Theronmm Log

[theronmm]

I'm 42 and been lifting for years, but have had trouble with consistency. I've jumped around programs, and spent time working with KBs, Bodybuilding and Crossfit.

After spending the last year doing CF, and developing tendonitis in both elbows and knees, I needed a break, but didn't want to quit lifting.

I've heard of Mark and read some of his stuff over the years, but I ran into a recent Art of Manliness podcast with Coach Matt Reynolds, and decided to jump back on the bandwagon.

I bought the book. Read it, and now into my second week.

Years ago I got my bench up to 300 and DL up to 450. I have never aggressively squated and have never done more than 315. Because of injuries and age, I am taking this a little slower, and starting lighter than I need to.

5'8" 190lb

This is Monday of week two:

SQ: 45, 95, 125, 170, & 215 (3sets of 5)
BP: 45, 95, 135, 175, 190 ( 3 sets of 5)
DL: 135, 175, 225, 265

I've had a bit of a glass back over the years, and trying to really concentrate on staying tight and form. Back feels great so far, and strong even though the weights are relatively light.

SQ work set: https://youtu.be/wzYvz501vTM

DL work set: https://youtu.be/TBNgiQJhogA

[fencer]

Welcome to the forum and good luck with the log!

[theronmm]

Here's today's log:

Squat: 45x2x5; 85x1x5, 135x1x3, 175x1x2, 220x3x5

felt great. back feels amazing. the only kink was that on work set 1, I lurched forward a little at the bottom on rep 4. I am guessing that I was moving my head around.

Press: 45x2x5; 65x1x5; 70x1x3; 85x1x2; 105x3x5

Deadlift: 135x2x5; 165x1x3; 230x1x2; 275x1x5

I am using the OH grip on everything but the work set.

[peez]

Welcome to the forum - looks like you have a solid foundation for lifting already!

[theronmm]

Welcome to the forum - looks like you have a solid foundation for lifting already!

Thank you. I've got my 68 yr old father starting the program as well. He's a pretty experienced lifter and all around athlete.

[carson]

Thank you. I've got my 68 yr old father starting the program as well. He's a pretty experienced lifter and all around athlete.

I'm 68 but if your father is already an athlete he's ahead of me when I started. Perhaps in time he will post his log. There aren't too many my age posting but it's fun to compare.

[theronmm]

skipped last Friday due to traveling on holiday.

Jumped 10 lbs on Squat instead of 5 due to skipped Friday. Normal progression on rest

Squat: 45x2x5; 95x1x5; 135x1x3; 185x1x2; 230x3x5

Bench: 45x2x5; 95x1x5; 135x1x3; 175x1x2; 195x3x5

DL: 135x2x5; 170x1x3; 240x1x2; 285x1x5

I caught myself falling forward on my squats several times. I'm not really sure what I am doing wrong here. Time to re-read book and search forum

On DL, everything felt pretty good, except I noticed my head wants to jump as I pull on the heavier sets.

[theronmm]

I think I am taking too long between warm-up sets. I ran out of time this morning after my presses, and had to do the DL's this afternoon.

SQ: 45x2x5; 95x1x5; 140x1x3; 185x1x2; 235x3x5 still felt great; had some balance issues a couple of times. I might need to get some lifting shoes. I was re-reading the book and need to focus on pushing the butt up and legs out.

Press: 45x2x5; 60x1x5; 75x1x3; 90x1x2; 110x3x5

DL: 135x2x5; 175x1x3; 250x1x2; 295x1x5 regripped on those last two sets (i'm counting it); i'm using mixed grip only on the last set

last set of squats https://youtu.be/RI8FhJbFDFc

[carson]

Sq: You may be going down a bit fast and losing tightness at the bottom.
DL: You may benefit from a do over of the top weight.

[theronmm]

Sq: You may be going down a bit fast and losing tightness at the bottom.
DL: You may benefit from a do over of the top weight.

Thanks. I'll adjust the squat speed and I think you are right about the DL. I was hopeing it was just being tired in the evening.