New Log - 42 YO Version

Bigger Stronger Leaner Over 35 Lifter
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Just got over a nasty virus. Feels like I’m starting over so I’m starting a new log. The plan - such as it is - is two heavy and two conditioning sessions a week. Weights are embarrassingly light and I plan on ramping up slowly. The goal is to spend the next 6-8 weeks getting comfortably strong before I decide what’s next.

Hip/shoulder prehabery
Front Squats 8x3 @ 135(3), 185(5)
Romanian DLs 3x5@185
push up/chin up for some

Felt a little woozy on the way out the door but it was nice to get back into the gym.

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Hi, Al, welcome to the old folk’s home.

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Welcome.

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Welcome al. I bet those numbers come up fast for you.

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Thanks for checking in guys. I followed the smell of lineament into the forum.

Quick lift during lunch:

Shoulder/hip stuff
Rack Pulls (mid shin) 8x3 @ 285, 335(3) 385(3)
Split squats 3x8 @ 135 each leg.

and ran out of time . . .

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welcome back Al
good to see you here

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Thanks Kevin. Glad to see you’re still killing it in your own training.

Trained twice this weekend. Had some plans to do some bb or Kb complexes. But ended up repping out on back work and Bw exercises. Some swole was gotten. Figured my joints would appreciate it long term.

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Tuesday Training:

Mobility/Hip/Shoulder Prehab

a1: 8x3 Front Squat at 185
a2: Upper Back Butterfly drill

B: BB Bent Rows 3x8 @ 135

B1: 3x25 KB Swings - just for reps. I think it was 40 pounds

Thursday:

Mobility/Hip/Shoulder prehab

a1. Rack Pulls 8x3 @ 365 - Pulling double overhand. Left hand grip needs to come up.

b1: Split Squats 3x8 @ 145

c1: DB OHead Press 3x8 @ 45 -

I like lifting during lunch. It keeps me from getting too clever. I have time for a heavy(ish) lift and some additional rep work.

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Did a lot of prehab/BB rep work over two sessions this last weekend. Felt pretty good and seems to help the aches and pains during the week.

Tuesday:

Warm Up/Prehab hips and shoulder

Front Squats: 3x 135, 185, 205, 205, 205, 225, 205

Split Squat: 3x8 @ 135 each leg

KB Swings 3x25 with the green bell. I think its 35-40 pounds.

Upper Back work . . .