Lifting toward 60

[David Clark]

Week 12, Day 1, 10/11/17

Squat, 180 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Bench Press, 120 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Deadlift 255 lbs. x 5
Pulldowns, 135 lbs. x 5, 5, 5

Reset deadlift to work on form

[David Clark]

Week 12, Day 2, 10/14/17

Squat, 185 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Press, 95 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Deadlift 260 lbs. x 5
Pulldowns, 140 lbs. x 5, 5, 5

[BrooklynJerry]

I took an almost 3 year layoff between the time my wife was very I'll and then passed away.It been almost 3 years since I got back to training,no where close to where I was before but gaining a little strength slowly. I will be 68 soon and although I have some shoulder issues but a.!Generally feel pretty good most days.I don't intend to layoff again, If time is short I plan get one main lift a day in no matter what. Good luck with your training, I will follow your log for inspiration.

[Oldster]

Both of you are truly inspirations. All we an do is keep fighting the good fight.

[Mister_DMC]

Agreed! Been trying to get my father in law back into strength training. I'll use you guys as inspiration.

[David Clark]

Thanks guys. I’m looking forward to retirement so I can train more than twice a week. That and getting rid of a 90 minute commute

[David Clark]

Week 13, Day 1, 10/19/17

Squat, 190 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Bench Press, 125 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Deadlift 265 lbs. x 5
Pulldowns, 145 lbs. x 5, 5, 5

[Oldster]

Deadlift 265 lbs. x 5

I really like the one top set. Been a huge fan of one top set for squats'n'deads for over 20 years. Once I realized they thrived on heavy weight, low sets'n'reps, I've never went away from it. Upper body stuff benefits from multiple heavy sets and reps, but they are easier to recover from.

[David Clark]

Week 13, Day 2, 10/22/17


Squat, 195 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Press, 100 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Deadlift 270 lbs. x 5
Pulldowns, 150 lbs. x 5, 5, 5

[David Clark]

Week 14, Day 1, 10/25/17


Squat, 200 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Bench Press, 130 lbs. x 5, 5, 5
Deadlift 275 lbs. x 5
Chins 1

First successful chin-up since I was a kid.