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

[Squatter]

So, I looked up the results from the Powerlifting on Thursday Nov 8th:

http://help.unation.com/unationdemo/...s/Thursday.htm

I placed 4th out of 4 in my class. The other 3 lifters are listed right above me on the spreadsheet. The Russian lifter squatted 638 lbs!! No wonder I felt intimidated LOL. I compared my numbers to only the American lifter in 3rd place, and I sure have alot of work to do if I ever hope to have similar numbers.

Brett Hill:
Squat: 451 lbs
Bench: 275 lbs
Dead: 528 lbs

Me:
Squat: 403 (-48)
Bench: 253 (-22)
Deadlift: 463 (-65)

On the bright side tho, I did technically placed 4th in my class in the world as far as the WPC is concerned anyway.

This meet was not drug tested, thus I have no idea who was juicing and who wasn't, and I'm certainly not acusing anyone of doing so. However, I feel I am capable of reaching numbers similar to Brett's and maybe even more. Even if I hit all my planned lifts, I still would have placed 4th. With that said, I did reach my goal going in of a 4PPS decent depth squat and a big deadlift PR. Bench kinda let me down once again, despite the hard training. I am certainly going to work my butt off to get my numbers up as long as my facet joint co-operates.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by Squatter

SQUAT & BENCH SESSION

Jimbo is in limbo. I still have no idea what routine to do, so when in doubt squat. Capped the squats at 315 as ordered. The 5 working sets at this weight really kicked my butt and hammies as I pretty much buried everything. Not so much on the last set(front view vid) but still got to below parallel on them.

Never have done bench with a belt on before. Jury is still out on how much of a difference it made.

Facet joint is OK. It has been stable since November 2nd. This is a great sign. The trick now is to go lighter on Sunday when I train squats with the crew or do deads or some variation of deads.

Squat
135 X3
185 X3
225 X3
250 X3
275 X3
295 X3
315 X5
315 X5
315 X5
315 X5 Vid
315 X5 Vid

Bench Press
135 X3
155 X3
185 X3
205 X3
225 X3
225 X3 Vid
225 X3
225 X3
225 X3 Vid

Out of gas, so called it a day!

Squatter315X5SquatSet4 - YouTube

Squatter315X5SquatSet5 - YouTube

Squatter225X3BenchSet2 - YouTube

Squatter225X3Set5BenchBeltOn - YouTube

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[5kgLifter]

great news on placing 4th!

[BendtheBar]

Jimbo is in limbo. I still have no idea what routine to do

Take a few weeks and fun Jimbo. You've earned it.

Those squats are looking deeper and deeper each week. Impressed.

The Russian lifter squatted 638 lbs!! No wonder I felt intimidated LOL.

Crazy strong. he only weighs 100 pounds less than I do.

Brett Hill:
Squat: 451 lbs
Bench: 275 lbs
Dead: 528 lbs

Me:
Squat: 403 (-48)
Bench: 253 (-22)
Deadlift: 463 (-65)

That gap can be closed. Easy.

This meet was not drug tested, thus I have no idea who was juicing and who wasn't

I compete in meets like that too. Kind of pushes you in a way.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by 5kgLifter

great news on placing 4th!

Thanks Babs!! I am proud of it.

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Take a few weeks and fun Jimbo. You've earned it.

Those squats are looking deeper and deeper each week. Impressed.



Crazy strong. he only weighs 100 pounds less than I do.



That gap can be closed. Easy.



I compete in meets like that too. Kind of pushes you in a way.

Thanks Steve! I will just lift what I feel like and have fun for a couple of weeks. J Byrd has offered to make a routine for me as well. I am of course very grateful and honored to accept his offer and looking forward to doing it. Westside is also a possibility either now or later. Al directed me to his thread about his training history:

The evolution of my training

That 403 squat has really given me the confidence I can bury anything I lift. I never wanna be called on depth again. It was a tough pill top swallow at the meet.

With the help, support, and inspiration I get here and with the crew - I will own those numbers in 2013. Your right, Vegas has pushed me to do it, but clean of course!!

[EliteDreams]

Make it happen Jim! Remember,you inspire others with your relentless drive and fun attitude

[LtL]

Take a few weeks to do whatever you want before ramping up again.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by EliteDreams

Make it happen Jim! Remember,you inspire others with your relentless drive and fun attitude

I will Elite!! This meet has really energized me as I think there is alot more in me. I can really see how Vince, the 67 y/o veteran I met, was at his 118th meet. Its addicting for many reasons.

I sure appreciate the kind words as well. It's really neat that I inspire others. Knowing that sure helps to keep me going.

Originally Posted by LtL

Take a few weeks to do whatever you want before ramping up again.

Consider it done Al!!

[mab54]

Great job Jim at the meet, you work harder than almost anyone I know. I can't wait to see what you will be able to do next year!

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by mab54

Great job Jim at the meet, you work harder than almost anyone I know. I can't wait to see what you will be able to do next year!

Thanks Mike!! Closing the gap will be done. Seeing how I stack up against world class competition has really motivated me even more.