Old Man - Keepin' it going

[Lou1se]

Deloads are boring.

There, there..

Wasn't sure if I could squeeze this in between
hospital visits. My wife's hip replacement surgery went well yesterday
and she is recovering. She is to be released Saturday.

Great! She will feel like a new woman, after she's fully recovered of course

Have a great weekend!

[ljimd]

Great! She will feel like a new woman, after she's fully recovered of course

Thanks Lou - she's home and doing well.




Monday Bwt 160.0

Cycle-3 Wk-1 Day-1 531

Bench press
95x5
115x5
135x3
150x5
170x5
195x7
125x10,10,10,10,10

Chest supported rows
115x5
135x5
155x3
170x5
180x5
185x7

CGBP
95x5
115x5
130x3
145x5
155x5
165x8

On cruise control.

[ljimd]

Tuesday Bwt 158.8

Cycle-3 Wk-1 Day-2 531

Squats
95x5
120x5
145x3
155x5
180x5
200x6
130x10,10,10,10,10

Leg curls
40x10,10,10,10,10

E-z bar wall curls
65x5
70x5
75x5
80x5
85x6

Neutral grip pull ups
bwtx8,8,8,8,6 <---- outta gas

[ljimd]

Thursday Bwt 158.4

Cycle 3 Wk-1 Day-3 531

OHP
65x5
75x5
90x3
100x5
115x5
130x7
85x10,10,10,10,10

Chest supported rows
165x7,7,7,7,7

E-z bar skulls
100x8,8,8,8,8


Apologies to my journal friends. I've been wrapped up in my my wife's
rehab from hip surgery this past week and have had little time for the
forums. She's doing well and I hope to get back to regular following the
journals of those who have been kind enough to pop in here.

[HoustonTXMuscle]

Weights, reps and volume on your OHPs and skulls look super strong, Larry. Both those exercises represent hurdles that I can't seem to get over. Glad that your wife is doing well. Apologies aren't necessary with a valid excuse such as yours.

[Jtbny]

Weights, reps and volume on your OHPs and skulls look super strong, Larry. Both those exercises represent hurdles that I can't seem to get over. Glad that your wife is doing well. Apologies aren't necessary with a valid excuse such as yours.

This x 100. Great OHP numbers and +3 on the last set is great! Glad your wife is doing well.

[ljimd]

Weights, reps and volume on your OHPs and skulls look super strong, Larry. Both those exercises represent hurdles that I can't seem to get over. Glad that your wife is doing well. Apologies aren't necessary with a valid excuse such as yours.

This x 100. Great OHP numbers and +3 on the last set is great! Glad your wife is doing well.

Thank you gentlemen.

[fittofattofit]

Apologies to my journal friends. I've been wrapped up in my my wife's
rehab from hip surgery this past week and have had little time for the
forums. She's doing well and I hope to get back to regular following the
journals of those who have been kind enough to pop in here.

It's great that your wife is doing well. You've been doing really well in the gym ... 130lb OHPs; 200lb Squats; 85lb curls; 195lb Bps
All of your lifts are looking strong. How has your diet been during the last few weeks?

[ljimd]

It's great that your wife is doing well. You've been doing really well in the gym ... 130lb OHPs; 200lb Squats; 85lb curls; 195lb Bps
All of your lifts are looking strong. How has your diet been during the last few weeks?

Thanks Andrew. She's getting stronger and more mobile daily.

Been trying to work on my strength lately. On my 3rd 531 cycle and have been
moving right along. No great shakes, just steady. I'm constantly trying to add calories
with my strength training, but the hunger just isn't there. I need to stoke the fire
with some carbs.



Friday Bwt 160.2

Cycle-3 Wk-1 Day-4 531

Deads
120x5
145x5
175x3
190x5
220x5
245x5
160x10,10,10,10,10

Weighted neutral grip pull ups
bwtx5
bwt+20x5
bwt+30x5
bwt+35x5
bwt+40x4 <-----ouch, missed one there

E-z bar wall curls
70x8,8,8,8,8

Have a great holiday weekend everyone.

[Lou1se]

Thanks Andrew. She's getting stronger and more mobile daily.

Good to hear!

Been trying to work on my strength lately. On my 3rd 531 cycle and have been
moving right along. No great shakes, just steady. I'm constantly trying to add calories
with my strength training, but the hunger just isn't there. I need to stoke the fire
with some carbs.

Your workouts show your strength. Steady progress is what it's all about.

It must be terrible not feeling hunger..

Great work on the weighted pullups and deads

[ljimd]

Monday Bwt 162.0

Cycle-3 Wk-2 Day-1 531

Squats
95x5
120x5
145x3
165x3
190x3
215x5
130x10,10,10,10,10

Leg curls
40x10,10,10,10,10

E-z bar wall curls
65x5
75x5
80x3
85x3
90x5

Neutral grip pull ups
bwtx8,8,8,8,8

[jonnyboy44]

glad the wifes progressing well, and your progress is none to shabby either

[ljimd]

glad the wifes progressing well, and your progress is none to shabby either

Thanks jonny. Her stitches come out today. She's is recovering nicely.

As for me, I like the 531 program but it is sort of taxing and am considering some minor changes. Have tried adding a few pounds of bwt and evaluate if increased cals has a big impact on strength.

Good to see you popping in.

[Jtbny]

Thanks jonny. Her stitches come out today. She's is recovering nicely.

As for me, I like the 531 program but it is sort of taxing and am considering some minor changes. Have tried adding a few pounds of bwt and evaluate if increased cals has a big impact on strength.

Good to see you popping in.

When you say taxing are you not recovering well or just dragging ass? Good idea upping the cals first. Your progress looks to be on track (haven't missed a + lift yet).

[ljimd]

When you say taxing are you not recovering well or just dragging ass? Good idea upping the cals first. Your progress looks to be on track (haven't missed a + lift yet).

Dragging ass would be a good way to put it. Especially by Fri. Wanted to use my age as an excuse, but decided against it. The 5x10 on squats and deads at 55% sure get my attention. I might make some changes there.

[Jtbny]

The 5x10 on squats and deads at 55% sure get my attention.

I agree with this on squats for me. Today is squat day and I'm not looking forward to those 5 sets Hey it's not supposed to be easy right lol.

[ljimd]

I agree with this on squats for me. Today is squat day and I'm not looking forward to those 5 sets Hey it's not supposed to be easy right lol.

You said it all right there. Enjoy those squats today lol. It's bench for me, almost a break day.

[fittofattofit]

You're doing great on the 5/3/1 so far and no sign of any failing on the reps. I suspect you feel that you're 'dragging ass' because 5/3/1 is tough and you probably do need to up your cals. And don't forget that you've had other stresses lately so cortisol depression of your metabolism may leaving you feeling sapped
Now that things are settling at home, bump the cals and see how you feel with next week's sessions

[ljimd]

You're doing great on the 5/3/1 so far and no sign of any failing on the reps. I suspect you feel that you're 'dragging ass' because 5/3/1 is tough and you probably do need to up your cals. And don't forget that you've had other stresses lately so cortisol depression of your metabolism may leaving you feeling sapped
Now that things are settling at home, bump the cals and see how you feel with next week's sessions

Thanks Andrew, things are starting smooth out. As for the cals vvvvv.


Tuesday Bwt 162.8

Cycle-3 Wk-2 Day-2 531

Bench press
95x5
115x5
135x3
160x3
180x3
205x5
125x10,10,10,10,10

Chest supported rows
115x5
135x5
155x3
175x3
185x3
195x6

CGBP
95x5
115x5
135x3
150x3
160x3
170x8

Have opened up the diet some and added a couple #'s in the
last week. Muscles feel fuller but strength feels about the
same. Am hoping some extra bwt will enhance this program.
Will report.

[Bo_Flecks]

Just checking in on my favorite bodybuilder!

[fittofattofit]

Benching and rows are looking really strong Larry

[ljimd]

Just checking in on my favorite bodybuilder!

Thanx Steve, can't wait till you fire up your journal again.

Benching and rows are looking really strong Larry

Thanx A. In my younger heavier days I was a pretty fair bench presser. Nowadays I'll take what I get. Took me several years to deconstruct my style and rebuild after years of shoulder pain and sloppy form. I'm happy with it now. Never was fond of rowing, but am working on it.



Thursday Bwt 161.0

Cycle-3 Wk-2 Day-3 531

Deads
120x5
145x5
175x3
205x3
235x3
260x6
160x10,10,10,10,10

Weighted neutral grip pullups
bwtx5
bwt+20x5
bwt+30x3
bwt+35x3
bwt+45x5 - last rep was close, I'm takin' it

E-z bar wall curls
75x8,8,8,8,7

[Lou1se]

It will be interesting to see how you feel with a higher cal intake.

Also admiring your bench and row work.

re: Post 315# What changes were you thinking of making on squats and deads?

I prefer the word "taxing" more than "old"

[ljimd]

It will be interesting to see how you feel with a higher cal intake.

Also admiring your bench and row work.

re: Post 315# What changes were you thinking of making on squats and deads?

I prefer the word "taxing" more than "old"

Thanx Lou. Not sure I'm responding to the extra volume. Still thinking about it.

[Jtbny]

Deads day looked good 3 extra on your +3 is perfect! Doesn't look like you are slowing down yet! I'm always jealous of you guys who can do lots of pull ups ecspecially with added weight. It's a glaring weakness of mine.

[ljimd]

Deads day looked good 3 extra on your +3 is perfect! Doesn't look like you are slowing down yet! I'm always jealous of you guys who can do lots of pull ups ecspecially with added weight. It's a glaring weakness of mine.

Thanx Jt, wish my squats were as good.


Monday Bwt 162.6

Modified training today. Somehow I aggravated an inguinal hernia
I've had for a few years. Will talk to the doc next Monday about it.
So I temporarily scaled back my leg training for now.

I was at the end of my 3rd 531 cycle and decided to end it for a while
and go back to push/pull with the emphasis on hypertrophy until I get
this other situation sorted out.

Squats
95x5
115x888

Leg extensions
60x20,20

Bench press
115x5
165x10,10,10

Incline db flys
30x10,10

Seated press
95x5
115x8,8,8

Db laterals
15x12,12

E-z bar skulls
100x8,8,8

Tricep press downs w/rope.
50x8,8,8

[fittofattofit]

Thanx A. In my younger heavier days I was a pretty fair bench presser. Nowadays I'll take what I get. Took me several years to deconstruct my style and rebuild after years of shoulder pain and sloppy form. I'm happy with it now. Never was fond of rowing, but am working on it.

I used to bench double what I can now but I had had no education about proper form and I suffered all those shoulder injuries as a result. You've still got a strong bench and you've done a great job of keeping your upper body mass
Deads looked really good as well. Bad luck about the hernia ... hopefully that's just a minor strain that will settle with the change to a hypertrophy type workout

[ljimd]

Tuesday Bwt 160.8

Cycle-3 Wk-3 Day-2 531

Deads
115x5
140x5
170x3
210x5
240x3
270x5

Chest supported rows
115x5
135x5
155x3
180x5
190x3
200x4


Wall curls
65x5
75x5
85x5
90x3
95x3

E-z bar spider curls
65x8,8,8


Pain from yesterday much better today. Decided to
try and finish this cycle. I cut out the 5x10 on deads
just in case.

Falling way short on my cals. Just over 1900 last 2 days.
Goal is min 2250.

[HoustonTXMuscle]

....Somehow I aggravated an inguinal hernia
I've had for a few years. Will talk to the doc next Monday about it.
So I temporarily scaled back my leg training for now.

I was at the end of my 3rd 531 cycle and decided to end it for a while
and go back to push/pull with the emphasis on hypertrophy until I get
this other situation sorted out.....

Feel your pain with regard to the hernia, having been there, Larry. Hoping everything gets worked out on Monday when you meet with your doc. Found it a bit surprising that you continued with the deads, squats and leg extensions as those were the 3 that aggravated mine worse than anything else.

[ljimd]

Feel your pain with regard to the hernia, having been there, Larry. Hoping everything gets worked out on Monday when you meet with your doc. Found it a bit surprising that you continued with the deads, squats and leg extensions as those were the 3 that aggravated mine worse than anything else.

Pain eased quite a bit, now I'm not sure if the problem was something other than the hernia (which I've had for a while without pain) and more with the hip joint. IDK, will talk it over with the doc. It's always something - ache here ache there. This buttercup needs to suck it up.


Wife took a pic of me lollygaggin on the computer this afternoon.