April 27, MMIX

squat
135 x 1
225 x 1
315 x 1
350 x 1
385 x 1

divebomber pushups 2 x 10

dragon flags 2 x 5

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Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men.

Back to the primitive...Power to the People
Deadlift
450 x 5...done rest-pause style
405 x 3

Dumbbell press @ 50lb dumbbells
2,3,5,10

Hanging leg raise 2 x 6

couldn't wait another day to start PTTP. Yesterday's squat workout re-tweeked my back. I use proper squat form, but I think at my age (45), it's time to give up the squat. My back felt fine doing the pulls today. Will hit the deads again tomorrow, then Friday to wrap up the week.

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Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men.

April 29, MMIX
PTTP trapbar deadlift
Work set: 450 x 5...done in rest/pause fashion
Back-off set: 405 x 5...rest/pause

Dumbbell press-50lb bells
2,3,5,10

Plank
first set-30 seconds...more of a warmup
2nd set: 1:30

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Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men.

May 1, MMIX
Trapbar deadlift
450 x 4
405 x 4

Dumbbell press @ 50lb pair
2,3,5,10

Medicine ball stand and twist 2 x 10
Plank 1:30

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Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men.

great to see you back and will look forward to reading your log mike

Forgot to post Monday's workout
May 4, MMIX
Trapbar deadlift
450 x 4
405 x 4

Dumbbell press @ 50lb pair
2,3,5,10

Hanging leg raise 2 x 6

I am going to stick with Power to the People, but with this change in the routine. I'm going to switch to a two-week cycle of deadlifts followed by a two-week cycle of nothing but kettlebell lifts. I've had this idea on the backburner for a while...now is the time to try it. For the deadlift portion, I'm going to perform singles PTTP style. Start with the top weight, then a set @ 90%, then several sets @ 80%. I'm going to alternate dumbbell presses with the good old side press. For the kettlebell cycle, I'm going to alternate between two workouts three times per week. Workout A will be higher volume, using the snatch, jerk, overhead squat, french press, cleans and pullover. Workout B will be the "program minimum"-turkish getups and swings. I will finish this week of deadlifts using the "Bear" singles. Next week will be the start of the kettlebell cycle. I am looking forward to see what kind of results I can achieve. It should keep me fresh physically and mentally.

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Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men.

May 6, MMIX
Trapbar deadlift
460 x 1
415 x 1
365 x 1
365 x 1
365 x 1
365 x 1
365 x 1

Side Press
3 reps @ 55lbs
2 reps @ 60lbs
1 rep @ 65lbs
For the side press, I used a 5' olympic bar...been a while since I've done side presses.

Dragon flags: 2 x 5

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Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men.

May 9, MMIX
Trained at my friend's dungeon gym...
Trapbar deadlift
460 x 1
415 x 1
365 x 1 for 10 sets

Kettlebell sidepress
16kg
5,5,3 each side

Kettlebell situp
3 x 10

Next week, I start my kettlebell cycle for two weeks.

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Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men.

Scrapped the kettlebell cycle...just into the deadlift too much right now. I want to see what happens with my poundages.
May 11, MMIX
Trapbar deadlift
470 x 1
420 x 1
370 x 1 for 5 singles

Dumbbell press
50lb pair
2,3,5,10

Hanging leg raise
2 x 5

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Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men.

May 13, MMIX
Back-off day
Trapbar deadlift
455 x 1
410 x 1
365 x 1 for 3 sets

Barbell sidepress
55 x 2 each side
65 x 1 each side
70 x 1 each side

Hanging leg raise 1 x 5
Med. ball stand and twist 1 x 10 each side
Plank 1 x 1:30

Needed a day to back-off...weights felt good and easy. Will go up a little bit on Friday.

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Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men.