Geezer training and Iron induced Musings

[BrooklynJerry]

Nice.work Pete.Things don't always.go.as planned.I find since I.retired time is harder to come.by..

[pkelly54]

Thanks for the encouragement Jerry. My retired friends say something similar. I am still working so a lot of my time is spoken for.

[pkelly54]

12-07-17 Pearl Harbor Day
It is interesting how major events soften over the years. When I was a kid and the memory of WW2 was still fresh for most people and still raw for others, there were a number of memorial events on Dec. 7. The newspapers were full of stories and remembrances. Now Pearl Harbor seems to be mentioned only on the history websites.

Bench 135x5, 185 x 5 x4
Dead lift 135x5, 225x5, 275x5, 275 x2. Back was giving me trouble. This is the same location as the last time I did dead lifts. I did a back off set of 225x5. After I did the squats on Monday (12-04) during the day my back was fine. I did not notice any pain. Now it is an ache like I slept in an awkward position all night. Later today, as I post this, the back is much improved.

[pkelly54]

12-12-17
Squats 135x5, 225x5, 275x5x3. I have a bad head cold. I did not want to work out today but I am glad I did. Now my back and knees are not noticeable (i.e. pain free).
OHP 115x5, 135x5, 155x5x3.

[pkelly54]

12-18-17
Bench 135x5, 185x5x3, 190x5
Interruption in workouts due to holidays.

[BrooklynJerry]

There sure are plenty of.diversions to get in the way of working..out. I am going back to the 3x3 metabolic type.program I tried last year for.the next.period .It takes about half an hour and I will take 2/3 days rest between WO's. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.

[pkelly54]

Thanks for the kind wishes Jerry. However, the new year was not as healthy as I planned, but I am still standing. I discovered I had an A-Fib condition that lead to congestive heart failure. I thought I was getting out of shape and out of breath.

Back at the gym 4-4-18. I have a significant reset and plan to do a slow linear progression.
First work out since heart failure
Squats 135x5, 185x5. Stopped next set due to pain in groin. I expect some DOMS ever after this little bit of work.
OHP 95x5, 115x5, 135x5, x3, x2. Two minutes between sets. I need to work out how to get some sort of workout in during lunchtime.

4-06-18
Lunchtime work out. Kept wristwatch with me. It helped speed sets. DOMS from squats still present.
Bench 115x5, 135x5, 155 x5x3
Dead lift 135x5, 185x5x3
Dips -55 5x2.
All felt good I plan to increase bench by 5 and deadlift by 10. Dips do 7 reps per set.

4-10-18
Squat 135x5, 185x5x3 add 10. groin still bothers me a bit.
OHP 95x5, 115x5, 135x5, x3, 125x5. Reset to 125 for 3 sets of 5, then progress.
Barbell Curls 50x10, 60x10

[codger]

I discovered I had an A-Fib condition that lead to congestive heart failure. I thought I was getting out of shape and out of breath.

And still you're getting under the bar! That's inspiring.

[Jennifer Williams]

Thanks for the kind wishes Jerry. However, the new year was not as healthy as I planned, but I am still standing. I discovered I had an A-Fib condition that lead to congestive heart failure. I thought I was getting out of shape and out of breath.

Back at the gym 4-4-18. I have a significant reset and plan to do a slow linear progression.
First work out since heart failure
Squats 135x5, 185x5. Stopped next set due to pain in groin. I expect some DOMS ever after this little bit of work.
OHP 95x5, 115x5, 135x5, x3, x2. Two minutes between sets. I need to work out how to get some sort of workout in during lunchtime.

4-06-18
Lunchtime work out. Kept wristwatch with me. It helped speed sets. DOMS from squats still present.
Bench 115x5, 135x5, 155 x5x3
Dead lift 135x5, 185x5x3
Dips -55 5x2.
All felt good I plan to increase bench by 5 and deadlift by 10. Dips do 7 reps per set.

4-10-18
Squat 135x5, 185x5x3 add 10. groin still bothers me a bit.
OHP 95x5, 115x5, 135x5, x3, 125x5. Reset to 125 for 3 sets of 5, then progress.
Barbell Curls 50x10, 60x10

I agree with Codger. Great job! Just do the best that you can and be good to yourself. . Keep it up.

[BrooklynJerry]

Sorry to hear about your medical issues Pete. Looks like your doing a good job with your self rehab.