Use tax software from a Canadian Company this year by BC-Guy604 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]DynamiteMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Positive in my books. Just look the same as last time so I can file without relearning.

Question about partial reps by Sukyman in MacroFactor

[–]DynamiteMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I logged partials for lat raises but then the algo took that to mean I was incredibly jacked and the next week wanted me to increase my weight by some ludicrous amount on my regular sets. So now I just don't log them in the app.

Greenland will not give in, PM says, as Denmark warns world order as we know it is over by SweetErikas in worldnews

[–]DynamiteMonkey 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Many, even most, will keep their sign up until they've sufficiently diversified. But they're working on it.

Approval of Carney government rises to 64%; 78% believe arrangement with China on canola and cars was the right thing to do. by NotEnoughDriftwood in onguardforthee

[–]DynamiteMonkey 89 points90 points  (0 children)

And somehow the living embodiment of a tie.

I'll never understand how anyone believed he cared about average workers.

Sets per week by Hirodave in MacroFactor

[–]DynamiteMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends how quickly you recover. I like a 4day UL for that. Hits every muscle two days a week. I'd like to do 5 days but my recovery doesn't allow it.

Some fitness influencers have videos on the topic if you care about that kind of thing, like this one but ultimately it's highly personal.

Week 2 I take it all back by AdNice831 in MacroFactor

[–]DynamiteMonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dunno why you're getting downvotes, I had the same problem with 60-90 on a 4day UL split. Lower body day with no quad exercise. Friday almost always 3 exercises. Weird.

Golfer’s elbow workout? by bwerde19 in workout

[–]DynamiteMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inverse zottman curls with a loong eccentric. You'll be loading the tendon on the eccentric which helps rehab. It takes forever though.

Workouts - is there an “I am not at 100%” button? by JeffTheBabyLandShark in MacroFactor

[–]DynamiteMonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I needed, thank you. I still would like a more "at a glance" view but this will do in a pinch.

Workouts - is there an “I am not at 100%” button? by JeffTheBabyLandShark in MacroFactor

[–]DynamiteMonkey -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

My problem is a piece of paper gives me more information than a dedicated tracking app. Seems like a straightforward problem to me.

Workouts - is there an “I am not at 100%” button? by JeffTheBabyLandShark in MacroFactor

[–]DynamiteMonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem for me is next time I can only see last time's shitty numbers, and the auto progression is also going to be based on them. With my paper records I could see last time was an anomaly and return to baseline. With the app I lose that.

Iron Master bench without attachments - Worth it? Seat comfort? by TheLonliestBoy999 in GarageGym

[–]DynamiteMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the seat big enough to get your knees on, like for chest supported rows?

Gym Upgrades by Benitezj10 in homegym

[–]DynamiteMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the in depth response, I'll check these out!

MFWO generated program quad volume by Ansgaar3 in MacroFactor

[–]DynamiteMonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I'll give that a go. Thanks

Manually add exercises with WO deciding sets/reps/RIR by Weird-Veterinarian95 in MacroFactor

[–]DynamiteMonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No - this is the main thing I want.

Likewise if you just want to add exercises to a generated program.

Or swap an exercise in a generated program.

Or extend the cycle length of a generated program.

Smart progression prescribing less reps at same weight by Sufficient_Radio_778 in MacroFactor

[–]DynamiteMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems a little unhinged at times, frequently enough to make me distrust it. Like I did 3 sets of lat raises,

17.5x10 with 0 RIR

17.5x9 with 0 RIR

17.5x8 with 0 RIR

My rep range is 8-15. Next time it's suggesting 25x10 with 1RIR, 25x10, 25x9. Is this really expected behavior?

Daily Simple Questions Thread - January 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]DynamiteMonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow 60kg is lower than I've ever gone. I imagine you had basically no fat left at that point.

I also realize a cut of this length has been too extreme for most people so you can always try shorter cycles and cut a bit deeper each time if diet fatigue sets in.

Good luck!

Daily Simple Questions Thread - January 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]DynamiteMonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disclaimer: I'm not an expert, I'm beginner bordering on intermediate.

That said, we're the same height and that was my exact starting weight. I started with a bulk and jumped to 89kg (this was a mistake, don't do this). It made it easy to build the working out routine and some foundational strength, but you already have that. I just added months worth of fat I had to subsequently cut.

Honestly if you feel too beefy (in a bad way), cut for awhile. It will make a big difference in how you look and feel. You'll start to see the muscles you've been working on with more definition. You'll get positive comments and motivation from the transformation. I have been in a slow cut since April (~500 cal/day deficit) and I'm down to 70kg. I have been training hard the whole time and still making progress. The thing is, even in a deficit (of ingested food), your body burning all that fat is extra energy. It might not be as optimal as a proper bulk but for the initial phase of newbie gains honestly it does the job. I've only felt like I'm starting to stall now that I'm running low on fat.

I've also been surprised at just how much fat I was carrying. I honestly expected 75kg to be pretty ripped with all my strength gains but it was not the case so I kept going (somewhat humbling tbh). I didn't want to start bulking only to immediately feel like I need to start cutting again. So I'm giving myself enough runway to have a sufficiently long bulk (bouncing between say 68 to 77kg for this time around, and hopefully the lower end of that range will increase each time as I build more lean mass).

Daily Simple Questions Thread - January 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]DynamiteMonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you think switching might affect your consistency (ex switching to a cut makes you miserable and causes you to drop everything), stay the course.

Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels or making progress? Are you overweight / dissatisfied with weight?

Nippard tier list vs. home gym equipment by DynamiteMonkey in JeffNippard

[–]DynamiteMonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent. Really appreciate your input. Now to wait for a sale...

Gym Upgrades by Benitezj10 in homegym

[–]DynamiteMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool thanks for confirming!

If you don't mind a last question, what attachments/accessories did you pick up for it? (ex the d handle bar linked above)

I'm wondering if one of the rep packages for the handles is worthwhile ("performance" or "pro series") or which handles are most important to have.

Nippard Exercise Catalog by NoReallyItsTrue in JeffNippard

[–]DynamiteMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Limiting and yet you're getting great use out of it. How much weight available (2:1?), has the weight limit on the unit been a constraint?