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Yesterday, 05:21 PM

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

Hope back is OK. Slipping on ice sure can be dangerous.

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Yesterday, 04:22 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

Deload @ 70% of 1RM. Seated Press: 135, 1-1-1-1-1-1. Pin Press: Sets of 5, 95-9595. Hammer Row: 250, 1-1-1-1-1-1. Music: Locomotive...

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02-02-2023, 12:42 PM

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

Thursday 2/2/23 Trapbar DL 135/5 155/5 185/3 205/5 was going to raise the set to 210 but felt something in my left hamstring on the 135 warmup...

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02-02-2023, 10:02 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

The knee is still good, happily. So I cranked out some box jumps this morning, along with the speed bag, side bends, supine medicine ball tosses,...

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02-01-2023, 02:08 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

Deload @ 70% of 1RM. Squat: 170, 1-1-1-1-1-1-1. High Pulls: 130, 1-1-1-1-1-1-1.. Music: We're an American Band, Maniac, Hard Work, Land of...

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02-01-2023, 08:29 AM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Granny's Log (deb) in General Training Logs

Good luck in the new job. This sure is a crazy time in the US. I hope the voters smarten up.

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01-31-2023, 10:20 AM

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

Tuesday 1/31/23 DB bench 15/12 30/15 thick handle Pulldowm pronated 110/12 Tricep push down 50/15 Seated ezb curl 50/15 Some 3" block holds

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01-30-2023, 06:41 PM

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

Monday 1/30/23 SB sqt. bar/8 75/5 100/5 5 5

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01-30-2023, 05:31 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

Deload @ 70% of 1RM. Bench Press: 155,1-1-1-1-1-1-1. Hammer High Row: 205,1-1-1-1-1-1-1.. Hammer Cable Curl: 100, 12-12-12. Music: Star...

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01-29-2023, 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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01-29-2023, 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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01-29-2023, 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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