Curt James' training journal

**The Solution** · 08-28-2017, 06:21 AM

5x5 is proven and effective! Good luck on getting to that 225!

**Curt James** · 08-28-2017, 10:17 AM

Thanks, Bob.

**Curt James** · 08-28-2017, 09:29 PM

Tomorrow's goals are 5x5 with 215 squats, 145 bench, and 140 rows.

Man, I just saw a guy's biceps roll up his arm about a second into doing a heavy deadlift with a switch grip, is it called? Over-under. Ouch! It was either on Facebook or IG, I forget, but it was a bad deal for that guy. O.o

One thing about being weak asf is that I've never had a muscle tear. D'OH!

Shut up.

**The Solution** · 08-29-2017, 06:38 AM

Blows my mind to see some people lift very hard and risk injury.
Why bother? Lift smart, focus on tension, and slowly add weight.
Injury is not worth it period regardless of what age we are.

**AlexG** · 08-29-2017, 08:03 AM

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**Curt James** · 09-06-2017, 08:05 AM

^^^ Lol Nice. :-D

Got 5x5 with 215 after missing it the one workout and only doing four sets of five during the next workout. I actually lost count. lol Counting to FIVE? Wtf? I did four sets of five, stripped the bar, and then looked at my app which noted I had only done four sets. Duh.

150 bench 5x5 and 145 bb rows for 5x5.

Love this program.

**The Solution** · 09-06-2017, 09:07 AM

Counting to 5 is a chore

Originally Posted by Curt James

^^^ Lol Nice. :-D

Got 5x5 with 215 after missing it the one workout and only doing four sets of five during the next workout. I actually lost count. lol Counting to FIVE? Wtf? I did four sets of five, stripped the bar, and then looked at my app which noted I had only done four sets. Duh.

150 bench 5x5 and 145 bb rows for 5x5.

Love this program.

**Curt James** · 09-06-2017, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by The Solution

Counting to 5 is a chore

I know, right? Wtf?

Looked at the empty bar, looked at my phone, thought, "Did I do that fifth set?" Then moved on to the next exercise. lol

**The Solution** · 09-06-2017, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Curt James

I know, right? Wtf?

Looked at the empty bar, looked at my phone, thought, "Did I do that fifth set?" Then moved on to the next exercise. lol

Must be watching too many movies lately .....

Keep it up man. I hope when I am your age I have the dedication and consistency you have. That is remarkable.

**Curt James** · 09-06-2017, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Solution

Must be watching too many movies lately .....

Keep it up man. I hope when I am your age I have the dedication and consistency you have. That is remarkable.

What? You can't watch too many movies! In fact, I just got my moviepass in the mail. Just $9.95 for a movie each and every day of the month!

https://www.moviepass.com/

And as far as sticking to lifting in your senior years, well, I had plenty of years without touching a weight, so...

I've been fortunate to make some great friends at the gym. That keeps me motivated by way of keeping up!

**The Solution** · 09-06-2017, 08:03 PM

Heard about that pass, I just don't have the time to crush the theater as much as I would like to. I am slacking and have yet to watchg GOTG2 yet (Don't hurt me) haha.

Hey man. When I get older if I can stay as consistent as you it will be a blessing. Just goes to show you got your priorities in check. Gotta respect that.

Originally Posted by Curt James

What? You can't watch too many movies! In fact, I just got my moviepass in the mail. Just $9.95 for a movie each and every day of the month!

https://www.moviepass.com/

And as far as sticking to lifting in your senior years, well, I had plenty of years without touching a weight, so...

I've been fortunate to make some great friends at the gym. That keeps me motivated by way of keeping up!

**hifrommike65** · 09-07-2017, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by The Solution

I am slacking and have yet to watch GOTG2 yet (Don't hurt me) haha.

Be sure to have a box of tissue handy. I cried watching Vol. 2 more than at Love Story (although I will admit I was crying over Love Story being so long).

**Curt James** · 09-19-2017, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by hifrommike65

Be sure to have a box of tissue handy. I cried watching Vol. 2 more than at Love Story (although I will admit I was crying over Love Story being so long).

I don't cry.

Certainly not often. Think the last time was 1990 something. My cat died and I was surprised by huge tears pouring out of my face.

On Friday, I almost cried tears of joy. ALMOST.

Got 225 on squat for 5, 5, 5, 4, and 2 reps.

Tonight shooting for 5x5 with 225, 155 on bench and rows.

**The Solution** · 09-19-2017, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Curt James

I don't cry.

Certainly not often. Think the last time was 1990 something. My cat died and I was surprised by huge tears pouring out of my face.

On Friday, I almost cried tears of joy. ALMOST.

Got 225 on squat for 5, 5, 5, 4, and 2 reps.

Tonight shooting for 5x5 with 225, 155 on bench and rows.

**Sunnyday** · 09-19-2017, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Curt James

I don't cry.

Certainly not often. Think the last time was 1990 something. My cat died and I was surprised by huge tears pouring out of my face.

On Friday, I almost cried tears of joy. ALMOST.

Got 225 on squat for 5, 5, 5, 4, and 2 reps.

Tonight shooting for 5x5 with 225, 155 on bench and rows.

Congrats on the squat gains, Curt! The day I can squat 225 for just ONE rep and not die, I am sure there will be tears of joy.