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TROPONIN DIET
Your Calculated Macros:
LOW DAYS (Most days - 5 per week):
Protein: 360g
Carbs: 135g
Added Fat: 45g
Total Calories: ~2,385
MEDIUM DAYS (Training days - 2 per week):
Protein: 280g
Carbs: 265g
Added Fat: 20g
Total Calories: ~2,360
HIGH DAY (One per week):
Protein: 220g
Carbs: 855g
Added Fat: 0g
Total Calories: ~4,300
Weekly Schedule I'd Recommend:
Monday: Low Day (rest)
Tuesday: Medium Day (training)
Wednesday: Low Day (training)
Thursday: Medium Day (training)
Friday: Low Day (training)
Saturday: High Day (training - your hardest session)
Sunday: Low Day (rest)
Meal Timing Strategy:
Since you train early morning, here's how I'd structure your days:
Training Days (Med/High):
Pre-workout: Keep it light - maybe some of your cream of rice
Intra-workout: This is key - get Field Rations or similar for 10g protein + 25g carbs (Med days) or 45g carbs (High days)
Post-workout: Your biggest carb meal of the day
Spread remaining meals every 3-4 hours
Low Days:
Since calories are lower, focus on lean proteins and fibrous carbs
Your current foods work great - just adjust portions to hit macros
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TROPONIN TRAINING SPLIT
**Perfect, eazy - here's your complete training program adjusted for your shoulder:**
**MONDAY - LOW DAY (Rest from weights)**
- Active recovery: 45-60 min walk or light cardio
- Mobility work, stretching
**TUESDAY - MEDIUM DAY**
**UPPER POWER**
- Incline dumbbell press: 4x3-5 (lighter DB in left hand)
- Cable rows: 4x5-8
- Seated dumbbell press: 3x6-8
- Dips: 3x8-10
- Preacher curls: 3x10-12
- 30-40 min cardio
**WEDNESDAY - LOW DAY**
**LOWER VOLUME (Squat Focus)**
- Hatfield squats: Work up to heavy 5-8, then back-off sets
- Romanian deadlifts: 4x8-12
- Leg press: 3x15-20
- Leg curls: 3x12-15
- Calves: 4x20-25
- 45-50 min cardio
**THURSDAY - MEDIUM DAY**
**UPPER VOLUME**
- Incline dumbbell press: 4x8-12 (lighter DB in left hand)
- Cable rows: 4x10-15
- Lateral raises: 4x12-15
- Dips: 3x10-15
- Cable curls: 3x12-15
- Tricep work: 3x12-15
**FRIDAY - LOW DAY**
**LOWER POWER**
- Deadlifts: 4x3-6
- Leg press: 3x8-12
- Bulgarian split squats: 3x10-12 each leg
- Leg extensions: 3x15-20
- Stiff leg deadlifts: 3x12-15
- 45-50 min cardio
**SATURDAY - HIGH DAY (Your refeed)**
**FULL BODY INTENSITY**
- Hatfield breathing squats: Build toward your 450x20 goal
- Incline dumbbell press: 4x6-10 (lighter DB in left hand)
- Cable rows: 4x8-12
- Seated dumbbell press: 3x8-12
- Deadlift variation: 3x8-10
- Arms superset: 3x10-15
I kept everything as incline dumbbell work since that feels best on your shoulder. The seated dumbbell press will be easier on your shoulder than standing overhead work, and you can control the range of motion better.
**My take:** This keeps you progressing while letting that shoulder heal properly. Don't rush it back - you've got bigger goals to focus on, and a healthy shoulder is going to be crucial for your squat stability when you're going for that 450x20 on Saturday.