Honestly, the energy at the bars today was through the roof. It was Hive account@psycho-yoseph, Hive account@cibeman-76, Hive account@luisduran-sw, and me, all ready to grind out some planche work. Hive account@psycho-yoseph, our guide, watched our routine, but the focus today was on making up for lost ground and, most importantly, improving the technique that still eludes me sometimes.

I started first, hitting the lean planches to build up my endurance. I swear, it felt like my shoulders were on fire. For me, it's not just about strength; it's about understanding the balance and the scapular tension. Hive account@psycho-yoseph kept correcting the arch in my back, telling me, "Good, hold it with your hips!" I forced myself to execute everything slower than usual, to mentally record every mistake so I wouldn't repeat it, because the goal is flawless technique, even if that means fewer repetitions for now.

Then it was Hive account@ciberman-76’s turn. That guy is an absolute beast when it comes to planche endurance. While I was struggling to hold the lean planche for longer, he was holding those Maltese-style lean planches like it was nothing. We were going at it, side by side, pushing for that point where your muscle is screaming, but you make a decision and say, "no one is giving up here."

And seeing Hive account@luisduran-sw back with us, that was the most motivating part. You know he's in that recovery phase. You could see his enthusiasm, of course, but also his discipline to start, hitting the froggies and the lean planches. He didn't quit, he didn't complain, he just focused on every second, on reconnecting with his body.

We all finished, our shoulders tired, our forearms feeling like lead. But that feeling of having improved, even just a little bit, and having the homies right there fighting with you—that is priceless! Honestly, I left wanting to train again soon and keep focusing on that technique.

That's all for now. Stay tuned for more content from the Shimazu Clan! Until next time.