2/8/2015 Sunday
Bench press, volume, 150x5x5
Chins, 5x3
Sprints, 3x50m, 2x100m
Well a lot has transpired since I last had a log in the SS section seven or so years ago. Now living NE of Houston, relocating from just north of Seattle three years ago. I question the move just about every day, but so life goes, until I find the opportunity to move back.
Just moved to TM 4-day split this week after a bit of heavy-light advanced novice type programming. Probably premature, but combined with age and mentoring a high school robotics team, it feels appropriate. Reset the bench just a bit as it was really slowing, and I was having some issues with the left arm not accelerating the bar as well as the right arm. Hopefully this reset will allow me to push through the 190 sticking point I was at.
I am currently targeting my first PL meet on October 17, the Houston Fall Classic (USPA). It takes place one week before my 49th birthday. A Geezling for now, not quite Geezoid IAW Geezer Taxonomy: http://startingstrength.com/resource...ad.php?t=24890
Currently I'm at 6'0", 207 lbs. Here goes...
Last edited by Tim Lofton; 02-13-2015 at 09:44 AM.
2/8/2015 Sunday
Bench press, volume, 150x5x5
Chins, 5x3
Sprints, 3x50m, 2x100m
2/9/2015 Monday
Squat, volume, 250x5x5
Had to take son to doctor - sinus infection - so no accessory this evening. Planned day off (PDO) tomorrow.
2/11/2015 Wednesday
Bench press, intensity, 170x5
OHP, light, 105x5x3
Chins, +5 lb, 3x3
Chance to use new Harbinger polypro dip/chin belt. Eventually the weight will be heavy enough to actually provide a decent evaluation. Hard to find any issues with only 5# hanging there.
2/12/2015 Thursday
Squat, intensity, 285x5
DL, 295x5
Obviously light-to-no accessory work this week. With a routine change, I didn't want to add too much to the mix. Will be adding tricep extensions and BB rows over the next couple of weeks. PDO tomorrow except maybe BW chins. Saturday sprints?
2/13/2015 Friday
Chins, 5x3
2/15/2015 Sunday
Bench press, volume, 155x5x5
Tricep extensions, 45x8x3
Chins, 4x4
2/16/2015 Monday
Squat, volume, 255x5x5
BB rows, 95x5x3
Squats somewhat tiring first two sets, then I settled in and the last three sets went just fine. Not sure why I only did 3x5 rows; need to be up around 10-12, so will bump up next week. PDO for Tuesday.
I found your log. Welcome back after some time away!
2/18/2015 Wednesday
Bench press, intensity, 175x5
OHP, 110x5x3
Chins, +5 lb, 3x4
Bench reps went well except for being shaky, literally, at the top. Never felt like I was going to drop anything, just had the shakes at full extension. Still noticed left arm not accelerating upward as fast as the right. Broke focus to notice that my left wrist/hand had bent back, straightened it, and the last rep went a little better. Really need to work on keeping the hands straight so that I can maintain go bar drive. OHP went just fine, as did chins.