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[Darth Biscuit]

Deadlift again yesterday and bested my current max.  Tried 370 again and got 4 so decided to add 50 and go for it, did 420x1 for my last set.

 

It was heavy but not as bad as I had thought it would be.  I'm content now with reaching 400+lbs.

[Fiz]

lol @ ever being content with deadlifts

 

go for 500 baby. 38 pounds away for me at 175 bw

 

 

pardon the scream. i get really amped up when i pr deadlift

[Fiz]

also watch lucky pants deadlifting for inspiration 

 

[Darth Biscuit]

I may go up from that, but we'll see.  420 is only 10 lbs short of double my bw.  You're at more than 2.5x your body weight, that's pretty impressive.  I'd have to go up another 100lbs to hit that.

 

Won't be anytime soon I don't think, but then again I've really only gotten serious about deadlifting in the last 8 months or so.

 

Also, what's with people dl'ing with no shoes on...?  Does that help somehow?

 

 

[Fiz]

squishy soles can push you forward. barefoot lets you get a flatter, more even press off the floor.

 

not that it mattered for me in that lift since I kinda freak out when I PR. 

[Darth Biscuit]

squishy soles can push you forward. barefoot lets you get a flatter, more even press off the floor.

 

not that it mattered for me in that lift since I kinda freak out when I PR. 

 

I just looked it up... I guess that makes sense that you're a little closer to the floor.  Might try it.

[Darth Biscuit]

squishy soles can push you forward. barefoot lets you get a flatter, more even press off the floor.

 

not that it mattered for me in that lift since I kinda freak out when I PR. 

 

 

Hey Fiz, I'm curious... you seem to be pretty into fitness and lifting, what other exercises do you do and what are your weights?

[Fiz]

Oly lifting and crossfit.

[Fiz]

Also I squat..... Frequently.

[Darth Biscuit]

Oly lifting and crossfit.

No I meant like specifically what lifts... sorry.

 

I've seen some of the crossfit stuff but never done it.

 

Edit:  Yeah, like how much weight is that on the squat?

[Fiz]

407.

If you want I'll write you up something later tonight. I'm also a trainer and am a crossfit l1 intern so I train people all the time.

Just tell me your weight, age, and lift numbers.

Also buy starting strength. It's the best weightlifting resource for beginners.

[Darth Biscuit]

407.

If you want I'll write you up something later tonight. I'm also a trainer and am a crossfit l1 intern so I train people all the time.

Just tell me your weight, age, and lift numbers.

Also buy starting strength. It's the best weightlifting resource for beginners.

 

I certainly don't consider myself a beginner, but I could also stand to learn a lot as well.

 

weight is 215, age is 40 and lift #'s"

 

 

DL:  420 1RM

Bench: 300 1RM

Leg Press Machine:  20 plates, roughly equivalent to a 450 squat, 5 reps.  Don't squat much because of limited ROM in my left shoulder.  Hard to hold the bar on.

 

Looks like a good book, I'll check it out.

[Fiz]

Well I've got some time.

You want the basis of your lifting routine to be compound movements like squatting, deadlifting and pressing. These aren't your beach muscles typically, but they're the ones that provide the largest muscular and neuroendocrine response. That's the stuff that makes you lose weight, increase bone density, give you more energy, build muscle mass, etc. they should be the focus. You should always do them fresh.

From there add in your accessory lifts. Bench, leg extensions, whatever.

Lastly should always be whatever uses the least muscles. Also your lol lifts like curls and calf extensions.

The first question you have to answer is what you want.

[Darth Biscuit]

Well I've got some time.

You want the basis of your lifting routine to be compound movements like squatting, deadlifting and pressing. These aren't your beach muscles typically, but they're the ones that provide the largest muscular and neuroendocrine response. That's the stuff that makes you lose weight, increase bone density, give you more energy, build muscle mass, etc. they should be the focus. You should always do them fresh.

From there add in your accessory lifts. Bench, leg extensions, whatever.

Lastly should always be whatever uses the least muscles. Also your lol lifts like curls and calf extensions.

The first question you have to answer is what you want.

 

 

That's pretty much what I do.  Usually start with compound movements... try not to do the same workout twice in a row (different exercises and order) and don't do a whole lot of isolation work.

 

I guess my goal has always been kind of general fitness...  never really been into bodybuilding or strength, but kind of a combo of both...