Congrats on pulling 525 having not done max deads in awhile. I have to give zerchers a try. Still looking strong.
Tear it Up!
that is awesome!!
kmc
killer pulls Big H! Squat’s coming along nicely too.
[quote]hel320 wrote:
All glory is fleeting. Legs this morning.
Squats
135wu,185x8,225x8,275x6,315x5,335x2
*zercher squats
135x5x3sets
leg extension
110x12x3
Leg Curls
70x12x3
Calve raises
200xMax x3
- adding these back in. Have to remember to keep the hands facing full up. When I do them with the hands turned sideways it flexs the forearm and puts the bar right on the tendon.[/quote]
That squat is coming right along Hel. Nice to see. Getting any easier to get under the bar?
[quote]hel320 wrote:
Had one of those really good nights last night. No work today so I was in no hurry. Got to the gym and it was crowded. The new years resolution folk we’re out in force. Several young guys over on the deadlift platform. Asked if I could lift with them. “Yes sir. Call me Harry. Yes Sir.”
Ok, we still got some manners down here. They were doing reps with 225 so went with that for a warm up. 315 for some more. “uh, we’re going to keep going up, sir.” 375x6, 405x5. “How high do you go, sir? Don’t know, haven’t tried a PR in a while. Guess we’ll find out.” 455x1, 475x1, 505x1, 525x1. They stopped at the 475. Their “pull dude” got the 525 up. Guess after 475 you ain’t a sir no more. Had a great dam time. Haven’t gone after a 1rm max in a while and it felt great. Rest of the workout was some upper back and bi stuff. Getting ready to leave one kid comes up and says, “uh, sir, how old are you? Not half as old as I’ll feel tomorrow son.”
And I do feel it right now. [/quote]
How did I miss this? This is beautiful! I love it!
“Not half as old as I’ll feel tomorrow, son”
But oh, so worth it!
Nice job here and with the recent squats!
Cappy
[quote]skidmark wrote:
hel320 wrote:
Had one of those really good nights last night. No work today so I was in no hurry. Got to the gym and it was crowded. The new years resolution folk we’re out in force. Several young guys over on the deadlift platform. Asked if I could lift with them. “Yes sir. Call me Harry. Yes Sir.”
Ok, we still got some manners down here. They were doing reps with 225 so went with that for a warm up. 315 for some more. “uh, we’re going to keep going up, sir.” 375x6, 405x5. “How high do you go, sir? Don’t know, haven’t tried a PR in a while. Guess we’ll find out.” 455x1, 475x1, 505x1, 525x1. They stopped at the 475. Their “pull dude” got the 525 up. Guess after 475 you ain’t a sir no more. Had a great dam time. Haven’t gone after a 1rm max in a while and it felt great. Rest of the workout was some upper back and bi stuff. Getting ready to leave one kid comes up and says, “uh, sir, how old are you? Not half as old as I’ll feel tomorrow son.”
And I do feel it right now.
I am grinning from ear to ear. And you KNOW Barry’s gonna get a kick out of this one LoL![/quote]
Sir, you are the man!
[quote]hel320 wrote:
Had one of those really good nights last night. [/quote]
Youth is wasted on the young, eh?
Damn fine job, SIR!!!
[quote]hel320 wrote:
… Guess after 475 you ain’t a sir no more… [/quote]
Agree. You become “Your Highness”.
Strange but I sometimes look forward to moments like this in another 10-15 years. Yes, I am vain.
525 is a GREAT pull sir…sorry… Your Highness!
Proud as hell of you bro. Weather is great today. Walking to the gym. Legs today, getting a ride back. Some time this year heading to Bama to throw some iron with you. God bless, from the Missouri Mule.
Thank all of you for your comments and support. Barry, your vids inspired me.
As this is a new year I’ve been doing a little evaluation and soul searching. Came to some conclusions and decissions.
First, tried all kinds of different routines this year and I’ve been babying myself. Haven’t done any max lifting lately to speak of, not counting squats and they really don’t count yet. Next, I ain’t never gonna be a bodybuilder or olympic lifter. Just not in the cards.
Finally, lifting heavy shit is what I really love to do. Time to push it a little and see how much I can move at this age. So this year I’m dedicating to getting as strong as I can. Back to my old, extremely complicated and well thought out routine. Lift heavy shit, lift it often.
Skid, proud to say I’ve got my hands all the way on the bar when squating and getting my elbows done under the bar. Getting the bar lower on the traps and spreading the feet out more in a powerlifting set up.
Sat
High pulls
135wu,185x5x5
Face pulls
100,110,120,130x8
db rear lat raises
25wu,30x8x4
swim
Sun
135,225wu,315x5x5 (back to 0)
Db Incline
50,60,65,70,75 x8
cgb
225x8x4
tates
40x8x4
Great story hel! You ARE the man!
[quote]hel320 wrote:
Thank all of you for your comments and support. Barry, your vids inspired me.
As this is a new year I’ve been doing a little evaluation and soul searching. Came to some conclusions and decissions.
First, tried all kinds of different routines this year and I’ve been babying myself. Haven’t done any max lifting lately to speak of, not counting squats and they really don’t count yet. Next, I ain’t never gonna be a bodybuilder or olympic lifter. Just not in the cards.
Finally, lifting heavy shit is what I really love to do. Time to push it a little and see how much I can move at this age. So this year I’m dedicating to getting as strong as I can. Back to my old, extremely complicated and well thought out routine.
Lift heavy shit, lift it often.
Skid, proud to say I’ve got my hands all the way on the bar when squating and getting my elbows done under the bar. Getting the bar lower on the traps and spreading the feet out more in a powerlifting set up.
Sat
High pulls
135wu,185x5x5
Face pulls
100,110,120,130x8
db rear lat raises
25wu,30x8x4
swim
Sun
135,225wu,315x5x5 (back to 0)
Db Incline
50,60,65,70,75 x8
cgb
225x8x4
tates
40x8x4
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That is awesome, Hel! Tear it up!
That’s a great deadlift story hel! Go get 'em this year.
You have to get to a meet. Over 50 and deadlifting 525, benching 315x5x5…you’d kick ass. Even if you just did a push-pull until you feel more comfortable with squats. I would let you borrow my singlet if you needed one.
Good pair of workouts hel.
Thanks all. Eco, if anything, comes within my vicinity and schedule I’ll enter. Problem is I use up most of my Saturday leave going to T&F meets. Not even worried about the age thing. Last/only push pull I did was year before last. Went 405/505. Wasn’t really working the deads then.
No lifting yesterday.
Good looking DL’s there. Big pulls indeed.
Tues
Squats
135wu,225x6,275x6,315x4,335x2,345x2
zercher squats
135x5x3sets
leg extension
140x8x3
Calve raises
200xMax x3
Wed
Cleans
135wu,185x5,225x4x3
Press
135wu,185x5,205x3x3
Face pulls
100,110,120,130x8
Hammer curls
50x8x4
Been very busy lately doing some work at the vets home. Started back going to the gym in the evenings. Love lifting all alone but plan on needing some spotters. Just can’t beat having a bunch of younguns push you, either.
Good workout Hel. The kids push us, and we push the kids!
[quote]hel320 wrote:
Tues
Squats
135wu,225x6,275x6,315x4,335x2,345x2
zercher squats
135x5x3sets
leg extension
140x8x3
Calve raises
200xMax x3
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You have made some great gains with your squat.We masters lifters can still put up the weight.A great weekend to you hel.Thanks for all the support. Jimmy T