Looking for Advice on My Program

Training Over 35 Lifter
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[quote]ecogenx wrote:
6/28 basement

bench 325 4 sets 3 reps
floor press 405x0,365x0,315x1,225x6,5,3
dips 45 3 sets 5 reps, 1 25-30 sec negative
military press(close grip) 135 5x5
twist crunch hitting punching bag

I thought floor press was supposed to be easier then bench…I almost popped a vessel trying to push 405. I used military as a cool down…tris were wiped. I anchored my feet and did a twist cruch-punch the punchung bag- one set to failure then a few after resting.[/quote]

It’s that pause at the bottom. And for some people the floor press hits that changeover spot where the tri’s take over from the chest which makes it harder for them (me)

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Good luck with the new job and new colleagues, Eco! I hope all is a good fit.

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7/4 basement

A1.bench 225 4 sets 10 reps
A2.1 arm row 85 db 4 sets 10 reps
B1.chinup
B2.pushups

tire flip-I did this until I was completely exhausted. Felt great. I set a distance I wanted to complete. I stopped as needed but kept going.

7/6 basement

A1. front squat 225 5x5
A2. leg curl 75 5x10

tire flip-same thing as the otehr day but I did some sabdbag carries also.

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7/8 basement

bench 315 8x3
dips 45 5x5 (mininmal rest)

I think I over did Sunday’s sandbag/tire workout. My whole body feels tired.

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7/10 outside

I took an 80 lb db outside for something different. I alternated 1 arm clean and press, 1 arm row, goblet squats, overhead carries and push ups with sets of 10 tire flips. After sitting for a while I did a few sets of sprints/jog with my 12 year old nephew. I beat him the first time and was sucking air and being shown I’m not 12 after that.

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[quote]ecogenx wrote:
7/10 outside

I took an 80 lb db outside for something different. I alternated 1 arm clean and press, 1 arm row, goblet squats, overhead carries and push ups with sets of 10 tire flips. After sitting for a while I did a few sets of sprints/jog with my 12 year old nephew. I beat him the first time and was sucking air and being shown I’m not 12 after that. [/quote]

That sounds like a blast!

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[quote]ecogenx wrote:
I find with my ring off all the women flock to the bald, 38 year old , sweatly, 255 lb, harley looking guy.[/quote]

You too! I can’t keep 'em off me! It is dangerous when I am benching and they try to mount me… geez!

I love your training… the way you mix it up and stuff… plus, you are one freakin’ strong dude!

Never mind “pussy weights”… now I gotta get my stuff ramped up… keep rockin’ Eco!

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thanks Bunny, I’m waiting for the book I ordered (3 day a week training) to get here before I do any heavy lifting. Until then I’ve been flipping my tire, doing pushups, pull ups, sandbag stuff…all outside for a change. This stuff takes a ton out of you and gets my heart rate sky high.

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tire flipx6-10 flips at a time followed by one of the following:
pullups
burpees
plyo jumps
pushups with feet on tire

Pullups on the kids swing set. I did 2 rounds and then flipped the tire 100 feet or so back to where I keep it. My wife doesn’t want it out where it can be seen. I want to get the sandbag out tonight and run around the yard some more.

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[quote]ecogenx wrote:
tire flipx6-10 flips at a time followed by one of the following:
pullups
burpees
plyo jumps
pushups with feet on tire

Pullups on the kids swing set. I did 2 rounds and then flipped the tire 100 feet or so back to where I keep it. My wife doesn’t want it out where it can be seen. I want to get the sandbag out tonight and run around the yard some more.
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Does the wife care if the neighbors see you with your tire and sandbag? LOL

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she’s gotten used to it. But I was doing plyometric jumps off the tire yesterday and my oldest son said,‘dad what are you doing?’, in a more embarrased then curious tone.

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[quote]ecogenx wrote:
she’s gotten used to it. But I was doing plyometric jumps off the tire yesterday and my oldest son said,‘dad what are you doing?’, in a more embarrased then curious tone.[/quote]

Was your answer? “Trying to embarrass you!”

Too funny!

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Just leave the tire in the front yard and plant flowers in it. Very chic down here. I get the “what are you doing…now” all the time. Keeps em guessing.

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7/15 outside
A1.pullupx5
A2.1 leg squatx10 (each leg)
A3.clap pushupx10
A4.burpeex6
A5.carry 100lb sand bag 300 feet
(rt+lt shlds,overhead,front carry)

I did this twice then played catch and went in the pool with the kids.

7/16 am gym
actually got out of bed and hit the gym

A.1 arm db clean and press
50x7,60x6,70x5,80x4,90x3,100x2
I didnt rest btw arms and only minimal rest btw sets
B1.stiff dead 275x5
B2.clap pushupsx10
B3.pullupx5

This only took about 15 minutes. I was still sweating after my shower.

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Good work eco… when do you expect the book to arrive?

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July 18th…tomorrow. I’ll let kmow how it goes.

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Solodog, going to take your advice and mix up the powerlifting with aerobic stuff.

7/19 basement
the book says to do:
dynamic bench 8setsX3 reps@55%
4 board press-work up to 3-5 RM
face pulls 3x15

I did floor presses off my rack instead of board presses…couldnt think how to do boards without a spotter

dynamic bench 225 8x3
floor press 315x5, 315x5,365x3,315x3
bowflex-face pulls 60 3x15

First time I’ve dusted off the bowflex for quite some time. My wife bought it for me 5 years ago.

7/20
Walked 5 miles with the kids. Ended up carrying my youngest for at least a mile on my shoulders.(he only weighs 50lbs)

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7/21
military 160x5(75%), 170x5(80%),180x7(85%)
dips BW 3x15
rear delt laterals-bowflew 40 3x15

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[quote]ecogenx wrote:
7/21
military 160x5(75%), 170x5(80%),180x7(85%)
dips BW 3x15
rear delt laterals-bowflew 40 3x15[/quote]

Damn - I wish I could do presses like that. Nice going ecogenx!

How’s the rest of the stuff working for you?

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Thanks soldog. Keeping up the non lifting stuff as well. I feel great. I notice a difference with just a couple weeks of aerobic type work. Tonight lifting then tire flips-my favorite new exercise.
I’m excited about starting my new lifting program by Jim Wendler. Hoping to set new PRs in the next couple months.