Strength Training PR's - Brag About Your Success
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For grip I don't use over under because of symmetry issues but I use straps. I maxed out on that because my fingers are really small and lame. Hook grip is superior to all I noticed but I wasn't willing to deal with the pain that comes with it.
Thanks
not seen the hooks in use, but not liking the sound of pain! lol
I did my first farmers walk tonight! Did a circuit training class and although I only carried 10kg kettlebells in each hand it was great, I was hot sweaty etc but really worked on focus and grip. Will def be adding these with dumbbells to my workout and up the weights as I can.
You actually put your thumb on the bar first and wrap your first two fingers over it and hook them under the thumb.
Its actually very very painful. And your told to work through it and eventually you'll thumb will stretch out and the callouses will develop. No way. LOL0 -
For grip I don't use over under because of symmetry issues but I use straps. I maxed out on that because my fingers are really small and lame. Hook grip is superior to all I noticed but I wasn't willing to deal with the pain that comes with it.
Thanks not seen the hooks in use, but not liking the sound of pain! lol
I did my first farmers walk tonight! Did a circuit training class and although I only carried 10kg kettlebells in each hand it was great, I was hot sweaty etc but really worked on focus and grip. Will def be adding these with dumbbells to my workout and up the weights as I can.
You actually put your thumb on the bar first and wrap your first two fingers over it and hook them under the thumb.
Its actually very very painful. And your told to work through it and eventually you'll thumb will stretch out and the callouses will develop. No way. LOL
What symmetry issues are you having?0 -
I was going to suggest using hook-grip. Personally I only use it for my olympic lifting, but if you're having grip issues it may help with the heavy deads and the lat pull downs.0
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What symmetry issues are you having?
I won't do over under because I don't want my any over development/under development in either side shoulders or arms.0 -
I was going to suggest using hook-grip. Personally I only use it for my olympic lifting, but if you're having grip issues it may help with the heavy deads and the lat pull downs.
My hats off to you. That crap hurts *L*0 -
What symmetry issues are you having?
I won't do over under because I don't want my any over development/under development in either side shoulders or arms.
That's really not an issue to be honest. I had the exact same concern at first and it really hasn't turned out to be true. If it's that concerning for you rotate which hand is under/over on each set or just rotate each week. It's definitely a better approach than using straps.0 -
Not so much a PR and the weights were nothing spectacular but Monday and Wednesday I was failing reps left and right on my Stronglifts workouts. Today everything "clicked" and I was actually able to add two reps to my 5th set of squats and bench presses and 3 extra reps to my 5th set of barbell rows. Just a good workout all around.0
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What symmetry issues are you having?
I won't do over under because I don't want my any over development/under development in either side shoulders or arms.
That's really not an issue to be honest. I had the exact same concern at first and it really hasn't turned out to be true. If it's that concerning for you rotate which hand is under/over on each set or just rotate each week. It's definitely a better approach than using straps.
I tried it at first. It was so awkard and uncomfortable on once side. I felt like I was engaging my biceps with the under. Frankly DOH feels more natural and even. Not a strong grip though. But it the grand scheme of things I don't care what my pull is, just need to stimulate muscle hypertrophy. Plus my coach told me to do over over. And hey it made me a winner so who am I'm to switch things up. LOL0 -
How does that compare to your regular back squat load? (sorry if you've already posted this and I missed it)Out of curiosity today, after my back squat sets.. i did a few box squats to test max. 365, 385 405, i think i could have gone little higher but i was spent after my 5 sets of back squats beforehand.
i wanna say and think it may be easier for me due to the much wider stance.
Havent done a max rep on back squats for couple weeks, i deloaded and running stronglifts 5x5 now for 12 week cycle. But 2 weeks ago i did 375x2 which was PB. Currently in the program im at 305 for 5x5. Which is a good workout, but not extremely hard yet, i know as weeks go it will get worse lol... but im ok with this as my strength should boost thru 400s .
If progression goes as planned i should be mid 400s by end of 12week cycle. But realistically i'll be happy with 5 sets of 5 on 405 full parallel Squats.
I actually had a PT at my gym compliment me on my form and depth, had his client at the time watch a set as he explain why to go parallel, how it engages the muscles etc.
Was a nice boost of confidence lol0 -
1) 253 lb squats, 6 reps. It was on the smith press (only machine available in my gym) but I'm still proud!
2) 75lb chest press (smith) I forget the reps. Dumbbell I'm up to 40 lbs.
Not huge but works for me. I try to lift more every set and every week. My husband spotting me really helps with my gains!0 -
I actually had a PT at my gym compliment me on my form and depth, had his client at the time watch a set as he explain why to go parallel, how it engages the muscles etc.
Wow, another story of a trainer that knows what he's doing this week; I can't believe it.1) 253 lb squats, 6 reps. It was on the smith press (only machine available in my gym) but I'm still proud!
2) 75lb chest press (smith) I forget the reps. Dumbbell I'm up to 40 lbs.
Not huge but works for me. I try to lift more every set and every week. My husband spotting me really helps with my gains!
Wow, that's hot! Hopefully the Smith Machine still allows you to get low.0 -
Wow, that's hot! Hopefully the Smith Machine still allows you to get low.
Sorry. I had to.0 -
Wow, that's hot! Hopefully the Smith Machine still allows you to get low.
Sorry. I had to.
It would be so dope to walk up to the water cooler at work with that cup and fill it up. That's cllllaaasssy!0 -
Thanks for the tips on hook grip Am going to try adding some farmers walks to my workouts to see if that helps strengthen my left hand, also will make sure I lead my horse by the left as well - I swap sides but predominately we both like him being on my right. lol 0
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Bumped up a few of my leg weights a good bit today.
V-Squat (plate loaded) - 12x325, 10x365, 8x415, 6x455
Iso-lateral Leg Press (weight and reps per leg, done alternating) - 12x160, 10x180, 8x200, 6x225
Calf Press on [45 degree leg press station] - four sets, 15 reps, 670lbs
Also did two full sets on wide/neutral/chinup position pullups, one-armed, with 70lbs of assistance now. Time to drop it to 60 x_x0 -
I just finished my last week of my training cycle before deload week next week so I thought I would post my progress and have a little brag about my deadlift PB that I achieved today, which I am totally stoked about.
Deadlift: 3 x 200lb - so stoked on this one - it wasn't pretty, but I did it!
Squats: 10 x 135lb - I was having problems with my knees buckling in so went slow on the progress here - form is good now so I am looking forward to getting the weight up on my next cycle.
Bench: 10x 90lb - I was really stalled out on this for a while at 70lb until a few weeks ago, but tweaked my form and added more tricep work and my progression is coming along nicely here now.
Overhead press: 10 x 60lb - not very heavy here as I only transitioned from DB press a few weeks ago so I started pretty light. I am happy with the progress though.
I am looking forward to the next cycle when I can up these weights.0 -
Oh, and talking about good trainers, I think I had a result at the gym this morning. There was this guy doing squats, cleans and snatched and he had excellent form. So I mentioned it to him when I was leaving (just in case he thought I was a creeper when I was watching him while I was between sets!) and found out he has trained in Olympic and powerlifting for years and actually happened to to be a trainer at that gym. Plus he mentioned that another trainer was a total fanboy of Wendlers (which I am doing). So, I got his contact info - I have wanted to add in Olympic lifting for a while but have been really leery of getting a good trainer and am not comfortable doing them without some guidance as they are so technical. This turn of events was suprising as the gym I use, whilst really well equiped with adjustable squat racks and power cages, is really more of a health club than a serious lifting gym.0
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I just finished my last week of my training cycle before deload week next week so I thought I would post my progress and have a little brag about my deadlift PB that I achieved today, which I am totally stoked about.
Deadlift: 3 x 200lb - so stoked on this one - it wasn't pretty, but I did it!
Squats: 10 x 135lb - I was having problems with my knees buckling in so went slow on the progress here - form is good now so I am looking forward to getting the weight up on my next cycle.
Bench: 10x 90lb - I was really stalled out on this for a while at 70lb until a few weeks ago, but tweaked my form and added more tricep work and my progression is coming along nicely here now.
Overhead press: 10 x 60lb - not very heavy here as I only transitioned from DB press a few weeks ago so I started pretty light. I am happy with the progress though.
I am looking forward to the next cycle when I can up these weights.
These are really great numbers! you must be proud
Can I ask while your cutting do you lift the same or less? Ideally I'm cutting at the moment but am new so looking to improve my lifts but mainly working on form.
I did work out a way to make a deadlift on the cable machines yesterday, there is a very light barbell that attaches by hooks, it's too long to deadlift from the ground but I can use a step (like aerobics) to bring myself up a bit. I deadlifted 3 x3 60kg this way, the bar is marked up for 100kg max though. but that is a good way ahead! did sets of grab & snatch at just 27kg but worked on technique - I found the driving up harder at 30kg. Also farmers walk at 28kg.
Oh and got my first blister / callous so having to take my wedding ring off when I lift now! lol0 -
I just finished my last week of my training cycle before deload week next week so I thought I would post my progress and have a little brag about my deadlift PB that I achieved today, which I am totally stoked about.
Deadlift: 3 x 200lb - so stoked on this one - it wasn't pretty, but I did it!
Squats: 10 x 135lb - I was having problems with my knees buckling in so went slow on the progress here - form is good now so I am looking forward to getting the weight up on my next cycle.
Bench: 10x 90lb - I was really stalled out on this for a while at 70lb until a few weeks ago, but tweaked my form and added more tricep work and my progression is coming along nicely here now.
Overhead press: 10 x 60lb - not very heavy here as I only transitioned from DB press a few weeks ago so I started pretty light. I am happy with the progress though.
I am looking forward to the next cycle when I can up these weights.
You know what i think!! Awesome work Sara.
Double 45s next round!!! You got it! No pressure! :P0 -
How am I just finding this thread. This is it in a nutshell.
Squats 135 5*5
Leg press 230 5*5
DB Chest Press 32.5 5*5
DB Rows 35 5*5
Dip Machine 125 5*5
Deadlift 145 5*5
DB Shoulder Press 27.5 5*5
Assisted Chin-Up 5*50 -
I just finished my last week of my training cycle before deload week next week so I thought I would post my progress and have a little brag about my deadlift PB that I achieved today, which I am totally stoked about.
Deadlift: 3 x 200lb - so stoked on this one - it wasn't pretty, but I did it!
Squats: 10 x 135lb - I was having problems with my knees buckling in so went slow on the progress here - form is good now so I am looking forward to getting the weight up on my next cycle.
Bench: 10x 90lb - I was really stalled out on this for a while at 70lb until a few weeks ago, but tweaked my form and added more tricep work and my progression is coming along nicely here now.
Overhead press: 10 x 60lb - not very heavy here as I only transitioned from DB press a few weeks ago so I started pretty light. I am happy with the progress though.
I am looking forward to the next cycle when I can up these weights.
You know what i think!! Awesome work Sara.
Double 45s next round!!! You got it! No pressure! :P
Thanks....and double 45s - no problem, right! That is a few cycles off. :happy:0 -
Rockstar!I just finished my last week of my training cycle before deload week next week so I thought I would post my progress and have a little brag about my deadlift PB that I achieved today, which I am totally stoked about.
Deadlift: 3 x 200lb - so stoked on this one - it wasn't pretty, but I did it!
Squats: 10 x 135lb - I was having problems with my knees buckling in so went slow on the progress here - form is good now so I am looking forward to getting the weight up on my next cycle.
Bench: 10x 90lb - I was really stalled out on this for a while at 70lb until a few weeks ago, but tweaked my form and added more tricep work and my progression is coming along nicely here now.
Overhead press: 10 x 60lb - not very heavy here as I only transitioned from DB press a few weeks ago so I started pretty light. I am happy with the progress though.
I am looking forward to the next cycle when I can up these weights.0 -
Pretty excited. Just did deadlifts. 155 lbs 5*3 & 145 5*2. Not as impressive as ms. Sara but still a best for me. Not to shabby for someone who hasnt been doing it long.
Still afraid to see what my 1 rep max is.0 -
Pretty excited. Just did deadlifts. 155 lbs 5*3 & 145 5*2. Not as impressive as ms. Sara but still a best for me. Not to shabby for someone who hasnt been doing it long.
Still afraid to see what my 1 rep max is.
Its not the same as actually doing it, but there are a bunch of online calculators that can give you a hypothetical 1RM based on your weight and reps you did on your last set if you are interested.0 -
For me my fav is my leg press. My best so far(last weekend) was 220lbs. Oh and yesterday I hit a PB with my chest press at 95lbs. 0
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For me my fav is my leg press. My best so far(last weekend) was 220lbs. Oh and yesterday I hit a PB with my chest press at 95lbs.
I love the leg press as well. Just added them in on squat days.0 -
I just finished my last week of my training cycle before deload week next week so I thought I would post my progress and have a little brag about my deadlift PB that I achieved today, which I am totally stoked about.
Deadlift: 3 x 200lb - so stoked on this one - it wasn't pretty, but I did it!
Squats: 10 x 135lb - I was having problems with my knees buckling in so went slow on the progress here - form is good now so I am looking forward to getting the weight up on my next cycle.
Bench: 10x 90lb - I was really stalled out on this for a while at 70lb until a few weeks ago, but tweaked my form and added more tricep work and my progression is coming along nicely here now.
Overhead press: 10 x 60lb - not very heavy here as I only transitioned from DB press a few weeks ago so I started pretty light. I am happy with the progress though.
I am looking forward to the next cycle when I can up these weights.
These are really great numbers! you must be proud
Can I ask while your cutting do you lift the same or less? Ideally I'm cutting at the moment but am new so looking to improve my lifts but mainly working on form.
I did work out a way to make a deadlift on the cable machines yesterday, there is a very light barbell that attaches by hooks, it's too long to deadlift from the ground but I can use a step (like aerobics) to bring myself up a bit. I deadlifted 3 x3 60kg this way, the bar is marked up for 100kg max though. but that is a good way ahead! did sets of grab & snatch at just 27kg but worked on technique - I found the driving up harder at 30kg. Also farmers walk at 28kg.
Oh and got my first blister / callous so having to take my wedding ring off when I lift now! lol
Thank you.
I am cutting. So far I have never bulked on purpose! I will be bulking at some point, probably later this year as I lost a shed load of muscle mass due to illness a few years ago so I want to get my LBM back up again.
I used to have only have a callous on my right hand only from lifting with a ring I used to wear - but that was back when I did not do many of the lifts I do now. I now have them on both hands hands.
I am hoping one of the more experienced folks can weigh in here, but I would think trying to improve form on deadlifts using the cable machines may not be a good idea and it could get you into bad habits.0 -
I just finished my last week of my training cycle before deload week next week so I thought I would post my progress and have a little brag about my deadlift PB that I achieved today, which I am totally stoked about.
Deadlift: 3 x 200lb - so stoked on this one - it wasn't pretty, but I did it!
Squats: 10 x 135lb - I was having problems with my knees buckling in so went slow on the progress here - form is good now so I am looking forward to getting the weight up on my next cycle.
Bench: 10x 90lb - I was really stalled out on this for a while at 70lb until a few weeks ago, but tweaked my form and added more tricep work and my progression is coming along nicely here now.
Overhead press: 10 x 60lb - not very heavy here as I only transitioned from DB press a few weeks ago so I started pretty light. I am happy with the progress though.
I am looking forward to the next cycle when I can up these weights.
These are really great numbers! you must be proud
Can I ask while your cutting do you lift the same or less? Ideally I'm cutting at the moment but am new so looking to improve my lifts but mainly working on form.
I did work out a way to make a deadlift on the cable machines yesterday, there is a very light barbell that attaches by hooks, it's too long to deadlift from the ground but I can use a step (like aerobics) to bring myself up a bit. I deadlifted 3 x3 60kg this way, the bar is marked up for 100kg max though. but that is a good way ahead! did sets of grab & snatch at just 27kg but worked on technique - I found the driving up harder at 30kg. Also farmers walk at 28kg.
Oh and got my first blister / callous so having to take my wedding ring off when I lift now! lol
Thank you.
I am cutting. So far I have never bulked on purpose! I will be bulking at some point, probably later this year as I lost a shed load of muscle mass due to illness a few years ago so I want to get my LBM back up again.
I used to have only have a callous on my right hand only from lifting with a ring I used to wear - but that was back when I did not do many of the lifts I do now. I now have them on both hands hands.
I am hoping one of the more experienced folks can weigh in here, but I would think trying to improve form on deadlifts using the cable machines may not be a good idea and it could get you into bad habits.
i noticed you said right hand on that "ring you used to wear" so i can make a funny stab at that.... :P lol
I am really no fan of any cables or machines to replica the big lifts! Personally i'd rather see you use dumbells and concenrate more on form. But thats just my opinion.0 -
1RM for bench = 60kg (132 pound)
We tried for 65kg (143 pound), but my right shoulder couldn't handle it. Next time I WILL stick the 65kg!
We ran out of time to get the leg press and others done because we had a weigh in and measurements and After photo for the 10 week fitness challenge I entered. That ate up a bit of time. I shall post my other PBs on Wednesday
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1RM for bench = 60kg
We tried for 65kg, but my right shoulder couldn't handle it. Next time I WILL stick the 65kg!
We ran out of time to get the leg press and others done because we had a weigh in and measurements and After photo for the 10 week fitness challenge I entered. That ate up a bit of time. I shall post my other PBs on Wednesday
*does happy dance*
Well done and I am sure you will get it next time
That's great that you are having before and after pics done.0
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