how much are you lifting??

Akmartinez85 wrote: »

_incogNEATo_ wrote: »

Eating in a deficit so the numbers aren't getting much higher for now. I tried a higher 1RM on power clean this morning and failed. I'm also scared to DL too much more at the moment due to a lingering back injury (resting it is no fun though).

5'11" 248lbs (112.491kg)

Current 1RM:
Bench - 285lbs (129.274kg)
Squat - 455lbs (206.385kg)
DL - 365lbs (165.56kg)
Power Clean - 205lbs (92.986kg)
Standing OHP - 185lbs (83.915kg)

Totally off topic but I saw your picture. I use a tractor tire for my workouts too. It's a great workout!

That's for when I pretend to do crossfit

terar21 wrote: »

So I guess I'll go ahead and take the thread-weakling title.

5'2" 118 pounds

Bench: 95...the only 1RM I've tested
Deadlift: 145 for 5 reps. Reached my limit on grip so going to straps.
OHP: 60 for 5 reps
Squat: 110 for 5 reps

Not a barebell lift but my biggest improvement. Worked my way up to weighted pull ups 3 reps at 10 pounds.

@terar21 Have you tried using chalk? My grip starts to fail around 150-160lbs, but with chalk, pulling 215 for reps hasn't been an issue. Might be a good inbetween before moving to straps.

I also try holding random heavy weights to improve grip strength (I feel like side bends don't do much for my core, but holding onto a 50lb dumbbell for a while has been helping the grip); you can also do farmer walks and such to improve grip.

auddii wrote: »

terar21 wrote: »

So I guess I'll go ahead and take the thread-weakling title.

5'2" 118 pounds

Bench: 95...the only 1RM I've tested
Deadlift: 145 for 5 reps. Reached my limit on grip so going to straps.
OHP: 60 for 5 reps
Squat: 110 for 5 reps

Not a barebell lift but my biggest improvement. Worked my way up to weighted pull ups 3 reps at 10 pounds.

@terar21 Have you tried using chalk? My grip starts to fail around 150-160lbs, but with chalk, pulling 215 for reps hasn't been an issue. Might be a good inbetween before moving to straps.

I also try holding random heavy weights to improve grip strength (I feel like side bends don't do much for my core, but holding onto a 50lb dumbbell for a while has been helping the grip); you can also do farmer walks and such to improve grip.

I haven't. I'll give it a try (although I may get yelled at because I go to a commercial gym). I think it's bar position in my hands. These little hands can't seem to get it right. Mixed grip helped but bar position seems to be causing issues.

It's come a long way though. Just a few months ago I could barely manage 95 without dropping the bar. Holding/carrying heavy plates definitely helped push it up.

Just started lifting this year, always looking for new lifting friends.

WT: 226
HT: 5'11"

Squat 255
Dead 305
Bench 205

I wish I could do a lot of these numbers everyone is saying for lower body but everytime I build up to something good my prior back injury reminds me that it's never going away so I'll keep those numbers to myself until they are respectable

6'2" 233 lbs

Bench all time max 305 lbs @ 3 flat currently working at 235 lbs @ 6 (all 3 angles flat/incline/decline)
Shoulder press currently work 80 lbs Dumbbells @ 6
Preacher barbell curl 120 lbs @ 5
Skull crushers 140 lbs @ 5
Dumbbell rows 120 lbs @ 8 (highest my gym has)

workout_freak89 wrote: »

upgradeddiddy wrote: »

I wish I could do a lot of these numbers everyone is saying for lower body but everytime I build up to something good my prior back injury reminds me that it's never going away so I'll keep those numbers to myself until they are respectable

6'2" 233 lbs

Bench all time max 305 lbs @ 3 flat currently working at 235 lbs @ 6 (all 3 angles flat/incline/decline)
Shoulder press currently work 80 lbs Dumbbells @ 6
Preacher barbell curl 120 lbs @ 5
Skull crushers 140 lbs @ 5
Dumbbell rows 120 lbs @ 8 (highest my gym has)

some tips for preventing back injury

completely avoid behind the neck lat pulldowns
be wary of upright barbell rows..( one arm db rows are safer)
pull ups are great
pay attention while DLs...back arching, or using too much weight is often the culprit
crunches and sit ups can be replaced with planks
proprer form while squatting

Oh trust me, 10 years of listening to my body I know what to look for. Plus it's my L4/L5 so the only thing that will ever agitate my lower back like that is like you said DL and squats which I have modified quite a bit in at least the last year. I'm being overly cautious but DL is at 235 (my body weight) and back squats are the same. I know there is far more strength (ie my 1200 lbs leg press @ 8) but always cautious.

workout_freak89 wrote: »

upgradeddiddy wrote: »

workout_freak89 wrote: »

upgradeddiddy wrote: »

I wish I could do a lot of these numbers everyone is saying for lower body but everytime I build up to something good my prior back injury reminds me that it's never going away so I'll keep those numbers to myself until they are respectable

6'2" 233 lbs

Bench all time max 305 lbs @ 3 flat currently working at 235 lbs @ 6 (all 3 angles flat/incline/decline)
Shoulder press currently work 80 lbs Dumbbells @ 6
Preacher barbell curl 120 lbs @ 5
Skull crushers 140 lbs @ 5
Dumbbell rows 120 lbs @ 8 (highest my gym has)

some tips for preventing back injury

completely avoid behind the neck lat pulldowns
be wary of upright barbell rows..( one arm db rows are safer)
pull ups are great
pay attention while DLs...back arching, or using too much weight is often the culprit
crunches and sit ups can be replaced with planks
proprer form while squatting

Oh trust me, 10 years of listening to my body I know what to look for. Plus it's my L4/L5 so the only thing that will ever agitate my lower back like that is like you said DL and squats which I have modified quite a bit in at least the last year. I'm being overly cautious but DL is at 235 (my body weight) and back squats are the same. I know there is far more strength (ie my 1200 lbs leg press @ 8) but always cautious.

caution is good..better safe than sorry
what about replacing squats with leg presses?

I'd rather keep both. Compounds are staples and the number one thing that any and every neurosurgeon and physician I have ever spoken to when brining up my prior injury and surgery is to keep the core strong and flexible. The weaker it is my chances of re injury skyrocket even doing the smallest of activities.

So along with a day dedicated to lower back and abs, I keep the compound movements in, except OHP, there is nothing that even feels right about doing that exercise once I hit 135 lbs and over (this is the number one exercise that has thrown out my back).