Strength Training PR's - Brag About Your Success

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  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    good work mate :)

    I one arm rowed 64kg (141lbs) today. Just wanted to see if I could do it with my kettlebell.
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I one arm rowed 64kg (141lbs) today. Just wanted to see if I could do it with my kettlebell.

    Damn dude, that's the ****! That makes me want to add Kroc Rows back in.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Today wasn't bad, hit a 335 Box Squat for a single. My head wasn't really into it today for a few reasons, one being it took me forever to get the moveable bench from some jag's that were bull****ting too much while hogging it; I was a little pissed by the time I finally got it. I start a new gym soon and shouldn't have this problem much longer. I'm going to swap the Back Squat with the Box Squat on DE days to work on that.

    I don't really understand box squats- maybe because I'm short?! The bench is higher than the depth I would take a regular back squat.
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
    640lbs for 3 sets at 6 reps - Leg Press (It was pretty cool to see the rack with no room left for additional plates)

    240lbs for 3 sets of 6 reps - Bench Press

    Not really a lifting record but the accomplishment that's probably more important (because it can be seen by all) my biceps now measure in at just over 16 inches (yes a little vanity never hurts).
  • ChrisGoldn
    ChrisGoldn Posts: 473 Member
    Today wasn't bad, hit a 335 Box Squat for a single. My head wasn't really into it today for a few reasons, one being it took me forever to get the moveable bench from some jag's that were bull****ting too much while hogging it; I was a little pissed by the time I finally got it. I start a new gym soon and shouldn't have this problem much longer. I'm going to swap the Back Squat with the Box Squat on DE days to work on that.

    I don't really understand box squats- maybe because I'm short?! The bench is higher than the depth I would take a regular back squat.

    I feel the same, i tend to feel Box squats are easier for me then Back squats.

    Good job though on that 335 for single.
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Not really a lifting record but the accomplishment that's probably more important

    That's what it's all about my friend. Good job.
    I feel the same, i tend to feel Box squats are easier for me then Back squats.

    That's interesting, how tall are you? It could be available equipment as well. If you sit back and it prevents you from hitting parallel then that's no good and not worth doing, so you're probably right. I'm 6'0" and the bench I have to use for Box Squats actually puts me perfectly at parallel, it's rather cool actually. My Back Squat 1RM is 365, so it's 30lbs stronger than my Box Squat. I would probably Box Squat more frequently if I had more equipment available to me but we have two moveable benches and peep's are always using them on the damn Smith Machine to bench and do seated shoulder presses.
  • ChrisGoldn
    ChrisGoldn Posts: 473 Member
    Not really a lifting record but the accomplishment that's probably more important

    That's what it's all about my friend. Good job.
    I feel the same, i tend to feel Box squats are easier for me then Back squats.

    That's interesting, how tall are you? It could be available equipment as well. If you sit back and it prevents you from hitting parallel then that's no good and not worth doing, so you're probably right. I'm 6'0" and the bench I have to use for Box Squats actually puts me perfectly at parallel, it's rather cool actually. My Back Squat 1RM is 365, so it's 30lbs stronger than my Box Squat. I would probably Box Squat more frequently if I had more equipment available to me but we have two moveable benches and peep's are always using them on the damn Smith Machine to bench and do seated shoulder presses.


    5'10 We have actual boxes for box jumps at my gym all different heights. I back squat parallel (something i am damn proud of btw lol )

    It may have to be because when i first started on squats, the guy i was working with made me do only box squats and advocated getting parallel and to stay that way once we finally moved onto back squats. Currently im at 375 1RM Full back squat
  • OneFitDude16
    OneFitDude16 Posts: 169
    chest press: 50 (each pec)
    deadlift: 250
    benchpress: 180
    bicep curl: 50 (my max @ 1 rep)
    overhead tricep extension: 35
  • leslielrd12
    leslielrd12 Posts: 115 Member
    Leg Press - 225 Pounds
    Bench Press - 85 Pounds
    Dumbbell Shoulder Press - 30s

    I'm very proud of these 3, especially the bench press. When I started working out, I couldn't even press 30 pounds. I certainly have struggled to gain any upper body strength :)
  • porffor
    porffor Posts: 1,210 Member
    Feeling good after tonight's workout..

    3x8 70kg / 154lb Leg press
    25kg / 55lb Chest Press 5x5
    27.5 kg / 60.5 Chest Pull 5x5
    25kg / 55lb Lat Pulldown 5x5
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Interesting re box squats. I always get new people to do goblets squats to a box to teach the hip hinge & sitting back.

    I take it for more advanced people the box squat would be to gain more power out of the hole? Similar to a paused squat?
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I take it for more advanced people the box squat would be to gain more power out of the hole? Similar to a paused squat?

    Yes. Louie Simmons indicates that it has a good carryover to the DL too.
  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    It was a little ugly, but I finally got it - 500 lb deadlift! I just feel so pumped right now.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    It was a little ugly, but I finally got it - 500 lb deadlift! I just feel so pumped right now.

    fark yeah! Well done!
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    It was a little ugly, but I finally got it - 500 lb deadlift! I just feel so pumped right now.
    Holy Crap! I bet you do feel pumped.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    I rocked 85kg squats on Wednesday and I'm up to 82.5kg deads - without wraps :) Slowly sorting my grip issues out.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I rocked 85kg squats on Wednesday and I'm up to 82.5kg deads - without wraps :) Slowly sorting my grip issues out.

    Yeah Girl! Work it!
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I rocked 85kg squats on Wednesday and I'm up to 82.5kg deads - without wraps :) Slowly sorting my grip issues out.

    Yeah Girl! Work it!

    w00t!!!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I rocked 85kg squats on Wednesday and I'm up to 82.5kg deads - without wraps :) Slowly sorting my grip issues out.

    If your squats are that heavy, you have great potential to go much higher on your deads so its great you are getting your grip issues sorted out. Go you!!
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    I rocked 85kg squats on Wednesday and I'm up to 82.5kg deads - without wraps :) Slowly sorting my grip issues out.

    Yeah Girl! Work it!

    w00t!!!

    :blushing: oh thanks. :)
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    I rocked 85kg squats on Wednesday and I'm up to 82.5kg deads - without wraps :) Slowly sorting my grip issues out.

    If your squats are that heavy, you have great potential to go much higher on your deads so its great you are getting your grip issues sorted out. Go you!!

    Yeah, my trainer agree's.

    Our current goal for deads is 100kgs and we are making great progress.

    I'm doing farmers walks and some other grip stuff ... it's mostly my left hand, my right seems better.
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I rocked 85kg squats on Wednesday and I'm up to 82.5kg deads - without wraps :) Slowly sorting my grip issues out.

    If your squats are that heavy, you have great potential to go much higher on your deads so its great you are getting your grip issues sorted out. Go you!!

    Yeah, my trainer agree's.

    Our current goal for deads is 100kgs and we are making great progress.

    I'm doing farmers walks and some other grip stuff ... it's mostly my left hand, my right seems better.

    I'm shocked, it sounds like you found a good trainer! Don't let them out of your site!
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    The bast@rd (said in the most loving way) is going on a 6wk holiday in 2wks. :sad:
  • Lynxie83
    Lynxie83 Posts: 246
    I rocked 85kg squats on Wednesday and I'm up to 82.5kg deads - without wraps :) Slowly sorting my grip issues out.

    If your squats are that heavy, you have great potential to go much higher on your deads so its great you are getting your grip issues sorted out. Go you!!

    Yeah, my trainer agree's.

    Our current goal for deads is 100kgs and we are making great progress.

    I'm doing farmers walks and some other grip stuff ... it's mostly my left hand, my right seems better.

    I must ask you for some ideas on grip exercises. I am already struggling with grip issues (dang weak muscles) more so since coming back after being sick, but I want to nip this in the bud while I am only starting.

    Framers walks... I have done them before. Hrm... PT has me doing wrist curls with some lighter weights to start (2kg hand weight at home) and we did it today with 10kg barbell. I too am finding my left hand to be the problem!

    Any more ideas would be great!
  • Nataliaho
    Nataliaho Posts: 878 Member
    On the grip strength thing, I have been thinking about this because I train with quite a few people and none of us really have grip issues. I think its because we've all come to lifting through CrossFit which generally has workouts with really high rep ranges at moderate weights. So it is definately time, practice and effort (like most things). Also working alot on the pullup bar helps, for me gripping a heavy DL is way easier than holding myself up at the bar.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    grip: hang off a chinup bar for as long as possible.
    high rep bb or db shrugs or calf raises
    ****loads of chinups :tongue:

    That's all I've ever done :smile:
  • Nataliaho
    Nataliaho Posts: 878 Member
    Oh and I am assuming that you've both tried reversing one hand on your deads?
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Well, I've been on a bit of a hiatus to do some health issues, but I was doing Stronglifts 5x5 which I had just started doing with only the bar. I was up to 60/65 pounds on all of the lifts. 65 was easy on the deadlifts, but I figured I would just follow the program and go up in the 5 pound increments. One day my husband left the bar sitting on the floor w/ 45 pound plates on it. I jokingly said, "Let's see if I can deadlift this!" I actually did 3 reps at 135 pounds, thinking I was only capable of maybe going up to 70 that week!
  • Muscles_Curves
    Muscles_Curves Posts: 385 Member
    I am in my 3rd week of CrossFit
    Week 1
    Back squat 118#
    Shoulder press couldn't do it
    Deadlifts ~100#

    Week 3
    Back squat 203#
    Shoulder press 88#
    Deadlifts 233#

    I made the board for my back squat and deadlifts (I think)
  • Nataliaho
    Nataliaho Posts: 878 Member
    Well, I've been on a bit of a hiatus to do some health issues, but I was doing Stronglifts 5x5 which I had just started doing with only the bar. I was up to 60/65 pounds on all of the lifts. 65 was easy on the deadlifts, but I figured I would just follow the program and go up in the 5 pound increments. One day my husband left the bar sitting on the floor w/ 45 pound plates on it. I jokingly said, "Let's see if I can deadlift this!" I actually did 3 reps at 135 pounds, thinking I was only capable of maybe going up to 70 that week!

    I think that's probably pretty common with people who do Stronglifts. Don't get me wrong, I think it a great program for beginners who don't have a trainer. However the progression seems way slower than what I generally see with people training with my trainer. It's hard to know what you can really do without someone telling you.

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