Getting stronger getting older

corks finest

😊😊good luck with it

Dtp1979

slowly getting the wheels turning again. It’s some kick in the nuts waking at 5 again. Now I’ve to taper that back to 4am. Doing nothing heavy. Benching 60kg x 3 x 5. Officially out of the recovery period so I’ll start back at the big boy movements soon. Gym is going through a little renovation so I need to work around tools etc. could be worse

Dtp1979

first proper early morning back.

Worked up to 80kg x 1 bench and it was grand. Prob had another 2 in me

Dtp1979

bench press

70kg x 5 x 3

Pec machine

Machine shrugs

Machine incline press

About 8 months ago I nearly bought a combined shoulder press/bench press machine for 1800. Then saw the same one for 250 so I grabbed it. Seat can be adjusted to suit bench or shoulder or incline pressing. Also triples as a shrug machine which is perfect as I’m fond of them

Dtp1979

Deadlift

80kg x 5 x 5

100kg x 3

Leg curls

First time deadlifting in over 2 months. Took it very easy. It was handing. Getting the hamstrings used to work again.

Dtp1979

Bench Press

75kg x 5 x 1

I’m definitely undershooting the weight I could be lifting as I’m trying to ease back in to this. Shoulders feeling great and all reps were technically sound.

Lateral raises mixed in with my bench warmups, some neck exercises then shrugs and biceps

Dtp1979

Bench press

70kg x 5 x 5

Happy with these and easier than expected.
I was supposed to re start squatting today but I’ve an upset tummy and had an awful nights sleep.

corks finest

don’t forget the cardio

Dtp1979

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123182495#Comment_123182495

I’m chainsawing up and chopping about 8 large trees for the several weeks. Cardio sorted for now haha

Dtp1979

bench press 72.5kg x 5 x 3

Itching to go heavier but I won’t. These were nice and solid

Dtp1979

squat

100kg x 3

Did plenty of warmup sets and to my surprise I got to 100, which I wasn’t expecting today.

corks finest

na I’m serious

See guys in my gym that neglect cardio totally

Major mistake

Bulking up instead of being balanced

( did it for a few years when wayyyy younger- looked good but couldn’t last 20 m on the treadmill)

Now as an old guy I go on the machines for weight training- light weights , more reps.

But have lasted several hours at highest incline on treadmill

But normally 70/90 m

Then the bicycle- sauna

Happy chappy

Dtp1979

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123186384#Comment_123186384

have you ever used an axe for 2 hours?

Dtp1979

Bench press

77.5kg x 5 x 1

Lovely solid sets

Alf Veedersane

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123186384#Comment_123186384

The absence of cardio in his log doesn't mean he's sedentary.

Dtp1979

did a back workout yesterday

Today

Bench press 72.5kg x 5 x 5

Mixed in lateral raises and neck work

Dtp1979

deadlift

120kg x 3 x 5

Dtp1979

Bench press

75kg x 5 x 3

Assistance stuff

Moved up 2.5kg. Still solid and comfortable

Dtp1979

Bench Press

80kg x 5 x 1

Supposed to be squats today but my lower back had a sharp ache. I’m not risking injury.
80kg was nice. Heavy enough to challenge me but no struggles.
mixing in lateral raises with my bench warmups has added a nice amount of muscle to my shoulders. Nice definition and I’m not above a bit of vanity once in a while 😬

Alf Veedersane

I do love a lateral raise

Dtp1979

Bench press

75kg x 5 x 5

Challenging but no struggles. Back is still sore so no deadlifting or squatting

Dtp1979

Bench Press

77.5kg x 5 x 3

Every day is bench day it seems, for now. These were fine tbh.

Ive been searching for a top grade cable crossover for the last few years that was affordable. Finally found one for 500. Considering lesser machines are asking for 1500+ I consider it a massive bargain. It’s a tad too big to fit into my squat rack so I’m in the middle of trying to cut and weld it in, hence no squatting. Floor is covered in steel, hence no deadlifting.

Dtp1979

Bench press, again

82.5kg x 5 x 1

I need to work my lower body

Dtp1979

Bench press

77.5kg x 5 x 5

The last rep was hard enough on each set

Dtp1979

Bench press 80kg x 5 x 3

Dtp1979

bench press

85kg x 5 x 1

Cable machine 70% built

Dtp1979

bench press again

80kg x 5 x 5

This was pretty challenging

Dtp1979

bench press

82.5kg x 5 x 3

Surprisingly easy tbh

Dtp1979

Bench Press

87.5kg x 5 x 1

Considering this was my heaviest singles set of 5 in a long time and was very very rushed I’m happy enough with how it went

Dtp1979

bench press

82.5kg 5, 5, 5, 4, 5

Fourth set my head wasn’t in it at all. Glad I was able to do the 5th set with minimal struggle