Fiftyfit - One Day At a Time

[fiftyfit]

The massage I had a few days ago apparently helped, along with a trip to my chiro on Saturday. Everything felt stronger today, despite the increased weights, and the beat goes on! I was pretty sore the day after that massage, and I had my doubts then.
Bwt. - 192
SQ: 195 x 5, 225 x 5, 255 x 5
Bent row: 110 x 8, 135 x 8, 160 x 8
BP: 125 x 5, 145 x 3, 172 x 5 x 3
E-Z curl: 90 x 8 x 2 sets
LTE: 70 x 10 x 2 sets
Rev. hyper: 70 x 12, 90 x 10, 115 x 8

[fiftyfit]

Had a double post somehow, and couldn't figure out how to delete one. Anyway, sixteen months ago I hit 310 x 3 SQ, 203 x 3 BP, 135 x 3 OHP, and 340 x 3 DL. I'm aiming for 310 x 5 SQ, 205 x 5 BP, 135 x 5 OHP, and 350 x 5 DL by the end of this year.

[BrooklynJerry]

I'm sure you'll do it. Stay well.

[fiftyfit]

Both of my workouts went well this week, and my back is improving. There's a meet coming up in November in Watkins Glen, NY. I'd like to compete, just to try to improve a little on my State Records, but I'll see how things go this month before I decide.
Bwt - 192 1/2
OHP: 45 x 5 x 2, 65 x 5, 85 x 3, 100 x 2, 116 x 5 x 3 (1st rep of first work-set was pushed forward, no problems after that)
DL: 165 x 5, 205 x 3, 245 x 2, 285 x 5 (all solid)
CGBP (no touch): 120 x 8, 142 x 6, 166 x 6
Rev. curl: 65 x 6, 85 x 7
Pinch grip: 56 1/4 lbs. x two 6-sec. holds

[fiftyfit]

Today was another good day training-wise, but tough emotionally. My girl Maureen would have been 64 today, so I picked up flowers and a card and took a trip to Syracuse to place them at her grave. Many of you know how much she meant to me (and always will), and I would remind you all to make the most of each day with your loved ones, and try to surprise them (in a pleasant way) occasionally.

I'm sure I was a little more motivated today to do well with my workout, but I'm actually a little surprised at how strongly my workouts continue to go. I feel the plan is working, and the small changes I've made are a big part of it. Even my pressing (always a weak point) is improving steadily, and I'd like to think that the emphasis on triceps work (with the LTE and no-touch CGBP) is what's made the difference. At my age, I guess time will tell.
Bwt. - 193 1/2
SQ: 135 x 5, 165 x 3, 195 x 5, 225 x 5, 260 x 5
Bent row: 115 x 8, 140 x 8, 165 x 7
BP: 125 x 5, 150 x 3, 174 x 5 x 3
E-Z curl: 95 x 8 x 2 sets
LTE: 75 x 10 x 2 sets
Rev. hyper: 70 x 12, 90 x 10, 120 x 8

[fiftyfit]

Very hot and humid here today...workout wasn't much fun, but I'm moving up pretty well.
Bwt. - 193 1/2
OHP: 45 x 5 x 2, 70 x 5, 95 x 3, 120 x 5, 100 x 10 x 2 bo
Halting DL: 165 x 8, 200 x 8, 230 x 8, 265 x 8
CGBP (no touch): 120 x 8, 145 x 6, 170 x 6
Rev. curl: 65 x 6, 87 1/2 x 7
Pinch grip: 57 1/2 lbs. x 5 and 4-sec. hold

[fiftyfit]

Another solid workout today, though my squats are beginning to feel heavy. A couple more weeks and I'll probably start varying the reps as I move up on the last set. Also making other small adjustments as I go, and feeling pretty good.
Bwt. - 194 1/2
SQ: 45 x 5 x 2, 95 x 5, 135 x 5, 175 x 3, 205 x 5, 235 x 5, 265 x 5
Bent row: 115 x 8, 140 x 8, 165 x 8
BP: 45 x 5 x 2, 85 x 5, 125 x 3, 150 x 2, 180 x 5 (most I've done in over a year!), 160 x 5 x 2 bo
E-Z curl: 97 1/2 x 8, 97 1/2 x 7
LTE: 80 x 10, 80 x 7
Rev. hyper: 75 x 12, 100 x 10, 125 x 8

[BrooklynJerry]

Glad to see things going well. Weather is getting cooler,but soon enough we will be thinking about putting on the heat.

[fiftyfit]

I just got back last night from a trip to the Outer Banks with my mom. One of my sisters rented a house there for a week and invited us down to share it with her family. It was nice to get away, but I'm glad to be back, especially after failing to find a decent gym there. I checked out three "fitness centers" and one sports complex, and there wasn't a rack to be seen. Mostly aerobic equipment, a few basic machines, and each place had one Smith Machine. As for Olympic weights, they were all equipped the same - one old Olympic bar and minimal plates. I took one workout while there, and did the following;
Power clean & press: 45 x 5 x 2, 65 x 5, 85 x 3, 105 x 2, 125 x 5, 105 x 5 x 2 bo
Barski clean: 115 x 3, 135 x 3, 150 x 3
CGBP (on Smith Machine - awkward): 120 x 6, 140 x 6, 160 x 5
Rev. curl: 60 x 6, 90 x 5
Pinch grip: two 25-lb. Olympic plates (smooth sides out) x 8 sec. x 2 sets

As for today's workout, wasn't sure how it would go after eleven hours on the road yesterday driving back, but I did pretty well!
Bwt. - 194 1/2
SQ: 45 x 5 x 2, 95 x 5, 135 x 3, 175 x 2, 210 x 5, 240 x 5, 270 x 5
Bent row: 110 x 8, 140 x 8, 170 x 7
BP: 45 x 5 x 2, 85 x 5, 125 x 3, 155 x 2, 183 x 5, 165 x 5 x 2 bo
E-Z curl: 100 x 7
LTE: 85 x 9
Rev. hyper: 80 x 12, 105 x 10, 130 x 8

[BrooklynJerry]

On the rare occasion that I get away I will do Hindu sqts and push ups. Last year I drove to NC in one day, never
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