BruteForce: Power Overwhelming

[bruteforce]

Originally Posted by tank

brutish work indeed! great stuff!!

Thanks Tank!

[BendtheBar]

When's the last time you've had a break from pushing on the deadlift?

[bruteforce]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

When's the last time you've had a break from pushing on the deadlift?

About 8 weeks ago I had 3 or 4 weeks off of deads letting my upper back heal. Before that, it had been about 8 months of not getting much anywhere and then jumping 30-40 pounds on my max in 4 weeks, 20 pounds if you count lifts with straps.

[MikeM]

Massive deadlifts! And being 6'5", that's a long way to snatch up those 80s!

Strong stuff! I think I'd like to try a strongman event one day. Good luck at yours!

[bruteforce]

Originally Posted by MikeM

Massive deadlifts! And being 6'5", that's a long way to snatch up those 80s!

Strong stuff! I think I'd like to try a strongman event one day. Good luck at yours!

Thanks Mike! Yeah, definitely give SM a try sometime. Its loads of fun.


BIG friggen bench day. Squats were meh afterwards, but it all works out in the end.

Bench
Bar x 10
95 x 5
135 x 5
185 x 3
205 x 1
225 x 1
225 x 1
225 x 1
225 x 1
225 x 1 - 5 singles @ 2 wheels, big PR
195 x 5
195 x 5
195 x 8 18 reps, MOAR WEIGHT

BB Row
Bar x 10
115 x 10
115 x 10
115 x 10 - these were really good today

Squat
Bar x 5
135 x 2
135 x 5
185 x 1
225 x 1
275 x 0
135 x 1
225 x 1
275 x 1
195 x 8 - out of time, but sitting back was starting to get better

[tank]

movin' on up like george and weezy.

[MikeM]

Yep, great day when you hit a plate per side milestone! Well done!

[BendtheBar]

BIG friggen bench day.

Yeah buddy. That type of bench work is only going to yield some goodness.

[big_swede]

Nice!!

[bruteforce]

Originally Posted by tank

movin' on up like george and weezy.

Originally Posted by MikeM

Yep, great day when you hit a plate per side milestone! Well done!

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Yeah buddy. That type of bench work is only going to yield some goodness.

Thanks Fellas. Bench has always been my least favorite lift, but I'm really starting to enjoy it. Now to re-figure my squat and get my deadlift moving again. Its a constant battle, and one that can be won with hard work. There's no politics or favoritism under the bar, only the effort you've put forth and the drive you walked in with.