Casual Lifter Training Log

[carson]

Did you ever attend a USSF meet in Chicago before they were shut down, we hope temporarily, in 2020? At your strength you would fit right it.

[Casual Lifter]

Did you ever attend a USSF meet in Chicago before they were shut down, we hope temporarily, in 2020? At your strength you would fit right it.

I have never been to a USSF meet, or any meet for that matter. Once things open back up I would certainly give it a try. Other than an informal competition at a local gym, I have never participated in a powerlifting meet.

[carson]

I have never been to a USSF meet, or any meet for that matter. Once things open back up I would certainly give it a try. Other than an informal competition at a local gym, I have never participated in a powerlifting meet.

I really enjoy them. I usually only lift the over head press and the deadlift. But one meets some great people there. We took our oldest client to the last USSF meet, 95 year old John Claassen. He only competed in the deadlift but boy did he get the cheers. A film has been made about him which includes the competition. "Outlifting Life" I think you might enjoy it

[Casual Lifter]

I really enjoy them. I usually only lift the over head press and the deadlift. But one meets some great people there. We took our oldest client to the last USSF meet, 95 year old John Claassen. He only competed in the deadlift but boy did he get the cheers. A film has been made about him which includes the competition. "Outlifting Life" I think you might enjoy it

That's awesome. The main reason I life weights besides enjoyment is to maintain strength and mobility as I age. I look forward to going to a meet one day soon.

[Casual Lifter]

Well, thanks to a minor injury and some draconian measures implemented by local government I'm just getting back to the gym. I did spend a couple of days doing weighted push ups. 200 reps one day and 250 reps next session. Added weight was 25lbs. Anyway, today's workout:

Squat
135lbs x10
225lbs x3
315lbs x3

345lbs x1
385lbs x10

Chin Up
10 reps

Pull Ups
10 reps

Pull Ups (Neutral Grip)
10 reps

Incline Bench Press
135lbs x5
175lbs x10,x9,x5

Close Grip Bench (EZ Bar)
65lbs x15
95lbs x20
115lbs x15
135lbs x5

Finished with leg extensions. I tried to focus on volume this session since I haven't been to the gym in almost 2 weeks.

[Casual Lifter]

Back to the bench press. I haven't benched in almost 3 weeks. Felt like my form was a little off.

Bench Press
135lbs x10
185lbs x4

235lbs x4
265lbs x3x3
255lbs x3
245lbs x4
225lbs x7(close grip)

Incline Bench Press
145lbs x5
155lbs x5
185lbs x5

Pull Up
1x6
+35lbs x6
+70lbs x7

Dumbbell Bench Press
65lbs x6
65lbs x8
65lbs x10

Hammer Curls (30 sec rest)
25lbs x12
25lbs x10
25lbs x7

Front Raises
45lb plate x7x4

Finished with decline machine chest press.

[Casual Lifter]

Deadlift
135lbs x3
225lbs x3
315lbs x3
405lbs x1

455lbs x10

Chin Up
1x6
+25lbs x2
+45lbs x10

Finished with lat pull downs, machine rows(overhand grip), machine rows(supinated grip)