Had to run beaucoup errands today so didn’t make it to the gym til others were there. Knew most of them. The warmth of their greetings, “We thought you croaked”,and similar almost brought tears to my eyes.
Bench - bar w/u -135 x 12, 155 x 10, 175 x 8, 185 x 6, 205 x 5
Incline (smith) 90 x 160 x 10 x 2
cgb - 135 x 10 x 4
Bent row -135 x 12, 155 x 12 x 2
pullups 10 pullups x 3 sets (Simo)
Overhead tri ext (rope) 50, 60 x 12, 70 x 10
Felt good but got to admit it was a little depressing when I caught myself thinking, “Next bench day, 2 plates”. As the owner Mike said, “You’re 65 mon ami.Temps Père n’est pas si gentil.” I thanked him for his words with one finger.
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Back to normal.
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At least you didn’t say abnormal.
1500m swim. pushups, situps, squat thrust. jumping jacks x bunches.
Yard work.
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Clean from hang to press bar wu, 95, 115 x 6, 135 x 5 x 3
rear lat raises 20 x 10 x 3
DL - 135 wu, 185,225,315 x 5, 335 x 4
Leg press - 90, 180, 270, 360 x12
bent rows 135 x 12 x 3
shrugs 185 x 12 x 3
hammer curls 30 x 10 x 3
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1500m swim straight into 1 mile run.
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Just add some bike and you are a triathlete!!
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I’ve got a bike been hanging out in my shed. Over 20 years old.Never really got into biking. May bring it out and give it a whirl.
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For the first time in my life my Primary Care physician won’t be military or work for the military. I’ve been to specialist I was referred to by my military docs. Born in a military hospital, grew up in the military, went in the military, was seen by military doctors after retirement. You turn 65 you go on what’s called TRICARE for Life and Medicare kicks in. Still get to go to the VA for my “service connect disabilities.” I’ll be seeing a GP next week. Downloaded 9 pages to fill out and take with me. Got to the previous surgeries and injuries and had to use the front and back of the form. A new chapter beings.
Its good to see you here Harry.
Gyms are not open yet here in NYC
My uncles- are ok with their civilian Drs. Its an adventure of paperwork for sure.
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Saturday
Bench - bar w/u -135 x 12, 185 x 6, 205 x 5, 225 x 2 x 2
Smith Inclines - 90 x 160 x 10 x 2
Flyes - 20 x 12, 25 x 10 x 3
cgb - 155 x 10 x 4
Bent row -155 x 12 x 3
pullups 10 x 3 sets
Overhead tri ext (rope) 50, 60 x 12, 70 x 10
Feels go to start using a little bit of weight again.
Sunday
1000m swim, Push ups, squat thrust, situps, jumping jacks, kata
Today yard work. Such a beautiful day had to get a little throwing in. 20 disc and 20 shot. First time I’ve touch the shot in over a year. Even did 10 2 stone (28#) weight for distance throws. Been a couple of years for that and it showed. Felt good though.
Tuesday
Cleans from floor - bar wu, 135 x 5, 155 x 4, 175 x 2
Press from rack - 135 x 5, 155 x 4, 175 x 2 x 2
Face pulls (rope) - 35, 40, 45 x 12
rear delt raises - 25 x 3 x 12
hammer curls - 30 x 10 x 3
ez bar forearm curl - 70 x 12 x 3
Wednesday - short swim, busy day
Thursday - Went to visit my new doctor. After a lot of waiting visit went, “I’m going to have to study your records for a while. We’ll do blood and urine”. I’ll get my results via “patient portal”. Don’t think I’m going to keep a provider. If I need something I’ll just call a doctor who deals with that area.
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For someone who hasn’t lifted in awhile, you’re using good weights.
Thanks doesn’t feel that way. I’m just trying to get back to natural strength poundage. Weight I should be able to do with out much training. Where I’ve noticed the loss is in the ancillary lifts like side and rear delts, curls. Don’t think I’m old enough yet to not be able to clean and press my bodyweight.
Nice slow 1500m swim to start the day. Jagerschnitzel and spaetzle at mother’s house for lunch. Good friend let me use his Dojo after the last class so got to get some bag work in. Wife made Caldereta for dinner. Trying out Teeling single grain whiskey another friend (now a really good friend) gave me. Also trying a Gran Habano Blue In Green, smooth, brother number 2 gave me, and watching Them! Good day alround.
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Deadlift 135wu, 225 x 5, 275 x 4, 315 x3, 375 x 2 x 2
bent rows 135 x 12, 155 x 10 x 3
straight arm pulldowns 60 x 12 x 3
pull ups 10 x 2, 8 x 1
Time to establish a more regimented routine and some goals. Been pretty much doing what I decide on when I get up in the morning. Ain’t gonna be no competitions this year cause of the virus so I need something to shot for. Last serious lifting goals were 10 years ago when I shot for a 550 dead at 55 (miscalculated and did 560. Vid on here somewhere) ain’t doing no 650 now that I’m 65. Immediate goals are 315 bench, 455 dead, 225 clean and press. If and when I hit those I’ll set some new ones.
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Yesterday
Swim, run, kata
Today
Bench - bar w/u -135 x 12, 185 x 6, 205 x 5, 225 x 2, 245 x 2
Smith Inclines - 90 x 160 x 10 x 2
Flyes - 20 x 12, 25 x 10 x 3
cgb - 155 x 12 x 4
Bent row -165 x 12 x 3
pullups 10 x 3 sets
Overhead tri ext (rope) 50, 60 x 12, 70 x 10
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Good deadlifting. Bet 455 is too light considering 375 is after a long layoff.
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Tuesday
Cleans from floor - bar wu, 135 x 5, 175 x 2 x 5
Press from rack - 135 x 5, 155 x 4, 175 x 3 x 2
Face pulls (rope) - 35, 40, 45 x 12
rear delt raises - 25 x 3 x 12
hammer curls - 30 x 10 x 3
ez bar forearm curl - 70 x 12 x 3
Thurs
Swim, Poomse
Today
Deadlift 135wu, 225 x 5, 275 x 5, 315 x4, 375 x 3 x 2
bent rows 135 x 12, 155 x 10 x 3
straight arm pulldowns 60 x 12 x 3
pull ups 10 x 2, 8 x 1
Shrugs 135wu, 185 x max x 4
Years ago (1/84 - 6/85) when station at Daegu, ROK and assigned to the Korean military I took Tae Kwon Do. I sucked at Tae Kwon Do. I could stretch 12 hours a day and wouldn’t be half as limber as the average Korean. My upper body technique from my other styles saved my dignity on many occasions. I managed to attain my Cho Dan (Black Belt 1). After I went back to Shotokan and Kenpo. Other day just for a change up I decided I’d do the 1 poomse (kata) of TKD. Couldn’t remember the whole sequence. Decided I do TKD Poomse until I can at least get through the first 8.
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