Events Saturday: Ow, Ow... Ow

Yoke walk
15 meters @ 135 kgs
15 meters @ 215 kgs
15 meters @ 295 kgs
15 meters @ 335 kgs
15 meters @ 375 kgs

Farmers walk
15 meters @ 60 kgs p/h
15 meters @ 100 kgs p/h
15 meters @ 140 kgs p/h TPR
static hold (attempt)
0 seconds @ 170 kgs p/h

OHP w/barbell (strict)
10 reps @ 40 kgs
10 reps @ 50 kgs

EVERYTHING hurts.

Some solid progress was made on the Farmers; my grip held out long enough to complete the run with 140 per hand, so I'm on track for 150 per hand at qualifiers. My 375 yoke, however, was not as good as my last run at that weight (I dropped it twice!), for the obvious reason that my back was fried from last night's deadlifts. This was confirmed when I attempted a static hold with the weight Dan had just walked, and failed.

My spine lets me know when it's had enough... can't really blame it. Shit, a year ago, attempting this kind of training two days in a row would have guaranteed a lumbar strain and possibly sunday in bed, munching codeine. So this is a clear improvement... but I'm still going to have to scrap Friday night training going forward.

The rest of the day's training was hamstrung by injury: I couldn't do the sack carry, and my shoulder kept me from doing any log. I discussed my dilemma with my coaches, who recommended sub-sub-maximal strict pressing with a standard bar and/or axle to get myself re-accustomed to the movement. But it was just too painful.

The strategy going forward is going to be training for recovery, not progression in this event. Everything was great up until two weeks ago, when I was viper-pressing Fatboy and aggravated it. I then moved on to... more pressing with Fatboy, working on technique, which hurt more...

I will still be able to bench next week, but definitely no OHP at any weight above 50% of my max. It will be tiny weights, high reps (12-15 per set) and nothing stupid.

If I can heal up enough between now and qualifiers, I may still be able to try for that 120 kilo log. It's really not looking good though.

Deadlift Friday: Ready for Something Really Heavy?

Deadlifts
8 reps @ 70 kgs
5 reps @ 120 kgs
5 reps @ 170 kgs
1 reps @ 220 kgs
1 reps @ 260 kgs
3 reps @ 275 kgs / 606 lbs PR

Kroc rows w/KB
left
9 reps @ 80 kgs
7 reps @ 80 kgs
7 reps @ 80 kgs
right
10 reps @ 64 kgs
8 reps @ 64 kgs
8 reps @ 64 kgs

Pinwheelz
10 reps @ 15 kgs
10 reps @ 25 kgs
10 reps @ 27.5 kgs

EXCITING times ahead.

Tonight was one of the greatest training sessions I've ever had, even though my crew weren't there to see it. It's a shame I was so revved up I didn't wait for the Ruccis to get recording first. My new gym's shiny red 25 kilo Ivanko plates called for a last-minute loading re-calc; I cut out some reps, which kept me fresher leading up to the money set.

I am looking forward to making that 300 1RM someday soon... not just yet though. As much as I'd like to try for that landmark lift next week, I know that would be very stupid. If max effort lifting just eight days out from the first round of Strongman qualifiers for 2013 is even advisable (and I'm not sure it is), I'll be sticking to the script and going 285 for reps... again, this is only if I should be lifting heavy at all at that stage. It might be a better idea to rest instead.

I'm also looking forward to (hopefully) having 100% trouble-free hips and quads for squatting next week. My squat is still really lagging. Everything was feeling great two weeks ago... but squatting to a box without padding must have screwed with it a little.

The only drawback to training heavy Friday is that I won't be as fresh for events training tomorrow. It's gonna be brutal.

Press Wednesday: New Records, New Setting

warmup w/DBs

Bench press
10 reps @ 60 kgs
6 reps @ 80 kgs
3 reps @ 100 kgs
1 reps @ 120 kgs
6 reps @ 130 kgs PR

OHP w/barbell (strict)
5 reps @ 50 kgs
3 reps @ 70 kgs
1 reps @ 90 kgs

DB OHP (strict)
left
5 reps @ 22.5 kgs
9 reps @ 47.5 kgs PR
right 
5 reps @ 22.5 kgs
8 reps @ 30 kgs
8 reps @ 32.5 kgs TPR

Superset
9 Pull-ups
8 Dips
6 Pull-ups
6 Dips

EVEN though all that green means good things generally, I have to bemoan the fact that barbell overhead press still wrecks my shoulder. I couldn't make any progress, and in fact (if it weren't for the brand new location), I would have had to pinch myself. My max press - and the pain - made me feel like it was 2012 again.

I should factor in doing M.E. bench press beforehand, of course, and it's really a good thing that the bench doesn't aggravate the injury. But I gotta find out if PTC has a swiss bar, if I'm going to continue doing overhead press there. The hand position is a lot easier to deal with.

Kinda glad I didn't waste my waning energy on more work before the money set of DB overhead... again, the bench was the focus; I can't expect to break new ground in OHP afterwards. But I did anyway, this time. I am still not sure if I repped it for eight or nine... so I'm going with nine.

Deadlifts Friday night. Let's see how many of 275 I can pull.

Squat Monday: The First Exile

Squats w/cambered
10 reps @ 44 kgs
8 reps @ 88 kgs
5 reps @ 130 kgs
3 reps @ 170 kgs
1 reps @ 190 kgs

Good mornings
8 reps @ 90 kgs
8 reps @ 110 kgs
5 reps @ 150 kgs
3 reps @ 170 kgs

Pull-ups
11 reps @ BW* PR
8 reps @ BW
8 reps @ BW
*Bodyweight 131 kgs

Pinwheelz
3 x 10 reps @ 22.5 kgs

Dips
10

DB OHP (strict)
5 reps @ 35 kgs
5 reps @ 50 kgs

THIS demon has left the Pit. Maybe for good. C'est la fucken vie.

Tonight I began my training at PTC Perth - a nationally recognised chain producing some of the best lifters in the country. If you're a Powerlifter or Strongman over east, there's a good chance you're doing your stuff at a Performance Training Centre.

As far as Strongman goes, it may be on the back-burner for the time being. It's' likely I'll be focussing my training elsewhere for the immediate future. I reckon I'll still be in good enough shape for July's qualifiers, but (unless things change) after that it will be Powerlifting - not Strongman - on my agenda this year.

I haven't posted Saturday's training session, as nothing significant occurred, for me at least. A couple of our newer members made some great progress! But generally speaking the afternoon was heavy on discussion... and some more stupid monkey business from our resident clown, Ash.

This weekend Ash decided it would be fun to take my bag and put it on the roof of the Strongman pen, then try and use it as leverage on me (I'm skipping more tedious bullshit here in order to arrive at a conclusion soon), which I wasn't about to let happen. I got my bag down myself by scrambling up the tyres leaning against it. In so doing, I raked my left quad.

Thinking it was no big deal at the time, tonight when I went to squat, it was rough as guts, and I was worried that if any significant damage had been done to the muscle, max effort squats might be inviting trouble. So I backed off, moved on to GMs (which I'm not sure will be back in my regular training just yet; I like being fresh for deadlifts) and tooled around with some other equipment. Really just feeling out the new gym.

I'm actually really looking forward to a bench-focussed press session this Wednesday.

Deadlift Thursday: That'll Do

warmup w/DBs & band

Deadlifts
8 reps @ 60 kgs
5 reps @ 100 kgs
5 reps @ 140 kgs
3 reps @ 180 kgs
1 reps @ 220 kgs
1 reps @ 240 kgs
4 reps @ 265 kgs PR

Seated rows
15 reps @ full stack equal to best effort
15 reps @ full stack
10 reps @ full stack
8 reps @ full stack

Tri-pushdowns
22 reps @ 100 lbs
14 reps @ 100 lbs

Pinwheelz
12 reps @ 20 kgs
10 reps @ 22.5 kgs

THAT was quite good.

Yeah, I think I should give myself a break on this one. 265 for 4 is pretty freaking strong. I'm normally over-critical about these things, but tonight everything felt good. Those reps were strong and pretty even - something that's been very noticeable in my deadlifts, for obvious reasons.

This is another positive step toward a 285 kilo 1RM in time for qualifiers.

I'd like to thank Gripped Fitness Accessories for the new digs; the straps and 'compression socks' came in real handy, along with my Hard Core lever belt (which I've had to adjust once already thanks to my steadily shrinking waistline) was sturdy and easy to use.

I'm looking forward to events training this saturday; Dan is over east for the weekend and I'm left to take charge... it's time to take my training instruction more seriously.

Press Wednesday: Screwed by Vipers

warmup w/DBs & bands

OHP w/thick swiss (strict)
8 reps @ 55 kgs
5 reps @ 75 kgs

Log clean-press
3 reps @ 90 kgs - viper press
0 reps @ 107.5 kgs
5 reps @ 90 kgs - press only
2 reps @ 90 kgs - push-press

Bench press
8 reps @ 60 kgs
5 reps @ 100 kgs
2 reps @ 120 kgs
1 reps @ 140 kgs PR

YEAH... it was a PR, that bench, but it was still shit. I wanted reps.

Tonight's training was shit because I started with viper-pressing Fatboy; a press variation that I've never performed before - and have never had the strength to do with Fatboy even if I'd wanted to. The first rep was good. The second was shithouse, and the third not much better. I hadn't anticipated the additional strain the vipers would place on my shoulders. It pretty much screwed the rest of the session for me.

I also started getting acquainted with push-pressing again tonight, and used up the rest of my strength working on technique. My right shoulder was complaining, and I thought it best to can the rest of the session before I injured myself.

Deadlift tomorrow night. My press might still be weak, but my pull is pretty strong. Let's see how many reps of 265 kilos I can get.

Squat Monday: No Pain, All Gain

*warmup w/DBs

Squats w/cambered bar
10 reps @ 30 kgs
8 reps @ 70 kgs
6 reps @ 100 kgs
3 reps @ 130 kgs
3 reps @ 150 kgs
3 reps @ 180 kgs
8 reps @ 200 kgs PR

Upper back lockouts
12 reps @ 150 kgs
12 reps @ 230 kgs PR

Pull-ups
9 reps @ BW
6 reps @ BW

I ARRIVED late. I was not happy about this. But my mood improved once I got under the bar. Fatigue and related problems had caused me to skip last Monday's squat session, and to be honest with you it was the right decision. I've been feeling less and less discomfort over the last few weeks while performing the lightweight squat variations Dan suggested for me, and a fortnight ago I returned to the cambered bar. Nothing heavy that time, and only mild pain while I played around with foot placement.

This time I felt pretty confidant, so I went heavier. And it felt good. So I went heavier. The planned max effort set was around 150. I tripled that, bumped up the weight and went for a single of 180 that turned into a triple, it felt so good. And suddenly there I was, staring at 200 kilos on the bar once more... and I busted out a new all time PR by 2 reps.

The rest is incidental. Heavy squats are back on the menu. I have a reason to bust out my new knee wraps and lever belt once more, and the road to a 250 kilo 1RM is back in my sights.

Fuck yeah.

Events Saturday: 4 Weeks Till Qualifiers

Yoke walk
15 metres @ 135 kgs
15 metres @ 215 kgs
15 metres @ 295 kgs
15 metres @ 335 kgs
15 metres @ 355 kgs
8 metres @ 375 kgs TPR

Farmers walk
15 metres @ 80 kgs p/h
15 metres @ 100 kgs p/h
15 metres @ 120 kgs p/h
15 metres @ 130 kgs p/h
15 metres @ 140 kgs p/h TPR
static holds
20+ seconds @ 150 kgs p/h
25+ seconds @ 150 kgs p/h TPR

Sack carry
pick @ 140 kgs
20 metres @ 140 kgs

EXCELLENT session today. I'm on track to walk - and possibly make the full distance with - a 400 kilo yoke at qualifiers. This is something that I'd previously thought would be out of my reach this year. But the 375 today felt... not terrible! I could feel my middle and upper back tolerating the load much better, and keeping rigidity there is key.

My farmers is also coming along very nicely. On my right, I'm clawing back the grip strength I had last year. I've completed a 15 (or it might have actually been 20) metre farmers walk with 150 kgs per hand at Am Nats. Today I only performed static holds at that weight, but I'm much stronger than I was last week.

From here till qualifiers, we'll be training these specific events each weekend as they are in the comp. So keg toss, truck pull/sled drag, and stones will be off the menu for a little while. I can't say I'm upset about this, as I'd really like to get some stones lifting gauntlets from Brian Shaw's site before I try the heavier stones again.

We had an even larger turnout this weekend; more guys who have competed in previous years are coming out of the woodwork and starting to prepare. A couple of them have some great strength, without the training! And the women's division has attracted another competitor; this one a former LFL girl who's made the leap to the ultimate in strength sports. This year's comps are going to be bigger and better than last year, that's for sure!

WA Strongman now also has a photographer. Gabor, who can take a nice picture, seldom does because he's too selfish, spending all day training instead of filming the rest of us. But now we have Asha, who is just as skilful as Gabor (if not more so, since she can take great pics with an iPhone while Gabz needs a fancy digital SLR) and likes nothing more than snapping us looking our jacked best. Or, in my case, as swollen and red-faced as possible.

Deadlift Thursday: Remember Your Socks!

Deadlifts   

8 reps @ 60 kgs
5 reps @ 100 kgs
5 reps @ 140 kgs
3 reps @ 180 kgs
1 reps @ 220 kgs
6 reps @ 255 kgs PR

Kroc rows
left
10 reps @ 80 kgs
9 reps @ 80 kgs
5 reps @ 80 kgs
10 reps @ 70 kgs
right
3 reps @ 80 kgs TPR
9 reps @ 70 kgs TPR
8 reps @ 70 kgs TPR
15 reps @ 60 kgs TPR

45 back raise
12 reps @ BW

Glute-ham raise
10 reps w/band

AS YOU can see, tonight was a session of solid personal records, both legit and technical. My right is coming along well; I picked up the 220 with no grips or wraps, and it was only then that I remembered I should use them for my money set. I also repped the 80 with my right, and pretty much dominated in terms of overall progress on rows on that side.

I couldn't get the seventh rep in my money set tonight. No matter. If I can get 5 of 265 kilos next week, and a heavy triple of 275 the week after, I've pretty much got a single of 285 in the bag... just in time for qualifiers too.

And yes! It was me who discovered that the glut-ham raise machine was an excellent device from which to launch large rubber bands across the Pit! Next time I'll have to try and aim for someone.

Towards the end of the session, a funny thing happened; Dan actually stopped being an asshole long enough to tell me that 1. my kroc rows were looking better, 2. he is impressed with the progress I am making with my deadlift, and 3. he has some ambivalence about this. He actually said that, up until now, there'd always been a 'comfortable 100 kilograms' between him and any other WA Strongman heavyweight competitors' deadlift. And I am set to erode that gap.

Asha also said that I looked 'hardcore', presumably because I was covered in blood and chalk. That was the highlight of the evening. Not my PR, not Dan's congratulations (which I'm now convinced were the result of a brain clot or something, caused by the 410 kilogram zercher lockouts he'd been doing just prior), but the fact that I've finally achieved the 'hardcore' look. I must visit Leederville after training some night to show it off.

I have a feeling events on Saturday are going to destroy me. Again.

Press Wednesday: I Don't Even Bench

*shoulder warmup w/bands

OHP w/thick swiss (strict)
8 reps @ 55 kgs
5 reps @ 65 kgs
3 reps @ 75 kgs

Log clean-press (strict)
1 reps @ 90 kgs
2 reps @ 102.5 kgs PR

Bench press - flat
8 reps @ 20 kgs
5 reps @ 60 kgs
5 reps @ 80 kgs
3 reps @ 110 kgs
5 reps @ 130 kgs PR

DB clean-press (strict)
left
3 reps @ 35 kgs
3 reps @ 45 kgs
1 reps @ 55 kgs
right
5 reps @ 20 kgs
5 reps @ 27.5 kgs
19 reps @ 25 kgs TPR

THERE were some great new personal records broken tonight. I'm actually really tempted to enter a Powerlifting comp sometime - after my campaign for ASM this year is over. If I can just get my hip back to normal and tweak my squat just right, I can probably get somewhere in the region of 220/150/285 Squat Bench Deadlift. Right now. Not bad.

My new wrist wraps from Gripped Fitness equipment really came in handy; my last pair are worn out, the thumb loops both broken. The Gripped wraps are longer, thicker and more hard-wearing than my last pair, with plenty of velcro, so they should last.

Finished with as many reps as I could manage on the right. That was an interesting pump. The session started with some apprehension, as my shoulder really feels like shit when it's cold, and takes a bit to warm up. Once I got there though, there was no real pain or weakness. Everything went well.

Events Saturday: Digits of Steel

Cube Method - Speed day

Yoke walk
25 metres @ 135 kgs
15 metres @ 235 kgs
25 metres @ 295 kgs - 19 seconds PR
25 metres @ 295 kgs - not timed, felt slow
25 metres @ 295 kgs - 21 seconds

Farmers walk
15 metres x 2 @ 60 kgs p/h
15 metres x 2 @ 100 kgs p/h
15 metres x 2 @ 110 kgs p/h
static hold
30 seconds @ 130 kgs p/h

Atlas stones
front squats
6 reps @ 117 kgs
0 reps @ 150 kgs
5 reps @ 117 kgs

TODAY was a good day overall. I made some solid progress with the yoke. Repeated runs of a reasonably heavy weight are not so gruelling for me now... I doubt I'd feel the same way if today was heavy day; three fifteen-metre runs with another hundred kilos on my back would have destroyed me for sure. But a year ago I wouldn't have finished all three, and the runs I did finish wouldn't have been within the twenty seconds benchmark. This is progress.

RE the Farmers walk: the benefits of that final static hold will be reaped in the coming weeks, as I slowly return to deadlifting without grips. I will keep the double overhand grip, as most of my comp deads this year will be with straps (and sometimes axle) for reps, so continuing with an under-over grip is pointless. I'll just have to remember to swap back if and when I enter a Powerlifting meet, which may also happen this year. Just for fun.

I'm not really sure, but I think I just wasn't correcting for the Oly shoes when I performed my first set of stones. I pitched forward after a couple of reps, and my finger got wedged between the stone and one of the platform's two-by-fours for a few seconds before I dropped it. Nothing broken, so I continued the set, and did an extra rep just to be sure. But I didn't have the strength for the 150 today... my shoulder was bugging me after the yoke work. Some movements just seem to aggravate it - primarily dips and yoke - but in every other regard things are normally fine.

I have some complaint with my right quad now too. Feels like just some soft tissue damage, from resting the stone there. It will get stiff and knotted overnight, and my physio will probably recommend he jam some more of those extra big needles of his into my larger than average leg muscles. Oh goody.

Deadlift Thursday: 250 Kgs Reset, Go Again

Deadlits
8 reps @ 60 kgs
5 reps @ 100 kgs
5 reps @ 140 kgs
3 reps @ 180 kgs
1 reps @ 220 kgs
7 reps @ 250 kgs PR

Seated rows
15 reps @ full stack PR
15 reps @ full stack
15 reps @ full stack
right only
10 reps @ plate 12

WHAT a shitty day. Honestly, what a shitty, shitty fucking day today was. I'm so glad that, at the end of it all, I made it to the Pit and broke my deadlift record for reps at this weight. That was a great highlight, as was the time I took all of Shaun's 20s and he told me to go fuck myself. Ah, that Shaun... such a character.

Fuck I hate Ash.

My intention was to build to 260 for reps tonight, but Dan told me I should have dropped back lighter after I peaked a fortnight ago with 600 pounds for 2. So, after a lot of discussion and more input from Joel we decided a reset was in order. I will build up to my heaviest attempt (285 for reps) a week before qualifiers, which is a little over a month from now.

At this time, conservative estimates put my potential maximum deadlift somewhere in the region of 285 kilos, possibly more. In another few weeks I may be capable of 300. But either way, I am now one of the strongest lifters at the Pit (I'd maybe make the top 5 on a good day). And if you're a heavy lifter at the Pit, you're virtually guaranteed of walking into any other gym in the state, and being the strongest lifter there... if 'there' even lifts.

I arrived forty five minutes late and hungry. I lifted the shit that mattered, and I went home to eat and sleep. Thank jeebus tomorrow's Friday.

Press Wednesday: 1 Year Since I Benched

*shoulder warmup w/bands

OHP w/swiss bar (strict)
8 reps @ 55 kgs
5 reps @ 65 kgs
3 reps @ 75 kgs

Log clean-press (strict)
1 reps @ 90 kgs
3 reps @ 95 kgs PR
1 reps @ 95 kgs

Bench press - flat
5 reps @ 60 kgs
5 reps @ 80 kgs
5 reps @ 100 kgs
5 reps @ 110 kgs
7 reps @ 120 kgs PR

OHP w/swiss bar (strict)
5 reps @ 55 kgs
5 reps @ 75 kgs

THAT'S another all-time personal record broken, with an underpowered right side... and it's literally the first time I've done any conventional bench in a full year.

Back when I benched at home and thought I was pretty strong, my 1RM was a measly 135 kilograms. That was mid 2011, let's say for simplicity's sake. I can't be bothered finding the exact date. Take my word for it. Not strong.

The last time I flat benched (besides the 1-armed variety I did a few times during rehab) was here, I'm pretty sure. This was mid-June 2012; I managed 3 reps of 110, not my best effort, but honestly not that far off it...

Oh, the log work was pretty good too. Still not ready to start repping one hundred kilos plus, but in another week or two it's on for sure.

So looking forward to deadlifts tomorrow night.

Squat Monday: Back to Formula, Again

Squats w/barbell
10 reps @ 70 kgs
8 reps @ 80 kgs
5 reps @ 90 kgs
10 reps @ 90 kgs
0 reps @ 100 kgs

Squats w/cambered
9 reps @ 110 kgs
3 reps @110 kgs

Upper back lockouts
12 reps @ 140 kgs
12 reps @ 160 kgs
7 reps @ 180 kgs
12 reps @ 200 kgs PR with straps

Pull-ups
9 reps @ BW
7 reps @ BW
5 reps @ BW

45 degree back raises
10 reps @ BW
10 reps @ BW + 20 kgs KB
10 reps @ BW + 20 kgs KB
15 reps @ BW + 20 kgs KB

A LOT of time was spent on technique and form tonight, for obvious reasons. I've been discussing my options for the squat with my coaches, and they actually agreed with my initial suggestion that I return to the standard barbell, start as light as necessary, and start working on my form all over again.

I continued with the standard bar until it was too much of a strain on my shoulder. I tried a few times to get myself into correct position with 100 kilos, but it wasn't gonna happen. Pissed about this; everything had started pretty well... but I guess I'm going to have to continue with the cambered bar. It won't help me if I want to squat in a PL comp. But as long as I'm squatting, I'm getting stronger. Stupid cambered bar.

The olympic shoes, as it turns out, are not good for me to squat in. I performed essentially the same narrow stance, knees-forward and deep squats tonight that I was doing a few weeks back. They feel more comfortable and, at these low loads, completely take the strain away from my hip. The wider my foot spacing, the more my hip hurts. So it'll just be slow going while I get everything worked out.

I also took some pointers on my back raises, as I wasn't performing them correctly either (still!). I think I must have it now, finally. Jeebus.

Hopefully I'm recovered enough for more log work Wednesday night.

Events Saturday: Handling My Sack

Cube Method - Speed Day

warmup

Sled drags
15 meters @ 290 kgs
15 meters @ 330 kgs
12 meters @ 370 kgs
15 meters @ 410 kgs

Keg toss
5 reps @ 13 kgs
5 reps @ 13 kgs fast PR

Swiss bar OHP (strict)
8 reps @ 15 kgs
5 reps @ 35 kgs
5 reps @ 55 kgs

Log clean-press (strict)
1 reps @ 90 kgs
1 reps @ 95 kgs TPR

Sack carry
2 x 10 meters @ 140 kgs PR
10 meters @ 140 kgs

THE first day of June, and supposedly the first day of winter here in Australia. It was actually just a little cold in the morning. Cold but not freezing, like it was earlier in the week. And by training time, the sun was out and conditions were pretty much ideal. We also had a larger number of people turn up for the session than in previous weeks; there is potential for some really, really strong performers in the women's division this year.

I wanted to have another crack at Fatboy, even though I doubtless wasn't recovered sufficiently from Wednesday night's session... I got a technical PR with the strict 95 but things felt a little strained, so I didn't push any further.

Keg toss is getting simpler and simpler. I was apprehensive of it initially, due to the potential for pulling something in my rehabbing shoulder. But now it's not even a consideration.

Progress with the 140 kilo sack was also made today, albeit lethargically. The sack was proving more of a challenge just to grip, less to row and carry... back strength is better now that I'm not hitting it so hard and repeatedly each week prior to events. But stamina in general wasn't where it needs to be.

Ash was back today. He thought it would be funny to wrap my new runners up in electrical tape. It was kinda funny, actually, but I told him I was pissed about it and told him how I hated him and stuff. It's bad for his self-esteem, which I'm slowly chipping away at with casual remarks about how soft and weak he is nowadays, and how short he is for a Strongman. For an adult human male even.

Because I hate him.