Meeting Jon (part 2)
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Another thing we did (be grateful we don’t have pics) is go to my gym Saturday morning, along with the boy.
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.
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@jon-nyc said in Meeting Jon (part 2):
Another thing we did (be grateful we don’t have pics) is go to my gym Saturday morning, along with the boy.
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.
What does he weigh?
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February 1st his max was 135. He’ll be pressing his weight by his birthday in June.
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@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).
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He’s 5’ 10, 175.
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He did karate until Covid. No interest now.
He wants to play basketball this next season.
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Always remember, Operation Valkyrie was an act of sedition.
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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.
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Thanks, man. This will be his first real effort at a competitive team sport. Not counting soccer at 5 years old.
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Yeah. Here he is on Father’s Day
DON’T let them eat cake.
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@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.
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@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.
