[quote]j_willy3 wrote:
Nice 'un OP. Were you top water fishing?[/quote]
Thanks - Good Taste’in too.
We were Striper fishing but the water was too cold, air pressure wasn’t just right, moon was full, and every other reason Stripers don’t bite this time of year. So we switched to Big Mouth and I caught that one on a deep running crank bait.
[quote]Oldman Powers wrote:
April 17
USAPL 2010 Texas State Powerlifting Championships - Arlington, Texas
http://www.usapltexas.org/?page_id=43
There’s also a Masters National Meet in Killeen at the end of April.
Can’t win or lose unless you run the race.
[/quote]
Hey OP, are you certain you don’t need a qualifying total in order to do Master’s Nationals?
Good question mrodock. Its not clear on the website or entry form. I’ll call my rep and find out.
C3/W1
Bench Day
Forgot my cheat sheet so had to go by memory on the 5/5/5 poundages. To lazy to do the math.
Warmup - Foam rolled and stretched my IT Bands - They have been constantly sore so I’ve been working them almost daily. Shoulder stretching and dislocates.
Bench Press
10xBar, 10x135, 5x205, 5x245, 7x265 (the 5x245 should have been 235)
BBB: 10x155, 10x155, 10x135, 8x135, 8x135
Touch/1 sec pause/explode. Killer.
Krocs:
10x75, 10x85, 8x95
Full ROM (is there any other way) Bar Dips:
20xBW, 10xBW+50, 15xBW
This is going to be a tough cycle. I’ll be happy just to get the reps in.
[quote]mrodock wrote:
[quote]Oldman Powers wrote:
April 17
USAPL 2010 Texas State Powerlifting Championships - Arlington, Texas
http://www.usapltexas.org/?page_id=43
There’s also a Masters National Meet in Killeen at the end of April.
Can’t win or lose unless you run the race.
[/quote]
Hey OP, are you certain you don’t need a qualifying total in order to do Master’s Nationals?[/quote]
I am pretty sure in USAPL that you don’t need a “qualifying” total to go to Master’s nationals, unlike all the other divisions, as there are “—” in this section in the handbook, but I am not sure if you need to have at least a token total, i.e., one complete meet under your belt to go.
I really can’t imagine doing a National Meet as my first. Kinda feels like I’m over-reaching.
The meets are two weeks apart, so all in all, there are a lot of time challenges. If I can get family support, I may try to do the State meet in Arlington. I fly home late Thursday, would need to drive up Friday and weigh in, meet on Saturday, drive home and catch a flight out Sunday AM. Gotta sell my wife on this one. I’ll be at The Masters (Golf) the first week in April so I won’t be home for three full weeks.
I may need to hit a summer meet.
If you hit the one in Arlington I will come out and support. I want to see one.
[quote]username42 wrote:
If you hit the one in Arlington I will come out and support. I want to see one.[/quote]
That’d be awesome!
You can come support under one condition.
You fill out this form. http://www.usapltexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/TX-State-Meet-20101.doc
and meet me there. You cheer for me and I’ll do for you!
Just kidding sort of. I think meets need more drug free, over 35 dudes representing.
C3/W1
5:00AM Squat Day.
Lots of warmup.
Squats:
10xbar, 10xbar, 10x135, 3x185, 5x205, 5x235, 8x255
BBB:
10x155, 10x155, foam roll cramped back, 10x135, 8x135
Leg Curls:
10x120, 10x165, 10x185
Lots of calve work.
I bet you needed a lot of warmups at 5 am. How the heck are you able to do BBB that early. Don’t know how you, Harry and Wilson workout hard so early in the day.
5 AM? As in the morning? That’s some dedication, my man. If it was me I’d credit myself at least two additional reps on the money set.
Nice early morning work OP. Nice Squating!
[quote]Oldman Powers wrote:
[quote]username42 wrote:
If you hit the one in Arlington I will come out and support. I want to see one.[/quote]
That’d be awesome!
You can come support under one condition.
You fill out this form. http://www.usapltexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/TX-State-Meet-20101.doc
and meet me there. You cheer for me and I’ll do for you!
Just kidding sort of. I think meets need more drug free, over 35 dudes representing.[/quote]
Yea, my numbers are waaay to low for competition, maybe in a year or so, but you have put the thought in my head though.
If I tried to squat at 5:00am they’d have to helicopter me out of the place. Damn fine work.
Had to do 5:00am’s last week because I had our field sales guys in for all day training sessions beginning at 7:00. Only way to get the workouts in.
C3/W2
Bench Day:
Warmup
Bench-
3x215, 3x250, 6x280
BBB-
10x155, 10x155, 10x145, 10x145, 10x135
Krocs-
10x80, 8x90, 5x100
Curlies-
10x75, 8x95, 8x105
Nice training OP. ‘Are you down with OPP??’ Your online name always makes me think of that song.
Eco - You know me.
C3/W2 Squat Day
Warmup - foam roll, stretching, Hip Flexor and ITB focus. My ITB’s have been pretty sore for a few months and I’m a little concerned that if I don’t treat them right, I’ll have to lay off for rehab.
Squats:
10xbar, 10x135, 8x185, 3x210, 3x240, 7x275
BBB:
10x185, 10x185, 10x155, 10x155, 10x155
Leg Curls:
20x90, 10x120, 10x120, 10x120
Standing Calf Raises
10x105, 10x195, 10x285, 10x335
Hit my rep goal on squats and looking forward to a PR next week. My squats are finally moving past my Bench. Won’t be a BOF (Bench only Fag) much longer.
AAAWWWW man!! I’m a BOF… Now I have to do some work. Nice squat work OP
Thanks dude. I have to give the credit to the pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream the night before.
I’m gunna die young because of that…according to some…the same folks that tell me lack of cardio is also going to put me to an early grave. But I’ll be sure and send flowers to theirs.
My conscious is clear, the ice cream is organic. Now where are those stink’in oreos! I got some Mili’s in the morn.
C3/W2 Mili Day
Standing Military Press
bar x 30 (various angles to warm up the shoulders)
95x10, 120x3, 140x3, 160x4
BBB:
95x10, 95x10, 95x10, 75x10, 75x10
Chins:
BWx5, BWx6, BWx6, BWx5, BWx4
Preacher Curls:
80x10, 90x8, 100x6
Shoulders have been neglected lately and it showed. Disappointed with the money set but we’ll get it next time.
If anyone is interested, I’ve posted a request on the Tech Support Forum for the powers that be to consider creating a new forum for folks looking for HRT help. I figure over time as HRT for men becomes more mainstream, the over 35 lifter forum will become the landing page for everyone doing google searches and getting pointed here. I have nothing against HRT or those who need it, I just feel they would be better served with a more focused area on the forum. I’ve always considered this a training forum for older lifters, but I could be wrong. If you support this viewpoint or have other opinions, please let the mods know by responding in the tech support forum. Forums - T Nation - The World's Trusted Community for Elite Fitness
Not everyone reads my log, so feel free to post the link in your own for max exposure.
[quote]Oldman Powers wrote:
please let the mods know by responding in the tech support forum. Forums - T Nation - The World's Trusted Community for Elite Fitness
I’m with you, gotta remove the period from the link to get there easily.