Codger's Quest

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Very nice, BD/GD. Sorry to hear about the knee....

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Last day of ramping up today. I think my back is pretty much recovered. Next week I'll switch to Andy Baker's Strength and Mass After 40 program and...

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Might have to get one of those things. If only I can sneak the package past Mrs. C....

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Good point....

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For inspiration, check out this sensational lifter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcFSOnumgZA&t=6s...

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Thanks, gymdad. I was looking at some wooden blocks on rogue's web site. I'm wondering if I can get by with rack pulls from pins. Is there some advantage...

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I remember Oldster on the other forum was doing those and recommended them. I've never tried them. Don't know if Mrs. Codger will allow me to make any...

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Thanks for the information, Brian. Some nice rowing there! Are you thinking about entering the CRASH-B?

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I think my back is back to normal, more or less. Everything in today's workout felt good. I'll continue ramping up this week and next week I'll switch...

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Hi Brian, What program are you following now? I was thinking of trying The Bridge, and then one of Jordan's 12-week strength templates.

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Thanks, Brian and Gymdad. It's nice to have company from the old forum.

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That is a lot of pulling! How high are the blocks that you use? I'm thinking of buying a pair....

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Recovery road continues:

Squats: 255x5x1; 260x5x1; 265x5x1; belted, four to five minutes rest.

Bench: 205x5x1; 207.5x5x2; five...

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I hope things settle down soon....

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And more jackets for our collection, I hope...

Today: Some light squats plus some presses and rows.

squats: 205x5x3; no belt...

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Time for a fresh start. I've been posting at Starting Strength for a couple of years but I'm planning to follow one of Jordan's templates so I thought...

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Looks like we're both easing back into things, BD/PD. My back is still bothering me a little bit but not enough to stop me from training. I'll start keeping...