For the first time ever, my squats have surpassed my bench press. On October 9th, I could only squat 185x6. Today I was able to squat 225x9! Best I've ever benched at 225 was 9 reps and I'm only at 8 now. So now deadlift > squat > bench instead of deadlift > bench > squat.
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Thread: I'm no longer a toolbox!
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11-13-2004, 06:16 PM #1Registered User
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I'm no longer a toolbox!
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11-13-2004, 06:22 PM #2Registered User
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40lb gain in your squat nice work!
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11-13-2004, 06:39 PM #3Registered User
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Actually a little more than that because it's 40 pounds and 3 reps. I never really took squats seriously until recently. This quarter I bought a notebook to keep track of my workouts. I had seen it suggested on these boards before, but didn't think I needed it. But it has helped me make steady progress in ALL of my lifts. Especially squats and deads.Originally Posted by IronMike
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11-13-2004, 06:42 PM #4Purveyor of Press-ups.
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Something I need to do badly.Originally Posted by momotheglutton
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11-13-2004, 06:52 PM #5High Plains Lifter
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Congrats momo. Great going.Originally Posted by momotheglutton
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11-13-2004, 06:57 PM #6Registered User
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Yeah, at first I didn't really see it as something too important because I have a fairly good memory. But after having used it for a little over a month, I can see that it makes a world of difference.Originally Posted by GGHT
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11-13-2004, 07:00 PM #7Purveyor of Press-ups.
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Props for the gains as well bro, set yourelf a new target now!
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11-13-2004, 10:27 PM #8Train smarter, not harder
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congratz
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11-14-2004, 04:58 AM #9fukctional strength
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Well done. Congratulations
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11-14-2004, 08:22 AM #10Registered User
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Thanks everyone! Everybody got some rep. My squats have been moving up so quickly lately that I'm always looking forward to leg day. Very fun to be adding 10 pounds a week. Although I know it's not going to last for *too* long.
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11-16-2004, 01:45 AM #11Man on a Mission
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Great job! Doesn't it feel awesome to stack a little more weight on the bar?
I switched over to the Squat Rack last week. I was expecting my weights to decrease, but I have been able to increase it each week.
11/8 PR 305x3
11/15 PR 315x5
For a newbie (8 months lifting), I am pretty pleased.
However, unlike you, my bench is no where near my squat.The great successful people...
create their mental picture, and
then go to work materializing that picture...
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