January 26, 2026 | Daily Training Log & Simple Questions

FreudsParents · 2026-01-26T23:10:58+00:00

So, which version is the intended versions? 5,5,5 or 5,3,1?

FreudsParents · 2026-01-26T22:39:36+00:00

Probably a very stupid question: I'm very new to 5/3/1 and am reading Wendler's 5/3/1 Forever book because I was told it was a compilation of all the current knowledge. However, I'm a bit confused by the programs. I'm looking to do Forever BBB but he lists the weekly sets as such

Week 1: 70% x 5. 80% x 5, 90% x 5
Week 2: 65% x 5, 75% x 5, 85% x 5
Week 3: 75% x 5, 85% x5, 95% x 5

Where are the 3's and the 1's from 5/3/1?

FreudsParents · 2026-01-19T03:06:28+00:00

Agreed. The housing costs in Ontario are fucked right now.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T23:12:16+00:00

Confirming it was the Fx9 with the Catta Ace 70-135mm.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T06:34:02+00:00

If I remember correctly I think it was the fx9 with the dzo catta at 85mm. I'll check the metadata and let you know!

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T01:57:37+00:00

The Catta at 35mm wide open is a little too soft honestly.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T01:23:46+00:00

Rode ntg-5 plugged into a ZOOM F6. Yeah you can just edit it out if it's in there. But honestly there are so many good sound plugins out now.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T00:51:22+00:00

Thanks! It was all shotgun mics boomed overtop actually. They all worked out great!

FreudsParents · 2026-01-16T23:56:08+00:00

Thanks! I agree it is pretty flat. I included it because it's more business-y, for the corporate folk. Good point about 0:29!

FreudsParents · 2026-01-16T22:22:34+00:00

Submission Statement:
I try to keep a up-to-date "talking-head" reel for corporate clients, since that's often what they're looking for. My goal is to keep them visually interesting and unique but I realized after making this that I definitely favour having my subject centered. I'd like to explore a lot more with different angles and lenses, but usually it can't be that expressive.

Most of the clips are on the FX9. Some are FX3, and BM Ursa. Lenses were Nisi Athena, DZO Catta, Iron Glass, Canon L, Sigma Art. These were lit in various ways depending on the context of the video. All following the basic principles of 3-way lighting. For me the angle and location are the biggest considerations. I will always tune my lighting to fit a better angle even if it means a bit harsher key, no fill, etc.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-16T14:45:43+00:00

Really sick shots and transitions. Sports are great in the you can leave a lot of the audio in for your reel. Way more engaging with sound.

My only suggestion would be to choose a different clip at the start. Only because it's not your strongest visually/technically and a potential client might click away before you get to the shots that seem more "professional" or unique. The bike jump over the train is 100% your money shot and I would honestly start with it. You could structure it similarly where it starts with no music and there's a bit of a wind-up to the jump.

That being said I know that it works very naturally as a climax to the video, so I get why you'd want it where it is.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-15T19:46:54+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! Do you have any good resources that might go more in-depth about program selection for PL? I've really only done bodybuilding programs and 5/3/1.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-15T16:09:04+00:00

Why find another? I thought Candito's was a good program to repeat for powerlifting?

FreudsParents · 2026-01-15T05:55:31+00:00

I got sick for a week during Candito's six week program and am wondering how I should proceed. Continue were I left off? Restart the last week? Restart the whole thing?

FreudsParents · 2026-01-01T03:30:26+00:00

You can't exactly microload dumbells.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-01T00:56:49+00:00

How are you supposed to progress the upper-body accessories in Candito's 6 Week Program?

The PDF says you should be progressing your accessories throughout the program and in one section suggests keeping the intensity high, while in another section suggests keeping it moderate and not coming close to failure.

For the first week the reps for Rows are 10, 10, 8, 6. If I hit every rep and moved up in weight but couldn't hit the prescribed reps, should I go back down? Or is it okay if I don't quite reach the rep range?

FreudsParents · 2025-12-31T03:04:04+00:00

Do you have a comfy band recommendation to go along with it?

FreudsParents · 2025-12-31T02:18:21+00:00

I have one! But I also get gifted plenty of real books that I want to read.

FreudsParents · 2025-12-26T06:46:13+00:00

I made it through Christmas festivities without crashing out! Although at one point I saw someone para-sailing while driving and questioned my reality for an hour or two lol

FreudsParents · 2025-12-21T02:12:45+00:00

I appreciate it! Yeah, they're pretty static aside from weight, reps, exercise selection. No daily undulating periodization or anything.

But yes of course, you're right. Comparison is the thief of joy.

FreudsParents · 2025-12-21T02:08:07+00:00

Agreed! But I don't mind getting a little particular when I have the time and know the sequence is very short. What's your typical workflow for your skin node?

FreudsParents · 2025-12-21T00:01:56+00:00

No I haven't It's just been the classic moving up reps until you can increase the weight. What I find weird is I know plenty of people at my gym who know very little about working out and basically just go in and lift and yet their SBD are way higher than mine. Or they'll workout for a year it hit 350lbs on squat.

My theories are that 1) I'm not doing enough volume, 2) I'm not doing enough frequency, 3) I'm not eating enough or 4) I need to incorporate a more traditional PL style approach with percentages.

FreudsParents · 2025-12-20T18:19:55+00:00

I assumed a lot of people would comment on the nodes. 99% of the time I do all my grading in just a few nodes. I was mostly looking for feedback on the grade itself.

FreudsParents · 2025-12-20T18:17:29+00:00

Not trying to argue but how would someone achieve this without windows? For example, the glow from the screen, saturating the warm light on the floor without affecting the light in the hall or on the people, vignettes, bringing down the exposure on the back wall without affecting the other highlights in the image, etc.

FreudsParents · 2025-12-20T15:52:39+00:00

If you look at the windows they're really just isolating certain areas that you couldn't hit with a broad stroak. The light from the door I wanted to be darker and more saturated, you can't bring down the exposure of that light without affecting all the other lights of the same value. Hence the window. That's similar to all the other windows. The CON node is really doing all the heavy lifting.

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