Fiftyfit - One Day At a Time

[fiftyfit]

I had an interesting experience in the gym this morning. It was very hot and humid, and I was finishing up my squats. My lady friend was with me, and as it is, she feels I work way too hard at my age! I was on my last set with 230, aiming for six reps, and drenched in sweat. From my second rep on, I could hear her saying something after I finished each rep. At first I thought she was encouraging me, and maybe saying "You got it John!" Afterwards I found out she was just trying to get me to stop, saying "JOHN!!" Suffice it to say she was not happy with me! Anyway, I think I'm ready to cut the heavy reps back a bit!😉
Sun, July 9
Bwt - 200
DB swing:55x12
BP: 45x8, 95x5, 135x2, 168x5 T&G, 152x5 WG with pause, 135x7 CG T&G
DB row: 55x9, 55x7
SQ: 115x5, 155x3, 190x1, 230x6
Decline DB pullover: 45x15

[fiftyfit]

Thu, July 13
Bwt - 199
DB swing: 55x12
Press behind neck: 55x6, 75x3, 95x5
Upright row: 30x8, 40x8, 55x8
P-grip pulldown (behind neck): 100x6, 125x4, 140x6
Dips: bwt x 6, +15 lbs x 6
Good morning: 65x8, 85x8, 105x8, 125x8
Cybex leg press: 250x10, 320x10
Note: I'm planning to keep good mornings in my workout from now on, probably alternating them weekly with SLDL and regular DL's.

[fiftyfit]

I'm taking my first unscheduled layoff from training in what seems like ages. I came down with what seems like a bad cold. Stuffy head, congestion, sore throat and cough, and a wicked headache. It came on Thursday after my last workout, so I've decided to layoff till next Sunday, the 23rd. I'm hoping it will do me a lot of good, and I'll be sure to start back slow.

[irongeek]

You've been super consistent anddeserve a break - may do your joints good (look at the positives!).

[BrooklynJerry]

I know a summer cold can hit hard. A little break never hurts.

[fiftyfit]

My first workout back after 10 day layoff...done while visiting my mom. I lost a few pounds, usually do after time away from the weights.
Sun, July 23
Bwt - 196.5
DB swing: 30x15
SQ: 135x5, 162x5, 190x5
BP: 95x5, 120x3, 140x8, 125x10 - WG with pause, 115x10 - CG T&G
DB row: 30x15
Good morning: 65x10, 85x10
BB curl: 50x5, 70x8

[fiftyfit]

Thu, July 27
Bwt - 198.5
DB swing: 35x12
SQ: 45x8, 110x10, 135x10, 162x10
OHP: 55x6, 80x5, 90x5, 102x5
DL: 185x5, 225x5, 255x5
CG pulldown: 100x6, 140x3, 160x6
Dips: bwt x 6, +25 lbs x 6

[fiftyfit]

Mon, July 31
I had to do my workout over the last two days...got a new dog on Saturday from a shelter north of Stowe, and he's kept us busy since then. Here's the workout in total;
Bwt - 197
DB swing: 40x12
SQ: 45x8, 115x3, 165x2, 215x1, 245x1, 265x1
BP: 45x8, 95x5, 135x2, 165x1, 185x1, 165x3, 135x8, 115x13
DB row: 35x12, 10, 8
Good morning: 68x10, 88x10
BB curl: 56x5, 74x8

[fiftyfit]

I had to see the chiropractor again on Wednesday, and was pretty sore yesterday, so waited another day to workout. Today was the first day of my 12-week cycle for the meet in October.
Fri, Aug 4
Bwt - 197
DB swing: 45x10
OHP: 55x3, 71x5, 85x5, 97x5
DL: 155x5, 195x5, 225x5, 255x5
Cybex leg press: 300x12
Rev. CG pulldown: 110x6, 140x3, 165x6
Dips: bwt x 6, +30 lbs x 6

[fiftyfit]

Had a good workout today...hot in the gym, but everything went very well.
Sun, Aug 6
Bwt - 196
DB swing: 45x11
BP: 45x8, 95x5, 125x2, 155x1, 187x1, 165x4, 140x8, 115x14
DB row: 40x10, 8, 6
SQ: 45x5, 115x3, 165x1, 215x1, 240x1, 270x1
Good morning: 70x10, 90x10, 110x10
BB curl: 55x5, 78x8
Note: I'm trying something different with my squat and bench press, that I found in a couple old articles about Bill Seno. The guy was a beast way back in the day; bodybuilder, Olympic/Powerlifter, world record holder in the bench press, and beat Sergio Oliva for most muscular in the Mr America contest.