Power lifter? Bodybuilder? come on in!

[rebelyell22]

I started last Sunday. Down about 10lbs now

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by rebelyell22

I started last Sunday. Down about 10lbs now

good work, you should begin to feel like you have more energy.

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Dznts

How is everyone?

pretty good, 6 weeks out from powerlifting contest. Feeling strong in the gym at the moment. Last week, squatting, worked my way up to 545 lbs, after repping 515 twice. Tonight is squats again, probably box squats with some heavy weight.

[Normagene]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

I was referring to the bench of bw for reps....



In theory yes but it is not a linear equations no matter which formula you use. To weigh between 150-200 and bench 300-400 (raw) is a pretty substantial accomplishment. To weigh between 300-400 and bench 600-800 (the same being double body weight) is much more rare. You can see based on the records vs what the % of the bw was done....



http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/rec...aw-bench-press



These are the most common coefficients used. The second one factors in age as well.



http://www.marylandpowerlifting.com/wilks.asp



http://www.worldpowerliftingcongress...ossbrenner.htm

Interesting stuff/numbers. I definitely prefer the "fit" look vs the "bulky" power lifter look. And that 6% Bodybuilder look is way too freaky/creepy looking for me. For me putting on muscle in next to impossible. I'm long/lanky sting bean body type. I've weighed the same forever, decades, 112-115 Lbs. Years ago I was doing powerlifting, got up to almost 125 Lbs, easily benching that, and was squatting 265 for reps. Too old now for heavy weights, and to afraid of risking injury. Now it's just about staying fit!

[Dznts]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

pretty good, 6 weeks out from powerlifting contest. Feeling strong in the gym at the moment. Last week, squatting, worked my way up to 545 lbs, after repping 515 twice. Tonight is squats again, probably box squats with some heavy weight.

Its getting closer, six weeks will fly by!

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

pretty good, 6 weeks out from powerlifting contest. Feeling strong in the gym at the moment. Last week, squatting, worked my way up to 545 lbs, after repping 515 twice. Tonight is squats again, probably box squats with some heavy weight.

Hell yeah. Do it and video it to give me something to shoot for

[Dznts]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Hell yeah. Do it and video it to give me something to shoot for

[Mydivorcegift]

Friend emailed me this link when we were discussing his wife training.

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-w...weights-2014-3

Nothing new to me but some have some preconceived notions.....

[Monchy36]

Chest/triceps: got a good 1 1/2 workout today... took my time concentrate on form and pushing up in free weights to my surprise I'm not far apart from what I do on the machine... best part is that wife start today too! my body change is paying off she say she looks fat and want to be fit too!

[Dznts]

Had an amazing chest workout this evening. A little pissed about my weight dropping though. I was at 262 on Friday, and was at 255 earlier. Just gonna have to eat more! I want to hit that 275 mark!

[Monchy36]

Originally Posted by Dznts

Had an amazing chest workout this evening. A little pissed about my weight dropping though. I was at 262 on Friday, and was at 255 earlier. Just gonna have to eat more! I want to hit that 275 mark!

People here are doing everything to lose weight and you are mad because you are losing it! talking about that after been 4 months staying between 190-194 I check myself today and I was in 189... guess the splitting meals is working...

[Dznts]

Originally Posted by Monchy36

People here are doing everything to lose weight and you are mad because you are losing it! talking about that after been 4 months staying between 190-194 I check myself today and I was in 189... guess the splitting meals is working...

Gotta get bigger and stronger congrats on the drop.

[Dznts]

Legs today, and I am getting back under that squat bar! I'm ready for some big weight!!

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by Monchy36

People here are doing everything to lose weight and you are mad because you are losing it! talking about that after been 4 months staying between 190-194 I check myself today and I was in 189... guess the splitting meals is working...

How is your eating going?