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| Martin1956 |  | ... | 06-10-2023 @ 00:47 |
 Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Wayne_Cowdrey said:Do you have a way of failing safely when you're on your own? Yes, mate, I have home made wooden safety racks that have come to my rescue a number of times over the years. Most recently on the 132.5 attempt on Monday.  | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 06-10-2023 @ 17:49 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Friday Bench Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 102.5 for 2 112.5 for 2 122.5 for 2 Finish Wanted down sets but I couldn't get the s**t that made me train late out of my head, so not enough focus, time, or energy. Better than nothing though... | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 10-10-2023 @ 19:14 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Tuesday Bench Didn't train yesterday - hospital, dog walk, recording studio and visit to my mother in the evening. So will probably only train bench twice this week. Also likely I'll miss a week or more in the next three weeks, so this was just about maintaining strength. Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 110 for 2 120 for 1 125 for 1 - easy, but wasn't sure of the double 110 for 5 100 for 8 Finish Not brilliant, not terrible... | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 13-10-2023 @ 16:07 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Friday Bench Only the second session this week. Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 110 for 2 120 for 2 130 for 1 - just, but it was never not going up 120 for 2 Finish Completely ran out of energy after the second 120, which I had hoped would be a triple, and I have other stuff on today, so no time for 10/15 minute rests. Still, pretty much manitaining strength levels on a day when everything was an effort. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 16-10-2023 @ 19:30 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Monday Bench Nearly didn't train. Was a film extra in the morning, and as I was getting ready to train I fell asleep. Decided about 5 to give it a miss, then I gave myself a talking to and went out for a light session rather than nothing. Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 110 for 1 120 for 1 125 for 1 115 for 4 Finish Time was up. The 125 was easy and without an out breath, and was pleased with the 115 x 4. Glad I managed something, especially after missing a session last week. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 18-10-2023 @ 19:06 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Nearly didn't train - again. Planned to start about 3, but instead fell asleep in the chair and didn't get to train until 5.15. So, no expectations, just move some weight. Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 110 for 1 120 for 1 130 for 1 120 for 2 110 for 4 Finish I was pretty much done after the 120 x 2, but managed to squeeze out 4 with 110. The 130 obviously took it out of me, but it's the third time I've done it recently, and this time managed it with no out breath. What will I do when I'm actually up for it...? | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 21-10-2023 @ 17:43 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Saturday Bench Missed yesterday waiting for a plumber who never showed, so a day late. Very similar session to Wednesday, but didn't fatigue as much and got the down sets in. It was my first ever day on insulin injections, so maybe my blood sugar was a wee bit lower than it has been. If so, long may it continue. Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 110 for 1 120 for 1 130 for 1 120 for 2 110 for 4 100 for 6 90 for 10 Finish The target was 90 x 8, but squeezing out the extra 2 reps spared me doing 80. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 23-10-2023 @ 18:17 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | For completeness, today I trained up to an easy 110, but everything felt heavy in the hands and I just wasn't feeling it, so walked away to fight another day. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 03-11-2023 @ 16:15 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Friday Bench First session in two weeks, after one of those lingering colds that induces lethargy, plus a bit of life getting in the way. I'll start again properly on Monday, but I just wanted to dip my toe in the water today and check that 120 was still easy. Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 110 for 1 120 for 1 110 for 3 100 for 5 Finish Always a relief to get the returning session done, 120 was pretty easy, don't seem to have lost that much. Onwards | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 06-11-2023 @ 16:12 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Monday Bench Busy day, managed to find a window to train Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 110 for 1 120 for 1 125 for 1 110 for 3 Finish Wanted 3 x 3 with 110, but ran out of time. Pleased I still have 125 after the break. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 08-11-2023 @ 17:54 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Wednesday Bench Been writing all day, nearly put it off, but that's the route to decline, so finally made it to the gym 4.45. Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 70 for 3 80 for 3 90 for 3 100 for 3 110 for 3 x 5 sets Finish Nearly gave up after 3 sets but kept going. Not done 5 sets of 3 for ages. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 10-11-2023 @ 15:45 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Friday Bench Decent wee workout Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 110 for 1 120 for 1 105 for 4 x 5 sets Finish Had to work! But who said it was easy? | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 13-11-2023 @ 18:39 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Monday Bench Trained later than planned, in near darkness, but got it done. Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 110 for 1 120 for 1 100 for 5 x 5 sets Finish Everything felt heavy in the hands today, but everything got done. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 16-11-2023 @ 16:12 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Thursday Bench A day late, had stuff to do yesterday Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 112.5 for 1 122.5 for 1 112.5 for 3 x 4 sets Finish The plan was 5 sets, but set 4 was so hard I would have needed at least 10 minutes' rest before a fifth and I simply didn't have the time. So four sets it was. Everything was actually quite easy today, except that fourth set! | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 21-11-2023 @ 16:44 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7744 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Tuesday Bench I didn't train Saturday. I watched both powerlifting sessions, and had my covid and flu boosters in between. Missed yesterday as it was a good day, and using the daylight to walk the dogs was the priority. So first session since last Thursday. Bar for 10 x 3 sets 50 for 8 60 for 6 70 for 5 80 for 4 90 for 3 100 for 2 112.5 for 1 122.5 for 1 - remarkably easy 107.5 for 4 x 5 sets - never right at my limit Finish Seems the rest didn't do me any harm. | ||
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