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  1. #1
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    Default Joey's Log

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    So I am finally going to start a log to keep track of my training. I started training again in March 2010. I am 39 years old and promised myself that I would be in the best shape of my life by the time I was 40. My nephew turned me on to SS last month and now I am hooked.

    where I'm at:
    Press = 150
    Bench = 275
    Squat = 365
    Deadlift = 315 (I haven't deadlifted since I've started SS, starting weight was 225 went up to 315) Been nursing an elbow injury, but will start up this week)

    These numbers were alot lower when is started training in March. I haven't lifted weights in 9 years, but used to lift weights in my 20's.

    I'm 5' 9, weigh 200lbs. don't know my waist size but I wear 34's pretty loose.

    I was lifting for 2 months and then started SS in May. Strength shot up in the past month, however I am really stiff.

    Moving over to 5/3/1
    Last edited by joey_jersey; 06-14-2010 at 05:24 AM. Reason: numbers are wrong.

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    Default Tuesday, June 9th

    Wednesday, June 9th

    Press
    5x 135 ( i know not 5/3/1) I screwed up.

    Kroc Rows
    5x75
    5x85
    10x95

    Dips
    3x10

    Elbow is a little sore.
    Last edited by joey_jersey; 06-14-2010 at 05:17 AM. Reason: subject change

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    Default Friday, June1

    Friday, June 11th

    Deadlift day

    during warmups, felt alot of pain in biceps and lower back. worked up to 2 x185, and just felt that it would best to rest up, before I hit the 5/3/1 on monday.

    Bench
    with elbow wraps, self
    3x5x225

    Hammer Machine Rows
    2x5x135
    1x5x180

    I feel like crap, not enough rest, meals are off right now. Been out of my house while my floors are getting done
    Last edited by joey_jersey; 06-14-2010 at 05:17 AM. Reason: subject change

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    Took my nephew to the gym yesterday and walked him through the 4 lifts. He's a freshman in college and plays soccer. Good kid. Anyway he wants to start lifting so I took what little knowledge about SS and showed him 4 lifts.

    I never did power cleans, so obviously I won't show him. hopefully, he took what I learned and runs with it. Right now he wants big guns! So SS seemed boring to him. I promised him it would the best thing he can do.

    We'll see. Any suggestions on how to keep him motivated or tips, bring em on!
    thanks.

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    Default Monday, June 14

    Starting 5/3/1 today, meant to start it yesterday,but didn't get it in.

    Sun, Bench
    Mon, squat
    Wed, Press
    Fri, Deads

    Today Bench, training weight is 250
    5x160
    5x185
    10x210

    DB Press
    3x10x75

    Kroc Rows
    1x10x75
    1x10x85
    1x8x95

    Left elbow is SHOT! tried to do dips but could not get one. Iced elbow, and am frustrated.

    Going to Squat tomorrow (with the right grip) and hopefully by Wednesday, its ok...

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    Default Wednesday, June 16th

    Played softball on Monday night, diving all over the place at 3rd. Went to bed feeling good, woke up feeling like someone hit me in the lower back with a sledgehammer.

    Taking some days off. WTF?
    Last edited by joey_jersey; 06-23-2010 at 02:46 PM.

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    Default Sunday, June 20 (Happy Father's Day!)

    First and foremost, Happy Father's Day to all the SS Dads!

    Someone told me that I would never know the true meaning of Love until I had kids, and they were 100% right.

    Ok, Back is feeling better, elbow is ok so I am starting the week as follows
    sun=bench
    mon=squat
    wed=press
    fri=deads (as best as can)

    BENCH
    5x165
    5x190
    5x215
    7x225 (felt really good today so did extra)

    Incline DB Press
    3x15x55
    2x12x55

    DIPS
    3x10

    skipped the DB Kroc Rows today.
    Last edited by joey_jersey; 06-21-2010 at 11:19 AM.

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    Default Monday, June 21

    Squat Day
    5x220
    5x255
    9x290

    Back Raises
    1x10

    Feeling good, taking it easy. Spent the next 20 minutes really stretching myself out. Hoping to make it through the week with no injuries and progressing in the Assistance Exercises as I move along.

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    Default Wednesday, June 23

    starting strength coach development program
    Press
    5x95
    5x110
    7x125

    upright rope rows/ss/cable pulls (lawn mowers)
    3x15x35, 3x10x25

    BB curls
    3x10x60/3x10x30

    Felt weak on the press, then just felt like doing these for assistance exercises. Felt good, want to be easy. Back and elbow feeling better as the days go by..Hopefully next week I can be back to 100%

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