Skip to content
  • Register
    • Viewing the message boards in:

    Strength Training PR's - Brag About Your Success

    13567…32

    Replies

    • Posts: 2,923 Member
      Hit a new 5 rep PR on deads last night.
      375x5
    • Posts: 4,605 Member
      Returning to lifting more regularly after a quite half hearted period, so my numbers are down a little.

      Bench - 100lb
      Deadlift 2 x 35 kg dumbbells (154 lb ish) -moving up to the bar soon, but nervous about it.
      Leg press 75 kg (165 lb)

      I've had endless issues with squats and my dodgy hypermobile knees, so am working on bodyweight only squats for now, till my form is perfect and my knees feel good, then I'll try again with weighted squats. So for now my personal record there is 65 squats (2 x 20, 1 x 25). I know it's a bit pathetic, but given the issues I've had with squats, I'm quite pleased with it.

      Not bad for a fat chick, I think. But I'm aiming for more.
    • Posts: 467 Member
      I feel so weak reading this thread :p

      I've not done a one rep max, but in doing NROL4W, my favs are the deadlift and the squats.

      In the deadlift I'm at 155 x 8
      and the squat I am at 150 x 8

      It's something.
    • Posts: 212 Member
      I feel so weak reading this thread :p

      I've not done a one rep max, but in doing NROL4W, my favs are the deadlift and the squats.

      In the deadlift I'm at 155 x 8
      and the squat I am at 150 x 8

      It's something.

      Same here, i love deadlifts and squats part of NROL4W.... m still on stage 1, week 2.
    • Posts: 210 Member
      Hit a new 5 rep PR on deads last night.
      375x5

      superb mate
    • Posts: 56,142 Member
      I'm really impressed with the numbers y'all are putting up. Great work!

      I'm on week 8 of Stronglifts 5x5 and the only lift I've tried to do more than what the program says to lift is deadlifts I did 1 rep of 225 last week (I've added 10lbs per workout a couple times to the bench press too) I have no idea what my maxes are on any of the lifts at this point but I'm getting close on OHP - 90lbs 5x5 yesterday and it was tough. I only have 230lbs of weights so I'll need to buy a couple more plates in the next week or so for my deadlifts.

      Most importantly - my wife said she noticed my arms getting bigger :smile:

      My current plan is to keep doing Stronglifts 3 times a week until the end of August when I start training for a couple of half marathons - then I'll knock it back to twice a week. After I get done with a few races through the fall and winter I'm considering starting Wendler's 5/3/1 in the spring. I really like the look of that program and I'm really getting sick of doing squats every time.


      Keep up the good work, everyone!
    • Posts: 2,399 Member
      Just started back after 12 year layoff from PL. I'm 6'3" and I weigh 240 now and hoping to get down to 215-220 BW and 12%BF. These are numbers from 12 years ago and numbers as of today. I've been back in the gym 6 months and have gained some of my strength back.

      As of today - Age 46:
      Bench-375 lbs. 1RM 07/22/12
      Incline Bench-340 lbs. 1RM 07/18/12
      Incline Burn out set- 225x20 reps 07/22/12
      Squat-410 lbs. 1RM
      Dead Lift- 425 lbs. 1RM

      All time raw max lifts are at 270 lb. BW 01/28/2001 Age 34:
      Bench-505 lbs. 1RM
      Incline Bench-405 lbs. 1RM
      Squat-550 lbs. 1RM
      Dead Lift- 605 lbs. 1RM

      Mile - 7:02 February 2012 at BW of 223 lbs.
      5km - 27 minutes


      Edit- forgot to put my height in.
    • Posts: 205
      Just hit my first 500lb deadlift at the end of my cut!

      1 Rep max:
      Bench: 250
      Squat: 245 (never tried more)
      Deadlift: 500

      Current weight ~185

      Been working hard on bringing up the squat..and I refuse to cheat on the reps so the weight is going up slowly. Changing my split for my upcoming bulk and I'll be doing legs twice a week so Im really hoping to get the squat somewhere between 315 and 345 before January.
    • Posts: 266
      Still in a novice progression but I like the vibe of this thread so here are the current stats:

      Male, 49, 6'2", 170lbs

      Bench: 125 lbs 5X5
      OHP: 85 lbs 5X5
      Squat: 160 lbs 5X5
      Barbell Row: 115 lbs 5X5
      Deadlift: 215 lbs 1X5

      Very impressed with some of the 1RM stats being put up here!
    • Posts: 3,783 Member
      ****, more great stuff being posted; I wish I had more time to comment. Great work everybody!

      I still see things about feeling weak and what not. Don't feel that way, that's not what this thread is about. Take pride in your effort and your progress, the strength will come in time. :)

      Today was Lower Body Max Effort day and I hit a 1rep max of 365lbs on the Back Squat, up 35lbs from 330lbs. The time period between attempts is about six weeks. :smile: :drinker:
    • Posts: 306
      I deadlift 95lbs.....don't be jealous LOL
    • Posts: 716
      You could be right on that. It's all self taught as the gym I go to isn't focused on weight training at all (more for circuit/cardio training). I'm seriously looking at another gym where every one of the staff competes, mostly BB, but there are also a few power lifters there. I think just having them to keep an eye on my form will be useful. I'd never even attempted a deadlift until 5 months ago... so much wasted time... :ohwell:

      //quote] That is exactly my gym. So many cardio classes but nothing on weight training!
    • Posts: 434 Member
      5'11
      175

      -Best Ever-
      Dead - 500 (Jan-Feb 2012)
      Bench - 315 (April 2011)
      Squat - 405 (October-November 2011)

      -Current-
      Dead - 405
      Bench - 275
      Squat - 315
    • Posts: 428 Member
      28, 5'3", 143lbs

      only started lifting in june:

      squat @ 110 (5x5)
      bench press @ 75 (5x5)
      deadlift @ 135 (1x5)

      i haven't tried 1RM since i lift alone and don't want to hurt myself. hehe.
    • Posts: 3,783 Member
      I deadlift 95lbs.....don't be jealous LOL

      That's not bad for a chiuaua! j/k. Sorry, your profile pic made me laugh. Good effort, the strength will come in-time. Keep it up!
    • Posts: 428 Member
      I feel so weak reading this thread :p

      I've not done a one rep max, but in doing NROL4W, my favs are the deadlift and the squats.

      In the deadlift I'm at 155 x 8
      and the squat I am at 150 x 8

      It's something.

      it's definitely something!! be PROUD!!!! :glasses:
    • Posts: 571 Member
      Wow impressive everyone!

      I have been lifting for about 7 wks, but taking it really easy this week b/c I have the Warrior Dash this weekend and want to compete so I am told relax a bit! :smile:

      My stats are too bad, but my goal is to be able to kick *kitten* real soon! I am 4'11" and 130lbs right now...

      Deadlift - 210lbs x 1 my normal is 165x8 I do 3 sets
      Bench - 95lbs x 8 3 sets
      Squats - 140lbs x 12 3 sets
      Incline Bench - 70lbs x 10 3 sets (this one frustrates me I want more!)
      Leg Press - 275 x 10 3 sets

      Great thread! I don't know if my numbers are anything to brag about but I am happy with them :blushing:
    • Posts: 306
      show previous quotes

      That's not bad for a chiuaua! j/k. Sorry, your profile pic made me laugh. Good effort, the strength will come in-time. Keep it up!

      Thanks brah...'preciate it
    • Posts: 2,084 Member
      I started lifting for real in February for the very first time. I get to eat over 2k cals a day (huge bonus there, and beats the hell out of starving yourself) do New Rules of lifting, which aren't exactly "traditional" moves buts here's what I have

      I've lost 15lbs, 16in
      Squat 130x6
      Deadlift110x6
      Bent over row 90x4
      Wide grip lat pull downs 105x4
      Underhand lat pull down 110x6
      Dumbbell bench press 70ish

      I only run intervals about 2xweek as my only form of cardio except for a zumba class I take once per month during my "rest" week.

      Not to bad considering I started with body weight exercises :)
    • Posts: 409 Member

      I have never seen any woman squat, with good form at least, more than 135lbs so nice work! That's so awesome and so hot at the same time. ;)

      Doh. Was about to say I finally hit 135 on my squat with excellent form. Womp womp.
    • Posts: 35 Member
      My little success seems very minor in comparison to some here!

      I am 5ft 3, 149lbs (GW 130).

      This week I :
      legpressed 80kg x 18/16/12
      Chest press 20 x 12/12/12


      I've only really started lifting in the last 4 weeks, and have started crossfit to increase my strength. I can even do 1 full body weight pull up (just 1.... but I'm damm proud of it!)
    • Posts: 246 Member
      squat 185 x 3
      deadlift 175 x 3
      overhead press 115 max
    • Posts: 778 Member
      My stats aren't great, but I have to BRAG, especially from where I started:

      Bench Press: 100lbs 8 reps

      Bicep Curl: (Seated 20lbs 10-12 reps) Standing 25lbs 20 reps

      Tricep Pulldowns:60lbs 15 reps

      Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 70lbs 8 reps

      Squats:75lbs Back Squats 45lbs Front Squats

      Leg Press:400lbs

      I love the gymnastic rings & climbing rope. Excellent upper body workout. I even bought them for at home use.
    • Posts: 41 Member
      show previous quotes


      34!?!?! thats amazing! You know the record for NFL Combine is 51 reps of 225! Avg. is mid 30s reps
      17 reps of 315 is wow.

      Impressive man.

      First of all thanks!

      The 35X225 by the end of 2010 was my first goal ever on bench. One year I saw the NFL televise a skills competition at the pro bowl and I saw Joey Porter do 35 reps of 225. I said to myself....dude, I think I can do that...if he can, why can't I?

      I didn't get the 35 like I wanted....but I did get to 34.

      I'll be 41 in October and I know I could totally kick my college self's *kitten*!
    • Posts: 1,861 Member
      Well I don't do the gym thing, but....

      6'1", 195 lb

      The other day I was able to press from a headstand to a handstand, without starting in a handstand (no elastic energy in the arms) for 3 reps

      My working weight for weighted pistol squats is 50 lb, which I can do for 7 reps
      I can almost get back up in a GHR without any hand assist (not as good at the negative portion, more a mental thing)

      I can do 7 reps of one arm pushups per arm with good form.

      I can hold a 1 leg front lever for 18 seconds
      I can do 11 reps of tuck front lever rows

      I can hold a 1 leg back lever for 25 seconds

      I can hold a flat palm floor L-sit for 30 seconds

      My working weight for weighted dips is +50 lbs, which I can do 7 reps of

      I can do 5 dragon flag reps where I hold the lever for 5 seconds at the bottom of each rep (12 reps without the hold)
    • Posts: 1,077 Member
      Heh, I feel weak after reading this thread. I'm about 4 months into StrongLifts so far:

      Squat: 250 5x5
      Deadlift: 305 1x5
      Bench: 190 5x5
      Row: 165 5x5 (missed reps at 170)
      Overhead Press: 135 5x5 (missed reps at 140)
    • Posts: 2,521 Member


      I have never seen any woman squat, with good form at least, more than 135lbs so nice work! That's so awesome and so hot at the same time. ;)

      I can do it. I weigh 113# @ 5' tall. Did 125# on the FRONT this morning. :smile:
    • Posts: 218 Member
      My stats aren't great, but I have to BRAG, especially from where I started:

      Bench Press: 100lbs 8 reps

      Bicep Curl: (Seated 20lbs 10-12 reps) Standing 25lbs 20 reps

      Tricep Pulldowns:60lbs 15 reps

      Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 70lbs 8 reps

      Squats:75lbs Back Squats 45lbs Front Squats

      Leg Press:400lbs

      I love the gymnastic rings & climbing rope. Excellent upper body workout. I even bought them for at home use.

      You rock! What were your starting points...or do you not have those figures?
    • Posts: 3,783 Member
      show previous quotes

      I can do it. I weigh 113# @ 5' tall. Did 125# on the FRONT this morning. :smile:

      Another hottie than can lift some weight! Awesome!
    • Posts: 778 Member
      I only started lifting in Nov '11 when I hired my PT. I USED to be a Cardio Junkie! And while I still like my runs & rides, I am LOVING the definition that strength training has given me. :wink: :wink: :wink:
    This discussion has been closed.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Quick Links

    Categories