The MilkMan Delivers: The Road to 40

5/3/1 Cycle 4, Week 1, Day 3

Deadlift

Warmup
70kg X 5
90kg X 5
110kg X 5

5/3/1
122.5kg X 5
140kg X 5
157.5kg X 5

Boring But Big
110kg X 5 sets of 10 reps

Band pullaparts
Band curls
 
5/3/1 Cycle 4, Week 1, Day 4

Squat

Warmup
70kg X 5
90kg X 5
100kg X 5

5/3/1
107.5kg X 5
125kg X 5
142.5kg X 5

Boring But Big
100kg X 5 sets of 10 reps

Trapbar overhead press
25kg X 5 sets of 10 reps
 
Previous log: https://forums.sherdog.com/threads/the-milkman-delivers-beyond.3130645/

The above long running log became inconsistent, full of injuries and excuses. I figured it's time for a fresh start in the final year of my 30's, looking at the very least to get the consistency going again into my 40's anything else is a welcome bonus.

Previous 1RMs:
SOHP: 85kg
Deadlift: 222.5kg
Bench Press: 130kg
Squat: 200kg

To get this going again I will be starting back with my old favourite 5/3/1.

Training maxes:
Overhead Press: 55kg
Deadlift: 160kg
Bench Press: 87.5kg
Squat: 140kg

5/3/1 Cycle 1, Week 1, Day 1

Overhead Press

Warmup
20kg x 5
30kg x 5
35kg x 5

5/3/1
37.5kg x 5
42.5kg x 5
47.5kg x 10

First Set Last
37.5kg x 3 sets of 10 reps
37.5kg x 2 sets of 5 reps

Squat
60kg 5
80kg x 5
92.5kg x 3 sets of 5 reps


How close to the big 4 decades milestone are you?

Also; how are you looking air aerodyne thingy me do dad?
 
How close to the big 4 decades milestone are you?

Also; how are you looking air aerodyne thingy me do dad?
6 months to go until the big 4-0.

Are you asking how my physical appearance is looking now?
 
5/3/1 Cycle 4, Week 2, Day 1 - Overhead Press

Warmup
20kg X 5
30kg X 5
40kg X 5

5/3/1
47.5kg X 3
55kg X 3
62.5kg X 3

Boring But Big
40kg X 5 sets of 10

Barbell Shrugs
90kg X 5 sets of 10 reps
 
6 months to go until the big 4-0.

Are you asking how my physical appearance is looking now?

Roger dodger. I'm a few years behind you, but knew we were similar.


Do you want me to be?



Also; I meant how do you find it as a cardio machine? I've never used one before.
 
Roger dodger. I'm a few years behind you, but knew we were similar.


Do you want me to be?



Also; I meant how do you find it as a cardio machine? I've never used one before.
Ah sorry mate. Yeah I like the addition of the Airdyne, it can be as hard or as easy as a workout as you want; the harder you go, the harder it pushes back on you. Definitely a worthwhile investment whilst lockdown was going on and the kids were being home-schooled.

Today's airdyne session: 20 minutes 7.31 miles
 
Ah right.

I'm in subsidized rented accommodation (due to job movement every few years), so., while I do have a lot of shit, I am trying to keep what we have down. Also removals are a bit naff so ding up things whenever we move.
When we settle/buy I'll be looking at home gyming to give me options so will look at the investment.
I enjoy running, but it does give me Achilles and hip discomfort if the milage is too high. Sign of the times I guess.
 
5/3/1 Cycle 4, Week 2, Day 2 - Deadlift

Warmup
80kg X 5
100kg X 5
110kg X 5

5/3/1
130kg X 3
150kg X 3
167.5kg X 3

Boring But Big
110kg X 5 sets of 10 reps
 
Been really busy with work and not getting much sleep, so training has taken a bit of a back seat this week.

Airdyne 22 minutes 7.75 miles
 
Finished a stretch of 13, 12 hour nightshifts on Saturday morning, and after a little sleep was looking forward to squatting. I was clearing some weeds from the garden when my right knee went "pop" and I had to take a trip to the hospital..stayed for a few hours and had an X ray, when weirdly, I was all of a sudden able to straighten my leg again with minimal pain (was excruciating before) and could walk on it again...so I checked out of the hospital and will monitor the knee. Needless to say I didn't squat and probably won't until I'm confident the knee will be OK.

Cracked on with overhead press today:

5/3/1 Cycle 4, Week 3, Day 1 - Overhead Press

Warmup
40kg X 5
45kg X 5
50kg X 5

5/3/1
52.5kg X 5
57.5kg X 3
65kg X 1

Boring But Big
40kg X 5 sets of 10 reps

Curls
Front plate raises
Barbell Shrugs 95kg X 5 sets of 10 reps
 
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5/3/1 - Cycle 4, Week 2, Day 4 - Squat

Warmup
60kg x 5
80kg x 5
100kg x 5

5/3/1
117.5kg x 3
132.5kg x 3
150kg x 3

Boring But Big
100kg x 5 sets of 10 reps

Dumbell Overhead Press
10kg x 4 sets of 15 reps per arm

Band Pullaparts

Catching up on this session after being unable to due to Saturday's knee issue. Fortunately, my knee felt fine throughout.
 
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