2020-06-01
Cycle 1, MIcro 2, day 5
Deadlift
1x10@315
3x10@290
High Bar Squat B
3x12@205
Back was tweaky until I got some weight in my hands and on my back. Tweaky once out from under. Weird.
Don’t know yet if I’ll do the accessory stuff today or not.
Had a molar removed yesterday. Shouldn’t train until the sutures heal some.
My first dentist as an adult gave me a gold crown that would come loose and had to be re-glued every. single. year. This was a “reputable” place in NYC with an office in Rockefeller Center.
When I moved to CA, my second dentist was the friend of my buddy (who gave the dentist free medical advice). He re-glued my (again) loose gold crown and it has stayed on for over a decade.
My most recent foray (another state) into a dental office that had rave reviews on Yelp resulted in a recommendation for (2 or 3 can’t remember) root canals due to “issues” spotted on my x-rays. I said no thanks, I’ll place my trust in the lack of symptoms -the trend is your friend as they say. Meanwhile, I had a cracked tooth plus two notably chipped teeth (old age sucks) that they brushed off. If I show symptoms and need something done, I’m definitely trekking to CA to see Dentist #2.
Good luck with your choice of dentist.
He was good. He didn’t want to pull the tooth and wanted me to do root canal until he went over the endodontist’s report - which showed I had a cracked root. He was kindly and efficient and built good rapport. It was a relief because the cracked root kept getting infected. My fault, I was dithering.
California is going to hell.
Stay out of the major cities if you can.
Yes! The new squat stands fit in my storage area. Can pull them out easily and train every day if I want. If they hadn’t fit I would have a very irritated wifey.
2020-06-07
Bench Press
185x5
175 2x5
OHP
115 3x5
Bent BB Row
185 3x5
French Press
65x8
75 2x8
Neutral Grip Pullup
BW 3x8
2020-06-08
High Bar Squat
255x5
235 2x5
Front Squat 185 3x5
Wide Grip BP
165 3x8
BB curls
75 3x8
I’ve abandoned the powerbuilding program from Juggernaut. I don’t have three hours a day to work out. My fault; I should have reviewed the program more thoroughly.
I’m trying to do an 8s cycle, currently, but I got too aggressive with loading. I think I can do 8s with what I chose, but avoided it because it would have been harder than I wanted. So I’ll work the reps up, add sets once I get the reps and complete the cycle.
2020-06-10
Push Press
145x8
135 2x8
Close Grip Bench Press
135 3x8
Neutral Grip Wide Grip Pullup
BW+15 3x8
Meadows Row
70 3x8
Upright Rows
85 3x8
Presses exposed the weakness in my middle. Lockout problems not because triceps but because bendy in the middle.
2020-06-11
Deadlift
325x8
310 2x8
Snatch Grip DL
245 3x8
Incline Press
150 3x8
Landmine 1-Arm Curl
15 2x8 (inside collar)
25x8 (outside collar)
I was planning this for Friday, but I’ll be on the road tomorrow and Saturday. Going to bring my ab wheel and some bands
2020-06-14
Bench Press
185x8
175 3x8
OHP
115 4x8
Bent Row
190 3x8
French Press
85 4x8
Pullups later or tomorrow.
I was pretty knackered after yesterday’s session, but I feel okay today. It was a big jump in volume, adding that extra set on everything.
That’s definitely an over 35 word choice!
And I am definitely over 35.
Waaaaay over 35.
My recollection is that we’re right around the same age…I just turned 58 last month.
I turn 58 in three months…you old codger.
I prefer to think of myself as a wizened old coot LOL.
2020-06-15
Neutral Grip Close Grip Pullups
BW 4x10
Ab wheel (knees)
4x10
Opted for more reps on pullups rather than add weight for the moment. They were pretty easy. Ab wheel was not. I need to get consistent with the ab stuff.
2020-06-16
High Bar Squat
255x8
240 3x8
Front Squat
185x7, 4x5
Wide Grip Bench
175x8,8,6,6,4 Totally ran out of gas, hamstrings cramping
Barbell Curls
85 4x8
Miserable session today. Total reps on target, but reps per set fell off on bench and 5 is my limit on front squat no matter the weight…so far.