Lifting Success (NSV-video)

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xiamjackie
xiamjackie Posts: 611 Member
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This success isn't about losing weight..... to me, it's even BETTER!

I used to hate deadlifts. I couldn't get my form right, I couldn't keep my grip, I felt weird. In January when I really started working on my dead lift technique, I would practice with just the bar. I slowly started adding weight until I pretty much maxed out at 145. (not really a max, because I could do like 3 reps of 145, but not consistently.)


Friday I pulled 235 with no wraps or straps. WHAT!??? I weigh 122 pounds. I was freaking ECSTATIC! And still am! I have fallen in love with deadlifts and the other traditional lifts, so much so that I am going to be competing in December in a powerlifting competion at the 123lb weight class.

If you are starting to lift and you don't think you'll ever progress, just keep pushing on. You will get there. Persistence and determination along with consistency are key!

Here is a video of my 235 pound lift. (sumo stance)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9WoB4wAfwI&list=UUB-S6ReH2BX-7kIkp6SbIww

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  • farfromthetree
    farfromthetree Posts: 982 Member
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    From someone who also hates deadlifts, (and 140 is my max), this is just awesome! Congrats! How do you think you were able to jump from 145 to 235??
  • Rays_Wife
    Rays_Wife Posts: 1,173 Member
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    That was awesome!! :drinker:
  • jassnip
    jassnip Posts: 116 Member
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    That's wonderful! Good luck with your competition in Dec.
  • Aliciaaah
    Aliciaaah Posts: 379 Member
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    Love this, congrats!
  • keshabbaker
    keshabbaker Posts: 152 Member
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    that's great I want to start lifting myself but have not been able to get up the energy
  • nur_spass
    nur_spass Posts: 5 Member
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    Awesome! I'm struggling with my squats - they are falling so far behind now!
  • fooninie
    fooninie Posts: 291 Member
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    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I love that video. I was excited with you. I love deads. I think you rock and inspire me to push harder. (I'm at 95lbs right now and scared to move up and compromise form)
  • Captain_Wobbles
    Captain_Wobbles Posts: 240 Member
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    welcome to the 2 plate club! plan on going for reps soon? looks like you can handle it
  • InsanityForMe
    InsanityForMe Posts: 73 Member
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    That is Freakin' Awesome!! Congrats!
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
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    Again: no little dance of joy?
    A little wiggle?

    just a giggle?

    Awesome awesome!
    Perfect form!

    WTG!
    Go eat something (referring to your almost binge post).

    Amanda
  • yankeedownsouth
    yankeedownsouth Posts: 717 Member
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    Beautiful lift!!!!
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
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    Nice work...go you!
  • Luke_I_am_your_spotter
    Luke_I_am_your_spotter Posts: 4,179 Member
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    Congrats! Nice form too.
  • rieann84
    rieann84 Posts: 511 Member
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    THATS HOW YOU DO IT :D lol
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    Woot Woot!!

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