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Bigger Stronger Leaner Over 35 Lifter
1341

Able to get in a full lift today. Had mixed results.

Squats:(raw)
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1

Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1
255 x 1
285 x 1

Standing OHP:
135 x 2 x 5
165 x 3
205 x 1
237 x 1(push press and sloppy-short of lockout so do over next week.)

Deadlifts:
135 x 5
225 x 3
315 x 1
405 x 1
425 x 1

Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20

My Deads were weak today most likely due to not having done them in a while. Trap bar Deads are not the same animal. On to the next one.

1342

I agree trap bar deads are not the same animal. But, good work as always in here.

Heat is starting to break so that’ll help.

1343

Happy Labor Day to all. I had a nice lift today and I am getting more accustomed to a mere 200 lbs bodyweight. With some good fortune I hope to get back up to 220 lbs this winter.

Monday 9/5/16

Squats:(raw)
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
485 x 1

CG Bench Press:
135 x 10
184 x 5
225 x 1
255 x 1
276 x 1(micro plates are great)

Standing Fat Gripz Extremes OHP:
135 x 2 x 5
155 x 3
175 x 3

Good Mornings:
135 x 6
225 x 6
275 x 6

Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20

Went light on GMs because I haven’t done them in a while.

1344

Strong work GV. Lots of admiration for you for being able to put in tons of hours of manual labor and still get a ton of strong lifting in.

1345

Thanks Dave, good to read from you.

1346

Those 20 lbs will likely return quicker than you think with summer temps lessening. Good work here as always.

1347

Yeah gaining weight in the winter almost seems like a default. I swear the hibernation instinct is a thing.

1348

I hope y’all are right. I’ve been feeling excessively skinny lately.

1349

Feeling excessively skinny & squatting nearly 500. Jeez.

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1350

Been eating a lot of ice cream but I can’t seem to put on a pound.

1351

Lifting was very blah today but it felt good to move weight. Can’t seem to gain an ounce over 200 lbs yet there is still hope an extra hoagie or two may help.

Friday 9/9/16

Squats:(raw)
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
425 x 1

Fat Gripz Extremes Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1
255 x 1
270 x 1

Standing Overhead Press:
135 x 2 x 5
165 x 3
205 x 1

Stiff Legged Deadlifts:
135 x 5
225 x 5
315 x 1
405 x 1

Hanging Leg Raises:
1 x 20

On to the next one.

1352

I’m still thinking tacos. Now, I don’t mean no wimpy ass tacos, I mean real tacos, with beef and beans, and cheese…lol.
Just messing with ya. Looks like some really great lifting to me. Hope you find the magic hoagie.

1353

Yummy tacos! I munch me big burritos especially from Moe’s, oh yeah!

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1354

Got a rushed, short lift in Tuesday between jobs.

9/13/16

Squats:(raw)
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
455 x 1

Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1
255 x 1

Standing Crunches:
80 lbs x 20

1355

GV you rock… such drive…your family is fortunate to have you as a leader

1356

^I agree fully. Good way of life here.

1357

OG and Biker thank you for your support. I always feel there is more I can do or do better. I’m battling to finish my next book for Halloween. It’s my dream to write for a living and give my family every thing they need. I constantly search for the time and impetus to kick more ass. Forgot to put my lift last Friday but I managed a 23 minute lift today between jobs.

9/19/16 Monday

Squats:(raw)
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 2 x 5
405 x 3

Fat Gripz Extremes Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
270 x 1(pause)

Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20

Fast and intense.

1358

What you can accomplish in 23 minutes! You’re amazing!

1359

Thanks Snap, if I only had more hours in the day.

1360

I agree. Fast work. You clearly got some cardio in there.