Day 362: Ageing Strengthfully

Day 362
49 years old
216.2 lb / 98.1 kg body weight
no heart rate data
14,850 pound feet of energy
#barbell #benchpress (2 ft range of vertical motion)
Set 1: 10 x (45 lb / 20.4 kg)
Set 2: 5 x (95 lb / 43.1 kg)
Set 3: 3 x (135 lb / 61.2 kg)
Set 4: 3 x (170 lb / 77.1 kg)
Set 5: 3 x (160 lb / 72.6 kg)
Set 6: 4 x (150 lb / 68 kg)
Set 7: 8 x (135 lb / 61.2 kg)
Set 8: 8 x (125 lb / 56.7 kg)
Set 9: 8 x (115 lb / 52.2 kg)
Set 10: 8 x (105 lb / 47.6 kg)
Set 11: 7 x (95 lb / 43.1 kg)
#lazy48 #weightlifting #fitness #homegym #freeweights #pitbull

[@Hossak]

Awesome session! You have reduced the maximum weight you went for from the last session - no issue with that. Going for too high a weight too soon is not a great strategy, you do a buttload of volume in your bench sessions as well which I think is the way to go rather than always trying for a moon shot. Slow and steady is always the better way, minimizes the chances of injury which is the highest priority. Good stuff!!!

[@Schismarch]

Thanks! Yeah, I’ve been plateaued in 1rm for a long time, so I’m trying to push a lot of volume and build up slowly. I figure once I get to 5 reps at 170, my max will be increased, and I can move everything up a bit. Today felt good; hitting 8 reps at 135 on the way down the pyramid is a big milestone for me! Grind grind grind! I always appreciate your comments. Hope you’re well and staying strong!

[@Hossak]

@@Schismarch Just figured out a huge riddle in the plant, so I am on top of the world at the moment. So simple once you know the solution but it gave us a few days of shenanigans. I totally agree with the pyramid technique - build the base and the tip of the pyramid will get higher. Plus you get plenty of time under the bar to really get your technique worked out.

[@Schismarch]

Ah, nothing better than figuring something out!