Beards and Barbells - The Log of No Goals

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by ravimolasaria

That's some strong benching Steve ... getting back to the groove ...

Thanks hombre.

Originally Posted by J_Byrd

Sounds like you like the chains so far?

So far so good. Really liked them for squats.

[BendtheBar]

January 8th, 2013

Just manhandled deadlifts today. First time in 4 months. I can officially say my lower back is 100%.

I could have repped my max set for 2-3 more reps if I wanted took. Stayed on the side of caution.

Deadlifts - Low Rack Pulls @ 4"
135 x 3
225 x 1
315 x 1
405 x 1
495 x 1
585 x 1
585 + 60lbs Chains x 1

585 + 120lbs Chains x 4

Need to adjust chains yet. Top end weight was probably 650-660ish because some chain was left on the ground.

Either case this was strong.

[Squatter]

Holy shit Steve^^. Your scary strong when 50% , let alone 100%. That must have felt so good to command and conquer your pulling today.

[ravimolasaria]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

January 8th, 2013
Deadlifts - Low Rack Pulls @ 4"
135 x 3 225 x 1 315 x 1 405 x 1 495 x 1 585 x 1
585 + 60lbs Chains x 1
585 + 120lbs Chains x 4

Bearded Beast of Duloc is back with a bang ... very very strong DLs Steve ... keep motivating Sir ...

[J_Byrd]

You feel those chains at the top? The times I used those or bands it was like hitting a brick wall sometimes! I think this will add a new dynamic to your training. Should be able to keep the lower back fresh while working on pulling some heavier stuff at the top.

[KD5NFW]

Great work Big Guy!! I was so proud of my lift until I saw your post haha

[BendtheBar]

Thanks men!

Originally Posted by J_Byrd

You feel those chains at the top? The times I used those or bands it was like hitting a brick wall sometimes! I think this will add a new dynamic to your training. Should be able to keep the lower back fresh while working on pulling some heavier stuff at the top.

I can feel them, but not enough yet. I am weaker mid range and strong on the top third so I need to adjust the chains so the entire thing comes off the ground at lockout.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by KD5NFW

Great work Big Guy!! I was so proud of my lift until I saw your post haha

Always be proud. I was at a 375 deadlift in 2008.

If I can do it, so can you.

[moeheep]

Nothing beats a great deadlift day.......
and you sir...had a great deadlift day!!

[JTurner]

Good to see you back smashing!