Best 3 lifts?
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Sorry to bag on running... probably because I couldn't hack it and my feet broke down.... Never came close to your pace though.0
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LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »Just as a PSA, for everyone doing "the big three" (and for those who are not quite sure what that is - Bench Press, Dead Lifts and Back Squats) please please please consider a hip mobility | hip flexibility routine as well as a shoulder flexibility routine.
It might not seem like a big deal now, but get one year into this and just let the weight on the bar start to climb a little bit.....you can thank me now! My 50yo VERY DAMAGED body (from high school and college sports) thanks me each time I do my routine.
Taylor Chamberlain has a really nice hip flexibility routine on her YouTube channel. Find one that works for you.....I like her's (but I will admit - I do kinda 'fanboy' on her videos....).
My secret is out! LOL!
Hope that everyone had an amazing and blessed Thanksgiving!
Halos with a Kettlebell or a plate are my preferred shoulder mobility drill0 -
piperdown44 wrote: »
I meant 255 lbs, sorry0 -
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Surgically repaired right shoulder 4 years ago, so yeah, you can come back after surgery.0
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I don't have 1RM but my best lifts for reps
5'7 /8ish
167 lbs (bulk life)
Squat 170 lbs X 3
Dead lift 225 lb x 5
Bench 90 lbs x 3 (I just began benching 3 week ago)
Overhead standing Military press 80 lbs x 51 -
Surgically repaired right shoulder 4 years ago, so yeah, you can come back after surgery.
Show off! Ha! Ha! Four plates on each side? DAYUM! Okay....okay.....working up to that. It might take a few weeks (he says, hoping that no one questions his bold faced lie!). My goal is three plates on each side. And maybe a little extra......but four plates? Squats and Dead Lifts....sure! Bench? No, sir!0 -
sarahlifts wrote: »I don't have 1RM but my best lifts for reps
5'7 /8ish
167 lbs (bulk life)
Squat 170 lbs X 3
Dead lift 225 lb x 5
Bench 90 lbs x 3 (I just began benching 3 week ago)
Overhead standing Military press 80 lbs x 5
Hawt dang, lady! Impressive! Very nice. Lots and lots of very hard work. Great progress....amazing numbers.1 -
LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »sarahlifts wrote: »I don't have 1RM but my best lifts for reps
5'7 /8ish
167 lbs (bulk life)
Squat 170 lbs X 3
Dead lift 225 lb x 5
Bench 90 lbs x 3 (I just began benching 3 week ago)
Overhead standing Military press 80 lbs x 5
Hawt dang, lady! Impressive! Very nice. Lots and lots of very hard work. Great progress....amazing numbers.
Thank you! finding out how strong I am has been a life changing experience! Goal, squat 225 one day I will eventually get there.0 -
sarahlifts wrote: »LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »sarahlifts wrote: »I don't have 1RM but my best lifts for reps
5'7 /8ish
167 lbs (bulk life)
Squat 170 lbs X 3
Dead lift 225 lb x 5
Bench 90 lbs x 3 (I just began benching 3 week ago)
Overhead standing Military press 80 lbs x 5
Hawt dang, lady! Impressive! Very nice. Lots and lots of very hard work. Great progress....amazing numbers.
Thank you! finding out how strong I am has been a life changing experience! Goal, squat 225 one day I will eventually get there.
You will totally get there. You are getting close. For me, 180lbs on Squat was a milestone. And, at 200lbs, things start getting heavy (meaning: when you put the bar on your back and you walk out, I know that there is something on my back). You will totally get two big plates on each side for your squat. You already have it on the dead lift.
Are you following a program? Or, just doing?0 -
Surgically repaired right shoulder 4 years ago, so yeah, you can come back after surgery.
I cringe when I see that grip. Every video I've seen of some dude benching getting squashed by the bar and killed was because of that grip.
I know, that it's a very rare occurance, but it's one of my phobias... along with dropping a heavy assed dumbbell on my face, which has almost happened. lol0 -
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jseams1234 wrote: »Surgically repaired right shoulder 4 years ago, so yeah, you can come back after surgery.
I cringe when I see that grip. Every video I've seen of some dude benching getting squashed by the bar and killed was because of that grip.
I know, that it's a very rare occurance, but it's one of my phobias... along with dropping a heavy assed dumbbell on my face, which has almost happened. lol
Yeah, I know. Been doing it forever, did 505 lbs when I was 34, same grip, weighed 270. Did a 405 incline too. Working on changing my grip back but it hurts my wrist to do regular grip. I did 360 this past Saturday on the incline, hoping to get back to 405. Not bad for a broken down 51 year old.0 -
LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »sarahlifts wrote: »LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »sarahlifts wrote: »I don't have 1RM but my best lifts for reps
5'7 /8ish
167 lbs (bulk life)
Squat 170 lbs X 3
Dead lift 225 lb x 5
Bench 90 lbs x 3 (I just began benching 3 week ago)
Overhead standing Military press 80 lbs x 5
Hawt dang, lady! Impressive! Very nice. Lots and lots of very hard work. Great progress....amazing numbers.
Thank you! finding out how strong I am has been a life changing experience! Goal, squat 225 one day I will eventually get there.
You will totally get there. You are getting close. For me, 180lbs on Squat was a milestone. And, at 200lbs, things start getting heavy (meaning: when you put the bar on your back and you walk out, I know that there is something on my back). You will totally get two big plates on each side for your squat. You already have it on the dead lift.
Are you following a program? Or, just doing?
for now just doing/ upper lower split but I am taking a long look at Starting Strength. I already low bar squat and have used their methods to add weight to the bar continually. I even began benching bc of Starting Strength.
I'm getting fractional plates lifting shoes and a belt for Christmas after nearly 5 complete years of lifting, I feel I need them lol
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Awesome.
I am doing Strong Lifts 5x5 now.....will "graduate" to MadCows (the Intermediate program for Strong Lift 5x5 grads) and will then follow Johnny Candito's Intermediate Program. I have never followed a program and have put "running" these three programs at the top of my priority's list. Even above the Power Lifting competition.
To be honest, I am thinking of using the "The Bridge" program once I am done with these three as my "serious" Power Lifting program. And, yes - The Bridge is the Intermediate program for Starting Strength grads... I downloaded and printed the .pdf out and read it last night (twice). Gonna sit on it for a day or two and then read it again.
Enjoy the belt. I have yet to use one but am not hitting numbers yet where I feel the need. But, getting closer!!!!1 -
I've thought of doing Strong Lifts too!!! I need to go back and have a look at that one.
It sounds like you are doing some amazing work.
I am still a novice and I am going to enjoy being just that for a while. I think I can pull over 225 belt less and squat 185 X 1 belt less, I just don't think I should lol I really want to do this forever. I plan to take every precautionary measure.
this time last year I was limping around on a swollen knee. It turned out to be Arthritis. Before getting that diagnosis I was told it could be everything under the sun. thinking I would be out of lifting for life has made me truly cautious.
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sarahlifts wrote: »I've thought of doing Strong Lifts too!!! I need to go back and have a look at that one.
It sounds like you are doing some amazing work.
I am still a novice and I am going to enjoy being just that for a while. I think I can pull over 225 belt less and squat 185 X 1 belt less, I just don't think I should lol I really want to do this forever. I plan to take every precautionary measure.
this time last year I was limping around on a swollen knee. It turned out to be Arthritis. Before getting that diagnosis I was told it could be everything under the sun. thinking I would be out of lifting for life has made me truly cautious.
Smart.......recovery is becoming a HUGE part of my plan.
And, being cautious is a good thing.
You said it right...."doing this for life". It is absolutely my lifestyle now. Not to be too forward (well, I am not really shy....) but any woman in my life *HAS* to have the same life style. Period ! It is just too important to me. So, I absolutely plan on doing this for the rest of my life!
I am *NOT* going to be the guy that has to go to an Assisted Living situation because I can not get up off of the toilette! I mean, that is legit a thing....I hear about it all the time. Not gonna be me!!!!!
Listen to your body....listen to that voice in your head. You are going to be fine!2 -
Currently BW- 160.2.
Squats 1RM- 235 lbs
Deads- 1RM - 335
Bench- 1RM -235
Yes, I suck at life. But also, I only do strength training once every 2 weeks due to shoulder injuries.1 -
53 year old beginner (well 8 months a beginner) 5'2"
DL 1 RM 200
Squat 1 RM 173
Bench - no idea as I have a total mental block/fear of this lift...so weird. LOL.1 -
I'm feeling beat up today after deads last night. My program is I follow the program my coach writes...next week is max out week for deads, front squat, and bench. Tonight it's max out lo-bar back squat. I'm tired already. But I will do it. So right now:
(59 yr old female before you ask)
Squat (low bar BS style) 143
Squat (front style) 154
Bench 105
Deadlift in gym 242 seems pretty heavy
Deadlift in a meet 270 seems kind light lol3 -
Female, 5'5", 133 lbs, 35 years old, reformed runner
Squat: 180#
Deadlift: 200# (Working on grip strength)
Bench: 115#
And for funsies, OHP: 100#3 -
I'll play. 5'4" female, 150-ish lbs. I've been lifting for about a year and a half and still feel like a newbie most of the time.
Recent 1RM tests:
Squat: 205
Deadlift: 240
Bench: 95 (rebuilding after a shoulder issue earlier in the year)
I've been toying with the idea of signing up for a local powerlifting meet next spring, just to do it, but am honestly kinda terrified by the thought.3 -
slotherina wrote: »I'll play. 5'4" female, 150-ish lbs. I've been lifting for about a year and a half and still feel like a newbie most of the time.
Recent 1RM tests:
Squat: 205
Deadlift: 240
Bench: 95 (rebuilding after a shoulder issue earlier in the year)
I've been toying with the idea of signing up for a local powerlifting meet next spring, just to do it, but am honestly kinda terrified by the thought.
Do it! Meets are so much fun!
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10 kg PR tonight in back squat, now at 70kgs. Celebrated by coming home and slicing up my thumb while making dinner. Lol0
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slotherina wrote: »I'll play. 5'4" female, 150-ish lbs. I've been lifting for about a year and a half and still feel like a newbie most of the time.
Recent 1RM tests:
Squat: 205
Deadlift: 240
Bench: 95 (rebuilding after a shoulder issue earlier in the year)
I've been toying with the idea of signing up for a local powerlifting meet next spring, just to do it, but am honestly kinda terrified by the thought.
Do it! Meets are so much fun!
@slotherina - DITTO! Do it. I am going to compete in Denver, NC in March, 2018. First time ever doing something like this. Really looking forward to it.
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LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »slotherina wrote: »I'll play. 5'4" female, 150-ish lbs. I've been lifting for about a year and a half and still feel like a newbie most of the time.
Recent 1RM tests:
Squat: 205
Deadlift: 240
Bench: 95 (rebuilding after a shoulder issue earlier in the year)
I've been toying with the idea of signing up for a local powerlifting meet next spring, just to do it, but am honestly kinda terrified by the thought.
Do it! Meets are so much fun!
@slotherina - DITTO! Do it. I am going to compete in Denver, NC in March, 2018. First time ever doing something like this. Really looking forward to it.
I've done two real meets and a non sanctioned deadlift only. The first meet I won three samurai swords. The second meet I won two sort of ugly hunks of metal, ie trophies. My next meet is in January and they are giving axes away to the division winners. I really really want an axe. Here's hoping. If not, I'll settle for some state records.
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Squat: 435
Deadlift: 470
Bench: 305
Rack Pulls: 545x3 (585 1RM)
For overall strength, my bench is lagging a little (prefer to be at 75% of squat) and I'm working on upping my deadlift. Ideally, DL should be @ 520-525.2 -
LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »
@slotherina - DITTO! Do it. I am going to compete in Denver, NC in March, 2018. First time ever doing something like this. Really looking forward to it.
Good luck! The meet I'm looking at is also in March - hoping my bench has caught up a little more by then. It's frustratingly sad right now.
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slotherina wrote: »LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »
@slotherina - DITTO! Do it. I am going to compete in Denver, NC in March, 2018. First time ever doing something like this. Really looking forward to it.
Good luck! The meet I'm looking at is also in March - hoping my bench has caught up a little more by then. It's frustratingly sad right now.
It will.....just work at it (and do not forget about that thing called "recovery"!1 -
37 y/o, female, 137lbs
Current gym PRs:
Squat: 205lbs
Bench: 140lbs
DL: 265lbs
2 months left until 4th pl competition...maybe a 225 squat???
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