Getting stronger getting older

Dtp1979

Bench press

75kg x 3

77.5kg x 3

80kg x 5

today was the first time in a long time I had no fear about my shoulder. I was only supposed to do 3 @80 but I had a new found confidence in the shoulder holding up so I did 5. To my surprise it was easy and I probably could’ve done another 2-3.

good day.

Dtp1979

Deadlift

130kg x 3

140kg x 3

150kg x 1

took my time doing these. The back seems to have sorted itself out. I’ll start to climb back up the weight now.

All beltless, cause I forgot to put on my belt

Dtp1979

Bench press

75kg x 3

80kg x 3

82.5kg x 3

some accessories

Dtp1979

Squat yesterday 120kg x 3. Handy.

bench today

70kg x 5

75kg x 5

80kg x 5

now weighing 85kg even. Must be 6-7 years since I was this skinny

Dtp1979

Deadlift

130kg x 3

140kg x 3

150kg x 3

Top set was fine. Easing back in. Plenty left in the tank and back felt fine.

Hack squat

100kg x 8

105kg x 8

110kg x 8

Hip thrust 90kg x 3 x 10

leg curls max +2.5 x 4 x 12

Dtp1979

Bench press

loads of warmup sets

75kg x 5

80kg x 3

85kg x 1

85 was very comfortable

pec dec

tricep push downs

DB shrugs

Dtp1979

Half did a squat session yesterday when the youngest woke up early

bench

77.5kg x 5

80kg x 2 bad elbow pain

my right elbow is giving trouble now. I can’t catch a break.

Alf Veedersane

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121868851#Comment_121868851

I know that feeling. Like when your first choice in Minesweeper is the mine

Dtp1979

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121875724#Comment_121875724

Looking into it it looks like golfers elbow. Don’t know the last time I watched golf. Plenty of info online to help it.

Dtp1979

Yesterday I benched 70kg x 5. Elbow was starting to feel a bit stiff but no pain. Left it at that.

Today

100kg x 3

120kg x 3

130kg x 3

140kg x 1

i think this is the first time I’ve ever went from 100-120 with nothing in between. For years I’ve given 120 far too much respect as it was a major hurdle in my head for a long time. I’d always tentatively work up to it. So today I decided to treat it like I was going from 80-100 and it worked and was fine.

it’s been several weeks since I squatted heavy so I was very happy that 140 moved comfortably. I didn’t push it past 1 rep but I had 3-4 in me. All good

Hack squat

100kg x 8

110kg x 8

120kg x 8

leg extensions x loads

Dtp1979

Bench press

70kg x 5

75kg x 5

60kg x 10

my elbow isn’t giving that much trouble.

Today I did every rep with a 3-4 second eccentric. Barely got the last rep of 75 up. Easily makes things 30% harder with 40% more pump. Word on the street is that these are great.

DB bench

20kg x 10

22kg x 10

25kg x 10

rev fly machine x 3 x 10

DB shrugs 40kg x 3 x 15 long pause at the top of each rep.

pain free so a good day at the office

Dtp1979

Deadlift

130kg x 3

140kg x 3

150kg x 3

160kg x 3

Today’s session started with my back feeling weak. I was half expecting another 100 x 3 and leave it kinda day. But it loosened up. Final 2 reps at 160 felt heavy

Hip Thrust 90kg x 3 x 12 🤢

leg curls max x 4 x 12

Dtp1979

Bench press

75kg x 3

77.5kg x 3

80kg x 3

62.5kg x 10

All slow eccentric. Much better way of controlling bar path and technique. I think I’ll do these for a few weeks. Elbow is at 90%.

shoulder press machine x 4 sets

lateral raises cable x 3 x 10

DB shrugs

corks finest

God almighty that's some lifting

Dtp1979

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121909358#Comment_121909358

You’d see 16 year old girls lift more on Instagram 🤣

corks finest

Deadlift 130 kg

I couldn't even try

I could when I was 16 / 7 on for a few years,

Used train in the Cork weight training centre, South terrace Cork 47 plus yeas ago,

Now I stick to the machine and light weights

Dtp1979

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121910180#Comment_121910180

Never too old to get back into it

Dtp1979

Squat

Paused toe squats to 80kg x 3

100kg x 3

120kg x 5

135kg x 3

145kg x 1

Felt a little bit heavier than I was hoping but got it done. No sticking points. Elbow was sore after the 120 x 5 but grand for the rest.

leg extensions

corks finest

Na tbh I lost a lot of weight last 2 years,

Training ( treadmill and walking)

Happy enough ,as I fell off a 🪜 and bust collar bone , clavicle etc,and elbow,

I haven't the strength to lift big,

I had a lash off a machine in the mardyke arena this morning after my treadmill

Enjoyed it

Dtp1979

Bench press

70kg x 5

75kg x 5

77.5kg x 3

65kg x 7

All slow eccentric. Felt weak today. Could get 5 on the 77.5 or 10 on the back off.

assistsnce stuff

Alf Veedersane

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121912956#Comment_121912956

I had a hip replacement last year at 42. I don't squat but I can box squat. You can work around what you can't do and get stronger.

And lifting big is relative.

Whatever you enjoy is most important but don't limit yourself just because you think you can't

corks finest

Well said

Dtp1979

Did a little deadlift session yesterday. Not worth recording.

Bench press

75kg x 3

80kg x 3

82.5kg x 3

65kg x 10

All slow eccentric

wasnt expecting to complete the last set as 80kg felt very heavy. 82.5 was easier than 80

rev fly 61 x 3 x 12

DB bench 20, 22, 25 x 3 x 10

lateral raises

Dtp1979

Light squat session this morning. Light sets mixed with tweaking the roller J-cups I made. Now I have rollers on bench press and squat rack. Saved about 1k making them myself.

Dtp1979

Bench

75kg x5

80kg x 3

85kg x 1

85 felt so good I went for 90. Was ok

Dtp1979

Bench press

Dose of food poisoning yesterday so I was in no shape to deadlift of squat today.

Bench

70kg x 5

75kg x 5

77.5kg x 5

65kg x 11

Good improvement on the last 5’s session. Last time I could only manage 3 on 77.5 and barely got 10 on the 65’s. Could’ve got 12.
all done slow eccentric

Accessories

Dtp1979

bench press

75kg x 3

80kg x 3

85kg x 3

67.5kg x 10

Seems like I’m posting bench only recently. Sore back, Easter holidays messing my routine up and lack lustre deadlifting.

Happy enough with today’s workout. The 85 was sloppy so I’ll repeat next time. Barely got the 10th rep on 67.5.
double tap doesn’t give me full stops on here anymore and sentences start with lower case so apologies. Annoying

Rev flys 61 x 3 x 10

Lateral raises and shrugs

Dtp1979

Squat

Paused toe squats up to 80kg x 4

100kg x 3

120kg x 3

130kg x 1

After adjusting these J cups I was afraid they were a tad high. Maybe 20mm. played a factor in my not attempting a second rep at 130.

Hack squat

120kg x 8

130kg x 2 x 8

Leg extensions

Dtp1979

Bench press

All slow eccentric

75kg x 5

82.5kg x 3

92.5kg x 1

67.5kg x 10

Increased weight on the 3’s and 1. Very happy with the outcome. 92.5 was slow but it was a clean steady non sloppy rep. 67.5 was tough but easier than the last day.
today I really concentrated lat tension and it helped for sure

Dtp1979

hurt my back lifting an awkward shower tray so deadlifting and squatting is out for a few days.

Bench press

All slow eccentric

70kg x 3

75kg x 3

80kg x 5

85kg x 3

95kg x 1

Although a nice increase in weight, these were sloppy and awful. Could’ve put a 3x2 under my arse for the 95.