Come 1, Come ALL -[[[-----]]]- STEP TO THE CHALLENGE AND WIN!!!

[bobbydigitaloa]

This is my entry. Albeit, I didn't do as well as I'd like but I did this following my DB chest work this morning.

25 reps with 198.5



45, 25, 5, 1, 3/4 plates and a 45lb bar is 198.5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71B039WK8QQ


Thanks guys!

[masterg20]

One thing I can do pretty well, Calf raises. Tore my Achilles a few years ago so still not where I was, but pretty close.



Rounded up to 188lbs

Challenge:

Standing Calf Raises: 20 Reps 410lbs on the Machine

[derickp38]

GREAT submissions fellas I will be sure to record both of these tonight once I get off work I get off work around 10pm then I head to the gym. I normally get home around 1am from the gym Hawaii time so depending on where you're at the video will be up early early morning on the 25th.


Here is my weight this morning

[skinny2buff6]

Rooting for you Derick! Don't let them walk away with free swag so EASILY!

[derickp38]

Rooting for you Derick! Don't let them walk away with free swag so EASILY!

That look when someone steps to you and challenges you lol

[Violettt]

Woowoo good luck, guys!!!

[masterg20]

That look when someone steps to you and challenges you lol

I can probably do more with some PWO in me. I might have to see what I am up against and throw down again.

[kornflake7]

Whats the word for tomm? Its not even chest day but i may try out the bodyweight bench, ive also never seen that calf machine lol

[derickp38]

I can probably do more with some PWO in me. I might have to see what I am up against and throw down again.

We will have to wait and see since I'm stuck here in the office...One thing though, the 24hr fitness I go to doesn't have that calf raise machine they have the old school pin loaded one with the added bar to add plates to so I'll be doing that...There is another 24hr fitness newer more built up but it's a bit of a drive and since I already get home way to late 1-2am I'm stick to the older gym instead but on a good note calf raises are a strong point for me lol

[derickp38]

Whats the word for tomm? Its not even chest day but i may try out the bodyweight bench, ive also never seen that calf machine lol

Still thinking of the word so I'm not sure yet lol but yea that calf machine I've only seen one and it's at our built up fancy 24hr fitness here in pearl city, hi they have all the new new equipment

[masterg20]

We will have to wait and see since I'm stuck here in the office...One thing though, the 24hr fitness I go to doesn't have that calf raise machine they have the old school pin loaded one with the added bar to add plates to so I'll be doing that...There is another 24hr fitness newer more built up but it's a bit of a drive and since I already get home way to late 1-2am I'm stick to the older gym instead but on a good note calf raises are a strong point for me lol

It's not for most people and I was hoping to catch you off guard.

Calves are my strong point, I am just trying to decide maybe more weight or maybe more reps because I already have some supplements picked out to try.

[derickp38]

It's not for most people and I was hoping to catch you off guard.

Calves are my strong point, I am just trying to decide maybe more weight or maybe more reps because I already have some supplements picked out to try.

Ah I see lol hard to catch me of guard I'm ALWAYS ON lol

[masterg20]

We will have to wait and see since I'm stuck here in the office...One thing though, the 24hr fitness I go to doesn't have that calf raise machine they have the old school pin loaded one with the added bar to add plates to so I'll be doing that...There is another 24hr fitness newer more built up but it's a bit of a drive and since I already get home way to late 1-2am I'm stick to the older gym instead but on a good note calf raises are a strong point for me lol

It's a new fancy HOIST machine... They move with your body as you move. I don't like them because the calculations are not straight across the board. Because the machines move along with your body the weight is variable and you have to do calculations to figure it out. Some of the machines tell you the calculation to figure it out, some don't..... It's annoying.

But this machine is straight forward; 410 pounds, 8 x 45 + 2 x 25 on the bar. If there is added weight rocking variation I don't know it and did not account for it. I have maxed it out in the past though.

[derickp38]

It's not for most people and I was hoping to catch you off guard.

Calves are my strong point, I am just trying to decide maybe more weight or maybe more reps because I already have some supplements picked out to try.

So according to Wilks Calculator weighing 188lbs and lifting 410lbs is 122.2 points

with my stats I have to hit 425lbs for 21 for the win...If the calf machine even goes that high if not I'll just load up the squat bar and knock them bad boys out

[derickp38]

It's a new fancy HOIST machine... They move with your body as you move. I don't like them because the calculations are not straight across the board. Because the machines move along with your body the weight is variable and you have to do calculations to figure it out. Some of the machines tell you the calculation to figure it out, some don't..... It's annoying.

But this machine is straight forward; 410 pounds, 8 x 45 + 2 x 25 on the bar. If there is added weight rocking variation I don't know it and did not account for it. I have maxed it out in the past though.

Yea I agree some of those machines are very awkward when it comes to the motion

[masterg20]

So according to Wilks Calculator weighing 188lbs and lifting 410lbs is 122.2 points

with my stats I have to hit 425lbs for 21 for the win...If the calf machine even goes that high if not I'll just load up the squat bar and knock them bad boys out

Don't hurt yourself if you load up that squat bar. Cramp in your calf with 425lbs is no laughing matter. Safety first.

[derickp38]

Don't hurt yourself if you load up that squat bar. Cramp in your calf with 425lbs is no laughing matter. Safety first.

no worries in the words of the great Ronnie Coleman, "LIGHT WEIGHT BAAAABY!!!"

[anapierce]

no worries in the words of the great Ronnie Coleman, "LIGHT WEIGHT BAAAABY!!!"

lol yeaaaaa right shut your mouth lol don't make me come in here and show you who the real boss is of this house...now take a seat and put your little flower dress on while I'LL PUT ON THE PANTS and lift some REAL weight lmao... I'm warning you Derick don't make me

[derickp38]

lol yeaaaaa right shut your mouth lol don't make me come in here and show you who the real boss is of this house...now take a seat and put your little flower dress on while I'LL PUT ON THE PANTS and lift some REAL weight lmao... I'm warning you Derick don't make me

[derickp38]

CODE WORD FOR 8/25/2015: DESIRE
**make sure to have your code word written on your piece of paper that has you user name, date, and shows your weight next to the scale like mine (see above post). Also when you go to the gym make sure to have that same piece of paper with you so you can show it at the beginning or the end of your lift along with weight being used**


I should be getting off work here in the next 2 hrs and then it's off to the gym where I'll do my normal workout as planned (BACK DAY) but I will accept both challenges presented to me and post them as soon as I get home which will be roughly 2am (HST). Hopefully it doesn't take long to upload to youtube so I can get some sleep looking forward to see what I do and to see if anyone else will be entering...

Hope all had a good productive day and I will check back later to upload my video

[ChosenBrah]

Here it is! BW pullups ~26. My range of motion wasn't the best on a few reps at the end so you may or may not count those.

[derickp38]

Let me first start off by saying the bench press challenge in itself wasn't the real challenge. The challenge was trying to get an open bench on International Chest Day lol... I mean sh*t, I got to the gym around 10:30pm and the gym was pretty full. Did my 40mins of cardio still all the benches were taken, lone and behold NOBODY ON THE CALF MACHINE go figure right because who needs calves anyways lmao. So after doing 20min stairmaster and 20min treadmill I did the calf raise portion (no warm up, because that was my warm up lol) of the challenge as you'll see in the video clip. I maxed the machine out on the pin which was 290lbs and added 6 - 45lbs plates for a grand total of 560lbs...

After that still couldn't get on any flat bench, debated about using the smith machine but quickly got that thought out of my head lol...Went through my entire back routine got a GREAT workout and an AMAZING PUMP from having all them carbs in me still couldn't get on a bench...So I started doing extra sets and finally one opens up, which I quickly snatched. So the bench press portion was at the VERY end of everything. I put 200lbs on the bar: 45, 25, 5, 2.5 and went for it...Keep in mind I might get challenged at this again so I did it strategically by not fully maxing out can't put all my cards on the table then people know the standard and know what they need to hit...

Now Let's leave it up to the judges, here is the video clip (after 90+ mins trying to upload to youtube ):

[derickp38]

Here it is! BW pullups ~26. My range of motion wasn't the best on a few reps at the end so you may or may not count those.

DAMN Chosen wish you posted this before I went to the gym today was back day and I warm up with 6 sets to failure of pull ups so this is right up my alley...I'll do it when I go back later tonight, but right now I need to go to bed lol 3:20am need them sleep gains

[bobbydigitaloa]

You win...nice job bro!

[masterg20]

Good motivation. Cant see the video from my phone but 560 is the number to beat? See you soon

[kornflake7]

Ugh I'm rethinking my bw bench press later haha but worth a shot good stuff so far guys. Im not sure how many pullups derick wants to count on those I know how many I would count but that's not up to me.

[masterg20]

Let me first start off by saying the bench press challenge in itself wasn't the real challenge. The challenge was trying to get an open bench on International Chest Day lol... I mean sh*t, I got to the gym around 10:30pm and the gym was pretty full. Did my 40mins of cardio still all the benches were taken, lone and behold NOBODY ON THE CALF MACHINE go figure right because who needs calves anyways lmao. So after doing 20min stairmaster and 20min treadmill I did the calf raise portion (no warm up, because that was my warm up lol) of the challenge as you'll see in the video clip. I maxed the machine out on the pin which was 290lbs and added 6 - 45lbs plates for a grand total of 560lbs...

After that still couldn't get on any flat bench, debated about using the smith machine but quickly got that thought out of my head lol...Went through my entire back routine got a GREAT workout and an AMAZING PUMP from having all them carbs in me still couldn't get on a bench...So I started doing extra sets and finally one opens up, which I quickly snatched. So the bench press portion was at the VERY end of everything. I put 200lbs on the bar: 45, 25, 5, 2.5 and went for it...Keep in mind I might get challenged at this again so I did it strategically by not fully maxing out can't put all my cards on the table then people know the standard and know what they need to hit...

Now Let's leave it up to the judges, here is the video clip (after 90+ mins trying to upload to youtube ):

That is one epic lift Derick. That is hardcore motivation right there music and lifting! Props.

But I must say, No one has motivated me to push like you just did.... Last year I crushed my shoulder and to put weight on my shoulder, such as the standing calf press was out of the question until about 2 months ago. Since then I have slowly gotten back into it. I have strong calves, they are not my limiting factors in this lift; my limiting factors are the machine and the weight my shoulders can handle.

I couldn't let 560lb calf press slip by me....

Videos are uploading at the moment



190lbs water weight.

[masterg20]

Rechallenged to Derick:

Standing Calf Press

You pushed me and now I have to push again. I can't give up.

Today was my leg day. Pre-Kaged in me. Push to the limit.


KIDS DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME

12 x 45lbs: 540lbs x 15 reps @ 190lbs
This was a PR for me and a warm up



12 x 45 + 2 x 10 lbs: 560 x 10 reps @ 190lbs



12 x 45 + 4 x 10 lbs: 580 x 10 reps @ 190lbs



12 x 45 + 2 x 35 lbs: 610 x 15 reps @ 190lbs



Then I reread your last post and saw that you wanted the paper in the video so I grabbed my paper and did the last set AGAIN with the paper in it for good measure:

12 x 45 + 2 x 35 lbs: 610 x 15 reps @ 190lbs



Few extra warm up sets in the beginning for a grand total of 54,300lbs lifted on the standing calf press out of 138,950 lbs lifted on leg day + 40 min cardio.


Starting to get slightly beyond unsafe.....

[Violettt]

Love to see this competition going! So cool.

[masterg20]

Bloody shoulder for all my hard work: