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Yesterday, 06:57 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread 76 year old olympic weightlifter in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

It sure looks like your training is going well. I look forward to following the upcoming year with you.

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Yesterday, 03:56 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Papa Jerrys log. in General Training Logs

Sunday 1/29/23 Did some bar hangs then suppinated pulldowns on my knees to get a good stretch. 110/6 155/3 3 3

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Yesterday, 03:47 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Fred's modified SS Geezer log in General Training Logs

Nice work Fred. One of the books I have Grey Hair and Black Iron talks alot about how recovery is a big issue for older lifters. I sure know I'm now...

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01-28-2023, 04:56 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Papa Jerrys log. in General Training Logs

Sat 1/28/23 Did some farmers walks, sled pulls and grip work.

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01-28-2023, 08:19 AM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Bergstrom -51. Man training for health&strength in General Training Logs

Hi Bergstrm, not trying to go below 195lbs. When I did enter a few PL contests about 25 years ago it was in the 198 class. Dropping the weight has...

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01-27-2023, 07:03 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Papa Jerrys log. in General Training Logs

Fridayc1/27/23 Press bar/6 55/5 65/5 5 5 Tricep rope pressdown 50/3 4 5

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01-27-2023, 01:58 PM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Hepburn routine with 6 singles @ 90% of 1RM, working up to 10 singles and a backoff set of 5 @ 75% of 1RM. Seated Press: 200, 1-1-1-1-1-1 and 135...

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01-26-2023, 09:14 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Fiftyfit - One Day At a Time in General Training Logs

Good luck 50. Sometimes less is best. From what I've been told and read it's tough to put on any muscle at our age,especially if you don't want to...

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01-26-2023, 07:46 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Papa Jerrys log. in General Training Logs

Thursday 1/26/23 Trap bar DL 135/5 155/5 185/3 205/5 Supinated pulldown 110/12 125/5 135/5

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01-26-2023, 10:00 AM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Deadlift: 95-5, 185-3, 255-1, 325-1-1-1-1-1-1. I took another run at it since I woke up feeling reasonably good. Or at least what passes for feeling...

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01-25-2023, 08:56 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Fiftyfit - One Day At a Time in General Training Logs

I guess others had the same idea about the snow. Nice work.

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01-25-2023, 08:51 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread 76 year old olympic weightlifter in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

Well you found a way to get it done as usual.

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01-25-2023, 05:18 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Bergstrom -51. Man training for health&strength in General Training Logs

Your WO plan looks great. I sure know how the the weight loss can affect your strength. I have lost 20lbs in the past 4 months, but feel better.

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01-25-2023, 11:42 AM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Deadlift: 95-5, 185-3, 255-1, 325-0, 325-0. Looks like the accumulation of fatigue from Sunday's demo to the Girl Scouts, Monday's lifting and...

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01-24-2023, 08:05 PM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

The Karate guy asked if I would teach a class on breakfalls tonight. I included some ground defense along with counters to common takedowns. It was...

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01-24-2023, 07:49 PM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Some conditioning rounds of plate halos, speed bag, crunches, elliptical, heavy bag, supine medicine ball tosses, hip flexor, knee, and hamstring...

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01-24-2023, 07:38 AM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Thanks Jerry, but the progress is all theirs. I'm still just stumbling my way through helping them be better versions of themselves. Sheridan in...

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01-24-2023, 05:49 AM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Nice to read the progress your having with the trainees.

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01-23-2023, 08:40 PM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

The Special Olympics athletes outdid themselves tonight. Sheridan got her feet in position for squats on her own without me putting down some...

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01-23-2023, 08:20 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Jerry R's log in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

Good luck with your training!

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01-23-2023, 06:10 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Papa Jerrys log. in General Training Logs

Sat 1/21/23 Did some farmers walks with 78lb farmers walk handles after my grandson worked out. Monday 1/23/23 DB bench 15/12 30/12 8 12 Bar...

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01-23-2023, 04:11 PM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread TYMR Geezer hopes to be worthy of your guidance in Starting Strength Training Logs

Isn't it, though. At least until you start filling up the empty spaces left by retirement with the occasional too many things.

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01-23-2023, 10:08 AM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Hepburn routine working up to 6 singles @ 90% of 1RM, working up to 10 singles and a backoff set of 5 @ 75% of 1RM. Hammer High Row: 260,...

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01-22-2023, 07:00 PM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Round two of self defense for the Girl Scouts. This was for the older girls, although it looked like some younger ones got in on the mix. All three...

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01-20-2023, 05:26 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Papa Jerrys log. in General Training Logs

Friday 1/20/23 SB sqt bar/5 75/5 95/5 5 5 Press bar/5 65/5 5 5 Pulldown pronated 100/12: on knees

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01-20-2023, 10:16 AM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Hepburn routine with 5 singles @ 90% of 1RM, working up to 10 singles and a backoff set of 5 @ 75% of 1RM. Seated Press: 200, 1-1-1-1-1 and 135...

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01-19-2023, 07:57 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread The Log of Conjugate PR's in General Training Logs

That tonic workout sure looks likeca great thing to keep you loose.

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01-19-2023, 05:36 PM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

This morning was rounds of speed bag (my timing was off and I struggled for some reason), SciFit, cable rotation, medicine ball toss, crunches, heavy...

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01-18-2023, 08:12 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Jerry R's log in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

Wow, reading your medical journey sure makes me feel lucky at 73. My lifts have been going down the dumps the past few year, but I'm still trying. I...

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01-18-2023, 10:38 AM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Hepburn routine starting with 4 singles @ 90% of 1RM, working up to 10 singles and a backoff set of 5 @ 75% of 1RM. 5 singles today. At least that...

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