my quest to shatter the sophomore bench record

[xc_mtb]

O hai thar teen section, welcome to my workout log. I am making it to track my progress and get useful tips and encouragement. I will try to update it every time i lift. vids may be provided when i can drag my lazy bro away from the xbox.

training history: i lifted with machines until christmas of '08, because that was all i had access to. on machines i brought my bench up from 75 to 225 over about 1.5 years. also, i trained only upper body, because once again i didnt really have access to freeweights. since i got some equipment for christmas, i have started training legs as well, so i will include leg workout information in this log as well. Since i got freeweights, my deadlift has gone from 265 to 300 and my squats have progressed as well. currently, my bench max sits at 240. i will also include some running information because i am currently training for an endurance event.

current stats: 240 BP
300 dead
last freeweight squat was 145x25 lol (1rm estimate please?)
37 good form chin ups
about 145lbs smith military press
105x8 good form bb curl
172lbs @ 5'9"
just so you know, avi is kind of old

goals: must be achieved by mid june
bench 260 to break the sophomore record of 250
squat 215x12
deadlift 340
do 50 chinups
(smith) military press 155 full ROM
barbell curl 125 for reps with perfect form
get cut
cross grand canyon faster than last year

supplements: ON or EAS whey
EAS Phosphagen (creatine mono)

[xc_mtb]

I didnt write down any of todays chest/shoulders workout so i dont remember everything

bench: 9 sets lol was pissed at lack of progress lately
225x3, form was good, was pissed about this because i was expecting like 6 reps since i did 235x3 20 days ago (much ****tier form on the 235 though, bent wrists, flared elbows)
225x1
205x7
205x5
205x3
205x1
185x7
185x5
185x3

military
135x3, ROM was kinda ****ty, something to work on
120x6? good ROM
dont remember other 2 sets

incline
155x5
170x2?

DBBP
64x6
64x7 (inexplicable burst of energy)
forgot to do last set (fail)

overhead DB tri ext.
67x7 (rom wasnt great)
64xfail (fell over)
64x6? good rom

cable tri pushdown
160x8
150x10

dips
26

arnold presses
40x14
quit after 1st because shoulder felt funny

lateral raises
3 sets of 35x12

finished with pushups to failure, diamond pushups to failure, and 135x12 for fun

all in all, a kinda dissapointing chest day. since i started deadlifting and squatting my upper body lifting hasnt had nearly the same energy or progress

[xc_mtb]

leg day today. as my workout unfolds, i will keep editing this post to record the stats. ive been DL'ing for a month now and this is my 3rd or 4th time squatting


Squats:
warmup (barx20, 135x8)
185x25 depth was ok, little shallow on the first 3-4.
185x20
185x15 pussied out on this one IMO, could have pushed harder
185x10
185x6

leg curl: weights are plates only
60x12
60x12
70x12

leg ext. again, weights do not include bar
125x12
135x12
140x12

[ASU_sophomore3]

You went from squatting 145x25 to 185x25 in 2 days?

[xc_mtb]

You went from squatting 145x25 to 185x25 in 2 days?

145x25 was my first time, i was just playing around, focusing on form, not exerting any real effort. my 'current stats' section is incorrect, 145x20 was around christmas time. also, the 185x25 was fresh, 145x25 was after deads and 2 sets of ****ty squats. so it was pretty much just a month of noob gains

[EC_Muscle]

im sure alot of prior training helped increase the squat

[xc_mtb]

im sure alot of prior training helped increase the squat

im sure this is true. mountainbiking and indirect leg involvement during upper body training probably contributed a lot

[xc_mtb]

one again, i will update every once and a while between sets.

so far.. chest day
warmup:
pushupsx20
barx20
145x5

sets:
215x8 (ass lifted on last one)
215x5
215x2
205x5
205x2
205x1
185x5
185x5
185x2

smith seated military:
135x8 ROM wasnt that great, just feels so akward to go real low on the smith, i need to find a spotter to help me out with doing these freeweight
130x10
125x10
120x10
115x10

incline bench (smith)
170x4
160x?
155x?

overhead tri ext.
67x4
63x5
54x8

DBBP:
64x7
54x10

cable pushdown:
160x7
150x8

dips
27

arnold presses:
8x40
8x40

lateral raises:
34x12
34x12
34x10

[xc_mtb]

a little bicep work today, first time in a while, i was pretty pressed for time so i didnt do many sets. i was very lacking in energy because i ran 5 miles pre workout.

BB curl (i actually usually have great form on these, was slacking today though)
115x8
115x10

DB curl
74x10 (yes super cheat form lawl)

chin ups
28, massive fail! im hoping this was something to do with all the running

pull ups
18

DB hammer curls:
12x64

preacher curl machine: weight does not include bar
12x70
10x70

[xc_mtb]

was supposed to do leg stuff today, but my right adductor wasnt totally healed yet (hurt it playing basketball) so i couldnt do much. I just ended up doing a few sets of atg squats with 135lbs with super narrow stance (like normal standing width).

[xc_mtb]

chest day again today. 5.5 hrs of sleep per night is exhausting me mentally. next week i will be totally fresh (its vacation), so im gonna try some NO xplode (free samples), and if i dont hit 225x5 im going to light myself on fire.
warmup:
pushupsx20
barx20

benchpress:
215x9(last one had a LOT of help)
215x4
215x3
215x1
205x3
205x1
total fail so far.... little progress since last week
185xfail... couldnt find a spotter, lost balance, got stuck on chest, had to roll it down to hips.
185x4
185x1
135x20

i forgot to write down from here on so i cant remember much

military (smith): 135x7 poor rom
115x8, touched chest
115x5
95x?
95x?

incline bench (smith):
170x6
160x5
150x?

overhead tri ext
3x8x64

DBBP:
64x8
54x10

fly machine:
70x10
90x8
70x?

cable tricep pressdown
160x10
150x8

dips
30

pushups & diamond pushups

[xc_mtb]

im trying to upload some photos, but for christs sake how the **** do i make them 1000x1000? paint is ****ing useless, anyone want to help me out?

[xc_mtb]

http://img26.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p2110051wd7.jpg

heres what i look like right now (focus on the side of me not stretched out by holding the camera). i intentionally used pretty ****ty lighting because i figure its not like im always going to have perfect lighting lol so i like to make it realistic. my delts suck, but have come a very long way. IMO my main weakness is that i have the pecs of an anorexic 12 year old. any comments? what should i work on the most? what are my strengths and weaknesses?
and for the most important question, do i look any bigger than in my avi (its a couple months old)? avi is at like 162ish and this pic was taken at 172, did i actually gain any lean mass or just fail hard? also, if you saw me at the beach or something, would you think i lift weights?

also, if somebody can teach to embed that would be great

[ASU_sophomore3]

strong lifts bro, good work.

[xc_mtb]

strong lifts bro, good work.

lol thanks, you're doing pretty well yourself. also, based on my last workout do you think i have a shot at hitting 250 on bench next wednesday?

[xc_mtb]

teh bi's today again, im having trouble training legs because of hip problems

bb curl:
115x8 decent form
115x8 decent form
95x10 perfect form on the first 7, declined after that

DB curl:
74x12 (yes super cheat form who cares lol)

chins: 35

DB hammer curl:
64x14 (need to move up weight)

pull ups
20

[xc_mtb]

tommorow i will try to crank out 7 reps at 225. i will have plenty of sleep, teh NO xplode, everything perfect. theres a lot on the line, if i get it i can attempt 260 for the record on monday morning. wish me luck lol.

[lifthard72]

tommorow i will try to crank out 7 reps at 225. i will have plenty of sleep, teh NO xplode, everything perfect. theres a lot on the line, if i get it i can attempt 260 for the record on monday morning. wish me luck lol.

brah youll hit it no problem make sure to make me look bad to by not grunting and putting it up easily HA

[barrios43]

from your workouts so far id say you can hit 250 but id suggest using lower reps 3-5 they helped me on strength alot. gl on the record im trying to break my school record for my weight. its 330 i should get it before the school year ends

[xc_mtb]

thanks guys
i may not even get to lift today because my lazy sister would rather play with her ****ing little facebook than spot me......

[xc_mtb]

so i finally got a spotter.... ****ing kick ass workout.... i exerted myself absolutely 100%

warmup:
pushupsx20
barx20
145x6

benchpress:
225x7
225x5
225x3
215x5
205x5
205x3
205x1
185x5
185x1
135x15

military (freeweight): i was drop dead exhausted at this point, touched chest with each rep though
85x12
95x12
105x3
95x5
75x9
^^^wow strong bitch delts lol

incline BP (smith):
170x8 lol ROM sucked
160x5
145x6 good rom
135x12 good rom

im gonna try and work up some enthusiasm for the rest of this workout but currently im tired as hell

took a 15 minute break for dinner, didnt have a choice

overhead tri ext.:
67x8 good rom, little shoulder pain, taking it easy for next 3
54x8
54x8
54x5

DBBP: right pec felt like it was going to tear
64x1 lol strong weakness
44x12
44x8

fly machine:
2x15x50+bar

[xc_mtb]

did some bicep and back stuff yesterday, pretty lame effort lol not even worth recording

[xc_mtb]

chest today

so far...

bench:
235x5
235x1
225x5
225x3
215x3
205x4
205x1

[lifthard72]

nice dude i got sick last week and when we did maxes on monday i could only do 230!!!:( not cool

[xc_mtb]

just did bi's, i will write it all down in a little while, im gonna go run a half marathon.

[xc_mtb]

well, ive not been keeping up with this too well, i apologize, ive been too busy, but my best set on bench last workout was 235x7 so im going for the record attempt tommorow morning!

[xc_mtb]

ok guys, im officially reviving this thread lol
some of my recent lifts: bench: 235x9! (spotter may have interfered a little bit however)
squat: 225x9
dead: 295x2 (yes, bad progress, but i changed over to proper form thankfully)

edit: o and by the way i broke the record

[xc_mtb]

ok.... so just some updates... im doing madcows 5x5 right now. today on bench i did:
125x5
150x5
180x5
210x5
240x5 (ass come off bench on last rep, but still finished set)

1 RM estimate anybody?

i have unfortunately failed to make any other notable gains really... i started squatting ATG... my recent workout was working up to 205x5, my last deadlift workout was working up to 255x5 with good form, but my back curved a tiny bit on that last rep.

[xc_mtb]

late update today... last workout (tuesday) i benched
125x5
150x5
180x5
210x5
245x4 (was only supposed to be 3, but i got excited lol)
180x8

i think my bench max is probably about 275, what do you guys think?

sundays DL workout sucked, on my last set i only got 260x3 (program called for 5). i will repeat it this sunday to try for the full 5 reps, and if that fails im resetting my DL

tuesday's squatting wasnt even challenging, was supposed to work up to 210x3, i did a 4th, but i could have done like 10. i think i should have entered a much higher max to start off with lol

also, i havent been doing the sunday squatting because i go mountainbiking on the weekends and i feel like the added squatting would be over doing it

[xc_mtb]

today benched working up to 245x5
hang cleaned working up to 145
power cleaned 185 once just for the hell of it, wasnt very hard
didnt squat because im a retard and accidentally did my hypers and then my back was so tired i would have folded in half if i did much squatting

[monstermn]

You're a really strong kid for your age and everything.
I guess you begin to realize your school isn't that bad when your freshman bench record beats another school's sophomore one by a decent amount though haha :s guess chaska isn't the weakest town around
But seriously, nice lifts for your age bro. Keep going and I don't know how much of a problem it is in your town but don't **** yourself by getting sucked into pot or whatever. Too many of my buddies were beasts till they threw it all away for some good bud.

[xc_mtb]

awesome DL'ing today, got
165x5
200x5
230x5
260x11 lolwut was supposed to be 5, but that felt super easy so i just sort of kept going
strong progress since last week
^1RM estimate on that DL'ing anybody?

some easy squatting, 105x5, 130x5, 160x5, 160x5

military press (seated):
75x5
90x5
105x5
120x5

[xc_mtb]

You're a really strong kid for your age and everything.
I guess you begin to realize your school isn't that bad when your freshman bench record beats another school's sophomore one by a decent amount though haha :s guess chaska isn't the weakest town around
But seriously, nice lifts for your age bro. Keep going and I don't know how much of a problem it is in your town but don't **** yourself by getting sucked into pot or whatever. Too many of my buddies were beasts till they threw it all away for some good bud.

haha ya i have an extremely weak/ unathletic school i guess, small town. and i know what you mean, pot and other drugs are huge around here, like i dont know many kids who havent tried it, but i totally avoid that stuff. by the way, out of curiosity, what was the freshman record at your school?

anyway....
today's workout, for bench
125x5
155x5
185x5
215x5
250x3
185x8
255x1

followed that up with some dips and overhead tricep extensions

squatting:
105x5
130x5
155x5
185x5
215x5 (was supposed to be 3, but that felt soooo easy i just kept going lol, could have dont more but i figured i should somewhat stay with the program)
185x8

didnt do hang cleans because my back was still sore from DLing, but i did some easy snatches just for the hell of it, did 95 a couple times

after that, did some bicep curls, was exhausted so they kind of sucked, did 110 with the curl bar 3 times (strict) and was like **** this and just did 3 sets of 95x8 semi strict with the olympic bar and then some pullups

ran 1.5 miles, sprinted up the stairs a couple times, and called it a day

[xc_mtb]

today, benching:
130x5
160x5
190x5
220x5
250x5
255x2

could have done 3 reps on the last one but i was just kind of messing around. i think i could probably max at 285?

squatting: did the workout working up to 215x6, did 215x6 though

hang clean: working up to 150x5

power clean (just for fun): 185x3

hypers:
30@BW
20@BW
10@BW+25lbs

situps:
50@BW
10@BW+40 (DB across neck)

finished it up with some pullups

[xc_mtb]

deadlifting today:
175x5
205x5
240x5
275x6
285x1

gonna go back and do military in a minute

[xc_mtb]

on the military, i completed working up to 125x5, and finished the workout with some situps

[xc_mtb]

today, benched
130x5
160x5
190x5
220x5
255x3
265x1
190x8

after, did a set of overhead tri extensions, a set of skullcrushers, and 2 sets of tricep pushdowns with the lat machine

squatted: was supposed to work up to 220x3
105x5
135x5
(played 15 minutes of 1v1 basketball to earn myself a spotter)
160x5
185x5
220x6 (should have been 3, but that was too easy lulz)
185x8

hang cleans:
80x5
95x5
115x5
130x5
155x5
****, forgot to do the last set now that i think of it. my hang clean workouts are finally starting to get decently difficult.

[xc_mtb]

today, i benched, its was an awesome workout
135x5
165x5
195x5
225x5
255x5
275x1

i did some barbell curls, did like 100x5 with mediocre form, and then 90lbs for like 8 with good form, and then did a set to failure with 70. needless to say, my biceps are much weaker than they used to be

i put off squatting until tommorow because i was still sore from sprinting yesterday

[xc_mtb]

just did squatting today, kind of a ****ty little workout
110x5
140x5
170x5
195x5
225x3 (was supposed to be 5, but im a pussy, form sucked too)
185x5
145x10

squatting ****ing sucks... i was squatting 195x7 at the beginning of the track season, so basically im making like 5 ****ing pounds of progress per month. **** that.

[xc_mtb]

update: i was just looking back on the goals i set for right about now when i started this log:

260 bench
215x12 squat
340DL
50 pullups
125 for reps of strict bb curl

my current bench max is probably about 295 so im quite happy with that
on squat i could probably only do like 9 reps of 215, so failed there
on DL, next workout i will work up to pulling 285x5, id estimate the max at probably 325, so i didnt meet my goal but im ok with the progress ive made.

new goals: finish 275x5 workout on bench
finish 265x5 workout on squat
finish DL workout with 325

i would be really extremely happy if i could accomplish these before mid september
im doing a bench only meet in september and would really love to get 300

[xc_mtb]

deadlifting today:
180x5
210x5
245x5
280x8
290x1

military press:
80x5
95x5
110x5
125x5

[xc_mtb]

today, not such a great workout on bench, but pretty good:
135x5
155x5
195x5
225x5
260x3
280xfail- i got it up but only after spotter made contact, i was pissed, i though i could have got it
195x10

anyway im happy to be repping what was my max 2 months ago lol

squatting: pretty decent workout IMO, accidentally printed the wrong day so my 1st 4 and the 6th sets were a little lighter than they should have been

110x5
135x5
165x5
190x5
225x6
165x10
205x1 (could have done more, but my spotter thought it would be funny to pull down on the bar during the second rep and watch me fall onto the safety rails)

after that i did a set of 16 real slow, full extension pullups. i was dissapointed in myself that i didnt do better on these. did a whole bunch more pullups, some core work, and went running. weighed in at 169.8 post workout. arms measured just a tiny bit under 15" pre workout and 15.5" mid workout (pumped).

[xc_mtb]

bench
135x5
165x5
200x5
230x5
260x4 should have been 5! this is the first time i have failed to complete a bench set on 5x5, i think i will reset now. although i must admit my ass came off the bench a few times, i am still proud of this lifting.
225x7 - just for the lolz

squat
110x5
140x5
170x5
195x5
225x12 lolz strong overkill, depth was certainly not up to par however. i took a vid, may upload it later

took some pics and went running after that, weighed in post workout at a little under 172lbs.

[xc_mtb]

pretty awesome workout, i was happy with my deadlifting and military pressing

started with deadlifts
180x5
220x5
255x5
290x5 (felt pretty easy, could have done more, wanted to save energy for next set
310x2 (back started to give in a little on the second rep)
310x1 felt pretty easy

military press:
80x5
100x5
115x5
130x5
135x2

did some slow, dead hang chinups, only got 15 failllll
finished up with some more chins and one set of DB bicep curls per arm
tried some power cleans after just for the hell of it, failed @ 195, and then at 165, i dont know what the **** is up with that, i was probably just tired from deadlifting

[xc_mtb]

yesterday, did the same bench workout as before, only getting 4 reps on the last set of 260. did squat working up to 230x5, but i did either 7 or 8 on the last set (cant remember which). i did hang cleans working up to 155x3 which was pretty hard since i havent done them in a while.

[xc_mtb]

have been on vacation for 2 weeks, but i did go to the gym a few times. finished a 235x5 workout on squat with good depth. maxed DL @ 325. did some benching, did 135x5, 185x5, then 255x3, paused, focusing on form. after that i did the 1st workout for the 'add 50' bench program, it was 200x6, 215x5, 215x5, 215x4, 215x4. today i did the second workout, which was 225x3, 225x3, 240x2, 240x2, 265x1, all with strict form, butt on bench, flat feet, no bounce, etc. finished up with some tricep cable pushdowns.

[drewhill]

which is 295

i workout chest twice a week then

monday
strenght db flyes 4 x 6-8 heavy
flat bench 8 x 6 heavy

friday
incline db press 4 x 8-10
flat db flyes 4 x 8-10
flat bench 4 x 8-10

[Scarcy]

Good luck bro, you can definitely pull it off.

[xc_mtb]

been a while since the last update because my computer is down. what ive done in the meantime is benching workout 3 (200x6, 215x5, 215x5, 225x4, 225x4) and workout 4 (240x3, 240x3, 250x2, 250x2, 270x1 (butt came off bench) and 260x1 (clean). i squatted the 240x3 5x5 workout, but got 4 reps on that last set. i deadlifted the 295x5 DL workout, but got 7 reps on the last set.

[xc_mtb]

today benched:
barx10
135x6
215x6
225x5
225x5
240x5 - have a vid of this one, but i cant figure out how to take out the first minute of nothing happening so its not worth posting, will PM link if anyone really wants it

[xc_mtb]

today, ****ty workout, no sleep the night before and most importantly no music (went to a commercial gym). benched 135x6, 240x3, 240x3, 265x1, 265xfail, 235x4. should have gotten 2 reps both times on 265 to stay with program. i will repeat this workout next monday or tuesday under better conditions and im pretty damn sure i wont have any trouble, seeing as ive already benched 270 at the end of a workout. i just want to be able to comfortably bench 285 before the comp in september, i think its possible for sure.

[xc_mtb]

did some benching yesterday. drank 2 cups of black coffee and went crazy lol. one rep max estimate anyone?
240x3
240x3
265x2
265x2
275x1
300xnegative

military press
95xshoulder injury, brb recovering

today i squatted
135x6
185x3
235x8
235x5
215x5
215x3
135x8

last DL workout was the 5x5 300lb workout. got 300x6 on the last set.

roughly estimated 1RMs at this point are 285 on bench, 345 DL, 275 squat, for a total of 905. i will probably come pretty damn close to my sept. 1st goals for bench and DL but nowhere close for squat lol. goals for '10 track season are to get at least a 3 plate bench and squat and a 365 DL. i would be happy to hit those numbers on the first day in the school gym, and i think it will boost my throwing performance significantly.

[xc_mtb]

just thought i should add a note to myself that i started benzaclin, retin-A, and doxycycline on the 14th, will see if it makes a difference.

[xc_mtb]

last benching workout:
225x5
225x5
250x3
250x3
250x1

DL'ed today
135x5
190x5
230x5
265x5
305x3 didnt get the full 5, will try again next time. probably gonna find a new program soon.

[xc_mtb]

today i benched
135x6
205x1
250x3
250x3
280x1
280x1
260x2

heres a vid of the second 280x1
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[xc_mtb]

squatting working up to 245 today, not as deep as last time

[xc_mtb]

benched 2 days ago, didnt go so great
135x6
205x2
240x5
240x5
265x3
265x2 (should have been 3)
235x5

deadlifted today working up to 305x6

[xc_mtb]

today, i maxed out, this time with my elbows tucked
135x8
185x3
225x1
255x1
285x1
255x1 (elbows tucked, pause on chest, passing competition form)
135x10

3x160x8 for tris on lat station

[xc_mtb]

today i deadlifted
135x6
195x5
235x5
270x5
310x6

squatted 305 with a high box

did 3x8 with 105lbs on curl bar, 15 slow, full hang chins, and 30 quick chins

also, i signed up for a sept. 19 bench press comp, should be fun, gonna get destroyed though (no age groups). i think i can maybe hit a 275 bench paused

[xc_mtb]

maxed on box squat today, box was just a tiny bit below parallel. got 245x5.

[xc_mtb]

benched 2 days ago, starting 5-3-1. 10 days until meet.
barx10
135x10
200x5
215x5
225x5
255x1 comp style, paused

160x8x3 on tris at lat station

deadlifted today, did 5x5 workout going up to 315x5

[xc_mtb]

did the 3x3 segment of my 5-3-1 on bench 2 days ago. today i did parallel box squat, 5x5 working up to 225x5, was pretty easy. BP comp is in 4 days. i worked on competition form today with light weight.

[xc_mtb]

BP comp yesterday. didnt do so well. had no music and had a hard time getting pumped up. got 235, 260, and failed 275.

[xc_mtb]

DL'ed today
135x6
200x5
240x5
280x5
320x5 (back rounded a little on this one.... ****). my legs were still sore and tired from squatting so i will see if i can do this again next week with proper form

[TrainH.]

strong lifts bro. the world record for chinups is 46 or 47 within a minute, so if you were to get 50 . . . need i say more? lol

[xc_mtb]

benched today
barx10
135x6
195x5
225x3
250x5
275x1
overall a pretty good workout, finished up with 3x8x170 on triceps

[xc_mtb]

Did deload week on 5/3/1
Repped 135x25

Squatted 245x5 5x5

Dl'ed 315x6 5x5 with good form

[xc_mtb]

Squatted 250x5 low box squat on 5x5

squatted 315x5 on higher box

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255x3 on 5x5 squat, knee was hurting a little
320x7 on 5x5 deadlift
benched 225x9 followed by 275x1
benched 245x7 followed by 280x1

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Squatted 255x9 on 5x5
benched
205x5
230x3
260x5
285x1

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5x5 dl, 325x7 on last set
205 power clean

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5x5 squatting today, worked up to 265x5
that was my goal for the year, now I think I could probably get up to 295x5 before 2010

[RMHSLB]

good luck my schools sophmore bench recored is 375 so i doubt ill get it.... but ya know w/e

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good luck my schools sophmore bench recored is 375 so i doubt ill get it.... but ya know w/e

that's a damn impressive record lol

recent PRs, 345x7 dl, 270x5 squat, 235x10 bp

[voodoochild113]

How the **** are you benching this much at 167? That's really impressive!

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How the **** are you benching this much at 167? That's really impressive!

Thanks man. I beleive the national bench press record for my age in the 181 class is 314, so I guess that's the new goal





Today's lifting was 345x6 on last set of 5x5

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275x3 on 5x5 squatting, took it pretty easy because I had a headache. I'm very happy with progress lately. Since July I've added 80lbs to my DL, 40lbs to my squat, and 30lbs to my bench. For this 5/3/1 cycle my goals are to hit a 250x8 and 265x6 bench I think that I could hit a 305 bench for sure if I get them both.

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Recent lifts: 250x5 BP, 265x4 BP, 350x1 DL, 350x2 DL, 275x7 squat, 285x6 squat