520 Pull! I can taste 6 plates!!

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Murphy0126
Murphy0126 Posts: 84 Member
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If I can attribute one single exercise to the assistance of my losing of 115 pounds, it would be the deadlift.... hands down.

9 days ago, I attempted 520 and failed before even getting the weight above my shins. I was let down of course because it was the first time I had failed on a pull, but I decided that 7 days later I would attempt again.

2 days ago. I pulled 520 and the happiness immediately came across my face. I can just taste 6 plates! :D

Link to the video!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152616401190115&l=5753861110308842371

Picture!

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  • josephsgoddess
    josephsgoddess Posts: 25 Member
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    that is awesome! I feel that happy when i can jog on the treadmill for longer than 1 min. I just can't imagine the feeling of pride that comes with that kind of accomplishment
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
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    Nice pull!
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,375 Member
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    Damn, son! That video made me smile. :smile:
  • Murphy0126
    Murphy0126 Posts: 84 Member
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    Thanks guys!
    Damn, son! That video made me smile. :smile:

    :) Thanks! It is definitely smile worthy IMO. 4 months ago I started off struggling to be able to lift 135.
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
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    Wow! All the high fives for you! Nice work!
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
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    Awesome. Good luck on getting to the 6th plate.
  • tabicatinthehat
    tabicatinthehat Posts: 329 Member
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    Beast.
  • colors_fade
    colors_fade Posts: 464 Member
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    Awesome.

    Deadlift is my favorite. I hit 410 in April, but it's fell back to about 380 due to cutting.

    I was in the gym a month ago when a kid hit 405 for the first time. I cheered him. I know what a big deal that is, and how it feels.

    Good luck getting to 6. Monster.
  • parkscs
    parkscs Posts: 1,639 Member
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    No straps either - nice work man. :smile:
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
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    Excellent!!!!! :drinker:
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
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    Awesome!!! Working my way towards 405 myself
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
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    Isn't 6 plates 585lbs? :huh:

    But seriously, nice pull. I was just shy of 495 last year.

    ETA: Ahh, you're working towards 6 plates. My mistake. Though, what combination did you use to get 520 on the bar?
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,326 Member
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    i'm like 8 kinds of jealous :grumble:

    hoping to make it to 300 by end of the year.

    great job OP!
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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    Damn! Nice!!!
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
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    Whoa! You are my hero! :love:
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
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    i'm like 8 kinds of jealous :grumble:

    hoping to make it to 300 by end of the year.

    great job OP!
    Seconded! Awesome!
  • Murphy0126
    Murphy0126 Posts: 84 Member
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    Thanks for all the awesome words of support everyone!
    ETA: Ahh, you're working towards 6 plates. My mistake. Though, what combination did you use to get 520 on the bar?

    I did 5 plates each side, which equals 495 lbs (including bar), plus one 10 pound per side, which equals 515, then a 2.5 pound per side to equal 520.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
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    Thanks for all the awesome words of support everyone!
    ETA: Ahh, you're working towards 6 plates. My mistake. Though, what combination did you use to get 520 on the bar?

    I did 5 plates each side, which equals 495 lbs (including bar), plus one 10 pound per side, which equals 515, then a 2.5 pound per side to equal 520.

    Gotcha! Was just curious since I couldn't see them. :smile:
  • Murphy0126
    Murphy0126 Posts: 84 Member
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    Thanks for all the awesome words of support everyone!
    ETA: Ahh, you're working towards 6 plates. My mistake. Though, what combination did you use to get 520 on the bar?

    I did 5 plates each side, which equals 495 lbs (including bar), plus one 10 pound per side, which equals 515, then a 2.5 pound per side to equal 520.

    Gotcha! Was just curious since I couldn't see them. :smile:

    Understandable. They're so small, that they're hidden by the 45's due to the angle.

    Thanks again!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    NIOOOOCCCEEEEEE congrats on that

    Something fantastic about watching this.


    There are a few strong men at my gym- and they load it up so bad we have some seriously effed up bars (which is-to say the least annoying as fug) but watching them pick up 7-8 plates for reps....

    is inspiring.

    seriously- it's just fantastic to watch what people can and will do with their bodies- keep fighting for it. It'll happen.

    (says me as a mini pep talk to myself- I'm fighting for 3 plates now)

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