PR The PR (Personal Record) thread, v.5

Squatted 140 day before yesterday. It's a PR since developing shoulder issues a couple months ago, which forced me into taking some rest and having to reset my maxes when I came back. Initially, after a couple weeks back into training, hit a 1rm of 130kg, so I'm happy to be moving back in the right direction now:

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KnuckleSangwich said:
You should look into a better belt. Tapered belts suck ass, you're prob not squatting to your full potential using that.

http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FOREVERBELTS_BUCKLE10MM

I've had this belt for ~2.5 years and it's still in great shape.
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The belt happens to be one of two "communal" belts that the gym has. I'd love to purchase an Inzer, thinking about it for my birthday (or possibly when my student allowance comes through (shhh, don't tell the government)). It took a bit of experimentation with the belt to find where it feels best. I have a feeling that with a normal belt that I'd probably wear it a tiny bit lower than I currently do.
 
JauntyAngle said:
Working back slowly up is done in order to allow new or week connective tissue to strengthen. It is a process that takes a decent amount of time, not days or a small number of weeks.

There are two reasons why people don't do this when coming back from a serious injury: ignorance, or weakness of will. Which applies to you?
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1. I didn't stop training any part of my body over those months. Many of the bodyweight movements required even more connective strength because of the awkward positions.


2. This forum has already come to the decision that I am both ignorant and weak of will. So, both, I suppose:rolleyes:


I appreciate any help given to me by anyone on this forum, but come one, really? You're going to call me stupid AND a pussy! I may be ignorant when it comes to S&C, but I'm pretty sure I'm not a pussy. But, heh, what do I know, right?
 
205 bench press
295 Squat.

Bench was a serious grinder, but I'm really happy with it.

Squat was good form, I need to be tighter when I unrack the weight though. I need to hold my breath, unrack, breath a little, hold, then go down. I didn't hold my breath before I unracked. I could get away with that at lighter weights, but not anymore.
 
Modern Warrior1 said:
205 bench press
295 Squat.

Bench was a serious grinder, but I'm really happy with it.

Squat was good form, I need to be tighter when I unrack the weight though. I need to hold my breath, unrack, breath a little, hold, then go down. I didn't hold my breath before I unracked. I could get away with that at lighter weights, but not anymore.
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Impossible.
 
Modern Warrior1 said:
1. I didn't stop training any part of my body over those months. Many of the bodyweight movements required even more connective strength because of the awkward positions.


2. This forum has already come to the decision that I am both ignorant and weak of will. So, both, I suppose:rolleyes:


I appreciate any help given to me by anyone on this forum, but come one, really? You're going to call me stupid AND a pussy! I may be ignorant when it comes to S&C, but I'm pretty sure I'm not a pussy. But, heh, what do I know, right?
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Aren't you scared to talk to the opposite sex ?
 
belph said:
Mmmhmm. I believe you. it's been what, two months ?
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lulz. I started working through those issues a year ago. Any mention of it here has been due to one time incidents. And by the way, I have no issues admitting it. Yes, I was somewhat late to the party. I was sort of busy busting my ass with other things.
 
I squatted my second attempt at my next meet for a double today. That's a PR.
 
Modern, why did you stop keeping a log here?

Also I remember a while back you said you had difficulty keeping your hips down with the deadlift. I have the same problem but I found that I about 40% fixed it by bringing my shins to the bar and having a higher degree of ankle flexion. I find that it keeps my leg drive going into the bar and not backward. Might be worth a try for you too.
 
Mike Y History said:
Modern, why did you stop keeping a log here?

Also I remember a while back you said you had difficulty keeping your hips down with the deadlift. I have the same problem but I found that I about 40% fixed it by bringing my shins to the bar and having a higher degree of ankle flexion. I find that it keeps my leg drive going into the bar and not backward. Might be worth a try for you too.
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I haven't felt like it recently. Plus, I need a new log name. I still keep a log on paper though.

Thanks, I'll take that into consideration.
 
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