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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    After looking up what a sumo squat was because it seems like we have different definitions of what that is, I needed to ask a question.

    Why would you not count a lift if you are moving it through the correct range of motion?

    In powerlifting terms, which this thread seems to be more geared toward that, you just have to have your hip joint below your knee at the bottom then back to the top without dropping the bar or moving your feet once they are set. If your sumo squats allow you to complete the lift based on that criteria, then your lift would count.

    I'm all for going ATG in the right context, but in this instance, I think that it wouldn't be necessary.

    The 1000 pound club I think is a little made up. There is no medals no list of people in it.

    It like
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    As for what is the difference if it is still ROM. My comment was basic off sumo squats being easier then traditional squats. I recommended stiff leg deadlift to balance.
  • ntdrive
    ntdrive Posts: 105 Member
    Bench 255
    Deadlift 435
    Squat 335
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I'm counting those squats then, I got below parallel and that was just fine for me.

    Dear god my *kitten* hurts today.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    My grip was slipping today on deadlift. ****
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    chalk bro.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    My Callus also suck. They burn trying to squeeze that bar.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    My Callus also suck. They burn trying to squeeze that bar.
    Shave them off. Before changing your razor, use it to shave off calluses. They'll still be there, just not as thick and that's what usually hurts when you grip a bar.

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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    My Callus also suck. They burn trying to squeeze that bar.
    Shave them off. Before changing your razor, use it to shave off calluses. They'll still be there, just not as thick and that's what usually hurts when you grip a bar.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I used one of those file when I got home. My home is full of trimmers no razors. LOL
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I think I have the skin of an 80 year old. My calluses just tear off.

    They're delicious with a little vinegar and black pepper though.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Put up 225 for 5 on bench today. The last two reps were bloody ugly, but I got the lockout.

    Revised total:

    1,035.

    I have a feeling I'm right around my bench max. It can't be too much further from where I'm at now.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    Put up 225 for 5 on bench today. The last two reps were bloody ugly, but I got the lockout.

    Revised total:

    1,035.

    I have a feeling I'm right around my bench max. It can't be too much further from where I'm at now.

    No 3 plates quest?
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Lol. I just got 2 plates. It would be great if Santa brought my *kitten* a 3 plate bench though.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Put up 225 for 5 on bench today. The last two reps were bloody ugly, but I got the lockout.

    Revised total:

    1,035.

    I have a feeling I'm right around my bench max. It can't be too much further from where I'm at now.

    225 for 5 is pretty imprssive- I bet you'r pushing 250 for 1 rmp. I can rep out like 145/150 or so- right around 160 I start to struggle with reps- and my max is 185.

    so I bet you can put on 245-250 and get it done.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    My glass of bourbon tells me that it's ok to write my uncensored response.

    Instead I shall say, "That would be very cool."

    250# would be bananas.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    1221 total in comp at 181lbs. Raw with knee wraps.

    Squat: 462
    bench: 231 (can't bench)
    DL: 528

    Can't do **** at the moment though. Clavicle injury. One arm db bench press :laugh:
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    that squat and dl is magnificent.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    that squat and dl is magnificent.

    Thanks :smile:

    I was happy to make the 2.5x bw squat and 3x bw DL as I weighed in at 80kg that comp.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Be aware, I'm straight up jealous.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    Put up 225 for 5 on bench today. The last two reps were bloody ugly, but I got the lockout.

    Revised total:

    1,035.

    I have a feeling I'm right around my bench max. It can't be too much further from where I'm at now.

    225 for 5 is pretty imprssive- I bet you'r pushing 250 for 1 rmp. I can rep out like 145/150 or so- right around 160 I start to struggle with reps- and my max is 185.

    so I bet you can put on 245-250 and get it done.

    The thing I notice with those calculators is it just does not work so well. The day I bench 185x10 I would try 225 and fail all the time. It also happen for my friend so we just throw away that and started doing max for real.
  • cedwardscadd
    cedwardscadd Posts: 26
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    Bench: 405
    Squat: 495(x8.... i don't squat for less than 8 reps due to an injury)
    Deadlift:405(see squat note)
  • cedwardscadd
    cedwardscadd Posts: 26
    good work man.
    225 is the magic number, once i could use that weight for 3 sets of 12 cold i started pushing heavier after my injury.... now sets of 12, 12, 20+ happen easily
  • McCloud33
    McCloud33 Posts: 959 Member

    The thing I notice with those calculators is it just does not work so well. The day I bench 185x10 I would try 225 and fail all the time. It also happen for my friend so we just throw away that and started doing max for real.

    The closer you get to a 1RM the closer the calculators are. 5 reps is the highest I'll go when trying to estimate. 3 reps gives a better estimation, but there's no replacing the true 1 rep max. I just recently tested all mine in the last 2 weeks for the first time ever and found the calculators to be a good starting point, but definitely not "true"

    Calc => Actual
    Squat 325 => 365
    Bench 214 => 235
    DL 375 => 385
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    So I did 225x5 overhead no thumb grip. I was surprised.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    I will add thumbless grip deadlifts to my workouts.
  • lookin4gains
    lookin4gains Posts: 1,761 Member
    Squat - 280
    Deadlift - 365
    Bench - 305

    Almost there. Been doing Wendler 5/3/1 for about a month. Squats are super weak. One day at a time.
  • arickettsjr
    arickettsjr Posts: 32 Member
    Squat - 280
    Deadlift - 365
    Bench - 305

    Almost there. Been doing Wendler 5/3/1 for about a month. Squats are super weak. One day at a time.

    Great Job! I've heard a lot of good stuff about 5/3/1.
  • arickettsjr
    arickettsjr Posts: 32 Member
    The grip question on deadlifts intrigued me so I tried it out today.

    I was able to work up to 345 with double overhand, but couldn't hold 395. My all time PR is 440 but most recently was 425.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    cedwardscadd, lookin4gains. Guys, both amazing numbers.

    I'm hoping for the 225 for reps mark, then I hope to pound the hell out of that and test the defenses gravity has established around a three plate bench.
  • kls1628
    kls1628 Posts: 23 Member
    I'm female and a member of the 600 club (60% of 1000- typical scale for a female), so I'm pretty please!

    303 lb. deadlift
    213 lb. back squat
    115 lb. bench
  • MagnumBurrito
    MagnumBurrito Posts: 1,070 Member
    My Callus also suck. They burn trying to squeeze that bar.

    This callus remover rocks.

    http://amzn.to/1qOkMw3

    Although, I've gotten *kitten* over it looking similar to an eye lash curler. Then you can bust out, DYELB.
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