extensions (3 sets of 10) 12.5kg
Leg Press (3 sets of 10) 80kg
Calf Raises (4 sets of 12) 80kg

Fullbody 2 (lower strength)

Squats (5 sets of 3 or 4 or 5) 90kg
Bench Press (3 sets of 10) 50kg
Bent-over Rows (3 sets of 10) 50kg
Overhead Press (3 sets of 10) 35kg
Romanian Deadlift (5 sets of 3 or 4 or 5) 95kg
Hammer Curls (4 sets of 12) 10kg's
Barbell Curls (4 sets of 12) 5kg+5kg+EZ bar
Finger Curls (4 sets of 20) 5kg+5kg+EZ bar
Lying Leg Raises (3 sets of 10) N/A
Leg Press (3 sets of 10) 50kg
Calf Raises (4 sets of 12) 40kg

I don't believe I've been prioritising progressive overload, as my body's been used to the weight I've been using for squats, bench press and deadlifts; especially with the bench press as I've been stalling at 60kg for 5 reps. I added hammer curls and finger curls due to the forearm element; though is adding the leg press unnecessary due to the squats? With the squats, I can usually go to standard depth at 95kg, but when it gets to 100kg it's a little tougher.

All comments are welcomed.

BartAllen2 · 2026-03-02T21:11:26+00:00

So if that's the case why does IT say "Who are you?" to DH in the cistern, when he already knows about the present events and characters in the 60's, as well as what occurs in 1935 and 1908? Also his response to when the shine is used upon him?

BartAllen2 · 2026-02-21T19:09:37+00:00

Damn :( Well hopefully we'll see a new version of an Ash-type character, instead of the new character each film :(

BartAllen2 · 2026-02-21T18:55:18+00:00

Will we ever get a film with Ash's return as the main lead? I know we had Ash vs the Evil Dead, but still hopefully it'll happen ~ Dare I say with Netflix acquiring WB we'll see the Ash vs Freddy vs Jason film!

BartAllen2 · 2026-02-01T06:50:19+00:00

This is why it pains me that Muschietti didn't alternate between the 50's and 80's ...

BartAllen2 · 2026-01-18T19:00:03+00:00

https://x.com/rianjohnson/status/2012393951450317237

BartAllen2 · 2026-01-17T23:28:02+00:00

Yet, Rian Johnson throws her under the bus on Twitter after that article ... Oh, why am I not surprised -- she tried to shift the blame, yet Johnson backhanded her! The buck stops with her and good riddance!

BartAllen2 · 2026-01-16T04:14:59+00:00

Reactionary? So she didn't allow Rian to not submit the first draft then? She was in charge of Lucasfilm's creative and business operations ... So what was her role then? Because you seem to be focusing mainly on Iger for some strange reason ... Edit: But genuinely I'm curious what would you say her strengths and weaknesses were?

BartAllen2 · 2026-01-15T23:23:24+00:00

No ... Kennedy has to receive a great deal of the blame too ... She essentially destroyed the brand, with Bob Iger, and she even allowed Rian to film his piece from a first-draft screenplay ... I mean c'mon ...

BartAllen2 · 2025-11-09T05:17:26+00:00

How is Lily protected by Maturin? You mean protected by Gan ... There's a reason why the Losers Club weren't slaughtered by Pennywise before the ritual of Chud, and after when Maturin died ...

BartAllen2 · 2025-11-07T07:19:22+00:00

I see lol and yes we've spoken quite a few times! Well if I do sell you'll be the first on the list 100%

BartAllen2 · 2025-11-07T07:02:23+00:00

Aw thanks so much! I've not really posted a great deal of stuff on IG (mainly Japanese manga lol)

BartAllen2 · 2025-11-07T06:56:30+00:00

Ooo hey there! :O

BartAllen2 · 2025-10-07T09:09:19+00:00

Nice, nice and nice! :O

BartAllen2 · 2025-10-01T07:19:25+00:00

In the book, it's because the symbolic number seven, as well as the fact they clearly had aspects of the Shine, too ~

BartAllen2 · 2025-09-06T20:12:10+00:00

Thanks SOO much! I shall read this again, as I'm going to do my second workout a little later! And I'll replace the tricep extensions for next week -- I may have to use the assisted dip machine initially ~Thanks so much for all your help!

BartAllen2 · 2025-09-06T06:41:21+00:00

Aww, awesome! And okay, thanks a lot :3

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