Surprise squats

[Kermit]

Well the squats weren't a surprise, but the result was.

It was my first time doing power lifting and squats today. The surprise came when me and a friend decided to see what my 1RM was. I'd already done 8 reps at 50/55/60/65Kg. I pushed myself and did 3 reps at 70/75Kg. Then gave it one last go for a 100% bodyweight squat at 80Kg... and managed 2 reps. All were full squats.

So I still don't know what my 1RM is, I was getting too fatigued by this point. But my starting numbers were much better than I expected. I've caught the bug! Expect more!

[Guzzi]

By Eck!!!!  That's pretty impressive stuff.  Now you just gotta keep going, and keep us updated!

[Discon]

You're strong, well done! Just keep in mind that if this is your first time squatting, there is probably seventeen things wrong with your form, and jumping to high weight can get you hurt easily:)

[Kermit]

Thanks for the concern. I'm almost certain my form is correct. I have someone that I'm working with who's qualified.

I think I have cycling to thank for such a strong start, but a few days later I came back down to earth doing upper body work. There wasn't even a faint woot! I'm quite weak and it's going to take some work to balance out upper/lower.