chest workout at almost age 69

[judochoke]

i have always been a good bencher pressor, 315 for reps in my 40s and 50s. But now at age 68.8, i have to be very careful. I know that one wrong move in either showing off, or doing something stupid, something will tear. I can just feel it. I have already partially torn my tricep belly a few years ago, and I never want to hear that sound again.

I start with a lot of warm up sets, i mean a lot.
135 for 4 sets of ten
155 for 2 sets of 6
175 for 2 sets of 6
225 for 2 sets of 6

This normally takes about 18-20 minutes, as i only rest for 90 seconds between sets

Then 245 for 2 sets of 6
And today for the first time in a while i hit 275 for 2 sets of 4, pausing the last rep on both sets.

Then finish off with 4 sets of 225 pause reps. And that’s it. But then, about 25-40 minutes have gone by, and im demolished. I finish off with some lights set of tricep push down, each set to failure.

You can flame me, saying im too old for this workout, and yes im old. But i will never give up, and become and act like an old man. And im too heavy at 260. But i feel im in tremendous shape, no alcohol, no drugs, walking my dogs, still eating in a bodybuilding livestyle. Have stopped all sugar, and going low carbs to lower my 1AC, easier thing i have ever done. Feel great on 75 mgs of TRT👍👍
I’m thinking my goal would be to hit 315 for 6. So far, im thinking down the road it might be possible.

[Royalty]

I don’t think there would be any reason to go beyond 275.... or 295 at the most.


3 plates looks cool on the bar. But you might end up straining a pec.

[SweetDaddySiki]

Good stuff! What's the rest of your routine like? How many days do you lift?

[Flexacon]

You can flame me, saying im too old for this workout, and yes im old. But i will never give up, and become and act like an old man. And im too heavy at 260. But i feel im in tremendous shape, no alcohol, no drugs, walking my dogs, still eating in a bodybuilding livestyle. Have stopped all sugar, and going low carbs to lower my 1AC, easier thing i have ever done. Feel great on 75 mgs of TRT👍👍
I’m thinking my goal would be to hit 315 for 6. So far, im thinking down the road it might be possible.

Not flaming, but do you train in a gym? No need to bench at your age, just stick to machines.

[IroNat]

Good for you.

Stay with it.

[judochoke]

lollllllll stick to machines??? Nope, ain’t gonna happen. As long as im able to lift like this, im going to lift like this. I don’t use any machines on chest day. Don’t use dumbbells because I can’t get them up anymore, to dangerous.

This is my point. Where in the rule book does it say i have to slow down at my age???

I lift at a small commercial gym, mostly young kids and older men and women. The kids stay away from me, the older folks look at me like im an idiot.  lolllll I don’t care. I just put on my hoodie, put the top on my bald head, listen to my music, and do my thing.

[judochoke]

I lift 4-5 days a week. Back is all machines, as i have a low back problem. Arms are close grip bench press and nose busters, which im pretty good at. Shoulders is a lot of trap work.

Had a knee replacement a year ago. Knees fine, but no leg work, i just walk my dogs.

Nothing heavy on back, no bent over rows, deadlifts, etc. if i pull my back its misery for 10 days.

[wes]

Nice going....if you enjoy your workouts,just do your thing...... but be careful, no need to get injured at 69 years of age.

[Flexacon]

lollllllll stick to machines??? Nope, ain’t gonna happen. As long as im able to lift like this, im going to lift like this. I don’t use any machines on chest day. Don’t use dumbbells because I can’t get them up anymore, to dangerous.

This is my point. Where in the rule book does it say i have to slow down at my age???

I lift at a small commercial gym, mostly young kids and older men and women. The kids stay away from me, the older folks look at me like im an idiot.  lolllll I don’t care. I just put on my hoodie, put the top on my bald head, listen to my music, and do my thing.

Yeah, you're just talking with your ego. Enjoy your muscle tears

[deadz]

Choke must have lowered the dose. Guy used to brag about his 400+lbs lifts.