750 bench Tonight.

[David Wiggins]

Don't beat yourself up too bad, he is a suited lifter.....but he could probably still hit 600 for a raw single--or more.

Thanks for the compliment, man! BUT, I don't think these old shoulders will take 600 raw any more. I did go 545 raw to a 3 board couple weeks ago.

[JCooperRocks]

Impressive as hell, man!

[Smelly bull]

I will compete @ either or BOTH of the SPF meets: 1st is the Pro/ Am March 2nd in Cincinattti, and the 2nd is March 30 in Macon, Ga.

Lets us know if you are in Cincinatti.....I have relatives there and this would be a great excuse to visit them and got to the meet...

[David Wiggins]

Lets us know if you are in Cincinatti.....I have relatives there and this would be a great excuse to visit them and got to the meet...

Smelly, I am definetely going to Cincinatti. Some of my team is lifting. I MAY lift there. It depends on my last 2 sessions, and if they have any spots left.

That meet is a PRO / AM. The top lifters in the country will be there. 1000+ lbs squats, 900 lbs benches, 800+ deadlifts.

[TJC85]

Hit 675, 725, and then 750 lbs for a gym PR tonight. NO MISSES! Had some left. Still pacing for a March meet. I am gonna open with 725, but due to progress don't know my next lifts.

Going 775 in 2 weeks.... Maybe 800 will come this year???

Enough shameless promotion.... I just couldn't keep it to myself. LOL

Training partners asked me how it felt. "Better than some sex I've had". SRS!

EDIT: Oh yeah, forgot. Backed it up with a drop set. Hit 675 for a triple...

Good lord! When I grow up, I wanna be like you.

[rpay10324]

to say your an inspiration to us over 50 is an understatement!!! 800 seems like a done deal... keep us posted !!!!

[eomrat]

Well done.

[Kraken]

and I was about to post breaking the 300 bench mark.

Who cares though, right? It's all about personal bests, gains, and achievements!

Nice job. 545 is respectable, regardless of bad shoulders. Insane. I can't imagine what 700 feels like. What goes through your head when you pick up that weight?

[mal1ce]

Thanks for the compliment, man! BUT, I don't think these old shoulders will take 600 raw any more. I did go 545 raw to a 3 board couple weeks ago.

Damn, so you're saying that you get 200lbs from a shirt?

[David Wiggins]

Damn, so you're saying that you get 200lbs from a shirt?

After 3 years of working in shirts, yes. It isn't uncommon. Some get much more.

[David Wiggins]

I can't imagine what 700 feels like. What goes through your head when you pick up that weight?

It has changed over the last year. At first it was like " OHH SH$T". My health, strength and confidence have gotten better, so now it is more like "PUNK WEIGHT".

And then I sit up seeing stars..... COOL! lol

[Phattso]

Great accomplishments, David. Congratulations.

[Juggertha]

After 3 years of working in shirts, yes. It isn't uncommon. Some get much more.

That's interesting to know. Thanks, man, and 'grats on the big lift!

[PrimeBeef]

Darn impressive! Same age, half your size, but at 52 could never imagine my worn out shoulders and pecs hoisting my old personal bests. That is some great work! Good luck at the upcoming competitions.

[Bando]

Awesome.

Just typing in a post titled "750 bench tonight" must have felt pretty damn good!

[David Wiggins]

Darn impressive! Same age, half your size, but at 52 could never imagine my worn out shoulders and pecs hoisting my old personal bests.

This is one reason I started shirt lifting. I can still go relatively heavy raw, but the wear on my shoulders would eventually put me out of competitive lifting.

[DatTrolololsong]

what can u do raw?