Fred's modified SS Geezer log

[Fred J]

Thanks guys. I am trying to "keep one in the chamber" but today the chamber was empty when it came to block pulls.

5-12-2024 Sunday

Bench
040-8
090-4
120-4
160-2
185-4
167-6

Block Pull
135-4
225-3
300-3
340-X

The bench went as well as expected considering workloads lately. The last warm up set of pulls felt like the work set. I read this correctly after the 300 set but failed to act on it. Time to drop back and punt!

[Cheesepuff]

Pace yourself on that post hole digging. Sit down, don't fall down. LOL.
I've found a "bucket seat" for a 5 gallon pale is a good investment.
You can put in 4 or 5 empty quart yougurt containers to act as cup holders for your
water bottles and coffee, with a couple misc spots for other project stuff.
I've seen people make a round piece of plywood on youtube. I have a couple of plastic ones.
Great lifting plan btw.

[Fred J]

Thanks CP. So far I have only had to replace one post. The worst part has been how hard it is on my hands and fingers. My joints are achy after repetitive work.

5-16-2024 Thursday

weight 200

Bench...15" grip
040-8
090-4
120-4
160-2...shoulders said no
140-4

Squat
040-5
110-4
160-3

I felt okay before lifting. After 160 squat warm up I felt like puking afterwards and called it a day.

[Fred J]

5-19-2024 Sunday

weight 200

Bench
040-8
090-4
120-3
160-2
190-3
190-3
170-6

Block pull
135-4
225-3
275-5
275-5**

A decent day for lately. I deloaded the pulls 60 pounds and restarted with two sets across. The weight might have been on the low side as I felt good for another set at this weight.

[Fred J]

FYI....After finding a SS article on resetting weights I did drop too far (82%). It suggested 5-10% which would have been 318-301 not 275. I will try to make some bigger jumps in the beginning.

[Fred J]

5-27-2024 Monday

weight 200

Bench
040-8
090-4
120-4
160-2
190-3
200-1

Block pull
135-4
225-2
295-2
315-3

Last lifting 8 days ago. Lots of work with missing sleep and food so this went okay for my circumstances.