Method or Madness??

[ShuggyBear]

Hello gang, I think I'll join the fun here. If you think I can help you out, don't hesitate to ask.

Age: 56 (August)
Height: 5' 9.5"
Weight: 212
Current All Time Best Lifts -
Squat: 405 (Low Bar)
Bench: 310 (I can no longer do flat benching because of a shoulder injury)
Deadlifts: Conventional: 515 / Snatch Grip: 480 / Sumo: 485
Overhead Press: 170
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Saturday 11-4-17 / Weight 212 / Garage 50 (Nice)

Sumo Deadlift (Moderate Stance)

1X6 @ 145
1X5 @ 195
1X4 @ 235
1X3 @ 285
1X2 @ 325 (Added Belt & Straps)
1X1 @ 375
1X3 @ 425

SSB Pin Squat (Conventional Deadlift Stance, Pin#10, Belt)

1X5 @ 155
1X4 @ 205
1X3 @ 245
1X2 @ 295
1X3 @ 325

Two Hand KettleBell Swing

1X20 @ 53
1X20 @ 88

Music: Scorpions - Animal Magnetism / Lovedrive (the old albums are short)

[Wilhelm]

Ha! We're the same age and height.
You lift more, and i'm betwen 195 and 200lbs daily at this time.

I'll be watching

[ShuggyBear]

Ha! We're the same age and height.
You lift more, and i'm betwen 195 and 200lbs daily at this time.

I'll be watching

I'll be keeping an eye on you as well.
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Sunday 11-5-17

1 Mile Walk

K-Bell Russian Twist - 1X40 @ 35

Ab Wheel - 1X20

CoC Grippers

Stretching

[RdC]

I'm younger that both you and Wilhelm. I'm also fatter and weaker than anyone on this board. As a rookie I sponge all I can off of other peoples logs, the advice they share, and you tube vids that Wilhelm shares with me. Long winded--Hi! Sorry. For the record only: I'm 66 aiming for 100.

[slowmotion]

I'm older at 59, and heavier BW, but on the other hand I lift lower weights. I'll be following.

[hector]

Shug,

glad you're posting over here! You and Oldster were the only reasons I was bothering to log in Egypt.

[Chebass88]

Welcome Shug! Do you have any particular set & rep scheme you like to do for the CoC grippers?

Are you and your boys planning a lifting fest this year? Those are always great to watch every year.

[ShuggyBear]

Thanks guys, it's great to be here on this quality forum!
Bass: My approach to using the grippers is pretty much like all of my training, I kind of go by feel. I mostly do a few singles and doubles with the Trainer, .5, and the #1. I'm hoping to have Festivus this year, but I don't know yet. My oldest son hasn't touched a weight since his token appearance last year. My youngest still trains, so I'm sure he would be game for something. We shall see...
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Tuesday 11-7-17

Farmers Walk (Pitbull Implements, No Belt or Straps)

6X30 Yards @ 100's

Dumbbell Row (No Belt or Strap)

1X10 L&R @ 45
1X10 L&R @ 70
2X6 L&R @ 105

Seated Cable Hamstring Curl (Spud Hamstinger Deluxe)

1X12 L&R @ 20
2X12 L&R @ 25

Music: Rammstein - Liebe ist für alle da

[LexAnderson]

I do enjoy how you put your music selections on here, gives me new material to listen to.

[Chebass88]

Thanks guys, it's great to be here on this quality forum!
Bass: My approach to using the grippers is pretty much like all of my training, I kind of go by feel. I mostly do a few singles and doubles with the Trainer, .5, and the #1. I'm hoping to have Festivus this year, but I don't know yet. My oldest son hasn't touched a weight since his token appearance last year. My youngest still trains, so I'm sure he would be game for something. We shall see...
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That is very cool that you lift with your boys. I've been letting my little guys look at MILO, so they are probably the only kids at the pre-school who can identify Eddie Hall. Since your oldest son has been reloading - perhaps a marksmanship competition is in order.

Your approach on the grippers is sensible. I start doing them regularly, but fall into the trap of "a little bit of something is good, so a lot more is much better". I inevitably end up straining my hands, and put the grippers aside for a few weeks.

[EricK]

Welcome shug. I enjoy the Festivus videos and highlights, so I hope you have another one this year.

[ShuggyBear]

Welcome shug. I enjoy the Festivus videos and highlights, so I hope you have another one this year.

Thanks, Devil Dog. I'm going to throw down a challenge to see if that will fire them up.
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Thursday 11-9-17

KettleBell Halo - 1X24 (12L, 12R) @ 35

One Arm KettleBell Clean & Press

1X8 L&R @ 35
1X6 L&R @ 44
1X4 L&R @ 53
3X2 L&R @ 70
1X5 L&R @ 62

2" Axle Bar Curl

1X12 @ 50
1X8 @ 70
3X3 @ 100

Music: Van Halen - Fair Warning

[ShuggyBear]

Saturday 11-11-17 / Weight 211 / Garage 48

Rack Deadlift (Conventional Stance, Bar 18" From The Floor)

1X6 @ 135
1X5 @ 225
1X4 @ 315
1X3 @ 405 (Added Belt & Straps)
1X2 @ 495
1X2 @ 525

1" Deficit Conventional Deadlift (No Belt or Straps)

1X4 @ 235
1X3 @ 325
1X2 @ 425

Snatch Grip Romanian Deadlift (No Belt or Straps)

1X8 @ 145
1X10 @ 185

Music: Pantera - Far Beyond Driven

[ShuggyBear]

Tuesday 11-14-17

Farmers Walk (Pitbull Implements, No Belt or Straps)

4X30 Yards @ 105's

SSB Pin Squat (Conventional Deadlift Stance, Pin#10, Belt)

1X5 @ 155
1X4 @ 205
1X3 @ 245
1X2 @ 295
1X3 @ 335

Dumbbell Row (No Belt or Strap)

1X12 L&R @ 45
2X6 L&R @ 110

Ab Wheel - 1X10

Music: Down - Nola

[shaymus]

So is there a method or is it just madness?

Whatever it is, nice lifting.

[ShuggyBear]

So is there a method or is it just madness?

Whatever it is, nice lifting.

Sometimes I don't even know! Thanks. The goal right now is a Conventional Deadlift PR before the end of the year.

[ShuggyBear]

Thursday 11-16-17

KettleBell Halo - 1X24 (12L, 12R) @ 35

Barbell Overhead Press (20" Grip, Belt)

1X12 @ 55
1X8 @ 75
1X6 @ 95
1X4 @ 115
1X2 @ 135

Barbell Curl (18" Grip)

1X12 @ 45
1X8 @ 65
1X6 @ 95
1X3 @ 105

One Arm KettleBell Clean & Press

2X5 L&R @ 53

Ab Wheel - 1X12

Music: Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast

[ShuggyBear]

Saturday 11-18-17 / Weight 210 / Garage 52

Rack Deadlift (Conventional Stance, Bar 17" From The Floor)

1X5 @ 135
1X4 @ 225
1X3 @ 315
1X2 @ 405 (Added Belt & Straps)
1X1 @ 495
1X2 @ 530

1" Deficit Conventional Deadlift (No Belt or Straps)

1X4 @ 235
1X3 @ 325
1X2 @ 430

Snatch Grip Romanian Deadlift (No Belt or Straps)

1X10 @ 145
1X10 @ 195

Music: Amon Amarth - Jomsviking

[ShuggyBear]

Sunday 11-19-17

Ab Wheel - 1X25

CoC Grippers - Trainer, .5, 1

Stretching

[hector]

Sunday 11-19-17

Ab Wheel - 1X25

CoC Grippers - Trainer, .5, 1

Stretching

Ab wheel and grippers are what I always flake out on and skip. Reading your log inspires me to stop wimping out and do them. Thanks!