BTB - Goal 2000 Raw by Age 50

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Duff

2000 raw is awesome and you will get there. My shoulders were messed for quite some time things that helped me were to get a SSB to squat with, massages, and rotator cuff crap. I also did facepulls after benching to get things going in the opposite direction of the bench strain and did 3 light circuits of side laterals, front raises, and rear laterals all in a row with light dumbbells. I still rarely go over 405 on the bench without a shirt, I'm no expert by any means but thought I would share what helped me get my shoulders back to happiness.

Thanks Duff. I appreciate all the advice, suggestions and feedback on shoulder issues I can get.

I need to discipline myself and get in the habit of doing some rotator cuff work, and consistent, but moderate shoulder work.

[BendtheBar]

July 15th, 2012

Workout Grade: A+

Workout Time: 90 minutes? My daughter trained with me.

Trying to get in the habit of Youtubing my training for review. My laptop froze, and I had to reboot. Once it was ready to go again I completely forgot about my squat reps, but proceeded to crush 550. It was fast, effortless, and my lower back feels great.

Also hit a bench PR. That's 3 PRs in 3 weeks. In a groove. This is the most I've ever tripled with a Slingshot. I had at least 1-2 more reps in me, but the goal is to hit a triple on the last set. I'll add 5 pounds on my next heavy bench day.

Squats
145 x 5
145 x 5
235 x 3 - Added Belt
325 x 1
415 x 1 - Added Wraps
465 x 1

550 x 1 - Forgot Wraps

550 Squat (Forgot wraps) 7/15/2012 - YouTube

550 Squat (Forgot wraps) 7/15/2012 - YouTube

Bench Press - Heavy Day
w/Slingshot
135 x 10
225 x 3
315 x 1
335 x 1
355 x 1

400 x 1
400 x 1
400 x 3 - PR

Bench Press 400x3 - PR July 15th, 2012 - YouTube

Bench Press 400x3 - PR July 15th, 2012 - YouTube

Me helping Erin with box squats:

Erin Box Squat 45x5 7/15/2012 - YouTube

Erin Box Squat 45x5 7/15/2012 - YouTube

[LtL]

Awesome work Steve. All I see is PR after PR

LtL

[Fazc]

Excellent! I love a good training video, makes the session come alive.

Great work and well done to Erin!

[BendtheBar]

Thanks men. 450 bench coming up.

[Duff]

Awesome work man, that squat looked like a warmup. It's always nice when you can get the kids training with you.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Duff

Awesome work man, that squat looked like a warmup. It's always nice when you can get the kids training with you.

Thanks Duff. I'm surprised I didn't have a look of terror on my face. Halfway down when I noticed I didn't have my wraps on I felt terrorized.

[Success]

You only 'forgot' the wraps because your mind knows how strong you really are...!

Great work - love the PR's

[ravimolasaria]

BTB you made 550 squat looked so easy ... and 400*3 ... 450*1 is around the corner ... keep motivating ...

[LtL]

Just watched the video. That 550 squat was a joke! Looked like speed work.

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