Gym pigeon, no more. I quit curling in the squat rack
 

1st time poster. I have read the forum for a while. I guess its time I post.
I Like everyone here. It seems like a good place to keep my log and help keep me motivated.
First a little bit about myself. I am 37 years old. Untill 4 months ago I hadnt lifted in about 15 years. I had gotten really out of shape. Beer belly, 34" waist 190 lbs.
I had never, even when I used to work out done squats or deadlifts. I started about 4 months ago with a 3 day split routine, including 20 rep squats and deadlifts. I started with just the bar and added 10 or 20 lbs to each exercise each week.
Now my body weight is up to about 205 lbs, and I am down to a 32" waist. My bench is still really weak. but I gain on it every week. My squat and deadlift gain easily every week.
I got a trap bar for Christmas and love it for deadlifts it seems much easier on the back. I just restarted my routine after my rest week so the weights are a little lower.

Welcome to the board, good luck reaching your goals - fine progress so far!!

Awesome having you on board! Looking forward to seeing you hit your goals, and feel free to jump into conversations, the more the merrier.

Pulling day:

Chin ups x3

Underhand pull down 110 x 10 x 2 sets

Trap bar shrugs 190 x 10 x 3 sets

Chin ups x 3

Wide grip lat Pull down 90 x 10 x 3 sets

Wasn't supposed to be a DL day, but I never have lifted very heavy wanted to give it a try.
Last DL day was Sunday. I had lifted 190 x 20

Trap Bar Deadlift
190 x 2
240 x 1
290 x 1
300 x 2
310 x 2
320 x 2
I figured I would call it quits there. Everything felt light to my back and legs, but was scared I might pull something. Just never lifted that heavy, bit was harder on my hands and arms than anything else. I am sure I can go heavier.

Nice work so far and well done on the transition from lurker to poster :)

Look forward to seeing you set some great PRs this year..

Thanks for the welcome guys.
Everyone seems great here.

Awesome work HR,very good progress,keep it up!

Welcome to the forum!

You like everyone? Even Hazzard? That guy smells bad.

maybe all the pizza

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Welcome aboard. Good luck and smash your goals.