Strength Training PR's - Brag About Your Success
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Ok so I am more than a little excited about this! :smokin: :laugh: :bigsmile:
PT and I spent too long racking my leg press to get my row 1RM in this session!!
I got 1RM of the wide grip lat pulldown of 57kg (125pound) which is on par with my bench! YAY!
The absolute killer which totally blew me away was my leg press on the 45 degree sled. Maxed out at 318kg (701pounds) which was 265kg of plates and a 53kg sled. WOAH! I am totally over the moon with that result!
The highest I did with multiple reps today was 253kg x 4 (557pound)
HOLY SH!TBALLZ! Yeah Girl!!!!
Holy Sh!tballz is right!!
Right. I feel like my legs would snap under that LOL. That is amazing.0 -
Hi guys, im from South Africa and i have been doing strenght and conditioning for about 8 moths now, but been training for about 4 years. I weigh 191lbs. nothing major but here are some of my PR's.
Back squat 330lbs - 4 reps
front squat 242lbs - 3 reps
overhead squat 132lbs - 10 reps
dead lift 352lbs - 6 reps
bench press 242lbs - 4 reps
0verhead press 187lbs - 4 reps
Hoping to get my back squats to 352lbs by december.0 -
I can finally do shoulder lift thingies with 15 pound weights. Before, I did either 5 or 10. Those are really hard for me for some reason!
And, I can lift 20 more pounds of the hip abduction/adduction machine than I could when I started. My slut muscle is getting really strong!
I also did 20 reps on the Roman chair (just found out what that thing was called) with a 35 pound weight. 4 sets of that *kitten* (is this considered lifting? I'm not sure. I think it makes my back stronger, though)
Finally, my record of 12 reps on the leg raise machine. Previous best was 3.0 -
Shoulder stuff is really hard for me too- In my previous weightlifting days I used to avoid it because it was so hard, so obviously it never got better! (I would put it at the end of my to-do list and then always run out of time!) Awesome that you're progressing on it- it will get better and better as long as you keep with it, I promise!I can finally do shoulder lift thingies with 15 pound weights. Before, I did either 5 or 10. Those are really hard for me for some reason!
And, I can lift 20 more pounds of the hip abduction/adduction machine than I could when I started. My slut muscle is getting really strong!
I also did 20 reps on the Roman chair (just found out what that thing was called) with a 35 pound weight. 4 sets of that *kitten* (is this considered lifting? I'm not sure. I think it makes my back stronger, though)
Finally, my record of 12 reps on the leg raise machine. Previous best was 3.
Great job on everything else, too!0 -
Hi guys, im from South Africa and i have been doing strenght and conditioning for about 8 moths now, but been training for about 4 years. I weigh 191lbs. nothing major but here are some of my PR's.
Back squat 330lbs - 4 reps
front squat 242lbs - 3 reps
overhead squat 132lbs - 10 reps
dead lift 352lbs - 6 reps
bench press 242lbs - 4 reps
0verhead press 187lbs - 4 reps
Hoping to get my back squats to 352lbs by december.
Welcome to the jungle! :flowerforyou:
Nice work!0 -
Shoulder stuff is really hard for me too- In my previous weightlifting days I used to avoid it because it was so hard, so obviously it never got better! (I would put it at the end of my to-do list and then always run out of time!) Awesome that you're progressing on it- it will get better and better as long as you keep with it, I promise!I can finally do shoulder lift thingies with 15 pound weights. Before, I did either 5 or 10. Those are really hard for me for some reason!
And, I can lift 20 more pounds of the hip abduction/adduction machine than I could when I started. My slut muscle is getting really strong!
I also did 20 reps on the Roman chair (just found out what that thing was called) with a 35 pound weight. 4 sets of that *kitten* (is this considered lifting? I'm not sure. I think it makes my back stronger, though)
Finally, my record of 12 reps on the leg raise machine. Previous best was 3.
Great job on everything else, too!
Totally agree with the shoulder comment. Shoulder have smaller muscles so its harder in general. Great going on the progress through.
Do you do squats? I ask because you may get more benefit overall from doing those than using the abductor/adductor machine (although the guys at the gym will not thank me for the suggestions I am sure!).0 -
Shoulder stuff is really hard for me too- In my previous weightlifting days I used to avoid it because it was so hard, so obviously it never got better! (I would put it at the end of my to-do list and then always run out of time!) Awesome that you're progressing on it- it will get better and better as long as you keep with it, I promise!I can finally do shoulder lift thingies with 15 pound weights. Before, I did either 5 or 10. Those are really hard for me for some reason!
And, I can lift 20 more pounds of the hip abduction/adduction machine than I could when I started. My slut muscle is getting really strong!
I also did 20 reps on the Roman chair (just found out what that thing was called) with a 35 pound weight. 4 sets of that *kitten* (is this considered lifting? I'm not sure. I think it makes my back stronger, though)
Finally, my record of 12 reps on the leg raise machine. Previous best was 3.
Great job on everything else, too!
Totally agree with the shoulder comment. Shoulder have smaller muscles so its harder in general. Great going on the progress through.
Do you do squats? I ask because you may get more benefit overall from doing those than using the abductor/adductor machine (although the guys at the gym will not thank me for the suggestions I am sure!).
True story. I had an ankle injury that prevented me from doing squats for like 5 minutes a couple weeks back, so I got on the sex machines, and was able to max out both the adduction and abduction machines, with squats as my only training.0 -
^^^ I believe they're called the yes/no machine :laugh:0
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Shoulders are the bane of my existance at the moment. A fall 18 months ago caused some pretty bad muscle issues along the right shoulder. PT and I have since managed to fix, but they still try to bunch up when doing shoulder work!
Fantastic amounts though! 15 pound is great! Keep at it! :bigsmile:0 -
True story. I had an ankle injury that prevented me from doing squats for like 5 minutes a couple weeks back, so I got on the sex machines, and was able to max out both the adduction and abduction machines, with squats as my only training.
Can me and billy watch .... I like watching the sex machines in use!!! hahaha0 -
True story. I had an ankle injury that prevented me from doing squats for like 5 minutes a couple weeks back, so I got on the sex machines, and was able to max out both the adduction and abduction machines, with squats as my only training.
Can me and billy watch .... I like watching the sex machines in use!!! hahaha
LOLOLOL
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard....0 -
True story. I had an ankle injury that prevented me from doing squats for like 5 minutes a couple weeks back, so I got on the sex machines, and was able to max out both the adduction and abduction machines, with squats as my only training.
Can me and billy watch .... I like watching the sex machines in use!!! hahaha
LOLOLOL
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard....
On my way Bean! ^^^ I believe they're called the yes/no machine
That's a good name too. I had always heard, "good girl / bad girl" machine. :devil:
I'm a little jazzed, tomorrow I'm going to make my attempt at 405lbs on the DL. I feel ready for it and I had a good speed work session on Monday, so we'll see. I'm gonna hit 405lb and then go to Cali for a couple days and relax.
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Does Nevada kick you out when you break 400? :laugh:
I'm a little jazzed, tomorrow I'm going to make my attempt at 405lbs on the DL. I feel ready for it and I had a good speed work session on Monday, so we'll see. I'm gonna hit 405lb and then go to Cali for a couple days and relax.0 -
Shoulders are the bane of my existance at the moment. A fall 18 months ago caused some pretty bad muscle issues along the right shoulder. PT and I have since managed to fix, but they still try to bunch up when doing shoulder work!
Fantastic amounts though! 15 pound is great! Keep at it! :bigsmile:
One thing that helped me tremendously was band pull-aparts. In this video Joe shows the traditional and a little more advanced version. The traditional version he recommended previous to do at least 25, he has athletes such as QB's and Pitchers do 100 day. I have shoulder problems too and these have helped me a ton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKBsia-o9N4&feature=player_detailpage 0 -
Does Nevada kick you out when you break 400? :laugh:
I'm a little jazzed, tomorrow I'm going to make my attempt at 405lbs on the DL. I feel ready for it and I had a good speed work session on Monday, so we'll see. I'm gonna hit 405lb and then go to Cali for a couple days and relax.
Ha, nah they only kick you out if you vote Republican.0 -
Shoulders are the bane of my existance at the moment. A fall 18 months ago caused some pretty bad muscle issues along the right shoulder. PT and I have since managed to fix, but they still try to bunch up when doing shoulder work!
Fantastic amounts though! 15 pound is great! Keep at it! :bigsmile:
One thing that helped me tremendously was band pull-aparts. In this video Joe shows the traditional and a little more advanced version. The traditional version he recommended previous to do at least 25, he has athletes such as QB's and Pitchers do 100 day. I have shoulder problems too and these have helped me a ton.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKBsia-o9N4&feature=player_detailpage
Thanks Nick I'll check them out!
Edit: We actually did the basic ones before the 1RM bench session, but haven't done them much before. I'll have to invest in some resistance bands I think!0 -
Shoulders are the bane of my existance at the moment. A fall 18 months ago caused some pretty bad muscle issues along the right shoulder. PT and I have since managed to fix, but they still try to bunch up when doing shoulder work!
Fantastic amounts though! 15 pound is great! Keep at it! :bigsmile:
One thing that helped me tremendously was band pull-aparts. In this video Joe shows the traditional and a little more advanced version. The traditional version he recommended previous to do at least 25, he has athletes such as QB's and Pitchers do 100 day. I have shoulder problems too and these have helped me a ton.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKBsia-o9N4&feature=player_detailpage
Thanks Nick I'll check them out!
Edit: We actually did the basic ones before the 1RM bench session, but haven't done them much before. I'll have to invest in some resistance bands I think!
Yeah, I do some as part of my warm-up then do a couple sets when I'm done. I do them everyday though too.0 -
Wow, strong women here, want to get there too! I suspect I have poor form on squat and deadlift.....need advice. I also find going in to free weight room at YMCA a bit intimidating, with regulars there, but I just do it anyway. Also, I don't have anyone to spot me when I bench....but I am getting stronger!0
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This is not a PR, but I thought I'd share anyway. I was doing snatches last night and they felt amazing. I got up to 35kg when my PB is only 43kg and this was with me only doing a power-snatch because of the pregnancy.
So I guess the brag is that, if I were allowed to max out my full squat-snatch I am certain I would smash my old PB:) so its a hypothetical...0 -
Wow, strong women here, want to get there too! I suspect I have poor form on squat and deadlift.....need advice. I also find going in to free weight room at YMCA a bit intimidating, with regulars there, but I just do it anyway. Also, I don't have anyone to spot me when I bench....but I am getting stronger!
I recommend the book "Starting Strength" by Mark Rippetoe- it's the bible of good form.
As far as being intimidated- headphones on, head held high, pretend it doesn't bother you. They'll all be intimidated of you soon! Watch them- the guys will pick up bigger weights when a girl's around watching. :happy:0 -
Wow, strong women here, want to get there too! I suspect I have poor form on squat and deadlift.....need advice. I also find going in to free weight room at YMCA a bit intimidating, with regulars there, but I just do it anyway. Also, I don't have anyone to spot me when I bench....but I am getting stronger!
I recommend the book "Starting Strength" by Mark Rippetoe- it's the bible of good form.
As far as being intimidated- headphones on, head held high, pretend it doesn't bother you. They'll all be intimidated of you soon! Watch them- the guys will pick up bigger weights when a girl's around watching. :happy:
Oh yes! That can be quite amusing! Don't let the guys make you intimidated. If you keep at it, you'll probably have to help them pick up their jaws from the floor when they see how fantastic you're doing :bigsmile:0 -
502 deadlift on Saturday (27 pound PR). Same day I couldn't hit a 300 bench, about 35 LBS under my max so I was pissed but hit a 290 floor press today (10 pound PR) so I'm feeling good about the week overall.0
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This is awesome, will have to read through everything later. But my PR would be
220Ib Deadlift 5 reps
176Ib Squats 15 reps
88Ib bench press 6-8 reps working on my upper body strength. :happy:0 -
502 deadlift on Saturday (27 pound PR). Same day I couldn't hit a 300 bench, about 35 LBS under my max so I was pissed but hit a 290 floor press today (10 pound PR) so I'm feeling good about the week overall.
congrats on the 500!
Re shoulder issues: resistance bands are awesome for shoulder dislocates as well. I do these as well as the pull aparts as part of my warm up. I also had a fall 12months ago and still have issues. EliteFTS has some really good vids on movements to do. Scap pushups, Y/T/L's etc.
And I love it when I get a new guy friend come and train at my garage gym. Last time it was a mate of mine goblet squatting 10kg & feeling it while the girls were squatting 65kg :happy:0 -
502 deadlift on Saturday (27 pound PR). Same day I couldn't hit a 300 bench, about 35 LBS under my max so I was pissed but hit a 290 floor press today (10 pound PR) so I'm feeling good about the week overall.
Damn, that's a rough day when you're 35 under. Nice Floor Press though!0 -
Haven't had the chance to max out on anything recently but as of now current stats are
Squat: 300
Bench: 205
Deadlift: 2950 -
I squat 390, Bench Press 245, Deadlift pretty darn close to 500 pounds, and I am close 1000 pounds on the Sled.
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Wow, strong women here, want to get there too! I suspect I have poor form on squat and deadlift.....need advice. I also find going in to free weight room at YMCA a bit intimidating, with regulars there, but I just do it anyway. Also, I don't have anyone to spot me when I bench....but I am getting stronger!
I recommend the book "Starting Strength" by Mark Rippetoe- it's the bible of good form.
As far as being intimidated- headphones on, head held high, pretend it doesn't bother you. They'll all be intimidated of you soon! Watch them- the guys will pick up bigger weights when a girl's around watching. :happy:
Oh yes! That can be quite amusing! Don't let the guys make you intimidated. If you keep at it, you'll probably have to help them pick up their jaws from the floor when they see how fantastic you're doing :bigsmile:
I concur, as awful as it sounds I always get perverse joy from outlifting the boys... I even do it in my head when I read totals here... :blushing:0 -
I concur, as awful as it sounds I always get perverse joy from outlifting the boys... I even do it in my head when I read totals here... :blushing:
I think most people do
I know I do! I also quite enjoyed the looks this morning from the guys in the weights area while I was getting my leg press results heheh :bigsmile: 0 -
Shoulder stuff is really hard for me too- In my previous weightlifting days I used to avoid it because it was so hard, so obviously it never got better! (I would put it at the end of my to-do list and then always run out of time!) Awesome that you're progressing on it- it will get better and better as long as you keep with it, I promise!I can finally do shoulder lift thingies with 15 pound weights. Before, I did either 5 or 10. Those are really hard for me for some reason!
And, I can lift 20 more pounds of the hip abduction/adduction machine than I could when I started. My slut muscle is getting really strong!
I also did 20 reps on the Roman chair (just found out what that thing was called) with a 35 pound weight. 4 sets of that *kitten* (is this considered lifting? I'm not sure. I think it makes my back stronger, though)
Finally, my record of 12 reps on the leg raise machine. Previous best was 3.
Great job on everything else, too!
Totally agree with the shoulder comment. Shoulder have smaller muscles so its harder in general. Great going on the progress through.
Do you do squats? I ask because you may get more benefit overall from doing those than using the abductor/adductor machine (although the guys at the gym will not thank me for the suggestions I am sure!).
True story. I had an ankle injury that prevented me from doing squats for like 5 minutes a couple weeks back, so I got on the sex machines, and was able to max out both the adduction and abduction machines, with squats as my only training.
I was wanting to get into more of that. I'm not entirely sure how to do it, and I don't want to injure myself, so I'm going to have a friend of mine teach me how to do it. I would really like to get into that, though.0
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