The Mature thread

[Primemuscle]

see I like chest tri's...or delts tris

Yes. There is a good tie-in between these muscle groups.

[Primemuscle]

Normally I train arms on their own but I thought why not a change and make my workouts a bit more compact at the moment due to work loads.

Change is usually good when it comes to working out. Otherwise, I tend to get stuck in a rut and I can only increase the weight load so much because I have strength limits which I can never seem to exceed, particularly now that I am older.

[njflex]

THERE SO MANY BREAKDOWN GOD U COULD DRIVE UR SELF NUTS I'VE DONE
BACK/HAMS
QUADS/CALVES
TOTAL LEGS LIKE NOWADAYS
BI/TRI
BACK /BI CURRENTLY DO...
DELT/BI
DELT/TRI
CHEST /TRI CURRENTLY DO,,,
BACK/REARDELTS/TRAPS LONG ONE..
DELTS/TRAPS/FOREARMS/CALVES CURRENTLY DOING...
2 ON 1 OFF
3 ON 2 OFF
3 ON 1 OFF
5 ON 2 OFF WEEKENDS
3 ON 1 WITH 2 ON 1..OFF WITH ROTATE BODYPARTS EVERYTHING DONE ONCE BUT ONE BODYPARTS BUMPS UP TO GET DONE 2X AND THEN GETS REST 7 DAYS AND NEXT BODYPART BUMPS UP FOR SECOND ROUND.
MON/WED/FRI/SAT.. A LABRADA FAVORITE,,,
I DO 4 DAYS WITH YOUNG KIDS EVERY THING 1X PERWK AND ABS CALVES 2X..

[Donny]

It's good to change now and again like Jay wrote..there is so many combinations..it is great to read all the splits here and what works for each person...George gave me the idea doing some Smith machine squats for a change...Steve chest and triceps ...

[Primemuscle]

It is 70 degrees today and sunny. My workout routine was 2.5 hours of gardening; weeding, trimming shrubs and vines, deadheading spent daffodils, spraying the cracks in the concrete where weeds tend to grown and raking everything up. I filled up two yard debris barrels. If the weather is good tomorrow, I will probably do more of the same.

[njflex]

It is 70 degrees today and sunny. My workout routine was 2.5 hours of gardening; weeding, trimming shrubs and vines, deadheading spent daffodils, spraying the cracks in the concrete where weeds tend to grown and raking everything up. I filled up two yard debris barrels. If the weather is good tomorrow, I will probably do more of the same.

nice,,i filled 2 barrels and 1 bag of fresh cut lawn,i use lawn doctor for those who use something similar in there area or country,,they basically weed and control with right chemicals your lawn to get green,maintain it,,,i cut it myself,,it looks like a thick green carpet minimal weed if any,,,it took me yrs to get it like this,,,i was very jealous of my neighbors ,,,now i have one of the best lawns...

[booty]

It's good to change now and again like Jay wrote..there is so many combinations..it is great to read all the splits here and what works for each person...George gave me the idea doing some Smith machine squats for a change...Steve chest and triceps ...

I need to mix things up more I must admit. I just have favouritism over certain exercises that I know my body responds better to.

[Primemuscle]

nice,,i filled 2 barrels and 1 bag of fresh cut lawn,i use lawn doctor for those who use something similar in there area or country,,they basically weed and control with right chemicals your lawn to get green,maintain it,,,i cut it myself,,it looks like a thick green carpet minimal weed if any,,,it took me yrs to get it like this,,,i was very jealous of my neighbors ,,,now i have one of the best lawns...

Fortunately, I cut my lawn the other day, so it wasn't on my agenda today. I think I have finally conquered the moss in the grass out front this year with lots of lime applications. Another thing, I raise the blade on the lawnmower up one notch. After cutting the grass it is still long, but it is lush and green and stands up straight. I suspect that it is just like the True Value Hardware store add says, the longer the grass the deeper the roots; drainage was not a problem this winter at all. I did fertilize the lawn about a month ago. I didn't need weed killer in the mix because there aren't any. They crop up in the planting beds.

[Primemuscle]

I need to mix things up more I must admit. I just have favouritism over certain exercises that I know my body responds better to.

You are right, we all have favorites. That is part of why we get into a rut sometimes.

[Donny]

well i will get a cardio workout in today then work till 9pm. I feel good today chest and triceps feeling well trained from yesterday. will go for a run in the woods get some nature and fresh air.. sometimes meet the odd deer in the woods. Wild pigs roam the woods too but they shy away from people, they can be aggressive if they have young piggies with them.. imagine being chased by these wild piggies...LOL. Remember on field exercises on sentry duty at night in a trench watching them moving around coming near our gun position looking for food. I had a night sight scope on my SLR rifle so i could see them.

[njflex]

well i will get a cardio workout in today then work till 9pm. I feel good today chest and triceps feeling well trained from yesterday. will go for a run in the woods get some nature and fresh air.. sometimes meet the odd deer in the woods. Wild pigs roam the woods too but they shy away from people, they can be aggressive if they have young piggies with them.. imagine being chased by these wild piggies...LOL. Remember on field exercises on sentry duty at night in a trench watching them moving around coming near our gun position looking for food. I had a night sight scope on my SLR rifle so i could see them.

lol... .. ..

[Kolchak]

Hey, folks.  I'll be 43 in July and have been training seriously and naturally for about four years.  I work out what I feel is pretty hard in the gym, doing 10 to 12 sets per bodypart, going to failure, etc., and working each body part once per week.  I feel that I've made very good gains in my physique and strength, at least compared to where I was when I started (I'm only competing with myself).

I feel that I have stopped making gains, both physique wise and strength wise.  I'm happy where I'm at, but, you know, why not strive for more if you can? 

I guess I'm wondering whether I've just reached a plateau or whether this is as far as my body is going being my age (nearly 43), being natural, and starting so late in life.  I think I work pretty hard in the gym, and am not really interested in adding too much more lest I get burnt out and lose interest altogether.

If this is as far as I can go, I'm wondering whether it's a good idea to keep pushing myself hard in the gym (I'm not getting any younger), or best to just do a maintenance routine and concentrate on overall conditioning, etc. 

Has anyone else gone through this, and can perhaps offer thoughts and/or advice.  I realize I've been pretty general about my routine, etc.  Thanks.

[njflex]

Hey, folks.  I'll be 43 in July and have been training seriously and naturally for about four years.  I work out what I feel is pretty hard in the gym, doing 10 to 12 sets per bodypart, going to failure, etc., and working each body part once per week.  I feel that I've made very good gains in my physique and strength, at least compared to where I was when I started (I'm only competing with myself).

I feel that I have stopped making gains, both physique wise and strength wise.  I'm happy where I'm at, but, you know, why not strive for more if you can? 

I guess I'm wondering whether I've just reached a plateau or whether this is as far as my body is going being my age (nearly 43), being natural, and starting so late in life.  I think I work pretty hard in the gym, and am not really interested in adding too much more lest I get burnt out and lose interest altogether.

If this is as far as I can go, I'm wondering whether it's a good idea to keep pushing myself hard in the gym (I'm not getting any younger), or best to just do a maintenance routine and concentrate on overall conditioning, etc. 

Has anyone else gone through this, and can perhaps offer thoughts and/or advice.  I realize I've been pretty general about my routine, etc.  Thanks.

PUSH HARD YES,,,BUT GET IN OVERALL LEAN CONDITION TO MAINTAIN NICE LOOK,,,BULKING UNLESS THATS GOAL IS A WASTE.CAUSE U END UP YO/YO BETWEEN LOOKS,PICK A WINDOW 5/10 LBS OF BEST RIPPED SHAPE AND GET THERE IN SUMMER TIME AND LOOSEN UP A TAD AND I MEAN TAD IN WINTER...

[jpm101]

Kolchak: Don't know why so many guy's think that reaching their forties is the end of the line, as far a progress in muscle size and strength is concerned. Even in the 60's, and beyond, progress can be made, if approaching training with a well planned and throughout program.

 It's been said that the forties are the new twenties today. And they can be. Train with serious intent and do work hard, by all means. Only adjustments might be less exercises and sets in a workout. And really no need to go to the point of failure in any exercise. Recovery is going to be of prime importance now. This is the time to work extra smart. May not be 20 anymore, but in the 40's the body will still respond favorably to any  realistic demands put on it. Let common sense be your guide, more so than in younger years. BB'er still advance, Pl'ers still break records in their 40's.

If having joint or lower back issues, than warm up more. Rather than the heavy 4-5 rep  push or pulls, select a more moderate weight for higher reps. Moderate does not always mean a lighter weight. Might also try  to work at a faster pace during workouts. TUT can be extremely important for adding improved muscle and size. Taking a week (or two) away from training seems to have helped many people, also. Sometime a break is truly needed, for the young or old.. Good Luck.

[Donny]

Hey, folks.  I'll be 43 in July and have been training seriously and naturally for about four years.  I work out what I feel is pretty hard in the gym, doing 10 to 12 sets per bodypart, going to failure, etc., and working each body part once per week.  I feel that I've made very good gains in my physique and strength, at least compared to where I was when I started (I'm only competing with myself).

I feel that I have stopped making gains, both physique wise and strength wise.  I'm happy where I'm at, but, you know, why not strive for more if you can? 

I guess I'm wondering whether I've just reached a plateau or whether this is as far as my body is going being my age (nearly 43), being natural, and starting so late in life.  I think I work pretty hard in the gym, and am not really interested in adding too much more lest I get burnt out and lose interest altogether.

If this is as far as I can go, I'm wondering whether it's a good idea to keep pushing myself hard in the gym (I'm not getting any younger), or best to just do a maintenance routine and concentrate on overall conditioning, etc. 

Has anyone else gone through this, and can perhaps offer thoughts and/or advice.  I realize I've been pretty general about my routine, etc.  Thanks.

wellcome....

[Primemuscle]

Hey, folks.  I'll be 43 in July and have been training seriously and naturally for about four years.  I work out what I feel is pretty hard in the gym, doing 10 to 12 sets per bodypart, going to failure, etc., and working each body part once per week.  I feel that I've made very good gains in my physique and strength, at least compared to where I was when I started (I'm only competing with myself).

I feel that I have stopped making gains, both physique wise and strength wise.  I'm happy where I'm at, but, you know, why not strive for more if you can? 

I guess I'm wondering whether I've just reached a plateau or whether this is as far as my body is going being my age (nearly 43), being natural, and starting so late in life.  I think I work pretty hard in the gym, and am not really interested in adding too much more lest I get burnt out and lose interest altogether.

If this is as far as I can go, I'm wondering whether it's a good idea to keep pushing myself hard in the gym (I'm not getting any younger), or best to just do a maintenance routine and concentrate on overall conditioning, etc. 

Has anyone else gone through this, and can perhaps offer thoughts and/or advice.  I realize I've been pretty general about my routine, etc.  Thanks.

Nice introductory post. Some people in their 40's benefit from doing fewer sets and allowing more rest between workouts. Although you are still a youngster in my book, you might try working each muscle group only twice or even only once a week. Overtraining is often the reason people stop making gains. Anyway, the best goal to have is to be healthy and reasonably fit.

[Donny]

I know one thing you canīt turn the clock back but you can make your quality of life better...that in itīs self is the reason to train into your "Golden" years  iīm 47 on May 29th.. bring it on !

yesterday i did back and Biceps:::
10 min warm up on bike easy manuel programme...
Wide grip chins 3xmax
Seated pulley rows 3x10
seated machine rows(chest against pad) wide grip 3x10
Hyperextensions 3x15-20 45 degrees just bodyweight.

Bicep ez bar standing curl 3x8
machine preacher curl 3x12
ABS.. Ab roller 3x max

[njflex]

Nice introductory post. Some people in their 40's benefit from doing fewer sets and allowing more rest between workouts. Although you are still a youngster in my book, you might try working each muscle group only twice or even only once a week. Overtraining is often the reason people stop making gains. Anyway, the best goal to have is to be healthy and reasonably fit.

right jay ..I do once per week hard,,,,,calves and abs 2x..

[Donny]

so today i will do legs:

leg extensions 3x15 Superset with
leg curls 3x15

Smith machine squats 3x10 Superset with
Romanian Deadlifts 3x10-15
calf raises on machine 5x15-20

I might throw in some seated leg press for good measures.
Cardio bike on a hill programme to really further exhaust my legs and calfes.

[njflex]

back felt really good almost 100pct..
chin-ups 1st time in 5 wks lol,,,felt weak but got 3 sets 8/10 almost full to top,,usually 12/15 reps but as usual good pump to start...
did 1 knee up on bench pad 1 arm rows again went into usual territory last set with 90's for 10
low cable pulley rows 3x with 195 on stack was only using 135/150 few wks ago so almost full strength usual 210/225 on them
hammer reverse pulldown x3 did 2 plates per side 6/8 on heaviset sets close to full form there too,,
finished tbar row chest to pad elevated version finished 2x 12 reps went lighter 45 plus 25 and a ten on second set
lots of stretching betwwen sets and I think this will be the norm,,,i need to stretch/warm up more to avoid this again...

weighted hypers with 45 plate

bi's
cable curls
db curls
machine curl scott curl type ..

abs 4 sets 30 reps crunches feet elevated on bench body on floor...

[Donny]

back felt really good almost 100pct..
chin-ups 1st time in 5 wks lol,,,felt weak but got 3 sets 8/10 almost full to top,,usually 12/15 reps but as usual good pump to start...
did 1 knee up on bench pad 1 arm rows again went into usual territory last set with 90's for 10
low cable pulley rows 3x with 195 on stack was only using 135/150 few wks ago so almost full strength usual 210/225 on them
hammer reverse pulldown x3 did 2 plates per side 6/8 on heaviset sets close to full form there too,,
finished tbar row chest to pad elevated version finished 2x 12 reps went lighter 45 plus 25 and a ten on second set
lots of stretching betwwen sets and I think this will be the norm,,,i need to stretch/warm up more to avoid this again...

weighted hypers with 45 plate

bi's
cable curls
db curls
machine curl scott curl type ..

abs 4 sets 30 reps crunches feet elevated on bench body on floor...

Great workout Steve.. youīll soon be back to your old training weights.

[njflex]

delts felt stronger than last week....
front press x3 and last set 4th 3 set drop plate off at time..did 45 and some 10's each side stripped down good pump..
side laterals 25/25/30/30 dbs 10-12 reps
bent over seated rears x3
uprights x3 did full reps 6-8 then half rep to lower chest area kinda squeezes side delts as well for 6 ...

shrugs hi reps sets 20 x3 and behind back x2...

forearms reverse wrist curl cablex3 and weighted rope rolls x3
calves standing calf raises x5

nice workout getting better each time ,,,stronger...
donny appreciates classic bbing tryin classic zane/david statue pose lol,,,,,

[booty]

delts felt stronger than last week....
front press x3 and last set 4th 3 set drop plate off at time..did 45 and some 10's each side stripped down good pump..
side laterals 25/25/30/30 dbs 10-12 reps
bent over seated rears x3
uprights x3 did full reps 6-8 then half rep to lower chest area kinda squeezes side delts as well for 6 ...

shrugs hi reps sets 20 x3 and behind back x2...

forearms reverse wrist curl cablex3 and weighted rope rolls x3
calves standing calf raises x5

nice workout getting better each time ,,,stronger...
donny appreciates classic bbing tryin classic zane/david statue pose lol,,,,,

Looking great, in fact better than ever. I love the classic style of posing. Better than today's posing where they try to hide their gh guts.

[njflex]

Looking great, in fact better than ever. I love the classic style of posing. Better than today's posing where they try to hide their gh guts.

thank you karen i appreciate a pretty lady's point of view ,,,,trying to avoid through diet/strong exercise /rest/a youthful as i can almost 45 yr old body ,,,i'm healed and learned some lessons this time when i hurt self this time,,,i look at guys like benfatto/zane/labrada guys who look is as important as how much muscle one could pack on his/her chosen frame...

[wild willie]

so today i will do legs:

leg extensions 3x15 Superset with
leg curls 3x15

Smith machine squats 3x10 Superset with
Romanian Deadlifts 3x10-15
calf raises on machine 5x15-20

I might throw in some seated leg press for good measures.
Cardio bike on a hill programme to really further exhaust my legs and calfes.

looks like a good leg workout!!