Getting stronger in my late 30s and beyond! :)

[cappicard]

I think I'll start a log here. Abit about me. I turned 37 a few weeks ago. But I'm in better shape now than I was at 21.

Let's start with last week's workouts.
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Date: 26 December 2011

Bench Press: 135 x 6, 135 x 6, 155 x 5, 185 x 5, 195 x 3, 205 x 5, 205 x 4, 135 x 20

Dips: BW x 8, BW x 8, BW x 8

DB Rows: 110 x 8, 120 x 6, 120 x 6, 120 x 6

Seated Smith Machine Shoulder Press: 135 x 8, 135 x 8, 135 x 6

Incline Press: 135 x 8, 135 x 5, 135 x 4

Hammer Strength Iso-lateral Bench Press: 51 x 8, 61 x 8, 76 x 5, 76 x 5

Triceps Pushdowns (v grip): 70 x 8, 70 x 8, 70 x 8, 80 x 5

 

[cappicard]

Date: 28 December 2011

Squats: 115 x 5, 115 x 5, 135 x 5, 155 x 5, 185 x 3, 195 x 3, 205 x 3, 225 x 3, 235 x 3, 135 x 20

Angled Leg Press: (plates per side) 4 x 8, 4 x 8, 5 x 8, 6 x 6, 7 x 5, 7 x 4, 6 x 5, 5 x 5

DB Lunges: (in place) 30 x 10, (walking) 30 x 10, 30 x 10, 30 x 10

Seated Leg Extensions: 285 x 10, 285 x 10, 285 x 8

Comments: I hate walking lunges! Those things are torture! Then again, I did do some widowmaker squats for my final set. My legs were spent after this one.

 

[cappicard]

Date: 30 December 2011

Deadlifts: 135 x 8, 185 x 5, 205 x 5, 225 x 3, 245 x 3, 275 x 2, 295 x 1, 315 x 1, 335 x 1

Lat Pulldowns: 140 x 6, 150 x 6, 160 x 6, 170 x 6, 180 x 6

T-bar Rows: 90 x 6, 100 x 6, 145 x 6

DB Shrugs: 75 x 10, 80 x 10, 85 x 12

 

[cappicard]

Date: 2 January 2012
Gym Bodyweight: ~194lb

Bench Press: 135 x 8, 135 x 8, 155 x 8, 185 x 5, 185 x 5, 185 x 5, 185 x 5, 185 x 4, 135 x 10

Dips: BW x 6, BW x 6, BW+25 x 5, BW+10 x 5

Smith Machine Shoulder Press: (It works for me, so what) 115 x 6, 135 x 6, 135 x 6

Hammer Strength Iso-lateral Wide Chest Press: 47 x 12, 72 x 10, 82 x 10, 92 x 10, 92 x 10

Hammer Strength Iso-lateral Shoulder Press: 55 x 8, 65 x 5, 65 x 6, 80 x 6

"21's" (BB Curls): 70 x 7/7/60 x 7, 60 x 7/7/7

Comments: Another good one. Just repping it out on bench press. My dips felt easier tonight. Yeah, I do use the Smith Machine. I like to just focus on my delts (thus why the Smith machine). I love finishing my workout with 21s. Those things really torture my biceps!

 

[cappicard]

Date: 23 December 2011

Deadlifts: 135 x 5, 185 x 3, 205 x 3, 225 x 3, 245 x 3, 275 x 2, 315 x 1, 335 x 1

A - Dips: BW x 8, BW x 8, BW+10 x 6, BW+25 x 6, BW+35 x 5

B - Alternating w/ Lat Pulldowns: 90 x 8, 110 x 8, 145 x 6, 145 (underhand) x 6, 145 (underhand) x 8

DB Rows: 110 x 5, 120 x 6, 130 x 5, 150 x 5

BB Curls: 70 x 8, 80 x 8, 80 x 8, 90 x 6

Reverse Flyes: 70 x 10, 120 x 6, 160 x 5

Comments: A good workout here. The rows were very tough due to my grip giving out. It was hard holding the 150s. The hooks I was using didn't help much at all. But, I definitely have the strength to do the 150s. I kept my torso straight with very little jerking.

Alternating the lat pulldowns with dips were insane on my arms. I probably could have put on a 45 on the dips

 

[Halo]

Welcome to the logs looking forward to seeing your progress!

 

[dangerouscurves]

Welcome, looks thorough keep it up and we will see good progress!

 

[AllTheWay]

yeah!! another log. great to have you start this cap!

are you a star trek fan?

 

[cappicard]

yeah!! another log. great to have you start this cap!

are you a star trek fan?

Why, yes I am.

"Make it sew, Number One!"

 

[PillarofBalance]

oh jesus I didn't know we allow trekkies in here! =))

This board has a great section of logs and we all sort of feed off each other. I'm looking forward to seeing you improve bro!

 

[cappicard]

oh jesus I didn't know we allow trekkies in here! =))

This board has a great section of logs and we all sort of feed off each other. I'm looking forward to seeing you improve bro!

Thanks!

Ooh la la!

 

[AllTheWay]

Why, yes I am.

"Make it sew, Number One!"

LOL captain picard. glad to have you aboard