warmup then seated dumbbell presses 3 x 8 @ 45, 55, 60 (65 would not budge); machine shoulder presses 3 x 8 @ 90, 180, 200; smith machine presses 3 x 6 w/ 70 lb weights, 135 lb weights, 155 lb weights (bar probably negligible considering the built in counterweights); front lateral raises 1 x 10 w/45 weight, 2 x 10 w/ pair of 25s (a fireman who trains about same time uses 2 45 lb weights for this exercise, and I can’t even grip 2 45s in that position); shrugs 3 x 10 @ 225, 315, 425. MAG-10 afterwards. Finally ordered some more plazma. [/quote]
Hey just out of curiosity what kind of grip is that with the plate raises. Do you mean putting your fingers through the holes and lifting them up like saucers or just holding on the ends like someone that works on pinch grip strength? Btw your training is very inspirational.
Oh ok I just realized it was front laterals gripping with both hands. I thought you and the fireman were doing side laterals pinch gripping the plates lol. Reason being I’ve used 25 lb plates for side laterals when someone hogs the 25lb dumbells but hold them by putting my fingers through the holes and lifting them flat up.
A word of warning for us. Age 72, I had Dupertrine Contracture treated in the past with a minor operation. Recently had a left hand injection of XIAFLEX. Side effects included screwing up my speech, balance and strength. I am down to two or three lt weight exercises a day, and only using girly weights, 10 to 25 lb dumbells. Injections of XIAFLEX, beware, it about destroyed me. My VA lady doc says a life of exercise and vitamins etc may be the reason I am doing as well(?) as I am.
I continue walking after breakfast, and lifting evenings
Warmup then weak workout from bad food choices from granddaughter’s birthday party and its leftovers which are now gone. Dumbbell Incline bench 3 x 8 @ 60, 70, 80. 90 just rested on my knees without moving, similarly, 85; machine flyes 3 x 10 @ 150, 150, 170; dips 3 x 10.
Weekend party food was a cake that was edible art consisting of 3 authentic looking pumpkins; pizza galore, corn dogs, and typical New Orleans adult party food. All for a one year old and about 20 others under 5. I watched Ole Miss and endured screams from two of its alumnae.
Warmup, then 3 x 6 chins. Did treadmill while waiting for a squat rack. Squats 3 x 8 @ 135, 225, 225. Haven’t done squats in awhile and 315 didn’t feel comfortable enough on shoulders. No knee pain.
Warmup, then seated dumbbell presses 3 x 8 @ 35, 45, 65; Smith machine seated presses (after allowing for weighted balances equaling the bar) 2 x 8 @ 90, 110, 1 x 5 @ 110; machine shoulder presses 3 x 8 @ 90, 180, 180; shrugs 3 x 10 @ 225, 315, 405 (405 actually felt “lighter”); lateral raises, front 3 x 8 w/2 25 lb plates, side 3 x 8 @ 25. Ok workout. Using plazma, micro pa and mag l0 again after long layoff.
Thanks bulldog and GV. GV, I am trying to get deads from the floor back up there a bit.
Friday just biceps
9 x 8 alternating sets of rope curls and preacher curls, all done extremely slow with weights under l00 lbs. Played with the forearm equipment a bit afterward.
Bulldog I did not measure arms, but they felt measurable. That primal urge for me has diminished.
Warmup, then dumbbell bench press 3 x 8 @ 60, 75, 90 (finally got 90s up); pec deck 3 x 10 @ 150, 170, 180; dips 4 x 10. I’ve been on plazma and micro pa for about 4 days now.
DId rope tricep extensions 3 x 10 @ 135, 150, 150 ; no warmup for legs. Squats 3 x8 @ 135, 225, 315, 1x6 @ 315; leg presses on machine with free weights (not under the weight, it was a horizontal movement), 3 x 8 @ 180, 270, 450, 1 x 6 @ 630. That was it.
Machine shoulder presses 3 x 8 @ about 100, 140, 180; seated Smith machine presses 3 x 8 @ 90, 110, 120 (each amount was plate weight only); raises with 2 35 lb plates back to back with pinch grip 3 x 8; shrugs 3 x 15, 10, 12 @ 225, 315, 405. Ok for a Friday workout.
Warmup, and stretching. Deadlifts 3 x 8 @ 135, 225, 315, 1 x 2 @ 325, 1 x 6 x 315 (from pins and I used that “new” hands between legs method; thought I’d get at least 335+ but not today.); SGHP 3 x 8 @ 115, 135, 155. 1 x 0 @ 175. Behind neck tricep extensions w/ dumbbells 3 x 10 @ 40, 60, 60. Deadlifts are disappointing at moment but ok workout otherwise.
Warmup, then bb seated presses 3 x 6 @ 70, 90, 110; machine shoulder presses w/free weights 2 x 8 @ 135, 180, 1 x 3.5 @ 200; pullups 3 x 6,6, 4; free weight pinch grip plate raises w/2 35s back to back 3 x 10. Ok workout.