Road to 1500

[jackjack]

Ah thanks for advice on the shoes. I may have to give them a shot. Anyway, keep putting up those numbers man I'll be keeping an eye on this thread. Good luck and god bless my friend.

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Thanks brother. I'll be back at the gym tomorrow. Got a goal and I'm determined to surpass it.

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Real life came knocking and kept me out of the gym for a couple of days but I got back tonight.

Deads (E1)

- DL from floor - 3x8 @ 315
- Snatch Grip DL - 5x8 @ 225
- Unilateral Row - 3x12 @ 180 each arm
- Abs, cable crunches

Should of been more but got there late. 4 kids - homework, 2 at track meets, then homework, dinner then squeeze in the gym. Rush rush rush.

 

[Powerbuilder50]

It's good to see old men lifting. Just kidding were not old shoot I'm 50 years young!! Good numbers guys. Yall motivate me!!

 

[Mr.Priapus]

It's good to see old men lifting. Just kidding were not old shoot I'm 50 years young!! Good numbers guys. Yall motivate me!!

LOL, I just told my gf at the gym I don't see any reason I can't keep getting stronger and reach my eventual goal of lifting in the elite levels even though I'm on the other side of the curve. I just don't see myself as old. My knees keep trying to tell me differently though.

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Let em try and get back track with my log here. (warmups not listed but my old ass needs 'em)


Monday
Deads (R1)

- DL 1" deficit - 1x8 @ 315
- 4" Block Pull - 2x3 @ 405
- Olympic squats - 3x8 @ 255


Tuesday
Bench (H1)

- Floor Press - 5x2 @ 280
- Bench - 2x15 @ 225
- Pullups - 3x12
- Military Press - 3x12 @ 185
- DB Shrugs - 3x15 @ 120 each
- Rope Pressdowns - 4x15

Thursday
Squat (E1)

- Squat - 8x3 @ 285
- Squat w/ reverse bands - 1x3 @ 375
- Oly Squat - 5x5 @ 225
- Leg Press - 4x15 @ 900 (just the plates, I have no idea what the sled weighs)


Friday
BodyBuilding

- Military Press - 4x12 @ 185
- Barbell Curls - 3x12 @ 95
- Standing Calf Raises - 4x12 @ 250
- Lat Pulldowns - 3x15 @ 160

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Deadlift (H2)

- 4" pin pulls: 5x2 @ 425
- Snatch Grip DLs: 4x4 @ 325

• (was supposed to be 2x8 but my grip gave out. I noticed the bar was thicker than some of the others in the gym. The thinner bars are easier to grip. Guess I should use the fat bar more huh?)

- DB Rows: 3x10 @ 110
- DB Shrugs: 2x20 @ 80
- Up and Down Planks: 50

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Bench (E2)

- Flat BB Bench w/ pause - 8x3 @ 235
- Incl DB - 3x15 @ 95
- Standing DB Military Press - 3x10 @ 50
- Pec Dec - 3x15
- Rope Pressdowns - 3x15
- Cable Crunches - 4x15

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Squat (R2)

- Squat - 1x8 @ 350
- Good Mornings, wide stance - 3x8 @185
- Lunges w/ DBs - 3x15 @ 50

Must get to the gym earlier. Missed my last two exercises because of time.

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Body Building Day

- Military PRess - 4x8 @ 185
- BB Curls - 3x12 @ 95
- Calf Raises - 4x15
- Lat Pulldowns - 4x12

 

[Mr.Priapus]

This weeks workouts:

Deadlift (E2)

- DL from floor - 8x3 @ 325
- 4" block pulls snatch grip - 3x12 @250
- Squat, close stance - 3x8 @225
- DB Shrugs - 3x12 @ 110

Bench (R2)

- Incl BB - 1x8 @ 265
- Incl DB - 2x20 @ 60
- Close grip bench - 3x12 @ 225
- Pec Dec - 3x15
- Triceps Pushdowns - 4x15
- Military Press - 3x12 @ 135

Squat (H2)

- Squat - 5x2 @ 400
- Good mornings - 3x8 @ 185
- Leg Press - 3x20 @ 810

BodyBuilding

- Military Press - 4x8 @ 185
- BB Curls - 3x12 @ 95
- Calf Raises - 5x15
- DB Shrugs - 3x10 @ 120

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Deadlifts (R2)

- DL from 1" deficit - 1x8 @ 350
- 4" block pulls - 2x3 @ 400
- Olympic stance squats - 3x8 @ 250
- Glute Ham Raises***
- Reverse Hypers 4x10

*** I really suck at the GHR. Maybe it's because they were after DL's and squats but holy crap I could barely move. I'm going to concentrate on these more, maybe putting in on off days.

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Today's squat workout is broken up into two parts. Went earlier today and did half and I'll go back tonight for the other half.

Squats (E2)

Squats - 8x3 @ 305
Squat w/ Reverse bands - 1x2 @ 375
Oly Squats - 5x5 @ 225

** be back later for tonights workout

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Went back last night for the rest.

- Leg Press - 4x15 @ 630
- DB swings - 4x15 @ 60
- Reverse Hypers - 4x12

Walked for 30 minutes. My legs were beat up.

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Bodybuilding Day

- Standing Military Press - 4x8 @ 185
- BB Curls - 4x12 @ 95
- Calf Raises - 4 x 12
- GHR - 4x10 (assisted every rep with my hands)
- DB Laterals - 4x10 @ 50
- DB Triceps skull crushers - 3x10 @ 60

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Deadlifts (H3)

- DL from the floor - 1x1 @ 455
1x1 @ 465
1x1 @ 475

- Snatch Grip DL's - 3x8 @ 325
- DB Rows - 1x10 @ 100
1x10 @ 110
1x10 @ 120
- DB Shurgs - 2x12 @ 120

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Bench (E3)

- Floor Press - 8x3 @ 265
- Inc DB - 3x15 @ 90
- Standing DB Military - 3x10 @ 50
- Tricep Press downs - 4x15 @ rack
- Pec Deck - 4x15

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Squats (R3)

- Squats - 1x8 @ 375
- Good Mornings wide - 3x8 @ 185
- DB Lunges - 3x15 @ 50
- Oly Squats - 1x20, 30 @ 135

 

[Mr.Priapus]

Bodybuilding

- Military Press 3 x 8, 7, 5 @ 185
- DB Curls 3x12 @ 50
- DB Laterals 4x12 @ 50
- Lat Pulldowns 4x12 @ 195
- DB Shrugs 4x10 @ 130


*felt weak today. Getting over a cold. Ugh

 

[Mr.Priapus]

I've slacked getting in here to post so here's the week so far:

Deadlift (E3)

- DL 1inch Deficit - 8x3 @ 365
- Snatch Grip DL - 3x12 @ 255
- Oly Squat - 3x8 @ 225
- DB Shrugs - 3x12 @ 110
- Lat Pulldowns - 4x15 @ 185

Bench (R3)
- Incl BB - 1x8 @ 245
- Incl DB - 2x20 @ 80
- Close Grip Bench - 3x12 @ 185
- Floor Military Press - 3x12 @ 95
- Pec Deck - 3x15
- Triceps Pressdowns - 3x15

Squats (H3)
- Squats - 1x1 @ 425
1x1 @ 435
1x1 @ 445
- Good Mornings wide (light) 3x8 @ 135
- Leg Press - 3x20 @ 630
- Glute Bridges - 1x15 @ 315, 2x10 @ 405



*still feeling sick but gonna push through it.