A 900 x 30 total reps post preceding “being old” comments. Jeez.
I recommend you forget age. Instead remember that exceptional strength/good health your regular workouts have provided and don’t ever stop.
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well said biker, age is just a number mate, that’s it, don’t fall into the “old” mindset.
I’m not there yet. I am way stronger at 47 than I was at 25.
2/15/18
Tate Press:
4 sets x 15 reps x 40
Kickouts:
4 sets x 15 reps x 40
BB Skull Crushers:
4 sets x 15 reps x 60
Pull Downs:
10 sets x 10 reps x various (no rest)
Cable Curls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 80
Hammer Strength Preacher Curls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 2 plates
BB Strict Curls:
4 sets x 15 reps x 50
Poundstone Curls:
60
My arms are pumped. Its a great way to start the day.
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2/17/18
Bench:
135 x 10, 185 x 5, 225 x 3, 245 x 1, 320 x 3, 335 x 3, 365 x 3
Bench Against Band:
3 sets x 3 reps x 235
Flies:
4 sets x 15 reps x 40
Svend Press:
4 sets x 20 reps x 2 - 25s
I lightened things up just a little today. It was not too bad.
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2/18/18
Deadlift:
135 x 10, 185 x 4, 225 x 3, 275 x 1, 315 x 1, 460 x 1
5 sets x 3 reps x 380
Stiff Leg DL:
3 sets x 8 reps x 220
Bent Rows:
3 sets x 8 reps x 200
Good Mornings:
3 sets x 8 reps x 200
Underhand Lat Pulls:
3 sets x 8 reps x 220
Not too bad today. I had issues on the first set of stiff leg deads. It felt really heavy, and I thought there was something wrong with me. I looked down and found a forgot to pull of a set of 45s. I was doing 90 pounds more than I was supposed to. I guess I need to go back to the third grade, and learn how to add.
Its late, but happy bday!
Thank you
2/19/18
Strongman Day
Seated Plate Lift:
4 sets x 15 reps x 45
Farmers’ Carry:
4 sets x once around the gym x 100 in each hand
Above Head Plate Hold:
4 sets x 30 seconds x 45
BB Hold (as long as possible):
315
365
385
405
DB Hold Straight Out From Body:
4 sets x 10 seconds x 30
My once a month experiment continues. I like the challenge of building static strength. My daughter went with me. She’s been working hard for tennis season, which begins next week. Not to brag, but she has a good chance of taking home a state medal this year.
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There’s a 600+ deadlift in your near future on that Coan program.
I repeated 3rd week today (trap trouble last week) but I increased deadlift weights which actually felt lighter. Still using straps for deads and rows, but my hand gripper daily use might be contributing to increasing strength.
Keep us posted on your daughter’s tennis progress.
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Seated plate lift? Nice standing there holding 405. Farmer’s carry with the 100s is very adequate, too.
Thanks. I just try to mix it up, about once a month.
2/21/18
Pull Downs:
10 sets x 10 reps x various (no rest)
Cable Extensions:
4 sets x 15 reps x 95
Straight Bar PD:
4 sets x 15 reps x 80
Standing BB Extensions:
4 sets x 10 reps x 50
Cable Curls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 80
Poundstone Curls:
90
50
Reverse DB Curls:
4 sets x 15 reps x 30
Treadmill:
10 minutes / 78 calories
Its really cold outside. That’s all…
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2/22/18
Leg Press:
450 x 10, 540 x 10, 630 x 10, 720 x 10, 810 x 10, 900 x 10, 950 x 10
Narrow Stance:
4 sets x 10 reps x 450
Press From Dead Stop At Bottom Peg:
4 sets x 5 reps x 410
Leg Press:
360 x 35
Leg Extensions:
4 sets x 10 reps x 205
I woke up and found snow for the second day in a row. I’m ready for warm weather.
The night before each workout I write everything down. Each week I can’t do squats, due to the one squat rack. I am thinking I am going to keep my squat workout on my desk and take it every week. One day it will be used.
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leg press 360 x 35.
Maybe try bulldozer pulling?
I used to push my truck. I haven’t done it in a while, but its good exercise.
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You have certainly outgrown a truck.
2/24/18
Bench:
135 x 10, 185 x 5, 225 x 3, 245 x 1, 325 x 2, 340 x 2, 370 x 2, 375 x 1, 225 x10
That’s all I had time for. My daughter played in pre-season tennis tournament at the local tennis club. Last night she and her partner took down one of the better girls doubles teams in the area. It was a three set victory. This morning, after my workout, they played an even better team and lost in two sets. It was a good wake up call to judge where they are at. It should be a good season.
2/25/18
Deadlift:
135 x 10, 185 x 5, 225 x 3, 275 x 1, 315 x 1
3 sets x 3 reps x 405
Speed Sets:
3 sets x 3 reps x 330
Stiff Leg DL:
3 sets x 5 reps x 225
Bent Rows:
3 sets x 5 reps x 205
Power Shrugs:
3 sets x 5 reps x 275
Good Mornings:
3 sets x 5 reps x 225
Underhand Lat Pulls:
3 sets x 5 reps x 220
That felt pretty good. My son is home this weekend. Lifting had become a passion for him. He’s not much of a powerlifter, he has his eyes set on bodybuilding. He’s in pretty great shape, with a budding six pack. He is considering entering my friend’s contest next year. The nice thing is he and I had a long conversation about lifting Friday night. It’s nice when the kids come to the old man for answers.
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Get him to arm wrestle you.