Codger's Quest

[codger]

Thanks, BD. I'm not sure which is worse in terms of working out--hot days like today or the really cold winters we can get here (we're at 6500 feet). Some winter days can get down to the teens or single digits.

[slowmotion]

I prefer the heat. Cold temperatures really slow me down.

Nice work getting over 1000 punds again!

[codger]

I prefer the heat. Cold temperatures really slow me down.

Sometimes the summer heat here in New Mexico where I live can really drain you. But if I start my workout in the morning it's usually not too bad. I guess you must see some cold winters in Norway!

Nice work getting over 1000 pounds again!

Thanks, Jan! Now just 100 pounds more to get to 1100!

[codger]

Today was supposed to be a rest day but I have to drive my wife to the airport tomorrow--4 hours round-trip--so I thought I'd lift today instead.

This week I start a new cycle of 5s with the Strength and Mass After 40 program. Today: heavy press, light bench:

Press: 142.5x5x3 (weight, reps, sets); 6 to seven minutes rest. I was surprised that these felt solid. The bar went up faster than I thought it would.

CGBP: 200x7; 200x6; 200x5; five minutes rest. I'll stick with this weight until I hit 8 reps and don't fall below 5 on any set.

LTE: 92.5x10x3; four to five minutes rest. I'll go up to 95 next week.

Overhead triceps extension with dumbbell:32.5x12x3; four minutes rest. I'll try 35 next week, which will be a bit of a jump for this exercise, but I don't have any increments smaller than that with my dumbbells.

[Oldster]

Nice job, Yoda. I like it. Basic and 'breviated. Get to it, knock it outta the ballpark and run the bases!

Kinda like the way I do it!

[codger]

Nice job, Yoda. I like it. Basic and 'breviated. Get to it, knock it outta the ballpark and run the bases!

Kinda like the way I do it!

Thanks, Oldster. I'm really enjoying Andy Baker's Strength & Mass after 40 program--well worth the $25 to download. Each workout is challenging but not draining. I think it's helped me get past a few sticking points, especially with my bench. Is your strep throat gone now?

[codger]

(I'm deleting a double post.)

[Browndog]

Those are great Press sets - outstanding!

[codger]

Those are great Press sets - outstanding!

Thanks, BD! I think presses are my favorite lift, and I feel like I'm making progress after being stuck for a while, which I attribute to Andy Baker's program.

[Oldster]

Is your strep throat gone now?

It is!

And to make sure it stays gone, I gargle with several shots of booze each day...