1000 pound club

civilizedworm

I did all my 1RM tests last week.

Squat: 285
Bench: 275
DL: 395
TOTAL: 955

- 45 pounds

Which is pretty good considering 8 to 10 weeks ago I pulled my back DL-ing a measly 75 pounds. Start my new program on Wednesday.

arickettsjr

I did all my 1RM tests last week.

Squat: 285
Bench: 275
DL: 395
TOTAL: 955

- 45 pounds

Which is pretty good considering 8 to 10 weeks ago I pulled my back DL-ing a measly 75 pounds. Start my new program on Wednesday.

You'll be there in no time. Keep it up!

civilizedworm

You'll be there in no time. Keep it up!

Thanks! Not terribly to worried about it... first time I've tested myself since I've gotten back in the gym 6 months ago. Hope to be there by end of Oct - start of Nov, but as long as I have clean and form-perfect work-reps, I am not overly concerned. It's a nice training footnote.

dbmata

Yeah man, almost there. I'm jealous of that bench.

LeadingMuscle - callous remover? Lol, I chew em off!

MagnumBurrito

Yeah man, almost there. I'm jealous of that bench.

LeadingMuscle - callous remover? Lol, I chew em off!

Lol I used to do that too. Between ripping extra skin off and looking dumb in public by putting my hand up to my face, I thought there's got to be an easier way.

chrisdavey

I have something like this.


http://www.venusworldwide.com/images/Callus Remover.jpg
Works a treat for flattening them. I don't want to remove them.

McCloud33

I'm female and a member of the 600 club (60% of 1000- typical scale for a female), so I'm pretty please!

303 lb. deadlift
213 lb. back squat
115 lb. bench

Very impressive kls1628

yopeeps025

I'm female and a member of the 600 club (60% of 1000- typical scale for a female), so I'm pretty please!

303 lb. deadlift
213 lb. back squat
115 lb. bench

Very impressive kls1628

There are some strong ladies in MFP.

yopeeps025

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html

Quest starts for some elite numbers.

BigT555

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html

Quest starts for some elite numbers.

http://www.strstd.com/ gives the best breakdown if you already know your numbers

McCloud33

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html

Quest starts for some elite numbers.

I'll be happy just to get into the "advanced" realm...considering I've only been weight training for 4 months I think that's still pretty good when it says their "advanced" numbers are for athletes who have been lifting for a few years!

yopeeps025

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html

Quest starts for some elite numbers.

http://www.strstd.com/ gives the best breakdown if you already know your numbers

This site puts in to perspective that I have too much fun lifting weights and since I got goals now I can start lifting with a purpose. I have been just messing around way to long I should be at some of those elite number by now.

yopeeps025

By next month, I hope to be in this 100 pound club.

dbmata

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html

Quest starts for some elite numbers.

http://www.strstd.com/ gives the best breakdown if you already know your numbers

Interesting, according to that I'm intermediate. Solidly.

yopeeps025

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html

Quest starts for some elite numbers.

http://www.strstd.com/ gives the best breakdown if you already know your numbers

Interesting, according to that I'm intermediate. Solidly.

Same except for my squat being so low. I really would like to see at least one or two elites status when I get to my weight goal.

dbmata

I just checked my state's pl record for deadlift.

lol, never going to get anywhere near that.

661.4 raw.

establishingaplace

Bookmarking for inspiration...nothing to see here...

Wronkletoad

Bookmarking for inspiration...nothing to see here...

qft!!

congrats across the board

yopeeps025

dbmata wrote: »

I just checked my state's pl record for deadlift.

lol, never going to get anywhere near that.

661.4 raw.

raw means no chalk right? or just no knee wraps/ straps?

natecooper75

yopeeps025 wrote: »

raw means no chalk right? or just no knee wraps/ straps?

I can't think of a federation that doesn't allow chalk. Most feds that I have heard of don't let you wear knee support during deadlift. Definitely no lifting straps.

Lofteren

natecooper75 wrote: »

yopeeps025 wrote: »

raw means no chalk right? or just no knee wraps/ straps?

I can't think of a federation that doesn't allow chalk. Most feds that I have heard of don't let you wear knee support during deadlift. Definitely no lifting straps.

Most feds go by something similar to the APF regulations:

Squat: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, no knee sleeves or knee wraps, hip crease must go below the top of your knee. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Bench Press: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, heels do not have to be in contact with the floor, butt and shoulders must stay in contact with the bench, bar must touch your chest and stop until the "press" command is given. Bar must come all the way up with elbows locked and not be racked until the "rack" command is given. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Deadlift: No knee wraps, no hitching, no lifting straps. Belt and wrist wraps allowed. Hook grip, double overhand and over/under grip are all allowed. Bar must come straight up to lockout w/ no descent after the bar has begun to ascend. Bar must be held until "lower" command is given.

Realistically, if you really want to gauge your strength in the gym it would be best to go by these standards IMO.

natecooper75

Lofteren wrote: »

natecooper75 wrote: »

yopeeps025 wrote: »

raw means no chalk right? or just no knee wraps/ straps?

I can't think of a federation that doesn't allow chalk. Most feds that I have heard of don't let you wear knee support during deadlift. Definitely no lifting straps.

Most feds go by something similar to the APF regulations:

Squat: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, no knee sleeves or knee wraps, hip crease must go below the top of your knee. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Bench Press: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, heels do not have to be in contact with the floor, butt and shoulders must stay in contact with the bench, bar must touch your chest and stop until the "press" command is given. Bar must come all the way up with elbows locked and not be racked until the "rack" command is given. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Deadlift: No knee wraps, no hitching, no lifting straps. Belt and wrist wraps allowed. Hook grip, double overhand and over/under grip are all allowed. Bar must come straight up to lockout w/ no descent after the bar has begun to ascend. Bar must be held until "lower" command is given.

Realistically, if you really want to gauge your strength in the gym it would be best to go by these standards IMO.

Choosing a federation to go by is hard though because of the subtle difference between them. If you go by the IPF which is probably the largest in the world, they allow knee sleeves. The best one to go by can be argued for ages with no one coming out the winner. I always just like to hear if squats were done with or without wraps because wraps can give you a major advantage (not that other equipment can't, this just seems to be a standard that is used to differentiate records).

I know my beliefs aren't the same as everyone else but, when I think of raw, I think of belt, sleeves or wraps, and even maybe even wrist wraps even though I don't utilize them myself. Chalk is also included.

Lofteren

natecooper75 wrote: »

Lofteren wrote: »

natecooper75 wrote: »

yopeeps025 wrote: »

raw means no chalk right? or just no knee wraps/ straps?

I can't think of a federation that doesn't allow chalk. Most feds that I have heard of don't let you wear knee support during deadlift. Definitely no lifting straps.

Most feds go by something similar to the APF regulations:

Squat: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, no knee sleeves or knee wraps, hip crease must go below the top of your knee. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Bench Press: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, heels do not have to be in contact with the floor, butt and shoulders must stay in contact with the bench, bar must touch your chest and stop until the "press" command is given. Bar must come all the way up with elbows locked and not be racked until the "rack" command is given. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Deadlift: No knee wraps, no hitching, no lifting straps. Belt and wrist wraps allowed. Hook grip, double overhand and over/under grip are all allowed. Bar must come straight up to lockout w/ no descent after the bar has begun to ascend. Bar must be held until "lower" command is given.

Realistically, if you really want to gauge your strength in the gym it would be best to go by these standards IMO.

Choosing a federation to go by is hard though because of the subtle difference between them. If you go by the IPF which is probably the largest in the world, they allow knee sleeves. The best one to go by can be argued for ages with no one coming out the winner. I always just like to hear if squats were done with or without wraps because wraps can give you a major advantage (not that other equipment can't, this just seems to be a standard that is used to differentiate records).

I know my beliefs aren't the same as everyone else but, when I think of raw, I think of belt, sleeves or wraps, and even maybe even wrist wraps even though I don't utilize them myself. Chalk is also included.

I think raw should allow knee wraps, a belt and wrist wraps. If anything, I think that those pieces of equipment are necessary for safety. They do contribute somewhat to lifting heavier weights but they also have other utility whereas bench press shirts, squat suits and deadlift suits pretty much only serve 1 purpose for which they are exceedingly effective.

yopeeps025

Lofteren wrote: »

natecooper75 wrote: »

Lofteren wrote: »

natecooper75 wrote: »

yopeeps025 wrote: »

raw means no chalk right? or just no knee wraps/ straps?

I can't think of a federation that doesn't allow chalk. Most feds that I have heard of don't let you wear knee support during deadlift. Definitely no lifting straps.

Most feds go by something similar to the APF regulations:

Squat: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, no knee sleeves or knee wraps, hip crease must go below the top of your knee. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Bench Press: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, heels do not have to be in contact with the floor, butt and shoulders must stay in contact with the bench, bar must touch your chest and stop until the "press" command is given. Bar must come all the way up with elbows locked and not be racked until the "rack" command is given. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Deadlift: No knee wraps, no hitching, no lifting straps. Belt and wrist wraps allowed. Hook grip, double overhand and over/under grip are all allowed. Bar must come straight up to lockout w/ no descent after the bar has begun to ascend. Bar must be held until "lower" command is given.

Realistically, if you really want to gauge your strength in the gym it would be best to go by these standards IMO.

Choosing a federation to go by is hard though because of the subtle difference between them. If you go by the IPF which is probably the largest in the world, they allow knee sleeves. The best one to go by can be argued for ages with no one coming out the winner. I always just like to hear if squats were done with or without wraps because wraps can give you a major advantage (not that other equipment can't, this just seems to be a standard that is used to differentiate records).

I know my beliefs aren't the same as everyone else but, when I think of raw, I think of belt, sleeves or wraps, and even maybe even wrist wraps even though I don't utilize them myself. Chalk is also included.

I think raw should allow knee wraps, a belt and wrist wraps. If anything, I think that those pieces of equipment are necessary for safety. They do contribute somewhat to lifting heavier weights but they also have other utility whereas bench press shirts, squat suits and deadlift suits pretty much only serve 1 purpose for which they are exceedingly effective.

I think that raw should mean nothing. Maybe that is why I am so weak.

Lofteren

yopeeps025 wrote: »

Lofteren wrote: »

natecooper75 wrote: »

Lofteren wrote: »

natecooper75 wrote: »

yopeeps025 wrote: »

raw means no chalk right? or just no knee wraps/ straps?

I can't think of a federation that doesn't allow chalk. Most feds that I have heard of don't let you wear knee support during deadlift. Definitely no lifting straps.

Most feds go by something similar to the APF regulations:

Squat: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, no knee sleeves or knee wraps, hip crease must go below the top of your knee. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Bench Press: Belt and wrist wraps allowed, heels do not have to be in contact with the floor, butt and shoulders must stay in contact with the bench, bar must touch your chest and stop until the "press" command is given. Bar must come all the way up with elbows locked and not be racked until the "rack" command is given. Bar must not descend at any point during the lift after it has begun to ascend.

Deadlift: No knee wraps, no hitching, no lifting straps. Belt and wrist wraps allowed. Hook grip, double overhand and over/under grip are all allowed. Bar must come straight up to lockout w/ no descent after the bar has begun to ascend. Bar must be held until "lower" command is given.

Realistically, if you really want to gauge your strength in the gym it would be best to go by these standards IMO.

Choosing a federation to go by is hard though because of the subtle difference between them. If you go by the IPF which is probably the largest in the world, they allow knee sleeves. The best one to go by can be argued for ages with no one coming out the winner. I always just like to hear if squats were done with or without wraps because wraps can give you a major advantage (not that other equipment can't, this just seems to be a standard that is used to differentiate records).

I know my beliefs aren't the same as everyone else but, when I think of raw, I think of belt, sleeves or wraps, and even maybe even wrist wraps even though I don't utilize them myself. Chalk is also included.

I think raw should allow knee wraps, a belt and wrist wraps. If anything, I think that those pieces of equipment are necessary for safety. They do contribute somewhat to lifting heavier weights but they also have other utility whereas bench press shirts, squat suits and deadlift suits pretty much only serve 1 purpose for which they are exceedingly effective.

I think that raw should mean nothing. Maybe that is why I am so weak.

If you were strong you would probably be more inclined to agree with me. When you're lifting light weights, even though they may feel heavy to you, there is not nearly the potential for injury. When you have 650lbs on your back; however, the potential to blow out a knee, a hip or a disc is far greater even though you would be a lot stronger.

Jesssamesssa

Archerychickge wrote: »

My first thought was "1000lb club??? There's a club now for the super morbidly obese???"

Then I read more...

Wow.

Impressive.

Do you have a job or do you just spend every waking moment in the gym? Or maybe you work at the gym... which is very convenient for workign out I would imagine.

Either way... Kudos to you for the dedication it took to get where you are. Good luck on your test!

I thought this too!!!

kelly_e_montana

Update: Just got my 3 plates on DL! ...315, recently tested bench and am at 155 (just started really working on this lift as I am a Crossfitter and we spend more time on press)...going to re-test my 1 rep max this weekend. Expecting to hit 245-250, as I recently got a 235 pause squat just messing around. I am doing my first USAPL raw meet in a few weeks and am expecting to hit 700 but would love to hit 725. My training partner is going for 1000 and she's a chick!

yopeeps025

update but not tested max.
I will test at end of the year.

Bench 275
squat 305
deadlift 400
total 980.

I do not believe the calculations but if they are close I should be joining this club by new years.

WRENxxx

910. Almost there.

Bench - 245
Squat - 350
Deadlift - 315

dbmata

Tested out my bench today, 245, solidly. I'm pretty sure I could have put up 255 if my shoulders weren't barking at me.

Puts me at 1055 now. One day I shall be strong like bull, for now, I am weak like infant.