Friedrich is Beyond 35... Really Beyond

[Friedrich]

May 2, 2026

No Pre Workout

Start: 5:36 PM End: 7:04 PM Total Time: 28 mins

Total Reps: 151

Ab Stimulator: Mode I Level 13: 20 mins

Dips: 1x6, 3x5

Shrugs: 3x12

Up Right Row: 2x10, 1x8

Dead Lift: 2x11, 1x12

Neck Harness: 1x12, 2x10

I finally got some yard work in. Not much. The digit started to ache/throb. I took that as a sign. So I talked to my parents for 90 minutes. They were getting ready for Costco.

My session? Not bad. I was a little tired. I think early AM is more productive. Even after a poor night’s sleep, it seems earl AM is better. I am mulling a ski pass for next season. My legs are in much better shape than they have been in for a very long time. I need to chat with the ortho. The ski hill is a half hour away and I am not aging in reverse.

I have been trying to furnish Hypertrophy Training by Michael Israetel. To be honest, it is a struggle. Not the science per se, but the idea that strength training, hypertrophy training, etc. does not need to be that convoluted. Did I just type it wasn’t the science? I do not mind “that” Dr. Mike, I do not mind his YouTube posts, but his book… But, unlike Arthur Jones, he believes in the pump!

Well, See you all Tuesday.

[Friedrich]

May 5, 2026

No Pre Workout

Start Time: 7:32 PM End: 8:03 PM Total Time: 31 minutes

Ab Stimulator: Mode II, Level 12, 20 minutes

• Bench Press: 3x12 (resistance level 210)

Biceps Curl/Lat Pull Down: 1x12, 2x11

Behind Neck Press: 3x8

Triceps Push Down: 1x12, 1x11, 1x12

*Front Squat: 3x10

Total Reps: 158

• A new 60+ record (using alternative resistance)

*Lowered the bar making me go deeper

This turned out to be a good session. I felt lack luster pre session. The effing wind is back. I hate it. It just makes me feel like . So to my surprise, I am pretty sure that is the best three sets of bench I have put in since turning 60. I guess I should scroll to make sure. But I think so.

I will see you Thursday!

I forgot, song of the session:

[shaneinga]

Some solid benching again.

[Friedrich]

May 7, 2026

Pre Workout: Coffee

Start: 5:05 AM End: 5:38 AM

@shaneinga Thanks for the encouragement!

This was a good session. Early start. I added resistance to seated press, curls and squats. I struggled a bit with the first set of squats. I realized my breathing was off.

I am still getting the slightest of twinges in my right shoulder. I am being cautious. It took probably a year to get my left shoulder functional for presses after I muffed it up.

I will see you Saturday!

[shaneinga]

Make sure you warm those shoulders up good prior to pressing.