Squatter's Journal-The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

[ravimolasaria]

Originally Posted by Squatter

CREW BENCH SESSION
Bench Press
Bar XLots
95 X8
115 X6
135 X6
155 X6
155 X6
155 X3
155 X3
185 X3
185 X3

Military Press
95 X5
115 X3
115 X4
115 X5
115 X5
115 X6

super strong session Jim ... keep lifting ...

Originally Posted by Squatter

CREW DEADLIFT SESSION
Squat Warm Up
Bar XLots
95 X5
115 X5
135 X5

Deadlifts
135 X3
185 X3
245 X2
315 X1
365 X1
405 X1
425 X1
445 X1 RAW PR!!
425 X1
405 X1
385 X1
365 X1

GHR's
BW X1 Calf Cramped.
BW X3
BW X6 PR!!

I never gave up on it.

ultra strong session Jim ... with right kind of training there is no stopping ...
keep pusing the wts. buddy .... superb going ...

[bruteforce]

COngrats on the PR Jim! You're doing some good work in here.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by Squatter

CREW DEADLIFT SESSION

I originally wanted to to some triples today, but decided it was too risky to do rep work, as my tweak is still there. For some reason, it only bothered me on the odd ramp up rep and remained tight until the 405. After that single, it felt pretty good. No worries tho, I ended up having a grand day!!

Squat Warm Up
Bar XLots
95 X5
115 X5
135 X5

Deadlifts
135 X3
185 X3
245 X2
315 X1
365 X1
405 X1
425 X1
445 X1 RAW PR!!
425 X1
405 X1
385 X1
365 X1
Ya, I know, I am not supposed to drop it. I will have more focus at the meet. I was just so darn excited. I have been fighting for deadlift progression since I did my 440 at the meet. Too bad Laura stopped the recording as it was an epic happy dance right in front of everyone.

On the back-off singles, they wanted me to practice just stepping up to the bar, then just grab the bar and rip it off the floor without even thinking. They even had me sniff some liquid to clear my mind and give me some adrenalin rush. So, that's what I did - I just stepped up and ripped them off the floor like nobody's business.

I have to admit that I am at the point now that if they told me to jump off a bridge I might to it. I have 100% complete trust and faith in their coaching. It's just amazing how they are all helping me out to become the powerlifter I and they feel I am capable of being.

Leg Press
3 PPS X5
5 PPS X5
6 PPS X5
7 PPS X5
8 PPS X5
9 PPS X5
10 PPS X5
These are all PR's in the sense that my ROM is vastly improved over what it was back in the old gym days when I first started here about 2 years ago, even on the 900 lb set. I think I once had 11PPS loaded for a triple back then, but like I said, ROM was not that great. I would even consider that lift back then an ego-lift.

GHR's
BW X1 Calf Cramped.
BW X3
BW X6 PR!!

Squatter445X1Deadlift - YouTube

I never gave up on it.

Just a Page Bump

Originally Posted by Success

Awesome Squatter

On to more of the PRs!!

Thanks Success!! on to moar PR's indeed!!

Originally Posted by Mr.Silverback

Squatter that was awesome brother!!!! Congrats on the PR!

Thanks SB!! Really excited you stopped in for a look - thank you.

Originally Posted by ravimolasaria

super strong session Jim ... keep lifting ...



ultra strong session Jim ... with right kind of training there is no stopping ...
keep pusing the wts. buddy .... superb going ...

Thanks Ravi!! I have to keep lifting until the meet - then I will retire. (J/K)

Originally Posted by bruteforce

COngrats on the PR Jim! You're doing some good work in here.

Thanks Brute!! All of you and the crew are bringing out the best in me. I want to be at my best in Vegas come November 7th.

[mab54]

Great deadlifts buddy, it seems that working with a crew has helped you so much. Can't wait to see what this style of training has in store for you.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by mab54

Great deadlifts buddy, it seems that working with a crew has helped you so much. Can't wait to see what this style of training has in store for you.

Thanks Mike. I am hoping the store will be selling a 3 PPS Bench and a 5 PPS Deadlift.

[Squatter]

BENCH SESSION

This was absolutely one of my best days ever as a lifter. Bench PR's are so special to me, as it has always been a lift I dreaded to do because I could not do it very well. I used to stare at guys benching 2 PPS at my old gym; wondering how the hell do they do it. At one point a trainer there offered me personal training guaranteeing me a 2PPS bench. I wanted it so bad I was actually thinking of paying the $1200.00 fee. I have added almost 100 lbs to my bench since then.

Bench Press
Bar X9
95 X9
115 X6
115 X3
135 X3
135 X3
155 X3
185 X3
205 X3
225 X3
240 X3
255 X3 PR Previous best at this weight was a single
275 X1 Weight PR
If I can do this under less than ideal conditions in the JimGym, I am confident I can do 295 under proper conditions with the crew. 275 felt relatively light - even after all the triples. I couldn't believe it. It's almost impossible to remain 100% tight because of the positioning and the large hooks I have to unrack from. I am able to retighten somewhat after unracking, but it's not the same.

I am literally one of the happiest guys on Earth right now.To bench 2 and a half plates as opposed to 2 plates and a bunch of biscuits is also a huge mental milestone for me. I am even more pleased the weight load does not scare me one bit. In fact, I cannot wait to press it.

Military Press
95 X3
115 X3
135 X3
155 X3 PR!!
165 X1 PR!!
Pressing in my Romaleos and finding my form groove on these lately is making a huge difference.

Chins
BW X4 PR!!
BW X4
BW X3
I have done 6 reps before, but that was when I was at least 20 lbs lighter. Not sure if the knee raises are legal or not - Haha

Standing BB Curls
95 X3
110 X2 PR!!
95 X5
80 X8
65 X10
I was having too much fun to not curl in the squat rack!!

Squatter255X3BenchPress - YouTube

Squatter255X3BenchPress - YouTube

Squatter275X1BenchPress - YouTube

Squatter275X1BenchPress - YouTube

Squatter155X3MilitaryPress - YouTube

Squatter155X3MilitaryPress - YouTube

Squatter165X1MilitaryPress - YouTube

Squatter165X1MilitaryPress - YouTube

SquatterBWX4Chins - YouTube

SquatterBWX4Chins - YouTube

Squatter110X2BBCurls - YouTube

Squatter110X2BBCurls - YouTube

[BendtheBar]

Jim that 275 was more than impressive. It was easy despite the shaking. 300 is happening soon.

[Randoja]

Killer workout Jim! How bout that bench progress, am I right? That's just awesome.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Jim that 275 was more than impressive. It was easy despite the shaking. 300 is happening soon.

Thanks so much Steve!!

300 has such a nice ring to it. I definitely am confident enough to own it very soon with the Crew.

Speaking of the tremors, they actually said I seemed to shake less when I was super tight.

Originally Posted by Randoja

Killer workout Jim! How bout that bench progress, am I right? That's just awesome.

Indeed your right brother. This session was a huge confidence builder. Doing that in the JimGym means I got alot more in me with a proper spot and liftoff.

[big_swede]

Squatter, all I can see is PRs! Doing great work man!!