ORazor Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Bench Press 1RM today. 185. Jumped to 195, barely missed it. Should have just gone to 190. Oh well, still a 10 pound PR! Total is now 710. Deadlift tomorrow! 2 Quote All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. Current Challenge Link to comment
Super Destroyer Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Way to go, ORazor! (I did the same thing when I got 190 on Friday. Wish I had gone for 195 instead of 200) Quote "It is cutting time......" Spoiler 1st challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/38089-worlds-greatest-math-teachers-quest/ 2nd Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39264-becoming-super-destroyer/ Holiday Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/41497-super-destroyer-is-staying-on-track/ 3rd Challenge (1/6/14-2/16/14): http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/42105-defining-super-destroyer/ Daily Battle Log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44212-super-destroyers-battle-log/ 4th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44345-super-destroyer-will-make-800-by-50/ 5th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46686-putting-the-super-in-super-destroyer/#entry976817 Current PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46764-join-the-800-club/#entry978826 Another PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48506-may-20-july-13-20-pound-challenge/#entry1042244 6th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48918-super-destroyer-takes-on-podgy-and-the-binge/ Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yea. I think that's just what happens when going after maxes. I was moving up by 20lbs per attempt this morning. Figured if I went too high and failed I'd just try again 5-10lbs lower. But great job! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
ORazor Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I was pretty sure I had 0 chance at making 190 after I failed at 195. This was largely due to the fact that I had already spent a lot of energy on 185. For all I know, I would have gotten 195 if I hadn't exerted energy at 185. Things to think about.... Quote All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. Current Challenge Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Completed my deadlift 1RM today and got 355 lbs. I checked the video, and didn't like my form, so I stopped. I feel like I am rounding my back too much among other form issues. So for now, I will lower it back down and keep working my form. Video below. Its a little crooked because I had it on top of a punching bag. 1 Quote Link to comment
ORazor Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I am no deadlift expert, but I think your form was pretty solid, and better than most people I've seen deadlifting, especially under load. Maybe some slight rounding, but nothing catastrophic. Could be fixed by tilting your head up fractionally at the starting position, and pre-loading the bar before you take on the full load. Someone please chime in if I'm waay off base. That weight was EASY for you. Great bar speed. You definitely have another 20 pounds in the tank. Quote All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. Current Challenge Link to comment
ORazor Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 For the record - I totally support the decision of deloading and working on form! Quote All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. Current Challenge Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 That weight was EASY for you. Great bar speed. You definitely have another 20 pounds in the tank. And that is what I meant by raw strength outpacing form. It was easy to lift, but don't feel comfortable going closer to 400 lbs without having my form on point. Thanks for the feedback though! Quote Link to comment
Schmopey Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hey Wovercast, did you post your vid in the form check forum? (too lazy to check right now). If not I suggest doing so, you'll get more expert eyes on it. Quote Paladin Aspirant Level 3 STR: 13 DEX: 3 STA: 9 CON: 9.33 WIS: 6.66 CHA: 6 MyFitnessPal Challenges: First, Second, Third, Fourth Link to comment
ORazor Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hey Wovercast, did you post your vid in the form check forum? (too lazy to check right now). If not I suggest doing so, you'll get more expert eyes on it.This! Quote All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. Current Challenge Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hey Wovercast, did you post your vid in the form check forum? (too lazy to check right now). If not I suggest doing so, you'll get more expert eyes on it. I have posted my deadlift in the form check twice. First at 225 lbs, and again at 340 lbs. Got some good pointers and have been working on it the feedback I got there. This was just for video evidence of my lift Quote Link to comment
Cardinal_22 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hit a new PR on bench press at 220 lbs. I figure it's time to check in again. Squat: 215 (calculated from 5RM here)Bench: 220 (actual 1RM)Deadlift: 335 (actual 1RM)Total: 770 Almost there! 2 Quote - Level 3 Night Elf Warrior - 6'0" / 166 lbs. Powerlifting Total: 940 Member: The 800 Club Battle Log Link to comment
ORazor Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hit a new PR on bench press at 220 lbs. I figure it's time to check in again. Squat: 215 (calculated from 5RM here)Bench: 220 (actual 1RM)Deadlift: 335 (actual 1RM)Total: 770 Almost there! Strong work! I dinged 325 on deadlift today. That puts my total at 720. 2 Quote All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. Current Challenge Link to comment
Cardinal_22 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I dinged 325 on deadlift today. That puts my total at 720. Sweet!! I better get moving or you guys are going to blow past me! Quote - Level 3 Night Elf Warrior - 6'0" / 166 lbs. Powerlifting Total: 940 Member: The 800 Club Battle Log Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 2nd day of maxes and I came. I saw. I conquered. Then I got crushed under the bar. Bench - 195 and 205 went up relatively easily. 225 went up UGLY. My butt didn't come up off the bench, but the elbows started to flare and my left side was lagging. BUT I kept pushing and got the weight up, so I was very, very proud of this. Especially since bench was by far my weakest lift when I started. Tried 230# and that's where I was crushed. Bench -> 225lbsSquat -> 315lbsDeadlift -> currently 285, full test tomorrow. BUT B225+S315+D285 = 825lbs!!! 2 Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
Cardinal_22 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Nice! Welcome to the 800 club!! On a different note: I have no idea how you can do a max bench without arching your back at least a little bit. That's really impressive. 1 Quote - Level 3 Night Elf Warrior - 6'0" / 166 lbs. Powerlifting Total: 940 Member: The 800 Club Battle Log Link to comment
Stronkey Kong Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Completed my deadlift 1RM today and got 355 lbs. I checked the video, and didn't like my form, so I stopped. I feel like I am rounding my back too much among other form issues. So for now, I will lower it back down and keep working my form. Video below. Its a little crooked because I had it on top of a punching bag. I think you start a bit too high, and your hips are the first to come up. Also, bend your knees a bit more and lean back some as you start and focus on keeping your shoulder blades together, as you come up. I recently found this video to be helpful... That said, I'm way overdue for taking a form check on my own deadlift. :/ 1 Quote ===================================================================================================== --Stronkey Kong-- Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Nice! Welcome to the 800 club!! On a different note: I have no idea how you can do a max bench without arching your back at least a little bit. That's really impressive.Thanks! I have no idea how people bench with feet flat on the ground. I've tried it and never feel like I have the strength I'm use to.Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
Super Destroyer Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Awesome numbers everybody! Let's wrap this up and move on to 900! 2 Quote "It is cutting time......" Spoiler 1st challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/38089-worlds-greatest-math-teachers-quest/ 2nd Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39264-becoming-super-destroyer/ Holiday Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/41497-super-destroyer-is-staying-on-track/ 3rd Challenge (1/6/14-2/16/14): http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/42105-defining-super-destroyer/ Daily Battle Log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44212-super-destroyers-battle-log/ 4th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44345-super-destroyer-will-make-800-by-50/ 5th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46686-putting-the-super-in-super-destroyer/#entry976817 Current PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46764-join-the-800-club/#entry978826 Another PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48506-may-20-july-13-20-pound-challenge/#entry1042244 6th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48918-super-destroyer-takes-on-podgy-and-the-binge/ Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I think you start a bit too high, and your hips are the first to come up. Also, bend your knees a bit more and lean back some as you start and focus on keeping your shoulder blades together, as you come up. I recently found this video to be helpful... That said, I'm way overdue for taking a form check on my own deadlift. :/ Thanks DD. I follow strength camp (Elliot Hulse) on youtube and have seen that before. I agree with all that you said. If I am lifting less than 300#, I usually look pretty good, but it just flies out the window when the weights get higher. Quote Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I hope to find my bench press 1RM today 2 Quote Link to comment
Super Destroyer Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I hope to find my bench press 1RM today Good luck! What is your best so far? Quote "It is cutting time......" Spoiler 1st challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/38089-worlds-greatest-math-teachers-quest/ 2nd Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39264-becoming-super-destroyer/ Holiday Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/41497-super-destroyer-is-staying-on-track/ 3rd Challenge (1/6/14-2/16/14): http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/42105-defining-super-destroyer/ Daily Battle Log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44212-super-destroyers-battle-log/ 4th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44345-super-destroyer-will-make-800-by-50/ 5th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46686-putting-the-super-in-super-destroyer/#entry976817 Current PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46764-join-the-800-club/#entry978826 Another PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48506-may-20-july-13-20-pound-challenge/#entry1042244 6th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48918-super-destroyer-takes-on-podgy-and-the-binge/ Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 315lbs deadlift this morning. Can't say that I have the same brute strength that wovercast has, but I definitely felt my strength compensate for my form. I think my initial setup is a bit off after reviewing the video. Will trim and edit it and put in the form check thread to see what others say. But that's an 855lbs total. B-225; S-315, DL-315! Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
ORazor Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 315lbs deadlift this morning. Can't say that I have the same brute strength that wovercast has, but I definitely felt my strength compensate for my form. I think my initial setup is a bit off after reviewing the video. Will trim and edit it and put in the form check thread to see what others say. But that's an 855lbs total. B-225; S-315, DL-315! Another graduate! Oh... to have your squat.... Quote All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. Current Challenge Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Good luck! What is your best so far? Well, back in December, I weighed a little over 260 lbs and my bench 5RM was 245 lbs. I have lost 30+ lbs since then with minimal strength training. So I am shooting for a 1RM in the same range... 250ish. Quote Link to comment
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