LSUfan20005

Stonecrop/Sedum

That picture makes me think plates over 25lb would be banging together constantly.

Open trap bar is definitely simpler.

You could always do double heavy sandbags.

I’ve been on an infinite repeat of PPSA Pool Season for about 3 years at 44.

This program has gotten me stronger than Starting Strength, Stronglifts, etc ever did. Plus I feel better and “look” better than ever. I add to my training maxes every 4wks and my numbers are going up despite not really striving to go heavier these days.

I really wish I’d done a more similar program back in my late 20’s.

Probably all of the above.

But recognize that if your upper traps are chronically tight it may be due to underdeveloped or comparatively weak lower traps or rhomboids - so a starter routine might be the appropriate first step.

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One can be very fit and quite strong with imbalances that create issues. I remember going to a PT years ago with shoulder issues and he told me my back was weak. I was lifting 4x per week and setting PRs, but turns out just doing pull-ups and rows left my mid back weaker. Facepulls and pull aparts felt like remedial work but solved my issues.

Every Braum’s near me is disgusting - the ice cream area littered with drippings from every flavor, fries everywhere, grease coating everything in the place.

Handel’s FTW

If you train through the spring you’ll be acclimated enough that it’s really not that rough.

IMO cold winters are harder, the bar gets so cold it numbs your hands.

How are you keeping up with watering? We are in the same area, and I’m not retired so it’s tough!

4wks no rain at my house, steady 100dg weather. About 35 drops today and likely mandatory water restrictions incoming.

Exactly what I’ve done in the past, but every time the dealer magically finds me a better rate.

I worry it’s just gonna be too hot and dry until our first freeze in late October.

Slowly moving everything to Okra.

Have you never used creatine before?

Probably. You might feel a better ability to push your limits a bit, but at 53 the cognitive benefits are more intriguing.