The 40 Plus Journal Part 2 - The Search For Strength

No training today but it's 18 months of abstinence from alcohol so that's worth making a note of.

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No training today but it's 18 months of abstinence from alcohol so that's worth making a note of.

Very well done.

40 plus


No training today but it's 18 months of abstinence from alcohol so that's worth making a note of.

That's worth more than a note. That is a f8cking amazing achievement mate.
 
You should be proud of yourself

Formerly Known as Old Git

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No training today but it's 18 months of abstinence from alcohol so that's worth making a note of.

Very well done.

Thanks Malc

Cardifflad

40 plus


No training today but it's 18 months of abstinence from alcohol so that's worth making a note of.

That's worth more than a note. That is a f8cking amazing achievement mate.
 
You should be proud of yourself

Fairly happy mate it has to be said.
 

Tonights training

Deads
10 x bar only
10 x 60 kg
10 x 100 kg
3 x 140 kg
1 x 160 kg

DB Rows
5 x 5 50 lb

Pulldowns
5 x 5 17 plates

DB Curls
5 x 5 55 lb

Lots of stretching and a good warm up for the deads, uncomfortable and almost painful but ok. All reps done with a pause, not bounced.

Tonights training

Push Press
10 x bar only
5 x 40 kg
5 x 60 kg
3 x 70 kg
5 x 1 80 kg

Seated OH Press (Smith Machine)
3 x 70 kg
2 x 85 kg
5 x 1 90 kg

Military Press
5 x 5 60 kg

Not bad, I'll be happier when I can Push Press BW though.

Hows the hammy holding out? Looks not to bad. Keep getting the blood in there (in a light and easy way!) and stretch next week. Then plenty of painkillers and ibuprofen prior to lift off next weekend lolol

It's getting better slowly mate, like you say plenty Ibuprofen before the comp next weekend. I think after the comp I'll be looking for a physio.

Good shout. Always worth seeing a physio or sports therapist about these things before they get on top of you.

Did you say you had some vids of me at the British Nationals? :)

Good shout. Always worth seeing a physio or sports therapist about these things before they get on top of you.

Did you say you had some vids of me at the British Nationals? :)

iaink


Good shout. Always worth seeing a physio or sports therapist about these things before they get on top of you.

Did you say you had some vids of me at the British Nationals? :)

I did mate. I'll reply in yours.
 

Sunday update

I've intentionally put on a couple of pounds after weighing in at the last comp at 88.1 kg.
Weighed in this morning at 90.5 kg but that's after a big Chinese meal last night with plenty of sweet stuff after.
Next comp is the North Midlands Open 1 week from today, I'll do a session on Monday practicing my openers then rest until Sunday as I did for the last comp.

Tonights training

Squats
10 x bar only
5 x 60 kg
5 x 100 kg
2 x 140 kg
1 x 160 kg

Bench
10 x bar only
5 x 60 kg
3 x 100 kg (paused)
1 x 110 kg (paused)

Deads
10 x bar only
5 x 60 kg
5 x 100 kg
3 x 140 kg
1 x 160 kg

Trained up to my openers for Sunday tonight with the exception of the deads, I'd like to open with 200 on Sunday but didn't want to risk it tonight.

Good luck for Sunday!

ditto

Ditto - o. All the best for Sunday mate

Thanks very much gentlemen.
All ready to go, injury is no better or worse, weight is about 89 kg.
I'm planning openers of 160/110/200 but I'll be happy to walk away with a total.

Have at it pal and good luck!

Cheers Iain