Fiftyfit - One Day At a Time

[fiftyfit]

Sun, July 31
Bwt. - 199
DB swing: 65x8
BP: 125x5, 145x3, 165x1, 188x3x3, following each workset, eight-sec. hold near lockout with 245, 255, and 265 in turn.
Seated row: 110x6, 140x4, 170x10
SQ: 135x3, 170x2, 205x2, 235x1, 265x1, 290x3 - tough set here, got out of position on second rep, readjusted on third, made 'em all!

[Fred J]

included are pics of my new plates and my 2.5" fat bar set up for floor press.
Bwt. - 194
Fat bar CG floor press: 126x5, 149x3, 173x3*PR
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I thought I remembered seeing this post before so I looked back and found it. Now I understand the "fat bar" Looks like you have some nice equipment. Those vintage plates are cool.

[fiftyfit]

Hey all, I have to say I had a pretty awesome workout this morning, and with just 17 days left till my meet, I'm feeling pretty confident.
Wed, Aug 3
Bwt. - 200.2
DB swing: 65x8
OHP: 65x5, 85x3, 105x1, 122x3 (barely missed a fourth), Press behind neck b/o: 102x5
Pulldown: 100x6, 140x4, 185x8
Fat bar CGBP: 126x5, 151x3, 180x3 (all reps done with a good pause)
DL: 225x5, 265x3, 305x1, 350x2 (only used belt for last two sets)

[fiftyfit]

Only two workouts left before my meet, and today was very hot and humid in my garage gym, but I did what I wanted to do.
Sun, Aug. 7
Bwt. - 200
DB swing: 65x9
BP: 125x5, 145x3, 165x1, 191x3x3 - following each work set @ 191, one 8-sec. hold near lockout, with 245, 255, and 265
Seated row: 110x6, 145x4, 175x10
SQ: 145x5, 180x3, 215x2 - these first three sets without belt, 250x1, 285x1, 315x1 - this one tough but good, finished with a walkout & hold with 350.

[fiftyfit]

I took my last deadlift workout today, before the meet next weekend, and I'm so glad to have them behind me. I'm looking forward to a week off after the meet, but that's all it will be, as I'll have to start my cycle for the Worlds.
Wed, Aug. 10
Bwt. - 200.5
DB swing: 65x9
OHP: 65x5, 85x3, 105x1, 125x1, 140x1, press behind neck b/o: 104x5
Pulldown: 105x8, 150x4, 190x8
Fat bar CGBP: 126x5, 151x3, 176x1, 201x1* - all reps done with pause at chest
DL: 230x5, 270x2, 315x1, 360x2

[fiftyfit]

Last workout before my meet next weekend is DONE! I tweaked my hip a bit on Friday, helping my Dad get a big tree limb down and cut up. It came down (almost) during a storm we had some time ago, but was wedged tight between the tree and the ground. My hip got progressively worse that day, but after a few sessions with a foam roller, it was much better today. The workout went pretty well, now rest up and eat smart till next weekend.
Sun, Aug. 14
Bwt - 200
DB swing: 65x10
BP: 125x5, 150x2, 170x1, 194x3x3, eight-second holds following each work set, in turn, 245, 255, 265
Seated row:115x6, 150x4, 180x10
SQ: 145x3, 185x2, 225x2, 260x1, 295x2
Wish me luck next weekend folks, thanks

[BrooklynJerry]

Good luck will be rooting for you.

[fiftyfit]

I tried logging results from my meet on Saturday, last night but it didn't work, so here's a brief recap. I weighed in at 196, felt pretty good all week and was expecting a little more, but I still came away with one State record and three National records, so all in all a good day.
SQ: 1st att. - 290 -2 reds 1 white, depth - side refs said it was a fraction high.
2nd att. - Took it over, no problem, 3 whites and National record
3rd att. - 310 - no good, made sure I took it low enough, got stuck in the hole
BP: 1st att. - 190 - no problem, 3 whites
2nd att. - 200 - bad handoff, but I settled and got it, 3 whites
3rd att. - 210 - another shaky handoff, but it started up well, unfortunately stalling at my sticking point
DL: 1st att. - 345 - smooth and steady all the way, 3 whites
2nd att. - 370 - slower off the floor, slowed a little more at knee height, but I held form and finished it clean, new State and National record, passed 3rd attempt.
Total - 860 - new National record

[Fred J]

That's great news. It's nice when one of us geezers does well. Congrats!

[BrooklynJerry]

Nice work Fifty. I'm sure the judging was strict.
But you got the job done.