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[KwayZee]

Ray's always all in

Yeah he is

[Squid24]

Yeah he is

Ewww...

[fatboystick]

Got down another 595 Deadlift and 365 Bench last night as well as 505 Squat for 2 sets on Tuesday
Not gonna lie.. I messed up my lower back from the deads though..
Started seeing a real struggle when I got up to 545.. but I thought I could toughen up for one more set..
Racked up 595 and it was one of those deadlifts where the bar struggled to get past the knee cap, so I sacrificed my form to get it up :/


125 for inclines.. and not even an ounce of hesitation for the 495 deads

Damn good Brian!!!

haha...not bad for an old guy, huh?

Ray is the fkkin man

aww shucks!

Ray's always all in

Yeah he is

Ewww...

[koweanguy]

Had a rough day for Monday's Squat Day.
Came into the gym with a 10/10 mindset... with a radical goal of getting 600 on squats.
Easily nailed 495 on squats but failed twice times on the 505 :/ Breathing was off..
Switched over to Sumo Deadlifts.. I haven't done these in such a long time.
Was aiming for maybe 495 for 1 rep but 405 worn me out :/

A bright color for a brighter day!
Today's (Tuesday) Push session was amazing
Ran out of time to prepare for my preworkout meal, so I ate a big bowl of cereal and banana..
Man, it was easily one of the best PWO meal my body responded well to

Chest/Shoulder Workout: 10/10
*5 minutes of stretches

Barbell Flat Bench
-1rep x bar
-1rep x 135 *paused
-1rep x 225lbs
-1rep x 275lbs
-1rep x 315lbs
-1rep x 335lbs *spotter
-1rep x 365lbs *spotter
-1rep x 385lbs *spotter; met PR
-67rep x 135lbs *Rep PR!! Not sure if I miscounted, but I went well beyond 50 reps on these

Reverse Grip Barbell Incline Bench
-3 sets of 95lbs w/ negative rep *lightweight but quality

Dumbbell Flyes
-3 sets of 35lbs

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
3 sets of 45lbs, 65lbs, 75lbs

Dumbbell Lat Raises
3 sets of 25lbs *quality reps

Circuit:
Barbell Standing Shoulder Press
Barbell Standing Behind Neck Press
Barbell Upright Rows
-10reps x 45lbs each
-10reps x 65lbs each
-10reps x 85lbs each
-10reps x 105lbs each
-8reps x 125lbs for just first exercise.

Smith Machine Front Raises
-2sets

[fittofattofit]

I'm off to work...but, before i go...I'll leave this here.

Yes...I'm finally free of Alimony (after almost 9 years). Like winning the lottery.

Hehe ..... I'm with you Ray! I never had to pay alimony but I lost 75% of everything at 55 years of age. At least I still have my kids and my health

Got down another 595 Deadlift and 365 Bench last night as well as 505 Squat for 2 sets on Tuesday
Not gonna lie.. I messed up my lower back from the deads though..
Started seeing a real struggle when I got up to 545.. but I thought I could toughen up for one more set..
Racked up 595 and it was one of those deadlifts where the bar struggled to get past the knee cap, so I sacrificed my form to get it up :/

Barbell Flat Bench
-1rep x 365lbs *spotter
-1rep x 385lbs *spotter; met PR
-67rep x 135lbs *Rep PR!! Not sure if I miscounted, but I went well beyond 50 reps on these

I can't even comprehend struggling for a pull and then adding 50 pounds and pulling that, however ugly! Just some awesome strength now Brian and that 505/385/595 is now an impressive 1485 total if you could put it all together on a day
Sick pump with that 135 x 67 on the bench ... I don't think I could deadlift that

[fatboystick]

Brian , Great job bro! You have been progressing well!!

[jeezyreezy]

385 x 1 huge!

[fatboystick]

[KwayZee]

385 x 1 huge!

Yep!

[fatboystick]

Good Morning Er'body!!!

TGIF

[Squid24]

Morning FBS and others

[shoefanatic23]

Brian, please tell me you have a meet coming up?

[KwayZee]

Morning everyone

[jeezyreezy]

afternoon

[anandagirl]

Barely afternoon! TGIF!

[KwayZee]

Barely afternoon! TGIF!

Friday is the start of my 5 day work week It's always a little depressing seeing people be excited it's friday lol

[pastorpritch]

Had a rough day for Monday's Squat Day.
Came into the gym with a 10/10 mindset... with a radical goal of getting 600 on squats.
Easily nailed 495 on squats but failed twice times on the 505 :/ Breathing was off..
Switched over to Sumo Deadlifts.. I haven't done these in such a long time.
Was aiming for maybe 495 for 1 rep but 405 worn me out :/

A bright color for a brighter day!
Today's (Tuesday) Push session was amazing
Ran out of time to prepare for my preworkout meal, so I ate a big bowl of cereal and banana..
Man, it was easily one of the best PWO meal my body responded well to

Chest/Shoulder Workout: 10/10
*5 minutes of stretches

Barbell Flat Bench
-1rep x bar
-1rep x 135 *paused
-1rep x 225lbs
-1rep x 275lbs
-1rep x 315lbs
-1rep x 335lbs *spotter
-1rep x 365lbs *spotter
-1rep x 385lbs *spotter; met PR
-67rep x 135lbs *Rep PR!! Not sure if I miscounted, but I went well beyond 50 reps on these

Reverse Grip Barbell Incline Bench
-3 sets of 95lbs w/ negative rep *lightweight but quality

Dumbbell Flyes
-3 sets of 35lbs

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
3 sets of 45lbs, 65lbs, 75lbs

Dumbbell Lat Raises
3 sets of 25lbs *quality reps

Circuit:
Barbell Standing Shoulder Press
Barbell Standing Behind Neck Press
Barbell Upright Rows
-10reps x 45lbs each
-10reps x 65lbs each
-10reps x 85lbs each
-10reps x 105lbs each
-8reps x 125lbs for just first exercise.

Smith Machine Front Raises
-2sets

[koweanguy]

I can't even comprehend struggling for a pull and then adding 50 pounds and pulling that, however ugly! Just some awesome strength now Brian and that 505/385/595 is now an impressive 1485 total if you could put it all together on a day
Sick pump with that 135 x 67 on the bench ... I don't think I could deadlift that

Was told that

Brian , Great job bro! You have been progressing well!!

385 x 1 huge!

Ya'll are thirsty af


haha kidding, just kidding!
Had a rough Leg Session on Friday.
Was waiting for squat racks to be open.. (these 4 wanna-be Animal-wearing groupies hogged 4 separate racks wtf)
Ended up sharing a rack with Angela. Got a bit annoying re-racked the weights set after set
Angela nailed a PR of 315, which shocked the groupies nearby.. whereas I stopped at 515 :/

[koweanguy]

This is so freaking cool

Brian, please tell me you have a meet coming up?

I am happy to say that I found one!! Its in November hosted by 8 Time Mr Olympia, Lee Haney
I lift with one of the former pro powerlifter (he retired; showed a video of him pulling 800+ ) that is currently a judge for the Lee Haney show. So he said he'll prep me when I'm 13 weeks out!

Morning everyone

Barely afternoon! TGIF!

WOOOHOOO!! In awe that I didn't lose you guys despite lack of posting
Will post back in everyone's journal/log tonight and get **** going this week!!

[koweanguy]

Morning FBS and brothers

Fixed... =____=

[fittofattofit]

Ended up sharing a rack with Angela. Got a bit annoying re-racked the weights set after set
Angela nailed a PR of 315, which shocked the groupies nearby.. whereas I stopped at 515 :/

WTG Angela!!!! Awesome squat

[anandagirl]

Friday is the start of my 5 day work week It's always a little depressing seeing people be excited it's friday lol

I get it! It was my Monday as well this week, usually my Wednesday. I work at a ski resort, what do you do?

Angela, you BEAST!!!

[anandagirl]

I am happy to say that I found one!! Its in November hosted by 8 Time Mr Olympia, Lee Haney
I lift with one of the former pro powerlifter (he retired; showed a video of him pulling 800+ ) that is currently a judge for the Lee Haney show. So he said he'll prep me when I'm 13 weeks out!

That's AWESOME!!!!

[fatboystick]

Damn...Angela gonna pass me soon on sqwats!!

Brian, good to hear about you finding a meet! Good luck Brother!!!

[pastorpritch]

315?! Dang, that is really, truly awesome. Great work!

[KwayZee]

I get it! It was my Monday as well this week, usually my Wednesday. I work at a ski resort, what do you do?

Angela, you BEAST!!!

I work for USPS

[anandagirl]

I work for USPS

Ahhhh, so I can blame you? Just kidding! My post Office sucks though. We had an amazing postmaster and then he left about a year ago, and it's all gone to hell.

Today's my Friday! So suck it all you Monday haters

[Squid24]

Friday is the start of my 5 day work week It's always a little depressing seeing people be excited it's friday lol

At work, I HATE Fridays!!

My busiest day. Not a fan of it and 4pm does not come fast enough....

[jeezyreezy]

Friday is the best day crew

[fatboystick]

I work for USPS

You too!?!!?

Friday is the best day crew

Any day off of work is best day crew