Meeting Jon (part 2)

[Mik]

That’s great. I think the highest I ever got on the bench was 250

[Horace]

When I was his age I don't think I could bench 135. These days I can't bench because of my shoulder. But I can still military press. Current sets are at 150. Not sure how many more years my shoulders have in them for lifting, but I'll do it while I can.

[jon-nyc]

@jon-nyc said in Meeting Jon (part 2):

Klaus and I got to spot him as he hit a new personal record of 160 on the bench press. Not bad for 14, no? He really only started taking the gym seriously 6 months ago.

Last week he hit 185. His goal is 200 by the time school starts again (he’ll be in 10th grade).

[Mik]

Wow! That's great.

[Horace]

Nice. How tall is he?

[jon-nyc]

He’s 5’ 10, 175.

[Jolly]

That's a pretty strong lad for that age. Bet he'd be good in the martial arts (which help with flexibility).

[jon-nyc]

He did karate until Covid. No interest now.

He wants to play basketball this next season.

[Jolly]

Hope he enjoys it and does well.

[kluurs]

I broke my arm when I was 14 and got to participate in a special rehab program at my high school where I got to workout with weights and run. Later, I talked to the rehab guy who was an ex-marine - and he let me continue to workout in the weight room rather than the usual gym classes. I was never very good at any sport involving spheres moving through time and space. In any event, I eventually got pretty strong. More importantly, it set me up for a lifelong commitment to lifting (and injuries). I have a pretty comprehensive gym in our garage - though it has the charm of an Appalachian storage shed. It makes it easy to work out daily. I'm a much better at lifting than running.

I no longer lift for maximum weights on the bench and injuries prevent me from even doing some lifts - but I do what makes sense for me.

[jon-nyc]

@Jolly

Thanks, man. This will be his first real effort at a competitive team sport. Not counting soccer at 5 years old.

[xenon]

That's your son, @jon-nyc? Wow - I remember seeing a pic of him a couple of years ago. To say he's grown is an understatement.

[jon-nyc]

Yeah. Here he is on Father’s Day

[taiwan_girl]

@jon-nyc I see you have a very cool biking shirt!!!

[jon-nyc]

@jon-nyc said in Meeting Jon (part 2):

@jon-nyc said in Meeting Jon (part 2):

Klaus and I got to spot him as he hit a new personal record of 160 on the bench press. Not bad for 14, no? He really only started taking the gym seriously 6 months ago.

Last week he hit 185. His goal is 200 by the time school starts again (he’ll be in 10th grade).

He benched 200 last week. Not yet 15 1/2.

[Mik]

@kluurs said in Meeting Jon (part 2):

I broke my arm when I was 14 and got to participate in a special rehab program at my high school where I got to workout with weights and run. Later, I talked to the rehab guy who was an ex-marine - and he let me continue to workout in the weight room rather than the usual gym classes. I was never very good at any sport involving spheres moving through time and space. In any event, I eventually got pretty strong. More importantly, it set me up for a lifelong commitment to lifting (and injuries). I have a pretty comprehensive gym in our garage - though it has the charm of an Appalachian storage shed. It makes it easy to work out daily. I'm a much better at lifting than running.

I no longer lift for maximum weights on the bench and injuries prevent me from even doing some lifts - but I do what makes sense for me.

One of the best things you can do for yourself as we age. I go three times a week. Thirteen machines, three sets each in descending weight. First set is maximum weight - 4-6 reps, next is muscle building, 10-12 reps and the last is for endurance at 20-30 reps. On alternate days I do cardio biking at home.

[Horace]

@Klaus what's with the cello (or whatever) back there?

[Klaus]

That's boy-nyc's bass.

[jon-nyc]

I suggested the cello when he had to choose in 3rd grade but he wanted to play the bass because it was bigger.

[Horace]

I took the boy-NYC challenge and tried to bench with my 100 lb dumbells. I have no idea when the last time I took them off the rack was, probably decades. They felt heavy. I was hoping mostly not to injure myself. Got 10 reps, which surprised me. Boy-NYC and I are basically the same age, from an historical perspective. And the same weight, from a cosmological perspective.