Quest for a 3-plate deadlift :)

[cappicard]

I'm only 6'2". Blake is 5'7".

Yeah, that tweak works great for me. I'm still sore. LOL. I'm glad I got a light day with my squats tomorrow, but it will deadlift day.

Thanks, Doug.

[cappicard]

Tonight's workout:

ATG Squats
85lb x 5
105lb x 5
130lb x 5
130lb x 5
I initially tried this off what looked like a low squat stand setup (felt awkward) for my first set. I then moved to a California rack (eek. Had to step back out of it with the bar on my back). Still went well.

Incline Press
60lb x 5
75lb x 5
85lb x 5
85lb x 5 (Ack... misread my spreadsheet. Too late now).

Sumo Deadlifts
95lb x 5
115lb x 5
130lb x 5
150lb x 5
That chalk helps me alot with my deadlifts.

Rack Pulls from knee-level
225lb x 1
225lb x 1
225lb x 1

Hammer Grip Pullups
BW x 8
BW x 2

This workout went well. Even though my diet got shot to Hades and back (was at a client this afternoon migrating to a new server), my energy was up there.

I have decided to switch gyms. I signed up with Xtreme Fitness tonight and submitted my cancellation with 24-hr fitness. Equipment alot better maintained. It's cheaper and worth the drive IMO. In fact, my palms are pretty worn. The knurling on those bars are abit sharp (not that I'm complaining. ).

[dopar66]

Alright! New gym, killer equipment, training partner, CHEAPER, that's a win-win-win situation! I tell you, between the knurling, the chalk, and the rack pulls, you will be amazed what those little differences add up to. I like a sharp knurling. I realize going in the consequences of letting go of the bar. :')

Strong workout last night! Maybe those extra carbs did the trick.

God Bless.
Doug

[cappicard]

Whee! I loved this workout!


ATG Squats
85lb x 5
105lb x 5
130lb x 5
150lb x 5
175lb x 3
130lb x 8
Wow, this felt great. One of the trainers there spotted me on my heaviest set, but I still got my reps in on my own power.

Bench Press
60lb x 5
75lb x 5
90lb x 5
105lb x 5
125lb x 3
90lb x 8
This felt good too.

T-Bar Rows (with chest support pad)
45lb x 5
70lb x 5
80lb x 5
80lb x 5
55lb x 5
These actually worked my back hard even at these lower weights. I felt a good pump in my upper back.

Dips
BW x 8
BW x 4
These are still too hard yet.

Barbell Curls
65lb x 8
65lb x 5
65lb x 5

DB Overhead Tricep extension
35lb DB x 8
40lb DB x 5
40lb DB x 5
This was using one dumbbell with both hands on that weight.

I feel great. Time to eat!

[sauble]

Keep with it and the numbers will come

[dopar66]

The whole thing looks good, but the squats and benches look GREAT! Nice workout.

I was talking to a friend of mine who has replaced several exercises with bodyweight dips. He hadn't done overhead work in over a month, just dips. His 10 rep workout weight went from the 100 lb dumbells to the 120 lb dumbells. Keep torturing yourself on those dips, bro, there are definitely dividends to be paid!

Have a great weekend.

God Bless.
Doug

[cappicard]

I took some photos of my back. I think my back is my best part.

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[cappicard]

Wow! I didn't expect this workout to turn out the way it did.

ATG Squats
85 x 5
115 x 5
130 x 5
150 x 5
175 x 3 (I had someone spotting me on this one)
Not quite 5 times on this one. I'll keep at it.

Bench Press
65 x 5
75 x 5
90 x 5
105 x 5
125 x 5
This felt great. I didn't rerack my bar after each rep. (Anyone remember that fiasco?)

T-Bar Rows
35 x 5
75 x 5
85 x 5
105 x 3
I didn't include the weight of the apparatus itself. Nonetheless, my back gets slammed hard with this one. I definitely like T-Bars.

Sumo Deadlift singles
I was in the mood to try these guys and went all out. I probably shouldn't have done so, but what the Hades.
135 x 1
185 x 1
225 x 1
225 x 1
225 x 1

Yeah buddaay!!!! These felt awesome!

I'm in euphoria!

[dopar66]

Nice!

Euphoria, is that another word for Icy Hot?

:')

Awesome work with the squatting and deadlifting, Cap. No doubt you will hit that 3 plate deadlift soon!

God Bless.
Doug

[jimroberts]

It is since I saw the light ;D

Jim (TheMuse)

[cappicard]

I'm feeling just fine. No back pain whatsoever.

[dopar66]

Look at that back development! I hear ya, Cap!

God Bless.
Doug

[cappicard]

How else would I get a back like that? ;D

[Deleted]

Back looks good,lifts look good.You are going to do this.

[cappicard]

EEEK!!! I can barely move. I can walk fine but I can't run (just a jog at best)

Squats
90 x 5
110 x 5
130 x 5
130 x 5

Incline Press
65 x 5
75 x 5
90 x 5
100 x 5

Sumo Deadlifts
130 x 5
155 x 5
180 x 5
205 x 1
205 x 1
205 x 1
205 x 1
205 x 1

Situps on a 30-degree decline
3x10

I'm tired. Enough said. I survived deadlifting heavily twice in one week.

[cappicard]

One sore puppy I am.

Took a photo of my left bicep:

[dopar66]

That soreness? A small price to pay once you hit that 315 deadlift! You might someday forget you were sore, but I doubt you'll forget the milestone!

God Bless.
Doug

[cappicard]

[peto]

Speaking of 315 DL and the fact that I cannot make a new post still, ill just say it here. I hit the 315 on monday while going for a PR of 300. My last was 285. Needless to say my day was made. i was getting the bar plated and my training partner just said try 315 I said F it why not. And did it. That brings my total number up to 840. 315 DL 275 SQ and 250 BP. Good times.

[dopar66]

CONGRATS PETO! NICE lift! That's quite a PR, 30 pounds! Awesome job!

If you dont mind, I'll just go to the logs section and make you one. I know it's not the same, but it'll give you a start.

God Bless.
Doug

[peto]

No man thats cool. I still cant dfigure out how to make a new post though and its driving me nuts

[chancey]

Peto

1st sign in

Next go to the forums

Enter forum of your choice

There will be a red bar across the top that say new thread - select new thread and go from there - subject - message - post

remember, You can't start a new thread from withing someone else post - you have to start at the forum page listing the subjects - hope that helps

And Kansas keep up the good hard work. You're well on your way.

[cappicard]

Nice! My workout went without a hitch.

ATG Squats
85 x 5
105 x 5
130 x 5
150 x 5
175 x 3 (No spotter! )
130 x 8
This felt alot better this week at 175 than last week. I'm pleased with this one.

Bench Press
60 x 5
75 x 5
90 x 5
105 x 5
125 x 3
90 x 5
I'm liking this one. It's easier than when I was doing Rippetoe at this same weight.

T-bar Rows
45 x 5
65 x 5
75 x 5
85 x 5
105 x 3
85 x 3
This felt nice. I was worn out by the 5th set.

Dips
BW x 6
BW x 6
BW x 2
BW x 1
I'm getting better with these. Not quite to the point I can start adding weight, but closer.

Barbell Curls
65 x 10
65 x 8
65 x 8
I intentionally did these slow. It slammed my biceps that way.

Seated Overhead DB Extensions - with one DB with both hands on it.
35 x 8
35 x 8
40 x 5

Decline Situps
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10

Wow, I guess I am recovering faster than I thought! Even with the 2 heavy deadlift days. No spot needed on my 5th squat set. 2nd time was a winner. And both triceps and biceps got hit very hard.

Time to eat!

[dopar66]

Dag what a workout! I do about that much in 4 DAYS!!!! :')

Nice work on the squats and bench, and SUPER work on the dips! You're adding reps to the sets, AND adding sets! That's good stuff, Cap!

Just an aside.....5 sets and you're worn out? Well, looking at your workouts, you are doing a heckuva lot prior to those 5 sets. I'm surprised you have any ATP left in your system by the time you got to the rows! That's some intense workouts you are posting.

God BLess.
Doug

[cappicard]

Thanks, Doug. Yeah, my dips are getting better. Still my hardest lift. I want to be able to start adding weight to them.

Yeah, I was quite tired by the end of that workout. I got a new pair of flat-soled shoes just for lifting (albeit some cheap walmart special) and it's worked out well especially on my squats. I never have maxed out on t-bars, but that 105 felt good.