PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!

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Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!

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Post by Renascent » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:12 pm

OverheadDeadlifts wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:27 pm

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.

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Post by hector » Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:16 pm

Renascent wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:12 pm
OverheadDeadlifts wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:27 pm

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!

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Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!

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Post by TurtleBear » 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!

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Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!

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Post by rjharris » Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:30 am

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

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Re: PR THREAD OF AWESOMENESS!!!

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Post by Hardartery » Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:41 pm

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!
A PR is a PR. Nice!

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Post by TurtleBear » Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:25 am

rjharris wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:30 am

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!

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Post by TurtleBear » Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:32 am

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.

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Post by hector » 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.

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Post by Hardartery » Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:14 am

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.

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Post by Skid » Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:10 pm

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

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Post by AuthenticWacky » Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:14 am

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!

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Post by Famendoza1981 » 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.


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Post by Renascent » Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:43 pm

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.

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Post by DCR » Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:31 pm

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.

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Post by Hardartery » Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:18 pm

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.

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Post by AdamSkillin » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:50 pm

Deadlifted 555 (with straps):


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Post by DCR » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:05 pm

Good to see you, @AdamSkillin, and congrats on the ridiculous PR at that bodyweight.

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Post by AdamSkillin » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:28 pm

DCR wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:05 pm Good to see you, @AdamSkillin, and congrats on the ridiculous PR at that bodyweight.
Thanks!!

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Post by Renascent » Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:30 pm

AdamSkillin wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:50 pm Deadlifted 555 (with straps):

Hell yeah!

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