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Martin1956		...	26-01-2019 @ 17:13
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	I won't be competing tomorrow. The ferry was cancelled and I can't get to Inverness. Planning to go to the garage at noon tomorrow, when I would have been lifting, and do my planned lifts, albeit on uncalibrated plates.

Martin1956		...	27-01-2019 @ 16:15
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Post Edited: 27.01.2019 @ 16:17 PM by Martin1956 Today I went to the garage to attempt my planned lifts at the competition I was unable to attend. The plan was 130 to qualify for next year's equipped bench, then a 137.5, then 140.5 for a new Scottish M3 record. Did them all. Even if I forgot to take off my hat on the 137.5. And without the floss band, which wouldn't have been allowed in competition. And got the gold spandex out of mothballs.

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	27-01-2019 @ 16:33
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22049 posts	Good work. Shame you couldn't get to the comp.

ChrisMcCarthy		...	27-01-2019 @ 16:57
Lost his pen, then found his pen. #phew Member 4899, 2956 posts	Good work!

Martin1956		...	27-01-2019 @ 17:42
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Thank you gentlemen.

Martin1956		...	28-01-2019 @ 15:51
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Today's Training Cold, very cold, with the wind blowing outside - and through the gaps... Bench Usual warm up to 100 for 2 110 for 1 120 for 1 130 for 1 107.5 for 8 x 5 sets That was tough, really tough. Long rests, but it got done. The 120 was a real struggle, the 130 was actually easier. As for the 8s, glad they weren't 9s. Dumbbell Curls 20s for 12 x 5 sets That was really tough too. I hate 8s, but they have to be done. Only once a fortnight, thankfully.

Martin1956		...	29-01-2019 @ 22:26
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Post Edited: 29.01.2019 @ 22:27 PM by Martin1956 Today's Training Very late for me. Planned to listen to the football as I trained, ended up listening to Brexit. Trained under three layers of warmth. No energy until the end, when the energy drinks kicked in. So the double whammy of a huge struggle and a sleepless night. Seated Rows - 80 for 10 x 5 sets Lat Pulldowns - 55 for 10 x 5 sets Facepulls - 35 for 10 x 5 sets External Rotations - 2.5s for 20 x 5 sets Then band work Waistpulls for 20 x 5 sets Shoulder Horn Movement for 20 x 3 sets W Pulls for 20 x 3 sets T Pulls for 20 x 3 sets Finish. Was close to giving it a miss, but gave myself a good talking to. I'll never hit 165.5 by missing sessions, and missing the balancing work will cause injury. A new workout tomorrow -incline bench and OH Press. It'll be nice and gentle to ease into new exercises, but I hope to increase the numbers week on week.


Billytheold		...	30-01-2019 @ 02:34
Sugdens crazy old person. Member 4936, 7288 posts SQ 270, BP 155, DL 270 695.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	6 years older than me. Nice to see someone past 50 training. Many days I had and still have to do the late lift. It’s funny, a Friday night lift is better than a party to me! Mostly though my energy from late night kicks in 3/4 hrs into the session.

Martin1956		...	30-01-2019 @ 15:20
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Billytheold said:6 years older than me. Nice to see someone past 50 training. Many days I had and still have to do the late lift. It’s funny, a Friday night lift is better than a party to me! Mostly though my energy from late night kicks in 3/4 hrs into the session. Thanks Billy. 63 next Wednesday, I'm afraid. And yes, my energy levels were highest at the end.

Martin1956		...	30-01-2019 @ 15:29
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Today's Training Totally out of my comfort zone, incline bench, for the first time in years. No idea what I can do, so start light and build it up. Bar for 10 30 for 9 40 for 8 50 for 7 60 for 6 65 for 5 70 for 4 75 for 3 80 for 2 85 for 1 90 for 1 91.2 for 1 Did the last one because I wanted 200 lbs as a starting weight. Hurt my arm more than flat bench, but I don't think 100 is far away. Then the strangest thing happened. Tried to start overhead press but couldn't, I had seized up so much from the incline work. I know what I've got to do... Dumbbell Curls 22.5s for 8 x 5 sets I think that's probably the heaviest dumbbells I've ever used for reps. Tough, but managed to maintain form. Finish. Off for a swim and sauna when the protein shake goes down.

Henk		...	31-01-2019 @ 11:01
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220 582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq	Martin1956 said:Today I went to the garage to attempt my planned lifts at the competition I was unable to attend. The plan was 130 to qualify for next year's equipped bench, then a 137.5, then 140.5 for a new Scottish M3 record. Did them all. Even if I forgot to take off my hat on the 137.5. And without the floss band, which wouldn't have been allowed in competition. And got the gold spandex out of mothballs. Nice lifting Martin.

Martin1956		...	31-01-2019 @ 15:18
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Henk said: Nice lifting Martin. Thanks. Your micro plates came in handy.

Martin1956		...	31-01-2019 @ 15:24
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Today's Training Lat Pulldowns 50 for 10 55 for 10 60 for 10 x 3 sets 55 for 12 50 for 15 Seated Rows 80 for 10 x 4 sets 80 for 15 Facepulls 35 for 15 x 3 sets External Rotations 5s for 10 x 5 sets (doubled my previous weight) Then band work Waistpulls for 20 x 5 sets Shoulder Horn Movement for 20 x 3 sets W Pulls for 20 x 3 sets T Pulls for 20 x 3 sets Nice session. Pushed myself more than usual on pulldowns. Upped the weight too. I enjoy band work. You can feel the muscles working on every single reps, but they don't fatigue me like lifting weights does. Now for a walk.

Martin1956		...	01-02-2019 @ 15:21
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Today's Training Bench and biceps. Bench Usual warm up to 100 for 2 120 for 1 140 for 1 117.5 for 5 x 4 sets 117.5 for 6 Finish. Started doing curls but my right arm hasn't recovered from Wednesday's heavy sets so I'll give them a miss until Monday. Other than that, really pleased with my session. More signs of strength returning. The 140 was done without an out breath, and, although my comeback 5s pb is 120, I managed 5 sets of 5 with 2.5 less, and even added an extra rep on the last set. To me, that's far better than one set of 5 with 120. 3s with 127.5 on Monday. Should be fun...

Martin1956		...	11-02-2019 @ 14:29
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Today's Training I didn't train at all last week because of a nasty cold. In fact, I didn't do much at all other than lie on the sofa watching old movies. Went out hoping I hadn't lost too much strength and could manage 130, maybe 135. That would be good... Bench Bar for 10 40 for 8 60 for 6 80 for 4 100 for 2 110 for 1 120 for 1 130 for 1, felt good, so 140 for 1, felt good, so 145 for 1 - comeback pb, whoop, whoop. 127.5 for 3 x 5 sets Last rep last set nearly killed me, but I got it. That's the one that makes you stronger! I had planned to drop my weight for reps, but couldn't do that after a 1RM pb, could I? Dumbbell Curls 12.5s for 15 x 4 sets 12.5s for 30 Finish Dropped the weight on the curls and upped the reps, because I might have felt a slight strain last time I did them. All was well, so more weight next time. Buzzing. First session as a 63 year old, and continuing to progress. 150 can't be that far away... (Kilos, that it, not years, although who knows?)

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