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    I had a friend (and former co-worker) over today, to workout in my home gym. He´s 20 years my junior at 45, and 20 lbs. heavier. He has an 18-year old daughter who trains a little. He´s trying to teach her to look at it long-term, and uses me as an example. He stresses that even though I´m 20 years his senior, I´m stronger on many movements than he is, and that I´m not on any meds even at my ¨advanced¨ age (my words, not his LOL.) Still, it makes me feel good if my example can have any kind of positive effect.
    Bwt.- 191
    DB swing: 45x13
    Fat bar OHP: 62x5, 82x2, 95x1, 116x3, 119x2, 122x1
    Pull-up: bwt + 15 lbs x 4, 3, 3
    Halting DL: 175x5, 225x5, 275x3, 325x2 (little twinge, time to see my chiro)
    Fat bar CG floor press: 117x5, 133x2, 147x1, 164x4
    Fat bar curl: 62x5, 75x2, 92x5

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    Its sure great to show the positive results of your training to a youngster. Nice work

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrooklynJerry View Post
    Its sure great to show the positive results of your training to a youngster. Nice work
    Thanks Jerry, I would like to find a way to positively influence more of our fellow seniors, as well as the youngsters. Have considered getting my personal training cert back, but am just not in an area that would make it feasible.

    Now, I hope everyone is having as pleasant a Memorial Day as possible under our current circumstances, especially my fellow veterans. I got some unexpected motivation for today´s workout. Found a YouTube video with a recent interview with Olympic weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze and his coach Georgi Asanidze...very inspiring stuff, and worth checking out. Now for today´s workout.
    Bwt.: 192 1/2
    DB swing: 47x10
    BP: 115x3, 135x2, 155x1, 172x3x3
    Face pull: 50x7, 6, 6
    SQ: 135x5, 165x2, 200x1, 236x2 (my knees have been achy the last few days)
    BB row: 125x5, 150x2, 175x3
    Dips: bwt. x 5, +30x2, +55x4

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    I´ve been having some trouble with my back over the last 2-3 weeks...saw my chiro at the beginning of this week, but still had a problem today with my rack pulls. Immediately after my workout today, I went into town for another adjustment, hoping I will be good to go when I have to squat on Monday. With my meet coming up (hopefully) in seven more weeks, I need to start easing my weight back up again.
    Bwt.- 190
    DB swing: 47x10
    Fat bar OHP: 67x5, 82x2, 97x1, 114x3, 117x2, 120x1, 117x3, 120x2, 123x1
    Pull-up: bwt + 15 lbs x 4, 4, 3
    Rack pull: 225x5, 275x5, 325x3 - passed last scheduled set
    Fat bar CG floor press: 117x5, 135x2, 150x1, 167x4
    Fat bar curl: 62x3, 77x2, 94x3
    Note: I hang from chinning bar for time following my workouts...has worked wonders for my shoulder health. I do two sets, 66 seconds and 57 seconds currently.

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    My back is feeling much better today and I had a good workout. I tried wave loading my squats, but I don´t know if I want to deal with that kind of volume. Increasing my food intake a little to start moving my weight closer to a full 198. With all the senseless chaos around the country right now, I may well decide to forget about competing in July, even if they do still have the meet, and stay home looking out for family.
    Bwt. - 192
    DB swing: 47x11
    BP: 115x5, 135x2, 155x1, 176x3x3, 160x9 sec. iso hold
    Face pull: 50x7x3
    SQ: 135x5, 165x2, 195x1, wave 1 - 215x3, 221x2, 227x1, wave 2 - 221x3, 227x2, 233x1
    BB row: 125x5, 150x2, 175x4
    Dips: bwt x 5, +30x2, +55x5

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    Having a little trouble getting my weight back up...hotter and more humid, I don´t eat as much during the summer. Workouts are still going well.
    Bwt. - 189
    DB swing: 47x11
    Fat bar OHP: 67x5, 85x2, 100x1, wave 1 - 117x3, 120x2, 123x1, wave 2 - 120x3, 123x2, 126x1
    Pull-up: bwt. +15 lbs x 4, 4, 4
    Halting DL: 175x5, 225x5, 280x3, 325x3
    Fat bar close-grip floor press: 120x5, 137x2, 152x1, 170x3 (all reps with pause)
    Fat bar curl: 62x3, 80x2, 94x4
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    I have the opposite problem with my weight, I try to limit what I eat or I'll go past 220 with nothing to show for it but a fat belly.

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    Really like to see face pulls in your training. I feel like they've done wonders for my shoulder health. I do them most training sessions for 3 sets of high reps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dalan View Post
    Really like to see face pulls in your training. I feel like they've done wonders for my shoulder health. I do them most training sessions for 3 sets of high reps.
    Thanks dalan, I agree they´re a great exercise. Very necessary for me as I had serious shoulder problems for months over a year and a half ago. Also, I had a few shoulder surgeries, from the mid-90s up till about 2006. I also hang from my chinning bar for two sets following my workouts, and do external rotator work twice weekly.

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    I'll have to try hanging. My shoulders are acceptably healthy now and I'd like to keep them that way. Thanks for the idea!

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