Paul's log - Staying strong past 50

[irongeek]

12/26/24

SSB squat - ascending 5s - bar, 155, 245, 295, 325, (add belt) - 350 x 10
Bench - ascending 5s - bar, 135, 185, 225, 255, 275 x 6
CGBP - 225 x 11

Getting stronger. I think it has something to do with a plethora of holiday calories. Don't even want to know what the number is on the scale.

[irongeek]

12/27/24

DL w/4" belt - 445 x 8
Press w/3" belt - 165 x 5 x 5
Pullups - BW x 10, 10, 10, 12
SSB squat w/3" belt- 250 x 20
BW - 221

Good workout. Deadlifts are feeling great. I think the combination of volume RDLs + intensity deadlift is really working for me this cycle. Christmas caloric excess also is helping!

[Cole Gorton]

hell of a DL set at 445x8. i couldnt do that.

[irongeek]

hell of a DL set at 445x8. i couldnt do that.

Maybe not, but I'm pretty much a one-trick pony at this point. I wish I was a bit more balanced in my lifts - kinda like this guy.

[irongeek]

12/29/24

LBBS w/4" belt - 355 x 5 x 5
Bench - 262.5 x 5 x 5
SSB w/3" belt - 250 x 20 (cardio)

Everything moved very well. Having the last week off work, sleeping better, and eating more calories has definitely helped.

[irongeek]

12/30/24

RDL w/3" belt - wide grip (not quite snatch grip) - 335 x 8 x 4 (Second set video)
Press w/3" belt - 182.5 x 5, 165 x 5 x 4
Pullups - BW x 9 x 5

Last set of RDLS starting to feel heavy

[irongeek]

1/1/25

SSB squat - sets of 5 - bar, 155, 245, 295, 325

Was going to do an AMRAP at 355, then do some bench, but during last rep at 325 my back tweaked (mid-back, left side). I had a good run with lots of volume lately, but the old body has had enough. It told me it is time for a deload, so that's what I guess I'm gonna do!

Happy New Year!

[irongeek]

1/2/25

Bench - ascending 5s - bar, 135, 185, 225, 255, 277.5
Treadmill - 20 minutes, 3.4 mph
Dead hang - a couple of minutes

[irongeek]

1/3/25 - Deload

Front squat w/3" belt - 225 x 5 x 3 (some reps paused)
Press w/3" belt - 135 x 5 x 3
RDL w/3" belt - varying grips - 225 x 5 x 3
Dead Hangs - about 2 minutes (trying these for shoulder health)
Treadmill - 20 minutes @ 3.5 mph - about 1.1 miles

Just keeping things light - trying to keep moving while my back heals up a bit.

[irongeek]

1/5/25

LBBS w/4" belt - 360 x 5 x 5
Bench - 265 x 5 x 5
CGBP - 225 x 10

I think my squat has some more room for improvement. Benches are getting tougher.