Personal Best Lifts/Impressive Lifts

[Sean Summers]

After reading the thread on crazy things you've seen in the gym I thought that it would be a good motivator to have everyone post up their best lifts and/or their most impressive lifts. I don't want to hear about some guy or your buddy etc. Just post up what you are doing now or have done. Let's get some friendly CBB rivalry going on!!!

Edit your post when you have beaten your best!

If you can supply video even better!!!!

SS

[Sean Summers]

Ok so let's start -

Flat Bench - 2 x 405
Seated DB Press - 7 x 125 for 2 sets
Rack Deadlifts - 12 x 405

I'll add more when I remember them...

Fouad really hit home with his interview on PBW - "Sometimes you have to scare yourself"

SS

[Sean Summers]

Here's my squat of 225 lbs for 30 reps (I have done 315 lbs for 20 reps.) Too bad my wrap came undone. O to have a young man's knees again.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyh7cA7fGBA

SS

[C-money]

bench 425 x 1
deadlift 595 x 1 (belt + chalk)
squat 525 x 1 (nice and low wraps + belts)
for incline dumbells i duct taped 10 pound plates a side to 115 pounders and made 135's i was doing sets 8-10 with these.. looked cool!

How was that cardio session SS^^ ha ha awesome job stud!

[natenator]

lmao! love the duct tape trick. I wouldn't do it again though lol

I'm all for scaring myself but don't need to pancake my face haha

[C-money]

i dont have the 425 on video but i got 405, this was like a year ago:bch
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[GYMBRAT]

I haven't pushed for any max lifts in sometime, but will do to add to this thread fosho ;)

[GYMBRAT]

who's spottin ya there C?

[C-money]

my best bro.. winter time we train together in the summer we train solo most of the time

[Andre]

This was 5 years ago... I weighed in at 185lbs... 500lbs trap bar deadlift... no straps or belt...

http://solo2.abac.com/avigdor/fat2fit/photo%20039A.jpg

[GYMBRAT]

do I know em C?.......k sorry SS I'm done wit the high jacking bro lol!

[C-money]

do I know em

No.. he moved hear about 4 years ago from ontario.. we met in the gym, and been best bros every since! Hes gonna be a big boy this winter is all im gonna say haha! he kepts up with me on most lifts

[Andre]

And last year playing around with 460lbs...

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[Andre]

This was at the Arnold earlier in the year... it was my 1st time trying this type of thing :)

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[bigtavi8]

405x6 deadlift (with straps)

405x4 raw squat

120DB press x 6

425 shrug x 8

875leg pressx 5 reps

Bodyweight- 189lbs, age 20

[L3]

405 x 6 raw squat @205lbs off cycle

[Praetorian]

Best lifts in the gym all raw.

Bench press 585 for 5 @ 275
Deadlift 705 @ 225
Squat 749 @ 275
Close grip 405 for 19 @ 275
Press behind neck 405 for 5 @275
Bent row 495 for 6 @ 275

P

[GYMBRAT]

HOLY F*^$ Prae!....I'm a pussy!

[ironwill]

I dont really keep track but a few that stand out for me are....
6 plates/side squats...no belt etc wraps....blew my boxershorts out one of the times i did it, and my buddy was spotting me and panicked and grabbed me as i was going down as he thought i tore a muscle when he heard the rip...the bar bends nice with this weight........lolol,, then i showed him my gotch...good times, i guess they were to tight..

benched 405 for 5 or 6 reps....leg press, filled it up full, cant remember, but i blew a vein in my eye that day and had a nosebleed...lol...
arm curl with decent form barbell total weight was 205 lbs 45 and 35 per side for several reps...
barbell bent row with 315, no straps etc...I think i may own some straps, just havent used them...never have had straps, belts, wraps nada....
Ill keep things posted in my log, and i guarantee ill blow them all away.....:D
YES IM STOKED ....LOL:fwave
dumbell curls with the 90s for several reps, probably 8 or so...i never did use the 100s i dont think......

[C-money]

Best lifts in the gym all raw.

Bench press 585 for 5 @ 275
Deadlift 705 @ 225
Squat 749 @ 275
Close grip 405 for 19 @ 275
Press behind neck 405 for 5 @275
Bent row 495 for 6 @ 275

P
Wow right there with Big ron coleman!

I dont really keep track but a few that stand out for me are....
6 plates/side squats...no belt etc wraps....blew my boxershorts out one of the times i did it, and my buddy was spotting me and panicked and grabbed me as i was going down as he thought i tore a muscle when he heard the rip...the bar bends nice with this weight........lolol,, then i showed him my gotch...good times, i guess they were to tight..
benched 405 for 5 or 6 reps....
leg press, filled it up full, cant remember, but i blew a vein in my eye that day and had a nosebleed...lol...
arm curl with decent form barbell total weight was 205 lbs 45 and 35 per side for several reps...
barbell bent row with 315, no straps etc...I think i may own some straps, just havent used them...never have had straps, belts, wraps nada....
Ill keep things posted in my log, and i guarantee ill blow them all away.....:D
YES IM STOKED ....LOL:fwave
dumbell curls with the 90s for several reps, probably 8 or so...i never did use the 100s i dont think......

BEASTLY!

[69challenger]

Bench 115lbsx8 145lbsx2
Dips 45lbs strapped to me x8
Military press 90lbsx5
Skull Crushers 75lbsx6

[Andre]

Best lifts in the gym all raw.

Bench press 585 for 5 @ 275
Deadlift 705 @ 225
Squat 749 @ 275
Close grip 405 for 19 @ 275
Press behind neck 405 for 5 @275
Bent row 495 for 6 @ 275

P

Those are some crazy weights!

[Andre]

Bench 115lbsx8 145lbsx2
Dips 45lbs strapped to me x8
Military press 90lbsx5
Skull Crushers 75lbsx6

You are stronger than most of the men I train :laugh

:ilu

[#8]

Im seeing some freaky squat numbers in this thread.

Are any of these "FULL" squats? Im talking ass to calves range of motion here.

I cant even imagine having that kind of brute strength if you guys are doing 500+ lb squats bending your knees all the way down.

[C-money]

Im seeing some freaky squat numbers in this thread.

Are any of these "FULL" squats? Im talking ass to calves range of motion here.

I cant even imagine having that kind of brute strength if you guys are doing 500+ lb squats bending your knees all the way down.


Im uploading a vid right now of my squats this morning... after seeing SS do 225 for reps i had to try it! I pyramided up to 405 then back down to 225... Tried doing every rep at least parrallel but damn my cardio is rough right now, back pumps from hell too! This thread is gonna be a great motivator for me. Will post vid right away!

[C-money]

this mornings big squat set.. thanks for the motivation SS.. now someone go one up this so i can get more!!! my mp3 player really pissed me off though on rep 7 haha!
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[Shortdave]

This was at the Arnold earlier in the year... it was my 1st time trying this type of thing :)

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How heavy were those implements andre?

my best are
265lbs a/tlas stone
225lbs log
245lbs per hand farmers walk for 100ft
980lbs x 2 tire flip
275 x 4 shoulder press
405lbs bench press
And my heavy squats usually involve bands so its hard to say 500 at the bottom and somewhere over 6 sometimes almost 7 at the top.

[GYMBRAT]

Great work C!!...**** it I'm off to the gym!

[C-money]

Great work C!!...**** it I'm off to the gym!

Ha thanks bro.. im gonna try that every couple weeks... im going for over 50+ reps.. by november.. honestly i think i could get close to 40 right now... didnt wanna blow my load the first attempt!:yeah

[natenator]

BANG YOUR HEAD! ****en eh

[natenator]

I got zero friggin energy right now so am hoping that vid C-$ posted gets my ass rollin for delts tonight!

[Praetorian]

Im seeing some freaky squat numbers in this thread.

Are any of these "FULL" squats? Im talking ass to calves range of motion here.

I cant even imagine having that kind of brute strength if you guys are doing 500+ lb squats bending your knees all the way down.

All my lifts are full range of motion no partials. Squat is to legal competition depth.
P

[Sean Summers]

Good stuff!!! This is awesome. I've got some competition. I am pumped for my back workout tonight!!!

I've also done lying tri extensions (skull crushers) with 205 lbs - years ago. I'll try to do them when I get back from vacation and post up the video.

I did Press Behind the Neck with 225 lbs the other week for 6 or so... let me check my log. I'll try to put that up too.

SS

[GYMBRAT]

I got zero friggin energy right now so am hoping that vid C-$ posted gets my ass rollin for delts tonight!

energy drink and some vids bro ;) come on now!

[natenator]

Those are some crazy weights!
I agree!! Nice lifts P!

[Andre]

How heavy were those implements andre?

my best are
265lbs a/tlas stone
225lbs log
245lbs per hand farmers walk for 100ft
980lbs x 2 tire flip
275 x 4 shoulder press
405lbs bench press
And my heavy squats usually involve bands so its hard to say 500 at the bottom and somewhere over 6 sometimes almost 7 at the top.

I have no clue... they felt pretty heavy to me :)

[Sean Summers]

"ass to calves"

I have to laugh when people say this. My hams are too big that I can't get down that low. The video I watched of C-Money looked good to me. Let's try to keep this thread positive, up-beat and motivational!!!!

SS

[natenator]

energy drink and some vids bro ;) come on now!
I'm about to chug a coffee. Think the lack of energy hath to do with being so sore right now. Well that and the 2:20hrs of cardio each day + training haha lol

[GYMBRAT]

I know I was just razzing ya nate LOL.....now get going :P

...looking large in yo avi bro!

[#8]

"ass to calves"

I have to laugh when people say this. My hams are too big that I can't get down that low. The video I watched of C-Money looked good to me. Let's try to keep this thread positive, up-beat and motivational!!!!

SS

I agree. All of the lifts are exceptional by any standards. I am just curious so I know what Im working with when I go for a personal best in the next couple months when my knee is better.

Just looking for some clarification.

Good videos though.

[ironwill]

Im seeing some freaky squat numbers in this thread.

Are any of these "FULL" squats? Im talking ass to calves range of motion here.

I cant even imagine having that kind of brute strength if you guys are doing 500+ lb squats bending your knees all the way down.
you betcha dude.......low to grow....

[69challenger]

I've also done lying tri extensions (skull crushers) with 205 lbs - years ago. I'll try to do them when I get back from vacation and post up the video.

SS

Holy shyte!:beer

[gsxr750]

You guys are strong!

For me never really bothered to find my max but i'm getting stronger

At 195 lbs..

Incline bench 360 x 8
Fly machine the whole rack 300? x 8
Curl 140 x 8
Shoulder press 220 x 8
Shoulder press machine the whole rack 300 x 8
Cable row 240 x 8
Squat 260 x 8 ( I will admit I didn't train my legs for a long time, but I am now.. I regret it )

[C-money]

I got zero friggin energy right now so am hoping that vid C-$ posted gets my ass rollin for delts tonight!
Yeaaaah buddy!


"ass to calves"

I have to laugh when people say this. My hams are too big that I can't get down that low. The video I watched of C-Money looked good to me. Let's try to keep this thread positive, up-beat and motivational!!!!

SS
Yeah i agree! This could be a great thread to help motivate and beat some PR's! Im gonna smash all my prs this winter boyz!:hu


You guys are strong!

For me never really bothered to find my max but i'm getting stronger

At 195 lbs..

Incline bench 360 x 8
Fly machine the whole rack 300? x 8
Curl 140 x 8
Shoulder press 220 x 8
Shoulder press machine the whole rack 300 x 8
Cable row 240 x 8
Squat 260 x 8 ( I will admit I didn't train my legs for a long time, but I am now.. I regret it )
Holy shit.. 360 x 8 incline... thats some sick power!:bch

[gsxr750]

4 plates a side. Can't really explain it man. Think i'm using alot in my shoulders I try and keep my shoulder blades back but don't know.. always focused on inclines since I was young as I had gyno and was always told this might help, probably why.

[Andre]

4 plates a side. Can't really explain it man. Think i'm using alot in my shoulders I try and keep my shoulder blades back but don't know.. always focused on inclines since I was young as I had gyno and was always told this might help, probably why.

4 plates a side is 405lbs... are you talking about a machine or hammer stregth... or an olympic bar and 4 x 45lbs a side free weight?

[natenator]

I know I was just razzing ya nate LOL.....now get going :P

...looking large in yo avi bro!
meh. thanks. Feelin pretty small lol

[Ritch]

4 plates a side is 405lbs... are you talking about a machine or hammer stregth... or an olympic bar and 4 x 45lbs a side free weight?

I wanna know this as well. 4 plates a side on an oly bar at 195 is nothing I`ve ever seen before.

[natenator]

405 is ****ing strong on incline. **** what am I talking about, 405 is strong on ANY lift period.

[Skyblob]

meh. thanks. Feelin pretty small lol

You are small ! :P :ilu
:lick

[Shortdave]

I wanna know this as well. 4 plates a side on an oly bar at 195 is nothing I`ve ever seen before.

I've done 385 for 3 on an incline @ 200lbs and I am by no means the strongest guy around.

[cnelson09]

the last time i can remember doing a serious max lifts was my 18th birthday i weighted 175 all natural. i benched 355 dead 405 and squatted 385.

[gsxr750]

I use a smith machine for the heavy lifts as I never have a spotter (bench,inclines,close grips). So yes I am at 4 plates a side incline bench on smith machine should have said that. I warm up with 110DB's. Always trying to make progress that's what matters to me most not the weight

[Ritch]

I've done 385 for 3 on an incline @ 200lbs and I am by no means the strongest guy around.

maybe not the strongest, but still that`s way up there. In pretty much gym those kind of lifts will get you respect.

[O-Train]

You mind if I give some constructive criticism? I think your knees are going to far forward and I notice that the weight on your feet shifts forward also. I think it would help if you got a good pair of flat bottomed shoes and focused on sitting back into the lift. Stretching the hamstrings more will also help. Just trying to help, great lifting buddy.


this mornings big squat set.. thanks for the motivation SS.. now someone go one up this so i can get more!!! my mp3 player really pissed me off though on rep 7 haha!
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[C-money]

You mind if I give some constructive criticism? I think your knees are going to far forward and I notice that the weight on your feet shifts forward also. I think it would help if you got a good pair of flat bottomed shoes and focused on sitting back into the lift. Stretching the hamstrings more will also help. Just trying to help, great lifting buddy.

Thanks bro.. i was gonna go bare foot, just kinda went with it..those shoes do suck bigtime.. when i go up to 405 or more i take off the shoes... also usually i squat wider lets me sit back more.. this wasent my standard "power" squat stance.. but thanks broheezy, feedback is always great!:flagC

[O-Train]

I guess if I'm offering up advice I should add something. I'm the strongest I've ever been right now. Lifted more weight in the past but limited ROM and worse form.

Started using a low box for my squats and it has really helped improve my hamstrings. Yesterday did 250x15, 1 min rest, 225x11. Want to get 315x10 in the next few months.

[cog]

405 for 5 from Prae has got to be right up in the top 10 for that lift ,isn't it?

[C-money]

I guess if I'm offering up advice I should add something. I'm the strongest I've ever been right now. Lifted more weight in the past but limited ROM and worse form.

Started using a low box for my squats and it has really helped improve my hamstrings. Yesterday did 250x15, 1 min rest, 225x11. Want to get 315x10 in the next few months.

Box squats are great! But now im gonna give you some advice:yeah The best thing for squats honestly is 20 rep "breathing" squats.. take your usual 10-12 rep max weight and get 20.... yes get 20.. your legs recover so fast... once you hit 10-12.. hold that weight, recover and get another rep or 2, hold that weight deep breaths and get another 1 or 2... until you get 20, when ever i start to do these my squat SKYROCKETS!

[O-Train]

Box squats are great! But now im gonna give you some advice:yeah The best thing for squats honestly is 20 rep "breathing" squats.. take your usual 10-12 rep max weight and get 20.... yes get 20.. your legs recover so fast... once you hit 10-12.. hold that weight, recover and get another rep or 2, hold that weight deep breaths and get another 1 or 2... until you get 20, when ever i start to do these my squat SKYROCKETS!

It sounds quite similar to a DC widowmaker. Thanks for the advice C-money, those are the type of sets where it takes you 5 minutes to get your breathing back to normal. I should clarify about the box. I was doing box squats but now I touch and go at the bottom. I use it to keep my depth consistent. Right now I rotate between heavier and lighter days and always finish with a set of 225 to failure. I'll give you the same advice again, get yourself some good lifting shoes. I bought my chucks on ebay for less than $40 shipped and they were a great investment.

[gsxr750]

Nice vids C-Money very impressive. Where'd you get that yellow animal t-shirt! Nevermind found them on ebay! Going in

[Ritch]

Box squats are great! But now im gonna give you some advice:yeah The best thing for squats honestly is 20 rep "breathing" squats.. take your usual 10-12 rep max weight and get 20.... yes get 20.. your legs recover so fast... once you hit 10-12.. hold that weight, recover and get another rep or 2, hold that weight deep breaths and get another 1 or 2... until you get 20, when ever i start to do these my squat SKYROCKETS!

I read that in mm2k many years ago. Good advice. I nailed 20 reps with 315 back then.

[C-money]

It sounds quite similar to a DC widowmaker. Thanks for the advice C-money, those are the type of sets where it takes you 5 minutes to get your breathing back to normal. I should clarify about the box. I was doing box squats but now I touch and go at the bottom. I use it to keep my depth consistent. Right now I rotate between heavier and lighter days and always finish with a set of 225 to failure. I'll give you the same advice again, get yourself some good lifting shoes. I bought my chucks on ebay for less than $40 shipped and they were a great investment.
Thanks.. cant go wrong with chucks!


Nice vids C-Money very impressive. Where'd you get that yellow animal t-shirt! Nevermind found them on ebay! Going in
Thanks Gixxer..in a week or 2 ill go for 40+ reps with 225. Yeah ebay, or directly from animal.. i hope one day to fill it out like one of the boys from the animal crew


I read that in mm2k many years ago. Good advice. I nailed 20 reps with 315 back then.
Ya bro, its funny how the last 5 reps take longer then the first 15 haha

[GYMBRAT]

before my knee injury a couple yrs back...
my leg day:
Squats:
2x20@135
1x15@185
1x12@225
1x8@315
1x7@365
1x6@405
1x5@435
1x4@455
1x3@485
2x8@405

Leg Ext:
4x6-8@200

Leg Curl:
4x6-8@150

..my legs are crap now but were decent at one time LOL

[GYMBRAT]

also used to high rep every so often also ;)

[C-money]

..my legs are crap now but were decent at one time LOL

Thats what all the old guys i know say:yeah

[GYMBRAT]

yeah, yeah yeah...ya punk! :P.....not saying their terrible, come on now LOL

[CanadianIron]

I feel inferior too all you guys, and i wouldnt call myself big at all.

Personal bests, bench 315 X 4, incline dumbells 120 for 12, squats 405 X 4, deadlifts 405 X 4... and something no one mentions... widegrip pulls ups BW + 90 for 4, goal is BW + 90 for 10 before year end, heaviest lift ever would be 495lb shrugs for 4 reps.

My spine is supposedly crooked, so I dont get really heavy with the compound leg exercises.

[CanadianIron]

Nice vids C-Money very impressive. Where'd you get that yellow animal t-shirt! Nevermind found them on ebay! Going in

Your avatar is the worst, totally blows my concentration when im reading through a thread. :beat

[ironwill]

I saved this thread in my favs....this is very motivating to me.......
strength is coming up fast....Im looking forward to making some good progress, im keeping a logbook at the gym, and i gotta beat th shit out of it each workout...Im never, ever going to be able to match some of the lifts ive seen here, like Prae, that is out of this world....
Im going to get CC to vid some of my lifts once i get up to my personal bests and beyond....
i have no clue how to download them to a comp, but ill figure it out im hoping.....i have a few weeks to go yet...

[C-money]

I saved this thread in my favs....this is very motivating to me.......
strength is coming up fast....Im looking forward to making some good progress, im keeping a logbook at the gym, and i gotta beat th shit out of it each workout...Im never, ever going to be able to match some of the lifts ive seen here, like Prae, that is out of this world....
Im going to get CC to vid some of my lifts once i get up to my personal bests and beyond....
i have no clue how to download them to a comp, but ill figure it out im hoping.....i have a few weeks to go yet...

Start taping some now... then smash em down the road! My vid i posted yesterday isnt close to what im gonna be able to do, ive done way more... but its awesome to see the progress on video! Now im like ****.... i cant be lazy.. gotta beat it haha! BTW pumped to see your big lifts broseph!

[swolegantor]

My lifts are shit compared to some of you guys :P....all these were done a year ago before alot of things went to shit and I started getting weaker (hurt my back....again, lost motivation)

Benched- 380
Oly squatted-405x10
rack pull-700 (from the knee's)
3 board- 405
Floor press- 350
Seated oh press (Just to eye level...this was most recent) 315

That said the moment you put a dumbell in my hand I am as strong as a 100 pound girl

[swolegantor]

Andre also spotted me the first time I ever benched 315

I know I have done about 65 pounds more then that, but I think my happiest moment ever was after hitting 315.

[Big D]

those are some nice numbers from everyone.

I never really tried my max

right now i'm at

dead lift - 515 for 8
bench - 335 for 8
squat - 405 for 10

[hommes]

leg press: 14 plates a side plus 1 in the middle, i got 6 reps. squats: 530lbs for a single. flat bench press:440lbs for 2 reps, on second rep i tore my left tit muscle. i was out for 6 and a half months.

[C-money]

uploading another vid right now

[bigtavi8]

Set a PB today for me on barbell shrugs.
425x6reps (1 sec pause at contract)

Not really impressive but good for me however.

[C-money]

Once again i attempt 225 @ a bodyweight of 205... second week into my program.. im gunnin' for Sarges bodyweight squats for 98 reps.. i had to rack the weight i could feel my heart beating in my head, its been 3 hours later and my head is still pounding! These next few weeks will be easier, 20 rep breathing squats with 315 or more, should be a breeze! Gotta work on conditioning aswell!

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Im trying to motivate you ****ers! hope this helps!

[EpicPhaill]

Impressive. Feels like I was there! A few months of training for this, and your going to set a very high bar.

oh btw

Flat bench- 405
Dead lift- 500
Squat- 385

[AlladdinSane]

Once again i attempt 225 @ a bodyweight of 205... second week into my program.. im gunnin' for Sarges bodyweight squats for 98 reps.. i had to rack the weight i could feel my heart beating in my head, its been 3 hours later and my head is still pounding! These next few weeks will be easier, 20 rep breathing squats with 315 or more, should be a breeze! Gotta work on conditioning aswell!

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Im trying to motivate you ****ers! hope this helps!

Wow. :a+

[hommes]

that is extremely impressive, how do the wheels feel the next day?

[C-money]

that is extremely impressive, how do the wheels feel the next day?
Ill let you know tomorrow lol! as soon as i can get 70 reps with 225 im gonna drop it down to my bodyweight and go for 100 reps.. its gonna be ****ing crazy

[hommes]

ya dude that will crazy ass. keep us posted forsure. its definitely motivating. keep at bro, make sure to breathe. take care.

[Iwant2Grow]

Wow some impressive lifts in this thread - C-money awesome work

[C-money]

Hey Hommes.... wheels are ****ing sore this morning bro haha!

[L3]

good stuff C$... im actually pretty motivated to start hitting the legs again... just to beat you hahahaha

how come you sport those knee wraps all the time?
a very knowlegable strongman told me knee wraps are key, but they have a time and place / using them all the time will cause joint problems in the long run

[C-money]

good stuff C$... im actually pretty motivated to start hitting the legs again... just to beat you hahahaha

how come you sport those knee wraps all the time?
a very knowlegable strongman told me knee wraps are key, but they have a time and place / using them all the time will cause joint problems in the long run

Well ive had knee problems in the past, usually i only use my wraps till around the 405 pound mark.. for these monster sets im actually am not wraping them that tight or it would cut off my circulation for to long i think.. with this many reps im just finding its helping keep the swelling down, keeping the knee compressed just slightly... its a good thing i woke up this morning and theres no knee soreness at all!:puff

[waderow]

Did you puke afterwards? I would have I think

[ironwill]

[QUOTE=C-money;259747]Once again i attempt 225 @ a bodyweight of 205... second week into my program.. im gunnin' for Sarges bodyweight squats for 98 reps.. i had to rack the weight i could feel my heart beating in my head, its been 3 hours later and my head is still pounding! These next few weeks will be easier, 20 rep breathing squats with 315 or more, should be a breeze! Gotta work on conditioning aswell!


i like doing the 20 reppers......my max squat so far is 6 plates/side....but when i do 5 plates/side for a couple sets, i sometimes finish off with 315 for 20 rep widowmakers....my next part of my periodization will be all about that, now im working on more conditioning, higher rep scheme to see what happens...
good stuff c-money...

[nisser]

Thanks for that Cmoney, looks great. I'm gonna start doing high rep squats myself. I usually reserve that for leg extensions at the end of the workout.

[Sean Summers]

Yes, good stuff guys. I'll hit the gym once I get back from Punta Cana - the only thing I am lifting here are the free drinks.
SS

[C-money]

Did you puke afterwards? I would have I think

Definately came close thats for sure... held it in like a champ

[hommes]

Hey Hommes.... wheels are ****ing sore this morning bro haha!
that's awesome to hear that the wheels are stiff, i'm sure they will be like that for 3 or 4 days though. keep that shit up it motivates me to be at the gym, for there is no one that comes close to training like part animal. im sure tomorrow you will be 5 times more sore. i love it bro. keep motivating

[C-money]

that's awesome to hear that the wheels are stiff, i'm sure they will be like that for 3 or 4 days though. keep that shit up it motivates me to be at the gym, for there is no one that comes close to training like part animal. im sure tomorrow you will be 5 times more sore. i love it bro. keep motivating


Thanks H! Its funny how im looking forward to 20 reps squats.. they are gonna seem like a piece of cake after these monster sets! Im gonna do about 4 weeks of 20 reppers and increase 20 pounds each week... then im gonna attempt this again! Cant wait to see some of your guys' lifts! Im not gonna lie, i still have abit of a headache... i think i overexerted myself on that one!:D

[cog]

Thanks H! Its funny how im looking forward to 20 reps squats.. they are gonna seem like a piece of cake after these monster sets! Im gonna do about 4 weeks of 20 reppers and increase 20 pounds each week... then im gonna attempt this again! Cant wait to see some of your guys' lifts! Im not gonna lie, i still have abit of a headache... i think i overexerted myself on that one!:D

I used to talk with some of the speedskaters in Calgary 15 yrs ago or so.Some of the old short track guys did 150 rep body weight routines!I talked with one coach and he told me some rather unbelievable squat routines a 190 pound guy was doing.I questioned him about the athlete(whom he refused to identify)and said to him"you mean leg press,right?"And he replied"No,I mean squat".

750x10!

Other speedskaters like Gaetan Boucher would do 30-50 reps with 315.

[Sean Summers]

Guys...don't forget that this thread is about you and your lifts. If you want to discuss other things you have seen or heard about someone else then there is another thread about that. This is all about CBB forum members, what they can do and what they want to achieve!
SS

[cog]

True enough SS.I would like to see C-money pursue that line of training though...

[C-money]

Ya talk is cheap in my book cog(not trying to be a prick)... if somebody could do 150 reps bodyweight i honestly would love to see it... but i have yet to see anybody break 100.. anywhere or on video... I couldnt imgine doing 150 rep routines, a guy would have to recover for over a full week i bet... these sets destroy your whole body! My point is you hear lots of stories when it comes to strength... lots of times its exagerated or bs..

[cog]

This guy was retired and was illustrating the differences in training that had transpired.High rep squat training started with 80 lbs for as many as they could get and went from there.Apparently one chick went 300 reps with 120.These are government funded athletes...that focus on the legs....the real power athlete in speed skating was Eric Heiden(American)...but heh,it's all bs right?

[C-money]

This guy was retired and was illustrating the differences in training that had transpired.High rep squat training started with 80 lbs for as many as they could get and went from there.Apparently one chick went 300 reps with 120.These are government funded athletes...that focus on the legs....the real power athlete in speed skating was Eric Heiden(American)...but heh,it's all bs right?

I didnt say its always bs.. even coaches like to talk up there athletes it could be real or not... who knows.. they could be quarter squating, who knows? They might be racking the bar for 20 seconds every 20 reps.. who knows? Get what im saying? Like i said talk is cheap...
Btw ill be right back, gonna go bench 495 for 5:flagC

[Winnipeg Muscle]

I didnt say its always bs.. even coaches like to talk up there athletes it could be real or not... who knows.. they could be quarter squating, who knows? They might be racking the bar for 20 seconds every 20 reps.. who knows? Get what im saying? Like i said talk is cheap...
Btw ill be right back, gonna go bench 495 for 5:flagC

x2 Agreed 100% C! minus the 495 bench... I wish...still working towards 400 myself. :)

[Shortdave]

This was about 2 and a half years ago. I started air humping at the end but its 225 for 27 at the end of a workout.

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[ironwill]

not bad for a rookie 4 footer....lolol;)

[nitrous]

wow the 225 for 27 reps is impressive.. how tall are you anyways shortdave? i'm short myself.. 5'6

anyways my max bench is 325.. i weighed in at about 172 when i did that

[Shortdave]

wow the 225 for 27 reps is impressive.. how tall are you anyways shortdave? i'm short myself.. 5'6

anyways my max bench is 325.. i weighed in at about 172 when i did that
I too am 5'6, I have done 29 that were cleaner than this set but no video of it. There are a bunch of guys at Alladdin's gym and we all kind of compete with one another in a friendly way. I can't wait to be able to train heavy again.
Only another 8 months or so... sigh.

[C-money]

nice! gj Dave!

[Drummer]

385 squat, 455 dead, 315 bench, 275 incline, etc. I never really pushed so hard on 1rm cause i dont wanna pull something... but im gonna push this winter ;)

[JifeLacket]

Last season in the gym was my first heavy go so this winter should be better. Didnt really do much dead lifting and i regret that now, i did squats, single leg leg press, romanian deads and some calves (all legs). Now im not a power lifter im a sprinter soo im not breaking any records :p

squat: 345 x 6-8 ass to grass depending on how controlled
dead: 275 x 8 or something.. pretty lame
bench: gotten it up to 185x12 lol!

speed training 4x a week kills my 2 weight sessions a week i hate it but it has to be done.

4 plates a side this winter is the plan for squats a2g
maybe 345x5 for deads...

All natty at 168 12%... right now im 176 been off training for 3 weeks! :D

[swolegantor]

I used to talk with some of the speedskaters in Calgary 15 yrs ago or so.Some of the old short track guys did 150 rep body weight routines!I talked with one coach and he told me some rather unbelievable squat routines a 190 pound guy was doing.I questioned him about the athlete(whom he refused to identify)and said to him"you mean leg press,right?"And he replied"No,I mean squat".

750x10!

Other speedskaters like Gaetan Boucher would do 30-50 reps with 315.

no one on earth is doing 750x10 let alone a 190lber

[Andre]

Tom Platz squatting 500lbs 23 times @ 198lbs!

http://www.marunde-muscle.com/videos/TomPlatz-500lbSQfor23reps.Exhibition.wmv

[_Ragnar_]

^I f*cking love tom platz. the guys a nut

[Andre]

^I f*cking love tom platz. the guys a nut

He's one of the all time greats... best quads ever!

http://www.fatmanunleashed.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/tom_platz_legsfront.jpg
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww318/musclegainingsecrets/Muscle%20Men/071103_tomplatz.jpg
http://xs537.xs.to/xs537/09121/98898899815576.jpg
http://www.planetagalerias.com/data/523/medium/Tom_Platz3.jpg

[Andre]

http://hardgainer-transformation.com/wp-content/themes/cutline/images/tom_platz.jpg

[HYEPWRD]

Theres a guy that goes to the YMCA in north york. He's about 5'6" and weighs NO MORE than 155lbs. He's some kind of pro personal strength coach.

Ive seen him do 425lbs x 8 reps on bench.

What makes it so crazy is

a) he's tiny (he looks fit..but def not "Built")

b) He does this without a spotter at all.

c) He does it non chalently....No screamin...no Pysching himself out. In fact.....as you watch him hes got his ipod on and singing to music.

For someone his size---its the freakiest thing Ive ever seen.

[cog]

no one on earth is doing 750x10 let alone a 190lber

I hope SS isn't getting really pissed!When I questioned the coach,he refused to identify the athlete.People would start talking.They are(and were)drug tested athletes.They would rather keep things quiet.Try speedskating sometime.

[Sean Summers]

Yeah I am getting pissed. LOL Put it in the other thread. Andre, I'm watching you. LOL.

Tonight was chest - I did 10 x 140, 10 x 140 , 11 x 140 Flat DB Presses - my gym doesn't have any that are heavier. Maybe it's time to go to Gold's...
SS

[swolegantor]

Tom Platz squatting 500lbs 23 times @ 198lbs!

http://www.marunde-muscle.com/videos/TomPlatz-500lbSQfor23reps.Exhibition.wmv

Tom platz is the shit

[phatkid77]

well, when uber bulked and fat i benched 405x1...maybe 2?? weighed 260lb!!

slowly getting back into th routine....
did 315x6 365x 2, weigh 235lb....

deadlifted 405x4 (dead stop after each rep) just started deads...so this shall go up as well

really tho, i have no impressive lifts... all my bodyparts are EQUALLY avg...lol

phats

[Sean Summers]

I dipped 135lbs this evening for 8 reps. Video to follow...

Keep the vids and PERSONAL stories coming!
SS

[Shortdave]

I did a 205lbs overhead press on one leg the other day.

[JonnyO]

Back in my football days I did 225 x 27 on flat. 435 x 6 on flat. I'd go onto the hack squat and squat with 5 plates a side and timed it for 5 minutes straight.

Few years ago I bent rowed 5 plates for 6 on a smith.

Smith shoulder pressed 365 for reps then too.

Thanks to a car accident 4 years ago my lifts arent quite as impressive.

[steve_d]

Theres a guy that goes to the YMCA in north york. He's about 5'6" and weighs NO MORE than 155lbs. He's some kind of pro personal strength coach.

Ive seen him do 425lbs x 8 reps on bench.

What makes it so crazy is

a) he's tiny (he looks fit..but def not "Built")

b) He does this without a spotter at all.

c) He does it non chalently....No screamin...no Pysching himself out. In fact.....as you watch him hes got his ipod on and singing to music.

For someone his size---its the freakiest thing Ive ever seen.

if this is true then yes, it would be the freakiest thing ever. The problem is there is no way a 155 pound dude can bench 425 for 8 reps. It would imply that he could triple his body weight for reps. Not only that, the canadian record is 418 at that bodyweight (1 rep) and that involves bench shirts that may have helped 100 pounds.

[Sean Summers]

Thanks steve d. The whole point of this thread is to tell what YOU can do NOT what you saw some other guy do in the gym since it will only lead to fish stories. My intention of this thread is to motivate the members of CBB to get better. Post up vids to show your accomplishments. We don't care what Joe Blow did in the gym because we can't see it or can't discuss with him how he did it.
SS

[CanadianIron]

Thank you, i HATE hearing about what other peoples friends can do or what they think they saw someone do... the guys body weight always gets cut in half and the weight he lifted always doubles... i've even caught people I know telling people crazy things that I had lifted and had to correct them...

Hope to have some new best lifts to post this weekend, going for a heavy bench day!

[Redz]

I just benched 370 for 2 reps the other day, I can also squat 470lbs for 10 reps never tried any higher than that.

[JifeLacket]

lol @ short track guys doing 150 rep squats... if you have any idea what training is like for sprinting you should know that doing that would not be feasible unless you could sit out for 2 weeks afterward... i COULD see that at the BEGINNING of the off-season while building a base, but even then. They have the strength to do that! dont get me wrong, but that would not be regularly incorporated into a training program. I have done 225x25 for two sets and it totally killed my sprinting for 2 weeks, i couldnt do shit.

[C-money]

Thanks steve d. The whole point of this thread is to tell what YOU can do NOT what you saw some other guy do in the gym since it will only lead to fish stories. My intention of this thread is to motivate the members of CBB to get better. Post up vids to show your accomplishments. We don't care what Joe Blow did in the gym because we can't see it or can't discuss with him how he did it.
SS

x2.. this thread has lots of potential.. i know for me vids are super motivating.. and thats all im gonna post..i should have some more coming up soon! even if they arent PR's:bch

[Sean Summers]

I have my dip video on Fit226's iPhone. I just have to bluetooth it off and I'll post it up.
SS

[Shortdave]

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455lbs off a 2 board

Here is the link then http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW7FBa1IlIo

[Shortdave]

why can't I embed?

[Sean Summers]

Good lift!
SS

[Bigtred]

A couple of years ago after watching Platz squat 495 for 23, I tried high reps as well. My best was 350 for 23 raw. Really an awesome feeling. Squatted 525 for 2 clean and raw, but too afraid to try higher. Would love to try a suit one day.

After watching Ronnie's "cost of redemption", I tried the leg press with a bar across and extra plates. Not really sure what the weight was (about 18 plates per side) but it was fun putting on a show.

As you can tell legs are my strong part........upper body in general really sucks.....

[CanadianIron]

Benched 355 last night. I wont bullshit i didnt sit it on my chest and press it PW style, but i did go to about 2" and press it without help. I did a 2nd rep but it was forced (assisted).. felt crazy heavy... hope to get 3-4 reps with the same weight by the end of my cycle.

[Sean Summers]

Nothing wrong with that - great lift. Some guys can't go all the way down to chest due to delt problems - do what you can do.
Awesome stuff!
SS

[hommes]

365lbs for 4 sets 12reps, no wraps. down to the basement.

[Shortdave]

365lbs for 4 sets 12reps, no wraps. down to the basement.

GOOD JOB MAN!

[GYMBRAT]

wicked stuff guys!!

[CanadianIron]

Squatted 405 for 11 reps today, the dbol is absolutely amazing! I can't believe how strong I've gotten so fast, it's freaky.

[Sean Summers]

Canadian Iron - Sweet lift. I was up there too on Monday's leg day!

Good lift Hommes - just make sure your sump pump is working! LOL
SS

[C-money]

awesome lift/vid Dave! beastly lockout power bro!

[sneakyfingers]

Recently Deadlifted 495 for 1...could have gotten 2. I'll upload the vid to youtube and post the link soon. Previously benched 315x3, but should be able to get higher than that now. I'll try and get a vid of it on my next chest day. Wish I could do squats :(

[sneakyfingers]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a-KkJWr8_g

Theres my dead. 495x1 at about 210lbs.

[Shortdave]

AWESOME!

Can I ask why you use straps AND an alternated grip?

[dku]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a-KkJWr8_g

Theres my dead. 495x1 at about 210lbs.

That went up pretty smooth. I bet you've got another 10lbs in you.

[sneakyfingers]

Even with an alternated grip I cant really lift anything over 315. Over that I have to use straps. Now that I go to a gym that allows chalk, I'm looking to work on my grip a little more so I can start deadlifting raw.

Hopefully do, DKU. That was just the most I've tried before, and when my knee heals up I'll be sure to throw on a few lbs.

[Drummer]

Just use straps and match grip. Unless your PL. Save your arms. IMHO

~D~

[sneakyfingers]

PL?

[Sean Summers]

I think PL = Power Lifter.
SS

[Sean Summers]

Just did dumbbell curls this afternoon. I worked up to 2 x 6 with 75 lbs and finished up with 1 x 4 with 85 lbs.
SS

[sneakyfingers]

Impressive curls, SS. Personally, I tore a ligament in my wrist a few years ago playing puck, haven't been able to supinate any significant weight since then. What do you hammer then? I bet you could pick up the 100's lol

[petem]

495x3 - no belt, no knee wraps

Then

405x15

If you want to skip the foreplay just scan to 3:28


405x15 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFbvJZ3YnWM)

[sneakyfingers]

Impressive lift, Pete.

[Sean Summers]

Good job petem. ;-)
You just missed me on Tues - I squatted 495 x 4 but I wore a belt and wraps. You've got me beat.
I went on and did leg press and hacks. I finished with leg curls but I did them differently - both legs during positive and 1 leg (alternated with each rep) on the negative. Good stuff!
Actually, come to think of it I did 405 for 8, 10 and 11 last week - but with belt and wraps. You young guys.... LOL
SS

[petem]

Good job petem. ;-)
You just missed me on Tues - I squatted 495 x 4 but I wore a belt and wraps. You've got me beat.
I went on and did leg press and hacks. I finished with leg curls but I did them differently - both legs during positive and 1 leg (alternated with each rep) on the negative. Good stuff!
Actually, come to think of it I did 405 for 8, 10 and 11 last week - but with belt and wraps. You young guys.... LOL
SS

Need to hook up for some good ol' fashion leg traing some day. Not many guys around there putting up 5 plates - good for the atmosphere.

2-1 technique on the ham curls - good way to be crippled the next day :)

[Dryvrgrl]

I know Im nowhere near the realm of any of you... but today I squatted 175 lbs, which is a personal best for me! I was scared to go over 100 lbs for a long time because of a torn hamstring... 175 was pretty easy... going to shoot for 200 by the end of the month!

[Sean Summers]

petem,
Yes, we will hit the gym when I get back from Ottawa.
SS

[Big D]

I know Im nowhere near the realm of any of you... but today I squatted 175 lbs, which is a personal best for me! I was scared to go over 100 lbs for a long time because of a torn hamstring... 175 was pretty easy... going to shoot for 200 by the end of the month!

good work, keep it up

[hommes]

that was awesome petem, very strong and controlled. i respect that alot. last night i did 405lbs 11 reps, 455lbs 3 reps. no wraps, but a belt.

[Dryvrgrl]

squat... 195 for FIVE!!!!!!

(Little Leigh who is 5 foot 1 and 120 pounds had a bit of an audience watching her squat 2 plates per side LOL... I think she might be 5 feet tall now that her spine has compressed!)

[cog]

squat... 195 for FIVE!!!!!!

(Little Leigh who is 5 foot 1 and 120 pounds had a bit of an audience watching her squat 2 plates per side LOL... I think she might be 5 feet tall now that her spine has compressed!)

You two are a terror for all the kids in the gym!:)

[CanadianIron]

Incline pressed 120lb dumbells without any help for 10 reps, it was my second exercise too... really makes me wish our gym had heavier dumbells, could have gone atleast 125... and no I cant tape weights on with duct tape!

[Shortdave]

That kicks ass CI!

[C-money]

Incline pressed 120lb dumbells without any help for 10 reps, it was my second exercise too... really makes me wish our gym had heavier dumbells, could have gone atleast 125... and no I cant tape weights on with duct tape!

Do it bro.. take 10 pounds plates n duct tape em to the sides of the dumbells and make 140's! It looks awesome lol, oh just make sure to wear a mouth gaurd!:D

[CanadianIron]

Id get kicked out of my gym in a heartbeat if they heard me ripping out the duct tape to strap weights onto stuff. It would not fly.

[AlladdinSane]

Id get kicked out of my gym in a heartbeat if they heard me ripping out the duct tape to strap weights onto stuff. It would not fly.

Solution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4MFPjHum3k

Or just go to a gym that is not so ghey. ;)

[waderow]

Solution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4MFPjHum3k

Or just go to a gym that is not so ghey. ;)

cool. I love that shit

[AlladdinSane]

Me too. I just got eight 6' strands of 3/4 inch. Each strand weighs in @ 30ish lbs.

I also just got a 140lb steel log and plate loaded farmers implements yesterday...

...my gym rocks.

[kidmode]

Me too. I just got eight 6' strands of 3/4 inch. Each strand weighs in @ 30ish lbs.

I also just got a 140lb steel log and plate loaded farmers implements yesterday...

...my gym rocks.

Hells yea your gym rocks, that steel log kicks ass.

[C-money]

Solution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4MFPjHum3k

Or just go to a gym that is not so ghey. ;)

Nice post AS, thats a great idea.. im gonna invest in some chains now

[Shortdave]

Nice post AS, thats a great idea.. im gonna invest in some chains now

use those ankle cable attachments on your wrists to attach the chains to, like these but with a metal ring

[CanadianIron]

Gains are going nuts right now, ironically today was the last day of my 4 weeks of Dbol, so hopefully they keep coming like they have been...

Shoulder pressed 105s today for 8 reps, then hammer strength shoulder press 3.5 plates for reps... im moving weight i've never moved before and Im moving it for 6-8 reps... its hard to hide my use.

[warty]

I'm late to the party but my best are.. - Deadlift 415 lbs - Bench press 305 lbs - Squat 335 lbs Each at 180 lbs bodyweight with no belts, wraps, or anything else. Nothing too special but it feels good to add another 5 lbs here and there.

[Shortdave]

Those are good numbers man, congrats!

[warty]

Thanks. I've had a few weeks off for eye surgery but I hope to increase them soon enough.

[ironwill]

Im still not back at my maxes yet.....
The past week......
benched 4 plates/side, no spotter touch chest for a few reps, then dropped to 3/side for a couple of more sets at 10 each...
squatted 5 plates/side for 8-10 reps, could go higher and will next time..
deadlifted 5 plates/side from floor...had to use wraps after 4 plates...
moving up nicely, im pretty stoked for the coming months, knock on wood no injuries........everything feels nice......

[CanadianIron]

^ Shit, i need to train with you. Impressive.

[Shortdave]

chain suspended incline log press 330lbs x 5

Pressing with a log feels so insanely good

[Talo]

Fack ! That's a great press.

[vlad]

I have never tried my max but WOW you guys really motivate me to go and do it. Those are some sick numbers for all of you guys. My best 6ft. 205lbs and natural(if I wasn't married with a kid on the way I swear to god I would.....):

Squats 4th set 405x4
Leg press 4th set 10 plates x 4
Deadlifts 4th set 405x2
T-bar 3rd set 6 platesx4
Flat bench 5th set 275x3
Incline 5th set 245x3
Weighted dip 4th set 4 with 60 attached
Scull crushers 4th set 110x4
Barbell curl 4th set 135x4
Shoulder press 5th set 205x3

[sneakyfingers]

Ironwill and Canadian Iron throwing up some big numbers.

Threw 140lb dumbells up on flat bench this week for 7. Also got 300lb for 5 on incline barbell. Motivation is sky high and its paying off.

[l6873]

Incline pressed the 120s for 4 today. Pretty disappointed since I've barely made any progress over the last 2 years.

[vlad]

Weighted dips today with attached weight after I did chest:
25lbs x 10
45lbs x 8
60lbs x 6
80lbs x 3

Keep up with the motivation boys, I love it.

[hommes]

good lifts cch

[CanadianIron]

Thats an impressive dead, im surprised you cant squat more.

As for myself, happy to have done some 245lb wide grip bent over rows today. My SLDL's have really helped my lower back maintain form for these, managed to pump out 10 reps. My back is feeling good these days.

[Sean Summers]

petem,
I squatted 5 plates for 6 last week. Belt and wraps included. ;-) We have to hit the squat rack this week!
Dips are a good one for me. Sore pec but I did 90 lbs for 8. I've done 135 lbs in the past ... maybe this week.
SS

[tiramisu]

I squatted 385 (PR) this evening and it feels like there's still room.
4 plates is finally within reach woo hoo :)

[JacktheThriller]

Squat 270x10
Bench 265-3
Deadlift 385-5

[Mr.Meat]

Today...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38BnN9O-nhw&feature=channel

[Shortdave]

Today...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38BnN9O-nhw&feature=channel

SWEET SQUAT!!!

[Mastagon]

BB row 280x5

[Sean Summers]

Just squatted 545 lbs for 3 this evening!
SS

[vlad]

Today...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38BnN9O-nhw&feature=channel

Dear Sir,

Today I tried doing squats the way you do them with a full sit down. I figured, well I squat 415 for 4 and my legs are a bit tired but I should be able to get somewhat close to my max. WRONG!!! 3 plates. Holly crap this is a hard way of squatting. My legs are toast and I am pretty sure I will be sore for the next two days. Man do I have a new found respect for you.

Vlad

[OntariOMuscle101]

Personal Best:

BenchPress: 385 x 3
Squats: 545 x 8
DeadLift: 425 x 5
BarbelCurl: 185 x 4

Hope to break my PB very sooon!!!!!

[vlad]

I usually squat parallel to the ground and up. This was a bit lower because of the bench but just pushing from the point when there was no pressure on my legs cause of the full sit down messed me up pretty good. Today is 4 days after I did my legs and I am finally not sore anymore. I will be doing them this way from now on.

[C-money]

Personal Best:

BenchPress: 385 x 3
Squats: 545 x 8
DeadLift: 425 x 5
BarbelCurl: 185 x 4

Hope to break my PB very sooon!!!!!

Why is your deadlift so low? a 545 squat for 8 but only 425 for 5? Injury? High squat? Not trying to be a jerk, just wondering bro....

[C-money]

C-money.. making the assumption your avator is you.. nice striations! The rest of the body match the legs?
Thanks bro, my legs are actually my worst bodypart as far as conditioning goes.. hold the most water there..

[Shortdave]

Why is your deadlift so low? a 545 squat for 8 but only 425 for 5? Injury? High squat? Not trying to be a jerk, just wondering bro....

I thought the exact same thing

[Scaffer]

partial deadlift 575 for 2,405 for 20

[OntariOMuscle101]

Why is your deadlift so low? a 545 squat for 8 but only 425 for 5? Injury? High squat? Not trying to be a jerk, just wondering bro....

My DL is low bcuz I f*cked my lower back trying to do 450 a while back and ever since I will not go over 425, 425 for 5 reps of 5 sets is a good enough workout for me bro, Also i do not use a belt while doing DL, but when im squatting I use one, it allows me to go a lil heavier from the support but i have always had powerful legs....hopefully that answers your question

[C-money]

My DL is low bcuz I f*cked my lower back trying to do 450 a while back and ever since I will not go over 425, 425 for 5 reps of 5 sets is a good enough workout for me bro, Also i do not use a belt while doing DL, but when im squatting I use one, it allows me to go a lil heavier from the support but i have always had powerful legs....hopefully that answers your questionYa man thats cool just wondering.. i get virtually nothing out of my belt for deads.. but it does help my squats for sure.. good lifts!

[Winnipeg Muscle]

Ya man thats cool just wondering.. i get virtually nothing out of my belt for deads.. but it does help my squats for sure.. good lifts!

Interesting, I use a belt for heavy deads and squats...

[sneakyfingers]

Do you guys find you can lift a lot heavier when you where a belt for deadlifting? Or even that your lower back feels more secure? I go low reps.. 2 sometimes 1 for up to 505lbs, and wondering if that weight could compromise my safety, although i feel fine, or if i will be able to lift more with a belt.

[devo09]

couple good lifts I had last week
Flat DB Press 130sx5
Deadlift 500x3
Squat 455x4

bodyweight in the low 180s, strength has been FLYING up lately

[Sean Summers]

I just did 405 x 11 for squats. Back gave out before my legs. Not the greatest but I'll shoot for 15 next week just for Petem.
SS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mlvu0WNcbs

[trainharder]

I just did 405 x 11 for squats. Back gave out before my legs. Not the greatest but I'll shoot for 15 next week just for Petem.
SS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mlvu0WNcbs

Impressive lift! :bch

You don't seem to be going all the way down to parallel though - Is it because of a lack of flexibility or because that particular depth yields better results for you?

[Sean Summers]

1. Bad knees
2. Hams are touching calves.

I know everyone goes on an on about this ass to grass bullshit. You know it's fine for some but you have to find out what works for you. My legs aren't suffering.

SS

[C-money]

ya for bbing purposes a guy doesnt need to all the way down.... its not needed, look at most pros....Its just my ego, but i bust parrallel 99 percent of the time... just more impressive, cause those extra 2-3 inches of ROM make a BIG difference as far as difficulty.. Good lifts SS

[faller]

So takeing the sheer off the knee's by going below parallel and transfering the weight to the quads, hams, and glute's is a myth? This is a serious question, i'm hearing conflicting reports... Ya your legs are definitly not suffering SS! But aren't you running the risk of knee injury in the long haul?

[devo09]

So takeing the sheer off the knee's by going below parallel and transfering the weight to the quads, hams, and glute's is a myth? This is a serious question, i'm hearing conflicting reports... Ya your legs are definitly not suffering SS! But aren't you running the risk of knee injury in the long haul?

Going parallel IS going to cause more torque on the knees compared to going ATG (with tight form) because once you dip below parallel the hams/glutes absorb all the force as opposed to stopping at parallel ...

BUT, going ATG is usually dangerous because the deeper you go the higher chance there is of your knees sliding forward (and coming off your heels) which causes a huge increase in torque on the knees.

I like going parallelish (maybe a bit below) just because it's comfortable to me. But the deeper you go the less weight you can use, and since most people use squats as a quad exercise then going deeper and taking stress off the quads (and having to use less weight) isn't the best way to overload your quads.

[vlad]

Going parallel IS going to cause more torque on the knees compared to going ATG (with tight form) because once you dip below parallel the hams/glutes absorb all the force as opposed to stopping at parallel ...

BUT, going ATG is usually dangerous because the deeper you go the higher chance there is of your knees sliding forward (and coming off your heels) which causes a huge increase in torque on the knees.

I like going parallelish (maybe a bit below) just because it's comfortable to me. But the deeper you go the less weight you can use, and since most people use squats as a quad exercise then going deeper and taking stress off the quads (and having to use less weight) isn't the best way to overload your quads.

Very good point. I used to do 90 degrees to parallel and I felt it a lot in my quads but the moment I started doing them with a full sit down on a bench I started feeling it a lot more in my hams.
Great pic SS!

[dremen]

Do you guys find you can lift a lot heavier when you where a belt for deadlifting? Or even that your lower back feels more secure? I go low reps.. 2 sometimes 1 for up to 505lbs, and wondering if that weight could compromise my safety, although i feel fine, or if i will be able to lift more with a belt.

I've tried a few different belts when doing deads and i can't ****ing stand em.

I don't know why, but when i try deads with a belt on i can't get my feet positioned properly and i can't bend/breath properly at all.

I've tried it tight and loose six ways from sunday and the simple fact is i can lift more weight with no belt then compared to with it on.

[Scaffer]

This morning i did my personal best with 400lbs on deadlift for 5reps
it went like this
315x5
345x5
400x5
420x1

my best was 465x1 and im aiming for 500lbs

[JacktheThriller]

405 for 1 rep deadlift raw grip, then my ands give out :(

[Dryvrgrl]

We have this stupid challenge thing at my gym... 3 excercises (clean, bench and squat) 1 rep and the goal for girls is to reach 600 lbs.. the goal for guys is 1100lbs.

I am unofficially at 445, but Little Leigh (weighing in at a whopping 120 lbs) is sitting at 575!!
I have video of her doing a 285 lb squat!!

crazy!!

[baza]

Going parallel IS going to cause more torque on the knees compared to going ATG (with tight form) because once you dip below parallel the hams/glutes absorb all the force as opposed to stopping at parallel ...

BUT, going ATG is usually dangerous because the deeper you go the higher chance there is of your knees sliding forward (and coming off your heels) which causes a huge increase in torque on the knees.



Agree. I go as low as I can, and I'm having knee problems though, so I don't know. lol

[ironwill]

Some knowledgeable fellas told me never lock out at top of squat, and never go below paralell, its worked for me as far as keeping my knees healthy...
3/4 reps for the win.....
Now i go down half way, and back up, then to paralell and back up, is one rep......uggggg

[Gilmour]

I just did 405 x 11 for squats. Back gave out before my legs. Not the greatest but I'll shoot for 15 next week just for Petem.
SS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mlvu0WNcbs

Nice reps Dan.

[hommes]

495lbs for a single on squats tonight.

[SteveKing]

I have no idea what I can do for a single anymore, but my bests are:
Bench Press: 405 x 2
Squat: 405 x 12
Deadlift: 505 x 9

[Gilmour]

Currently my lifts are:

squat - 315 x 30 (proud of this one, may video it someday)
bench - 225x30 , 370x1 legal(paused)
incline bench- 275x10
deads - 455x6
shoulder press-110's x9
military - 225x10
close grip - 275x6 (sucks)
standing DB curls- 75x6 strict (3 sec neg, 1 sec pos)
bent row- 295x8
one arm db row- 150x12

Standard exercise in my routine. Not really lifts so to speak. Can't risk singles on squat or deads anymore.

[CanadianIron]

Got some knee wraps last week and pinched out some 425lb squats, 6 reps. The wraps made the reps feel lighter than the 405lb set I did right before.

They did a 435lb deadlift, both were new PR's back to back. Im doing legs again tommorrow, might try a 455lb single on the squat... i'll update.

[dremen]

We have this stupid challenge thing at my gym... 3 excercises (clean, bench and squat) 1 rep and the goal for girls is to reach 600 lbs.. the goal for guys is 1100lbs.

I am unofficially at 445, but Little Leigh (weighing in at a whopping 120 lbs) is sitting at 575!!
I have video of her doing a 285 lb squat!!

crazy!!



Lets see these vids DG, cmon already:):bch

[hommes]

Currently my lifts are:

squat - 315 x 30 (proud of this one, may video it someday)
bench - 225x30 , 370x1 legal(paused)
incline bench- 275x10
deads - 455x6
shoulder press-110's x9
military - 225x10
close grip - 275x6 (sucks)
standing DB curls- 75x6 strict (3 sec neg, 1 sec pos)
bent row- 295x8
one arm db row- 150x12

Standard exercise in my routine. Not really lifts so to speak. Can't risk singles on squat or deads anymore.

some very impressive lifts

[CanadianIron]

Ground out 2 reps of 455 doing deadlifts today. I think I've overcome the fear of "4 plates".. hopefully I can work up to 5 soon enough... 455 felt comfortable, speed was good, probably could have gone a bit heavier.

[beretta96]

I've got to say good work guys, god I feel like a school girl compared to you guys. My upper body sucks, legs are good for me.

Today I did personal best
incline bench 225# for 10
decline bench 245# for 8

Leg press last week 1108# for 8
squat (machine only back is blown) 360# plus machine
I sometimes barf after leg workouts. They really kill me. I usually eat at home and have to sleep for an hour.

Saw a youtube vid of Ron Coleman doing 2300# leg press. That's cool!

Once again guys, good work to all of you!

[CanadianIron]

Id like to know the actual relationship between weight on the leg press vs pressure. I see guys leg press 10 plates all the time and struggle to squat 3 plates.. is leg press ever an impressive lift?

[swolegantor]

Id like to know the actual relationship between weight on the leg press vs pressure. I see guys leg press 10 plates all the time and struggle to squat 3 plates.. is leg press ever an impressive lift?

I have never been impressed by a leg press.

[cog]

Id like to know the actual relationship between weight on the leg press vs pressure. I see guys leg press 10 plates all the time and struggle to squat 3 plates.. is leg press ever an impressive lift?

Apparently when Eric Heiden did leg press it was impressive.But SS doesn't want anymore fish stories.:D

[Talo]

I have never been impressed by a leg press.

Same here.

Some guys load this thing up and are so proud of it ( sure it's alot of weight ) until I ask them to squat with me . It's even funnier when I put on the bands and watch them get shot to the ground :D with no more than 135lb bar weight.

[waderow]

leg press has its place. But I hear you guys..... every fag in the gym loads er up, and then does a whopping 6" rom... they get a better WO loading the machine

[natenator]

leg press has its place. But I hear you guys..... every fag in the gym loads er up, and then does a whopping 6" rom... they get a better WO loading the machine
I usually do single legs and my knee is usually butting against my chin when I do them.

[Talo]

I did use them a fare bit when I was rehabbing my knee , well back of knee area , tendon thingy :D .

[hommes]

405 deadlift for 3 reps, its been a long time since i've done these. they always sting my lower back.

[tiramisu]

The leg press is an excellent exercise, just not as good as back squats or front squats :). I'm pretty sure that I am the only one in the gym that I am in that actually lowers the thing all the way down. I keep watching to see if I can catch anyone else using it with full range and haven't seen it happen in 6 months.

[cog]

Id like to know the actual relationship between weight on the leg press vs pressure. I see guys leg press 10 plates all the time and struggle to squat 3 plates.. is leg press ever an impressive lift?

A 700 lb leg press = 495 lbs of force which is not the same as a 495 lb squat.You knew that.

[Talo]

Squatted 505 x3 today(belt only). 4th rep was high.

vid in journal

[C-money]

nice squats Talo! even your high squat wasent that high.... thought it was gonna be higher

[PdH]

Very impressive Bro!

[Talo]

Thanks .

They were still high if I was in a comp. It's a mental issue I have from not using the box.

[LondonMuscle]

405 bench x 1
675 deadlift x 1
425 front squat x 1

all raw, straps only on the deads

[CanadianIron]

Did 315 for 8 reps on the bench last night, 8th rep required a bit of help, but it was my first time getting decent reps with 3 plates.

[faller]

Hey CI you still working on bench form from that thread on how to do a proper bench??

[CanadianIron]

You bet.

[faller]

Right on!! Seems to be working for ya!

[Gilmour]

Squatted 505 x3 today(belt only). 4th rep was high.

vid in journal
Nice reps in your vid. I can't have my legs that wide or I get groin injuries.

[Gilmour]

405 bench x 1
675 deadlift x 1
425 front squat x 1

all raw, straps only on the deads


Heavy shit there man.

[Talo]

Nice reps in your vid. I can't have my legs that wide or I get groin injuries.


Get some briefs or some tight underarmer wear. That will help with the groin and hips.

My problem use to be my hips.

[LondonMuscle]

Thanks Gilmour! Some of the lifts I've seen on this thread are extremely impressive

[massabsamurai]

This is raw!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx_dPwQQozc&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div

[Winnipeg Muscle]

Flat Barbell Bench Press - 315 for 7 reps
Barbell Deadlift from floor - 495lbs for 3 reps