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Today, 09:36 AM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Jww8 - log in Intermediate Training Logs

Thanks for your reply. I can't do chins, but pulldowns sure seem a good way to loosen up before doing any other work. My grandson always does some...

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Yesterday, 02:09 PM

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

Tuesday 12/5/23 Trap Bar DL 135/5 155/5 185/5 205/3 BP bar/8 75/5 85/3 95/5 5 3 Pulldown 105/5 115/5 125/5 Belt sqt 135/15 150/12 EZ bar curl...

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12-04-2023, 06:43 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

Special Olympians Jacob, Kaydee, and Lena were lifting tonight at Legacy. Jacob's leg and back were feeling touchy he told me, so I went easy on...

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12-04-2023, 06:10 PM

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

Happy Birthday. I'll be 74 on the 16th. It great to still be working out in our 70s

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12-04-2023, 12:54 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Bingley's Bumbling Along in Starting Strength Training Logs

Sorry to read this Mr.B. Get well soon.

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12-04-2023, 10:34 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

Sets of 5-5-5. Deload/Dynamic Effort/Speed Work Seated Press: 70@40%-5, 85@50%-5, 100@60%-5. Lateral Raise: 3 sets of 40 for sets of 12. ...

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12-04-2023, 09:01 AM

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

Glad to see you are getting your WOs in. As far as the Super Slow reps, they sure seem to at least maintain muscle mass. As far as strength...

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12-03-2023, 01:12 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

Is this cool or what? A powerlifter no less. ...

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12-03-2023, 01:11 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

I tried super slow for a few months back in the 90's. I didn't have the patience for it.

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12-02-2023, 07:00 PM

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

Get well son Shugg. Let's hope the new year is better

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12-02-2023, 11:09 AM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Jww8 - log in Intermediate Training Logs

Do you do the rows and SLDL before the DL to serve as WU for the heavy work? Your program seems like something I'd like to try myself.

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12-01-2023, 03:02 PM

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

Friday 12/1/23 SB SQT bar/5 75/5 95/5 115/5 125/5 Press bar/5 55/5 5 5 Axle bar bent over row 67/5 77/5 87/5 I did reps at a normal speed...

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12-01-2023, 02:56 PM

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

Nice work Mark. I have a similar belt sqt setup on my rack. I've been doing super slow for awhile but am going to go back to normal speed. I may use...

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12-01-2023, 01:28 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

Sets of 5-5-5. Deload/Dynamic Effort/Speed Work Deadlifts: 145@40%-5, 180@50%-5, 215@60%-5. Hip Belt Squats: 33-66-99 for sets of 5. Metric...

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12-01-2023, 08:22 AM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Jww8 - log in Intermediate Training Logs

Nice work as usual. Did you go from 165 to 320 on the sqts?

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11-30-2023, 12:16 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 due diligence with rounds of speed bag, woodchoppers, medicine ball toss, heavy bag, plate haloes, prowler, and rower with hip and knee flexor...

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11-29-2023, 01:43 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

Sets of 5-5-5. Deload/Dynamic Effort/Speed Work Bench Press: 95@40%-5, 115@50%-5, 135@60%-5. Cable High Pulldown: 70 for 3 sets of 5. Push...

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11-28-2023, 12:56 PM

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

Tuesday 11/28/23 Belt sqt 150/6 Bench Press 80/6 Pulldown 105/6 Trap bar SLDL 150/8 Lat raise 5/8 Tricep pullover 15/15 Calf raise and grip...

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11-28-2023, 09:46 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

Speed bag this morning, with rounds of box jumps, medicine ball slam, crunches, elliptical, heavy bag, and rower with hip and knee flexor stretches....

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11-27-2023, 10:31 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

Sets of 5-3-1. Squats: 125@75%-5, 145@85%-3, 177@95%-1, 197-1, 217-1. Nice to squat this heavy again, although nothing to brag about. I...

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11-26-2023, 04:55 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

Another session with Ken and getting dizzy from getting thrown around, choked, and strangled. I'm a little disappointed that Ken does not remember a...

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11-26-2023, 03:38 PM

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

Thanks, I trying to get him to understand he doesn't have to spend hours in the gym. And when he has more responsibilities just keep doing what you...

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11-26-2023, 12:27 PM

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

Nice work as usual. I sure know how the weights feel heavier as the years roll on,no matter what anyone says. I've been training my grandson who...

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11-25-2023, 08:52 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

It seems to be working reasonably well for me. I had to learn the hard way a couple of times that too much intensity continued for too long...

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