BTB - Goal 2000 Raw by Age 50

[kitarpyar]

I saw your post in the 150-200 lbs guys thread, and saw that you linked to strength standards. This is what you had posted in the strength standards thread less than 3 years back in November 2009:

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

A 1600 total is pretty much the gold standard for RAW, natural weight classes.

Other gold standards:

Squat ...570
Bench ...430
Deadlift ...620

I think I could get close to 430 on bench. Maybe could get upper 5's on deadlift, but don't know if I could ever cross 500 on squat. Heck, I don't even know if I could get white-lighted on squat.

Maybe we need to start a Quest for the 1600 club.

^^^ All this, And where are you now sir??

VVV Today ...

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Right knee was a little off tonight. Nothing major, but tonight was a survive, not thrive squat session

Squats
550 x 1 - Easy

Now that is inspirational progress.

[Fazc]

Lovely looking Squat!

[J_Byrd]

Watching how easy that squat was just makes me mad

LOAD THE BAR!

[Fazc]

Originally Posted by J_Byrd

Watching how easy that squat was just makes me mad

LOAD THE BAR!

I must concur with J

[Kuytrider]

Stupidly easy squat but J Byrd of all people can't be envious of anyone squatting

Amazing to read you didn't know if a 500 squat was within your capability 3 years back and in reality, a 600 is now yours for the taking. Food for thought for all of us who wonder how far we can go.

[Gaz6682]

Simply awesome Steve. Seriously strong work right the way throug in here

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by kitarpyar

I saw your post in the 150-200 lbs guys thread, and saw that you linked to strength standards. This is what you had posted in the strength standards thread less than 3 years back in November 2009:



^^^ All this, And where are you now sir??

VVV Today ...



Now that is inspirational progress.

Thanks Kit. It comes with a price, which was weight gain. The weight gain really helped drive gains. 85% heavy training helped too of course. The combination was powerful, and something I had never tried before.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by ravimolasaria

looking for 550+ in squat and 365*5 in next session ... great lifting BTB ... keep motivating ...

Yes sir. One step at a time.

Originally Posted by Jen

Wicked strong!!!!!!!

PS -- I have some extra 45's........

PS - I love you!

Originally Posted by Fazc

Lovely looking Squat!

Bet you'll never say that about my bench presses.

Originally Posted by J_Byrd

Watching how easy that squat was just makes me mad

LOAD THE BAR!

I need some spotters. Move to cheeseland?

700 coming up next year.

Originally Posted by Kuytrider

Stupidly easy squat but J Byrd of all people can't be envious of anyone squatting

Amazing to read you didn't know if a 500 squat was within your capability 3 years back and in reality, a 600 is now yours for the taking. Food for thought for all of us who wonder how far we can go.

I've certainly learned to increase my expectations and demand more of myself. Part of my problem was being satisfied.

Originally Posted by Gaz6682

Simply awesome Steve. Seriously strong work right the way throug in here

Thanks Gaz. Good to hear from you.

[MikeM]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

I've certainly learned to increase my expectations and demand more of myself. Part of my problem was being satisfied.

Yes, that is food for thought indeed.

Awesome stuff, Steve.

[big_swede]

Great work on the bench btb, prooooooogress!!