Plenty of solo bench, deadlift or squat challanges but none for a joint 3 effort..

So here goes..
Goal for 2008... :nod:

Deadlift= 405
Bench= 265
Squat= 330

Have yet not maxed out... But my best efforts.

Bench= 3x 200

Deadlift= 1x 315
Pulled this a year ago, just starting to get back into these.

Squats= 3x 165
Have not been training with these consistently, all has changed now...

I think if i train hard enough i may well have a chance to hit the big "One triple O" I have been cutting for quite some time now.. So when the bulk begins I should see some nice strenght gains.


Who's up for it?

Who's up for it?

Sounds like a good challenge. I'm looking to get past 1300 total this year.

Sounds like a good goal for the year. :)

My bests are pretty disproportionate right now:

Dead: 405 (a few weeks ago)
Squat: 265 (several months ago)
Bench: 185 (two years ago :lol:)

The squat was full and I'm currently trying to switch over to parallel or slightly below parallel.
I used to bench with my elbows flared and ended up stopping due to shoulder pain. I started benching again with improved form about 3 weeks ago and managed 11x150 on Friday. I think that makes my max somewhere around 200-205.
Short-term I'd like to get my squat up to 315 and the bench up to 225. That still leaves 55 pounds for the rest of the year.

I think I can get this pretty soon. At the moment:

Bench Press: 215 pounds
Full Squat: 325 pounds
Conventional Deadlift: 355 pounds (probably higher)

I'm guessing I can pull at least 370 on the deadlift, but that's what I hit when I last tested it.

I think I can get this pretty soon.

Well don't rush it, but you are already strong enough in the leg. Not a lot of guys rep 250# lunges and 200# single stiff leg deads who are under 400# in deadlift or squat. Plus your working Bulgarian sets are around 200#. It's hard to say how long because you're still growing fast, but you should quite soon have a low 400# squat and high 400# dead. The reason not to rush is to make sure your back is rock solid ready. No point getting a back injury at your age, when it's for sure your back is going to get there in it's own time.

My bests:

DL: 430 lb
SQ: 330 lb
BP: 8x100 lb (dumbbells)

That deadlift was pulled on 12/12/07 and that squat was from when I was pulling 405, which was quite a while before. So, if I wasn't in the club as of last December, I was pretty damn close.

But, I basically took a sixty day hiatus from lifting after that pull, so I'm looking to rebuild with these two goals in mind:

1) Enter this club with the classic DL/SQ/BP by summer.
2) Enter this club with DL/SQ/MP by the end of the year because, honestly, strength that's not built standing on my own two feet doesn't interest me much.

:gl: to everyone. :tu:

Sure, currently at

Deadlift: 365
Squat: 275
Bench: 225
Total: 865

I haven't done a single rep max in any of these lifts since I stopped playing high school football in 1994. However I think I'm pretty close. I almost never work my legs in rep ranges lower than 5, but in the last 6 months I've done

275x3 in squat
315x3 in DL
245x3 in bench

I'm on a serious cut right now, but as soon as I get finished I'll start hitting these lifts in the low rep ranges to get to 1000. I'll check back in a few months for an update.

Deadlift: 374
Squat: 253
Bench: 198
Total: 825

As noted in my journal...this just happens to already be one of my 2008 goals...:)

I'm in. Talk about some wacky numbers...here are my current bests:
Deadlift: 305
Squat: 225
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 795

I know...:o...I bench more than I squat...I have been working on correcting that.
(A car accident two years ago left me with a wrecked ankle, knee, and hip...hence my journal called the comeback)

2) Enter this club with DL/SQ/MP by the end of the year

Sweet...Subbing the Military makes it extra interesting...good luck Chico!
I'll try that one in 2009...or '10..or '11 :o...:lol:

Joined!

Barbell Bench~255 (in sets, no idea of 1RM)
Barbell Squat~225(Again done in sets no idea of 1RM)
Deadlift~350

830 at this point, Once I start hitting my 1RM I'll be updating. So close....

Deadlift: 305
Squat: 225
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 795


I tripled 315 on the deadlift today...puts me over 800 baby!
Deadlift: 315
Squat: 225
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 805

Joined!

Barbell Bench~255 (in sets, no idea of 1RM)
Barbell Squat~225(Again done in sets no idea of 1RM)
Deadlift~350

830 at this point, Once I start hitting my 1RM I'll be updating. So close....

Barbell Bench~255 lbs
Barbell Squat~275 lbs (As of last night, wOOt)
Deadlift~350

880! YEEEEEAAAAAHHHHH, gettin' closer

I tripled 315 on the deadlift today...puts me over 800 baby!
Deadlift: 315
Squat: 225
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 805

Tried max squat for the first time in quite a while today.
A new PR of 265 bumps up my total.
Deadlift: 315
Squat: 265
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 845

Probably be a couple of weeks before I try any heavy singles again....
But my squat caught up with my bench...yay!

Sure, currently at

Deadlift: 365
Squat: 275
Bench: 225
Total: 865

Deadlift: 365
Squat: 300
Bench: 225
Total: 890

Deadlift: 315
Squat: 265
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 845


Pulled 355 today!

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 265
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 885

Had an unreal chest workout yesterday...may try another bench max next week.

Deadlift: 365
Squat: 300
Bench: 225
Total: 890

Deadlift: 385
Squat: 300
Bench: 225
Total: 910

hurray, broke the 900 mark

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 265
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 885


Upped my squat today. 900 baby!

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 905

My bests:

DL: 430 lb
SQ: 330 lb
BP: 8x100 lb (dumbbells)

That deadlift was pulled on 12/12/07 and that squat was from when I was pulling 405, which was quite a while before. So, if I wasn't in the club as of last December, I was pretty damn close.

But, I basically took a sixty day hiatus from lifting after that pull, so I'm looking to rebuild with these two goals in mind:

1) Enter this club with the classic DL/SQ/BP by summer.

Currently:

DL: 405 lb
BSQ: 3 x 275 lb (top set, not a max)
BP: unknown

Two months left. :scared:

My plan of attack is basically not to pay attention to my bench press and go for a 445 deadlift and 330 back squat (that can be redistributed as needed), as a 225 bench should not be a problem as long as I pay attention to my overhead work.

Upped my squat today. 900 baby!

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 905

Deadlift: 385
Squat: 300
Bench: 225
Total: 910

hurray, broke the 900 mark
Good work, guys. :tucool:

Currently:

DL: 405 lb
BSQ: 3 x 275 lb (top set, not a max)
BP: unknown

Two months left. :scared:

Your squat is at least 305...Thats 710.
8x100 DBs Seems like you would bench around 245 or so...
So at 955 you would be in striking distance...:nod:

You can do it!

You can do it!
Thanks. :lol:

I'm at a 940 total right now.

Deadlift: 400 lbs.
Squat: 325 lbs.
Bench Press: 215 lbs.

I'll go for a 225 bench press tomorrow assuming I can grip the bar. I pinched my middle finger between two 25's today and it's swollen to the point that it's about a third bigger than usual. I swear I must be cursed with injuries.

Upped my squat today. 900 baby!

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 905
You started at 795 a month ago and now you're at 905.:eek:

You started at 795 a month ago and now you're at 905.:eek:

A lot can be attributed to "muscle memory." (That's the popular term...)

A few years back, I was in great shape...I was at/under 8% BF and "strong" in a general sense...
I did weighted pullups, leg press, cable rows, stuff like that.... I dicked around with squats here and there but never did anything heavy...and I never even attempted a deadlift until last fall....

EDIT: Man, if I had only done things right 20 years ago...I envy you in that respect Pete! You are starting out on the right path! :nod: :tucool:


In getting back into things, I fell in love with the powerlifting movements...
So I have been getting the double benefit of newbie gains + the muscle memory effect. I was "strong" before my car wreck, it was just never measured by the powerlifting movements before. Now that I'm getting my range of motion back in my ankle/knees/hips and my shoulder girdle is coming around, my joints are able to support the heavier stuff and my progress is fast.
Most of the perceived progress is getting my strength back to where I was pre-car wreck...:nod: and I'm still not there on some things...I still have stability and ROM issues in my ankle, so bulgarians and lunges are still lagging quite a bit.

I have been spending time doing some research as well. Reading books have helped, but the greatest education has come from watching it live...I have the benefit of watching our olympians train at the olympic training center here in Colorado Springs. It's awesome to watch these guys and gals. And I am learning a ton about the subtleties of some of the moves...

950 total now after benching 225 for two singles.

Bench Press: 225
Full Squat: 325
Conventional Deadlift: 400

950 total now after benching 225 for two singles.
That's getting pretty close. :spaz:

950 total now after benching 225 for two singles.

Bench Press: 225
Full Squat: 325
Conventional Deadlift: 400

Way to go Pete!

That's getting pretty close. :spaz:
I'm hoping my next deadlift and squat 1RM attempts will get me to 1000.
Way to go Pete!
Thanks.

Michael talked me into throwing my hat in the ring.... I've got a long way to go. I'm around 740 now and that's only because my deadlift isn't too bad. My squats and BPs are pathetic for a guy my size - that's what happens when you are a lazy computer geek for most of your life. At least I don't have manbewbs anymore.

Michael talked me into throwing my hat in the ring.... I've got a long way to go. I'm around 740 now and that's only because my deadlift isn't too bad.

:dance:

Yesssss! The only way to know if you are getting stonger...is to track it...:nod:

Beware...joining the 1000 club will reduce your desire to cut...just ask......me...:lol:

:dance:

Yesssss! The only way to know if you are getting stonger...is to track it...:nod:

Beware...joining the 1000 club will reduce your desire to cut...just ask......me...:lol:

<= Ubergeek

I've kept spreadsheets of every workout since I started SGX back in July '07.


My bulk was less than stellar, but I managed to add about 10lbs lean mass over 3 months. You are right tho, I REALLY didn't want to start cutting until I hit 185-195, but I wasn't being careful enough when I got sick and ended up feeling flabby. I'm not going to cut to 7% like I did in December, but sub 10 would be good for teh Summers.

Upped my squat today. 900 baby!

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 265
Current Total: 905

New PR on bench press today...

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 275
Current Total: 915

My total probably won't be going up much for a while...I injured my spinal erectors and SI joint taking a bit of a spill last week playing basketball...:blank:

^eww nasty

I'd like to join this with Squat, bench, and military press.

Currently:
405-420 squat
315-330 bench
?????? MP, max is probably 185-225ish

I tried to think of 3 lifts I could make it in :)

I'd like to join this with Squat, bench, and military press.

Currently:
405-420 squat
315-330 bench
?????? MP, max is probably 185-225ish

I tried to think of 3 lifts I could make it in :)

Use:

Deadlift
Overhead Squat
Military Press

or

Deadlift
Back Squat
Lateral Raise :whistle: :lol:

You could just start the 1500 club.

Use:

Deadlift
Overhead Squat
Military Press

or

Deadlift
Back Squat
Lateral Raise :whistle: :lol:

You could just start the 1500 club.

:lol: I think I like the idea of OHSQ instead of BP, so I'll sub that in.

edit: then I'll have to use my DL because no way is my squat going over 500 this year

I'd like to join this with Squat, bench, and military press.

Currently:
405-420 squat
315-330 bench
?????? MP, max is probably 185-225ish

I tried to think of 3 lifts I could make it in :)

Your 525# deadlift gets you in the club already.

Use:

Deadlift
Overhead Squat
Military Press

or

Deadlift
Back Squat
Lateral Raise :whistle: :lol:

You could just start the 1500 club.

A: I think Mike O is in the 1000# club both of those ways, but I think he's just short of the 1500# club.

A: I think Mike O is in the 1000# club both of those ways, but I think he's just short of the 1500# club.
That's really impressive.

That's really impressive.

Yeah Mike O is about as impressive as anyone I personally know. Obviously, elite competitors are at another level, but I don't come across any of them on a day to day basis. He once did an second workout of the day overhead squat workout that nobody else I know is likely to do, it was all the weights from about 135# to about 245# by 10# increments in sets of 15. He was sweating like a racehorse but he wasn't really in bad shape.

This is a part lurk, part planning post. I'll update soon.

Im glad everyone has been making steady progress :)


I have been off for the last month or so.. but back in now :bb:

After today's deadlift PR.

Squat (quads parallel): 330 pounds
Conventional Deadlift: 415 pounds
Bench Press: 225 pounds

Total: 970 pounds

Updated:

BP: 205
Squat: 255
DL: 355 (New PR 5/5/08!)

Total: 815

I'm going to get in on this challenge, as it's been a goal I've had for a long time. I'm still fairly far away, but it's definitely possible I could get there this year if I bust my ass especially with all the time I'll have over the summer.

Not sure what exact maxes are right now, I guess I'll test 'em out soon. I DL'ed 305x3 yesterday, so that's probably around 330 I'd say.

I think I'm around high 800s or 900 right now, we'll see.

Bench 295
Squat 405
Deadlift 550

Bench 295
Squat 405
Deadlift 550
You have to pick 3 that you don't blow it out of the water, so like Deadlift, clean, snatch or something :lol:

Power clean 270
Bench 295
Squat 405

Total: 970

Bench 295
Squat 405
Deadlift 550
Umm, time to start the 1500 club or something of the sort..:dreamy:

Umm, time to start the 1500 club or something of the sort..:dreamy:

1500 is pretty damn nasty. I don't see myself ever getting that.

1500 is pretty damn nasty. I don't see myself ever getting that.
I'd like to think I'll get 1500 at some point. 600/500/400 or something of the sort, though for me it will probably be like 650/450/400 LOL

I'd like to think I'll get 1500 at some point. 600/500/400 or something of the sort, though for me it will probably be like 650/450/400 LOL

D, you're 19, you'll get 1500 by the time you're 21 if you keep lifting hard and don't let anything get in the way. I had taken over a year off from lifting and I'm up to 1250 totaled for my Bench/Squat/Deadlift after 7 months of working hard.

Bench Press: 225
Back Squat: 350
Conventional Deadlift: 415
Total = 990

Bench Press: 225
Back Squat: 350
Conventional Deadlift: 415
Total = 990

Got me beat when I was 16, keep it up!

I'd like to think I'll get 1500 at some point. 600/500/400 or something of the sort, though for me it will probably be like 650/450/400 LOL

If I get 1500# it would have to be like 600#/585#/315#

Man I would have never dreamed a couple of years ago I could achieve the 1000# club, but I'm getting close.

DL- 405
Sq-275
BP-250

Total-930

My squat will shoot up quick...I haven't checked max in about 9 months.

I hope to make it to 1,000 by by 45th BD Sept. 09 and stay under 165#. I MAY even start to compete then.

Got me beat when I was 16, keep it up!
Thanks man, will do.

I'll be there, in lets say, under a month to put some pressure on me. My deadlift is lacking, but in under a month I should be at around 400lbs squat, 250lbs benchpress, and 350lbs deadlift I hope. I'll see how it goes. Getting to 1000 at age 15 would make me quite proud.

Edit: On Friday I'm going for 940lbs. 385lbs squat, 235lbs benchpress, and I'm going to go easy on the deadlift at 320lbs. After this, I'll need more weights for squats. I only have 385lbs right now, I'll have to grab a couple more 45s sometime.

I wasn't able to get home in time to workout yesterday, so it seemed like a good reason to max out today (I don't know how I figured). It's a couple workouts sooner than I expected, but oh well. Here's how I did:

Squat - 375lbs (back caved a bit on the way up, but it was a decent lift still. I didn't wait long between the previous warmup set, that might've caused it)

Benchpress - 245lbs (slightly tweaked form, 235lbs went up very clean, I touch the chest, pause slightly, then press up with no back arch. 245lbs less symmetry between arms and a slightly longer pause at the sticking point)

Deadlift - 330lbs (man, that was heavy. In constant contact with my shins and thighs, no pause on the thighs. As far as I know, it was a good lift)

Total: 950lbs. Deadlift was way lower than I thought, squats were about where I wanted, and bench was a bit better than I expected. I'm pretty satisfied, I'll be to 1,000 in no time. 20lbs to my squat, 10lbs to my bench, and 20lbs to my deadlift won't take too long.

Edit: I just noticed it says I'm 16 years old, I guess I entered my birthdate wrong. In reality, I'm 15 years old as of now.

I wasn't able to get home in time to workout yesterday, so it seemed like a good reason to max out today (I don't know how I figured). It's a couple workouts sooner than I expected, but oh well. Here's how I did:

Squat - 375lbs (back caved a bit on the way up, but it was a decent lift still. I didn't wait long between the previous warmup set, that might've caused it)

Benchpress - 245lbs (slightly tweaked form, 235lbs went up very clean, I touch the chest, pause slightly, then press up with no back arch. 245lbs less symmetry between arms and a slightly longer pause at the sticking point)

Deadlift - 330lbs (man, that was heavy. In constant contact with my shins and thighs, no pause on the thighs. As far as I know, it was a good lift)

Total: 950lbs. Deadlift was way lower than I thought, squats were about where I wanted, and bench was a bit better than I expected. I'm pretty satisfied, I'll be to 1,000 in no time. 20lbs to my squat, 10lbs to my bench, and 20lbs to my deadlift won't take too long.
Great work. :tucool:

Though, what was your depth on that squat? That deadlift is pretty low in comparison. You should be able to pull significantly more than that, even after hitting a max squat.

Great work. :tucool:

Though, what was your depth on that squat? That deadlift is pretty low in comparison. You should be able to pull significantly more than that, even after hitting a max squat.

The depth on the squat was a good deal past parallel. My back is just weak as of now, which I know. After a few more weeks on the current program I'm on, I'm going to be switching to a much more deadlift-intensive program.

Squat - 375lbs (back caved a bit on the way up, but it was a decent lift still. I didn't wait long between the previous warmup set, that might've caused it)

Benchpress - 245lbs (slightly tweaked form, 235lbs went up very clean, I touch the chest, pause slightly, then press up with no back arch. 245lbs less symmetry between arms and a slightly longer pause at the sticking point)

Deadlift - 330lbs (man, that was heavy. In constant contact with my shins and thighs, no pause on the thighs. As far as I know, it was a good lift)

Given your bench, your squat is a little low. Your deadlift is the best target for improvement though. Work on that a bit and it should go up quite a bit; the point is you will get well over 1000# if you focus on the deadlift.

And as wonderful as squats are, there's nothing wrong with focus on the deadlift for a while.

Given your bench, your squat is a little low. Your deadlift is the best target for improvement though. Work on that a bit and it should go up quite a bit; the point is you will get well over 1000# if you focus on the deadlift.

And as wonderful as squats are, there's nothing wrong with focus on the deadlift for a while.

Indeed, I'd like to get my deadlift up to at least the same level as my squat, and my bench is going up considerably slower than my squat, so it'll even out eventually. Hopefully within a few months.

Edit: Also, I'm very certain I'll be able to get to 1000 and well beyond. I'm only 15 and started working out pretty recently, so I think I still have plenty of room to improve.

And as wonderful as squats are, there's nothing wrong with focus on the deadlift for a while.

...single-legged on an inverted bosu... :nod:

...single-legged on an inverted bosu... :nod:

You could do worse.

..while wearing pink spandex flames. :tu:

1000 Pound Club=DONE

Bench Press: 230
Full Squat: 350
Conventional Deadlift: 420

*All done raw, no belt.

You could do worse.
Naked

New PR on bench press today...

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 275
Current Total: 915

My total probably won't be going up much for a while...I injured my spinal erectors and SI joint taking a bit of a spill last week playing basketball...:blank:

Another PR on bench today....

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 285
Current Total: 925

Once I get my spinal erector situation ironed out, I expect to get 1000 inside 2 months....just don't know when the spinal erectors are going to play nice again...

1000 Pound Club=DONE

Bench Press: 230
Full Squat: 350
Conventional Deadlift: 420

*All done raw, no belt.


Replace dead lift with Power clean or Clean and Jerk.

That'll give you something more to work for!

Another PR on bench today....

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 285
Current Total: 925

Once I get my spinal erector situation ironed out, I expect to get 1000 inside 2 months....just don't know when the spinal erectors are going to play nice again...
Nice bench press Michael.
Replace dead lift with Power clean or Clean and Jerk.

That'll give you something more to work for!
How about replacing squat with squat clean. That puts me at 890.

Nice bench press Michael.


Thanks Pete!


How about replacing squat with squat clean. That puts me at 890.

Wow...:eek:

That would officially make you a resident of animal-ville....
I might be able to pull that off by the end of 2009....or never....:lol:

Wow...:eek:

That would officially make you a resident of animal-ville....
I might be able to pull that off by the end of 2009....or never....:lol:
I think to be considered a beast or a part of animal-ville, I would have to have a 500 dead, 400 squat, and 300 bench.

Bench Press: 230
Power Clean: 240
Conventional Deadlift: 430
Total: 900

Bench - 175
Squat - 250
Deadlift - 355

780

Long ways to go, but I'm going to make it.

Gaaaah. Pretty close.

Deadlift - 300lbs
Bench - 300lbs
Squat - 370lbs

All based on what I have lifted, and not what the 1RM calculator says.

970 lbs. :tu:

new PR today

dead: 355
squat: 300
bench: 175

total: 830

(all raw, no belt, no machine lifts)

Deadlift: 385
Squat: 300
Bench: 225
Total: 910

hurray, broke the 900 mark

Deadlift: 385
Squat: 315
Bench: 225
Total: 925

Finally got 3 plates on the squat, next target is 4 plates on the deadlift, I feel I can get that soon. My bench is really struggling

Another PR on bench today....

Deadlift: 355
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 285
Current Total: 925

Once I get my spinal erector situation ironed out, I expect to get 1000 inside 2 months....just don't know when the spinal erectors are going to play nice again...

Upped my deadlift today....

Deadlift: 365
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 285
Current Total: 935

Upped my deadlift today....

Deadlift: 365
Squat: 285
Bench Press: 285
Current Total: 935

Hit a squat milestone today....

Deadlift: 365
Squat: 300
Bench Press: 285
Current Total: 950

Deadlift: 452.5
Squat: 362.5
Bench Press: 252.5
Total: 1067.5

Hit a squat milestone today....

Deadlift: 365
Squat: 300
Bench Press: 285
Current Total: 950

Bumped up my bench again....

Deadlift: 365
Squat: 300
Bench Press: 295
Current Total: 960

Deadlift: 385
Squat: 315
Bench: 225
Total: 925

Finally got 3 plates on the squat, next target is 4 plates on the deadlift, I feel I can get that soon. My bench is really struggling

Got it

Deadlift: 405
Squat: 315
Bench: 225
Total: 945

Hit a deadlift milestone today...

Deadlift: 405
Squat: 300
Bench Press: 295
Current Total: 1000

I actually didn't realize it until I added it up....I guess I'm done...:cool:

Bulking in T minus 6 days!

Hit a deadlift milestone today...

Deadlift: 405
Squat: 300
Bench Press: 295
Current Total: 1000

I actually didn't realize it until I added it up....I guess I'm done...:cool:

:claphigh: Way to go!

My bests:

DL: 430 lb
SQ: 330 lb
BP: 8x100 lb (dumbbells)

That deadlift was pulled on 12/12/07 and that squat was from when I was pulling 405, which was quite a while before. So, if I wasn't in the club as of last December, I was pretty damn close.

But, I basically took a sixty day hiatus from lifting after that pull, so I'm looking to rebuild with these two goals in mind:

1) Enter this club with the classic DL/SQ/BP by summer.
2) Enter this club with DL/SQ/MP by the end of the year because, honestly, strength that's not built standing on my own two feet doesn't interest me much.

:gl: to everyone. :tu:
I'm going to skip out on my #1 goal. I think I've achieved it, but, with four days left in my summer and my workouts already scheduled, I'm not going to test it. I'm still in on #2.

At the moment, I'm batting:

DL: ?
FSQ: 145 kg
MP: 85 kg

Not too informative. :lol:

However, considering that I'm stronger on FSQs than I've ever been before, I'm expecting my BSQ to be about 160 kg at the moment. My last maxes were 130 / 150, so I think that's a very good estimate (maybe slightly conservative even). I'll probably test that in the next few weeks and a 90 kg press is just over the horizon. That leaves the question mark, which asks if I can pull a 203 kg DL. I honestly don't know. Good thing I still have 3.5 months left on this challenge. :D I am definitely on track. :tucool:

but, with four days left in my summer...
Explain this statement.:) I mean, are you kidding me?

Explain this statement.:) I mean, are you kidding me?
Summer is from school end to school start, IMO.

Summer is from school end to school start, IMO.
Yeah, that's what I mean. You don't start for another three days!? Lucky $%*@%@*.:)

If I hit 575 on Fri I should be in with SQ+DL :)

Jeeze, with football over the past month and a half, chico and michael have blown past me, and dave is increasing the gap every week.

Jeeze, with football over the past month and a half, chico and michael have blown past me, and dave is increasing the gap every week.
I'm just adding incentive for you to make a strong come back after finishing up with that football nonsense. :whistle: It's all you, Pete. :tucool:

Jeeze, with football over the past month and a half, chico and michael have blown past me, and dave is increasing the gap every week.

I always run my best when I'm chasing someone :cool:

Two weeks out from attempting baseline PRs before heading into my bulk. I still have a shot at 1000 with BP-SQ-DL if I can get my squat to a respectable weight. I spent most of the summer working on my flexibility problems and I can FINALLY do a ligitimate box squat (still working on ATG) and I'm ready to start adding weight.

It's been nearly 12 weeks since I've done a full BB dead, back squat, or BB Bench Press so I have no idea what I can do. I've been doing tons of dumbbell work, single-leg DBDLs, and front/Zercher squats since that is what my current program calls for.