My Grey Steel Log

[abuszard]

After noticing a loss of strength over the past year, my son suggested that I start strength training with Dr. Jonathon Sullivan (Sully) at Grey Steel fitness in Farmington, MI. I had always thought barbells were a “guy” thing, but I was wrong. It has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

02/20/16 First Day Ever
Squat:
TP @ 0.5
0-5-2
(Broomstick)
10-5-1
15-5-1
17.5-5-3

Press:
TP @ 0
10-5-3

Dead:
25-5-3

02/22/16
Squat:
15-5-2
17.5-5-2
20-5-1
25-5-3

Press:
10-5-2
15-5-3

Dead”
25-5-2
30-5
35-5-2

02/26/16
Squat:
15-5-2
17.5-5-2
20-5
25-3
35-5-3

Bench:
15-5
20-5
25-5

Dead:
25-5
35-5
45-1
55-5-2

02-29-16
Squat:
30-5-2
35-5
40-3
45-5-3

Press:
15-5
20-5-2
25-5-3

Dead:
40-5
45-5
50-5
60-5-3

3/04/16:
Squat:
30-5-2
35-5
40-3
45-1
50-5-3

Bench:
20-5-2
25-5
35-5-3

Dead:
40-5
45-5
50-5
60-3
65-5

[carson]

I know I'm not to ask a lady this but I think it will inspire others. Please, give us your age, height, and weight.

I's a pleasure watching your advancement.

[waistline warrior]

After noticing a loss of strength over the past year, my son suggested that I start strength training with Dr. Jonathon Sullivan (Sully) at Grey Steel fitness in Farmington, MI. I had always thought barbells were a “guy” thing, but I was wrong. It has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

I was told that the gym I just started training at was 60/40 female to male. Appeared to be more than that. Welcome aboard.

[iSquat]

Welcome! I'll be following along. Did it take much for your son to convince you? I've suggested it to my mom a few times but she needs a bit more coaxing.

[abuszard]

Hi Carson,
You know me. I train just before you on Mon & Fri. I'll answer truthfully because my reason for posting is to encourage others. I'm 74 years old, 5' 1" tall, and weigh 147 (in my birthday suit).

[abuszard]

Thank you, waistline warrior!

[abuszard]

It didn't take much encouragement. I was mostly concerned with working in a safe environment because several of my friends have sustained injuries from too aggressive a work out with the wrong supervision. My son did all the research and located a safe trainer/training environment for me. When I told him how pleased I was with Grey Steel he said, "I'm just glad you had someone so qualified in your area. I doubt there's a better coach for you anywhere in the country." I couldn't agree more.

[AndrewMcC]

Wow, great progress! It sounds like you've found an excellent coach.

[abuszard]

3/07/16: Training Session #6
Squat:
30-5-2
35-5
40-3
45-1
55-5-3

Press:
15-5
20-5
25-3
30-1
30-5-3

Dead:
40-5
45-5
60-3
70-5

3/11/16: Training Session #7
Squat:
35-5
40-5
45-3
55-1
60-5-3

Bench:
30-5
35-3-2
40-5-3

Dead:
55-5
65-5
70-3
75-5

[abuszard]

3/13/16
This will seem like a silly accomplishment to most of you; heck, probably all of you. Before, when opening a new bottle of laundry detergent, I have had to put the neck of the bottle into the bench vice, clamp down, then twist the bottle. The last time I did this, it cracked the neck of the bottle, causing detergent to pour out everywhere instead of into the measuring cap. I repaired it with duck tape, and it worked fine. This morning, I gave the cap a quick twist with my hand and it opened! One less frustration in my life. I see this as a very positive sign that yes, I am getting stronger week by week with strength training. This 74 year old lady is very happy.