Strength is coming back!!

A trainer noticed my rack deadlifts today saying I was lifting heavy!!!
Day 12 back at the gym
Push press 135x10@ 1 set
Back squat 255 x3 @ 4 sets
Back squat 275 x2 @ 1 set
Front squat 185 x8
Front squat 205 x 2
Power cleans 155 x5
Rack deadlift 495x1
Rack deadlift 500x1

Strength is coming back... Still a light day. Now must start working on oly lift form.

Day 10 back in the gym

Day 10 in the Gym
Back Squat 255 @ 2setsX5
Front Squat 185 @ 2setsX4
Jerks 155 X 10 reps
Deadlift Max 365
Deadlift 315@3setsX5reps
Squat Press 360@2 sets x5 reps
Squat Press 540 @1 set x 5 reps
Squat Press 720 @ 1 set x 2 reps

Might need a muscle relaxer

Light Days

I hate reconditioning. But if you take off for as long as I did and you are as old as I am it takes longer to get back what you lost. On anther note, Adidas has now started selling oly lifting shoes on their website in a variety of colors. I might try to cop a pair around tax time.
Today's workout
Day 9 back at the gym
Ran 1.5 miles on treadmill
Leg press 630@3 sets x5reps
Leg cable kick backs 50@2 sets x6reps
Bench press (smith) 224@3sets x7 reps
Seated mili press (smith) 135 @3sets x6 reps.
A light day, :-).

Out of Hibernation

Day 7 in the gym yesterday
Ran 1.5 miles on treadmill
Back squat 225@3sets x5reps
Back squat max 250
Front squat 135@2sets x 5 reps
Leg press 360@2 sets x 4 reps
Leg press 630@1 set x 5 reps
Bench press 225@3 sets x4 reps
Incline Bench 150@2 sets x 4 reps
Seated MilPress 135@2sets x4 reps
Dips 2 sets at 5 reps

Feeling Old :-(

Hiatus

Had to take a bit of a hiatus.. injury :-(

Strength Gains!!

It's been a while since I posted but not since going to the gym. I've been working somewhat consistently on more conditioning than technique so that I can build strength in key areas: the core, the quads and the upper body. Some of the lifts I have been doing include the push press, squats, front squats (225 now) deadlifts and rack pulls. As I am preforming some of these, my legs, butt, upper back have been destroyed. As I am getting stronger, some old PRs have been achieved. My 405 deadlift came back. I jerked 175 and upped it to an occasional 180. My rack pull was a shock as I pulled 505!!! This means that 405 deadlift will become a 500 pound deadlift in a few months. I also see some 200 pound clean and jerk coming by December. I just have to find a facility and a coach that support oly lifting locally. A video or two will be coming soon.

Pacing

30 in Box Jump

Pacing is one aspect of my workouts that I have never really gotten too well.  I really don't like to take breaks but sometimes the body demands it.  Last week after meeting with an olympic lifter and learning some tips from him, I was so psyched to the point where I decided to really push my body a little more than I needed to.  The result, well I was a little sore in muscles and joints.  So pacing is pretty important.  This past week I decided well more so the body decided that it needed some rest.  So I gave it some.  Now having said that, I didn't exactly quit completely; I slowed down.  Another note I have to mention is that for some reason the folks I am working out with are in their early to mid 20s.  Me I am in my early 40s, well 40 to be exact.  They are of the opinion that for me to keep up with them is great.  I am of the opinion, I am playing catch up.  Anyhow, not too much video this week but I added more conditioning material.  Again, any kind coaching would be helpful..

315 Dead Lift