It’s not 20 reps but been working towards 200kg for 12 on Hatfields for a while now so feels good to finally hit it. I only need to use half a Russian weightlifting wrap to stop knee aids now so might try the new generation of super stiff knee sleeves to see if they offer similar support.
It’s not 20 reps but been working towards 200kg for 12 on Hatfields for a while now so feels good to finally hit it. I only need to use half a Russian weightlifting wrap to stop knee aids now so might try the new generation of super stiff knee sleeves to see if they offer similar support.
Nice squats.
Agreed!
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:19 pm
by TurtleBear
Sandbag PR:
220lbs, lapped, squatted 3 times and carried 50 feet! at a bw of 212.
I know this is kinda arbitrary but man this is the first strength PR I've had in almost 6 years. I'll freaking take it. More to come!
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:30 am
by rjharris
TurtleBear wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:19 pm
Sandbag PR:
220lbs, lapped, squatted 3 times and carried 50 feet! at a bw of 212.
I know this is kinda arbitrary but man this is the first strength PR I've had in almost 6 years. I'll freaking take it. More to come!
funny i just loaded my new (nominal 200 lb, but likely going to be 220-230) sandbag and need to take it for a spin.
awesome work
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:41 pm
by Hardartery
TurtleBear wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:19 pm
Sandbag PR:
220lbs, lapped, squatted 3 times and carried 50 feet! at a bw of 212.
I know this is kinda arbitrary but man this is the first strength PR I've had in almost 6 years. I'll freaking take it. More to come!
funny i just loaded my new (nominal 200 lb, but likely going to be 220-230) sandbag and need to take it for a spin.
awesome work
Dude I did the same thing! The sandbag was supposed to be 200lbs even (4 50lb bags of sand went into the bag) but it came out to 220.
Best of luck in your sandbag endeavors, I've only been doing the training a few months but I absolutely love it.
And thank you!
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:32 am
by TurtleBear
Hardartery wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:41 pm
A PR is a PR. Nice!
Thank you!
Check out your log quite a bit. Im surrounded by athletes I used to train and compete with in our early 20s who now, in their early 30s, gripe about "Getting older" and the "glory days being behind them". Its refreshing to log on here and see guys getting after it into their 40s and 50s.
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:59 am
by hector
Not actually a PR. But PRs are rare, so I have to find additional reasons to celebrate.
I deadlifted (trap bar) 500 x 5 last week and then did the same again yesterday.
This is pretty close to the 515 x 5 deadlift (straight bar) PR I set before Covid. For some reason straight bar is a little easier for me, so I see the two efforts as essentially the same.
It’s nice to regain a little lost ground.
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:14 am
by Hardartery
hector wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:59 am
Not actually a PR. But PRs are rare, so I have to find additional reasons to celebrate.
I deadlifted (trap bar) 500 x 5 last week and then did the same again yesterday.
This is pretty close to the 515 x 5 deadlift (straight bar) PR I set before Covid. For some reason straight bar is a little easier for me, so I see the two efforts as essentially the same.
It’s nice to regain a little lost ground.
A win is a win.
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:10 pm
by Skid
hector wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:59 am
Not actually a PR. But PRs are rare, so I have to find additional reasons to celebrate.
I deadlifted (trap bar) 500 x 5 last week and then did the same again yesterday.
This is pretty close to the 515 x 5 deadlift (straight bar) PR I set before Covid. For some reason straight bar is a little easier for me, so I see the two efforts as essentially the same.
It’s nice to regain a little lost ground.
Awesome! Any reps over 500 is a feat of strength
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:14 am
by AuthenticWacky
Just finished a cycle of the 12 session general strength template. Hadn't done flat bench in a long time so I used an e1RM of 185. This morning I tested and hit 235 with a little in the tank. Now to unfuck my squat!
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:50 am
by Famendoza1981
All time best squat 345 lbs. for a single. Beats any high or low bar squat I’ve ever done. Did this after shoveling snow and contemplating life.
Warning: Disney music and long Johns on display.
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:43 pm
by Renascent
Famendoza1981 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:50 am
All time best squat 345 lbs. for a single. Beats any high or low bar squat I’ve ever done. Did this after shoveling snow and contemplating life.
Warning: Disney music and long Johns on display.
Good shit, man!
Jealous of your depth.
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:31 pm
by DanCR
Awesome grind, @Famendoza1981! Dig the narrow stance and the depth as well. I know a thing about years between squat PRs - you must feel amazing, and you should.
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:18 pm
by Hardartery
Famendoza1981 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:50 am
All time best squat 345 lbs. for a single. Beats any high or low bar squat I’ve ever done. Did this after shoveling snow and contemplating life.
Warning: Disney music and long Johns on display.
Very nice! Whatever music works, I've been known to play opera at times.
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:50 pm
by AdamSkillin
Deadlifted 555 (with straps):
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:05 pm
by DanCR
Good to see you, @AdamSkillin, and congrats on the ridiculous PR at that bodyweight.
Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:28 pm
by AdamSkillin
DCR wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:05 pm
Good to see you, @AdamSkillin, and congrats on the ridiculous PR at that bodyweight.