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Dear squats,

Thank for you not giving me DOMS anymore.

Love,
Reincarnate

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Dear overhead press,

Go fuck yourself.

Angrily,
Reincarnate

P.S.: Fuck you

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What did Overhead Press ever do you to man :(

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This is basically my progression right now (5x5 OHP):

Set 1: Alright, cool, not so bad.

Set 2: Hah, owned that barbell in the face.

Set 3: Hrrrffff, alright, alright, still got it...

Set 4: Okay, screw that. Next time I need to start pressing more quickly so I don't fatigue near the end.

Set 5, reps 1-3: I've totally got this...
Set 5, rep 4: Fuuuuuuuuu---
Set 5, after rep 4: Oh my god I can't lift this up anymore.
Set 5, still after rep 4: Come on delts cut that shit out.
Set 5, STILL after rep 4: *arms are quaking and I'm just standing there holding the barbell like a bitch*
Set 5, rep 5: AHHRNRNNGNGGGGNGJNJFNEAAAAAAA AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHGETUPTHEREAAAAAAHHHH

every fucking time. I probably just need to rest more.

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take your overhead presses out for a dinner and apologize for all those mean things you said, then they might just treat you better

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I'm still having a hate hate relationship with squats at the moment. We started out strong but in the end... It just wasn't meant to be.

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The key to any depreciation of strength through your sets is more rest. Most people don't rest long enough for heavy compounds.

When I say heavy, I don't mean lots of weight on the bar. I just mean, enough weight such that your CNS is significantly taxed as to take a significant toll during the set. This usually happens when you're working in the near maximal effort range. This is especially common when you're using linear progression since you'll be pushing your limits frequently.

At least when working in the 3-6 set range. What I recommend is:

OHP: 3-4 minutes
Bench press: 3-4 minutes
Squat: 5 minutes
Deadlift: 6 minutes

Unless you're just starting out and working extremely submaximally.

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Trying to wait 5 minutes between squat sets -- seems to be helping, but damn... maybe I am just a weak beginner, but this stuff is starting to feel heavy (now I have to strain out the last 1-2 reps of each set)

Currently up to 85 lbs 5x5. However, considering that not long ago I was having trouble squatting the empty bar, I'll take it.

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Progress is progress. Good job man.

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I am curious, where are everyone's lifts at for the following, if you happen to know / are able to test / if you ever do these at all?

Squat 5x5
Bench press 5x5
Overhead press 5x5
Bent-over rows 5x5
Deadlift 1x5
Shoulder shrugs 3x8
Bicep curls 3x8
Lying overhead triceps extensions / overhead barbell skullcrushers 3x8

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I weigh ~174 lbs

None of my workouts match these exactly, but I can estimate.


Squat 5x5 - 255lbs (I've done 4x5 starting at 245lbs and increasing by 10lbs each set)

Bench press 5x5 - 215lbs (I've done 4x7 at 205lbs and 3x6 at 215lbs)

Overhead press 5x5 - 145lbs (I've done 1x6, 1x5, 1x4 consecutively at 155lbs)

Bent-over rows 5x5 - I don't do this lift

Deadlift 1x5 - 315lbs (I've never actually tried 315lbs, but I've done 1x5 at 305lbs when I wasn't fresh)

Shoulder shrugs 3x8 - I don't do these

Bicep curls 3x8 - I do these, but I can't make a good estimate. The answer is <= 45lbs though.

Lying overhead triceps extensions / overhead barbell skullcrushers 3x8 - I don't do these

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Squat 5x5 - 290 (I blame my hip injury; seriously it was way higher)
Bench press 5x5 - 245 (Down 5 lbs as of 2 months cutting)
Overhead press 5x5 175
Bent-over rows 5x5 No idea
Deadlift 1x5 405 (haven't trained this at all over the last few months, so lower)
Shoulder shrugs 3x8 No idea
Bicep curls 3x8 60 (dumbbells)
Lying overhead triceps extensions / overhead barbell skullcrushers 3x8 No clue


Basically, weak.

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I don't really know what my 5x5's are but I know my 1 rep maxes so I guess I can just put those down.

Bodyweight: 150lbs

Squat: 325lbs
Bench press: 265lbs (could probably do 270)
Overhead press: No idea, probably terrible. Like 135 or something.
Bent-over rows: With a barbell, I've never tried, but I can one armed row like 125lbs.
Deadlift: 300lbs or something like that. Haven't DL'd in like 2 years.
Shoulder shrugs: I don't.
Bicep curls: 145lbs is my best for one rep.

I'm actually back into squatting now. Northstrong has been helping me do recovery for my back and so far so good. Squat form has taken a huge improvement and I'm no longer feeling any pressure or pain in my lower back. Been taking videos of form to proactively keep tabs on what I can improve upon.

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you're the guy who walks into a foursome and casually forgets to mention his dick is 8.5" and girthy

that's you chris

that's who you are

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wait i'm dying. holy shit arch.



on another note other than SC's monster cawk...

How would you feel if someone came up to you that you see at the gym like every day and asked to be work out partners?

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I still find it ridiculous that SCWolf only weighs 150lbs.

Anyways, today I will be attempting to set new 1RM records in the bench and deadlift. On Wednesday I will do squat and overhead press. Current goals are:

Bench: 265lbs (~1.5x bodyweight)
Squat: 315lbs
Deadlift: 365lbs
OHP: 185lbs


Edit:


I ended up doing OHP today as well. Results are:

Bench: 255lbs (Failed at 265lbs. Was sort of close)
Deadlift: 365lbs (I got it, but my form was terrible)
Overhead Press: 185lbs (I have this on video if anyone is interested)

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Yeah, I don't know how that granite wall (ripped and shredded out of his marbles) is so damn strong for now tiny he is.

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Thanks guys, I appreciate it :')

Shouka those are some really good numbers man, great job!

My 1rm bench is not as impressive to me, personally, as my 225lbs for 10 reps. I would say that was my best gym accomplishment since I started.

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I can only 225 for 8.

This fucking guy.

I really wish I had more time to lift :(

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Man, squatting a new weight I have never lifted before always makes me a little fearful. Then I do the first set and it's not-so-bad.