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Title: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on December 30, 2007, 05:51:49 PM
Lol, man, it KICKED MY ASS!  What really sucks is that I didn't bother to really get the straps tight because I didn't think grip would be the limiting factor, but that is exactly what happened.  The last 10 reps it felt like I was losing the bar. 

Anyway, here is the video:



I got 58 reps.  I think if I do it again I could get more.  It is just a matter of acclimating to stupidly high reps.

Chris
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Bast000 on December 30, 2007, 05:52:46 PM
The True Adonis owns your mind.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: McFarland on December 30, 2007, 05:53:13 PM
Lol, man, it KICKED MY ASS!  What really sucks is that I didn't bother to really get the straps tight because I didn't think grip would be the limiting factor, but that is exactly what happened.  The last 10 reps it felt like I was losing the bar. 

Anyway, here is the video:



I got 58 reps.  I think if I do it again I could get more.  It is just a matter of acclimating to stupidly high reps.

Chris

Wow!  Good job man. 
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on December 30, 2007, 05:53:55 PM
The True Adonis owns your mind.

Lol, no, I just like a challenge. 
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Bast000 on December 30, 2007, 05:55:06 PM
Lol, no, I just like a challenge. 

epic insecurity issues.  :P
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 05:55:49 PM
You are numero uno.

Do use the youtube feature next time though.



Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Bast000 on December 30, 2007, 05:57:48 PM
You probably would have got 60 had you used clips.  Stabilizes the weight.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on December 30, 2007, 05:57:58 PM
You are numero uno.

Do use the youtube feature next time though.





Fixed!  :)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on December 30, 2007, 05:58:43 PM
You probably would have got 60 had you used clips.  Stabilizes the weight.

If I had cranked my wraps a bit tighter I would have had 60. 
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 05:58:53 PM
Lol, man, it KICKED MY ASS!  What really sucks is that I didn't bother to really get the straps tight because I didn't think grip would be the limiting factor, but that is exactly what happened.  The last 10 reps it felt like I was losing the bar. 

Anyway, here is the video:



I got 58 reps.  I think if I do it again I could get more.  It is just a matter of acclimating to stupidly high reps.

Chris

With all due respect, TA nearly doubles this.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=103172.0
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: McFarland on December 30, 2007, 05:59:13 PM
It's gonna be interesting because there are gonna be alot of people that end up trying this I'm thinking.  We might not even hear about them all but IMO, it's officially taken hold, this thing; Chris's entry was probably the tipping point.  Also there are gonna be alot of overall size/strength/conditioning gains with the guys who are trying this.  See, now Chris is already wanting to try it again.  It's drive like this that breaks plateaus.  My point is that this thing is really healthy for the board.   
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Bast000 on December 30, 2007, 06:00:14 PM
TA never said he did it without rest. He did it with periods of rest, Canning.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 06:00:33 PM
Your form is great.. Great use of the back and LEGS. I learned by watching that video!
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 06:02:25 PM
TA never said he did it without rest. He did it with periods of rest, Canning.

For how many minutes?  Even holding the bar in the top position is not easy after you've been lifting so much weight for so long.

My next entry will be 30-40 reps within the guidelines.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: McFarland on December 30, 2007, 06:02:56 PM
TA never said he did it without rest. He did it with periods of rest, Canning.

Epic "I must defend everything Adonis has ever said because I have so much of my ego tied up in maintaining that he wasn't full of shit that my world might be destroyed if I cave in to logic" post.  You exhibit classic signs of "true believer" syndrome, Bast.  

True-believer syndrome is a term coined by M. Lamar Keene in his 1976 book The Psychic Mafia. Keene used the term to refer to people who continued to believe in a paranormal event or phenomenon even after it had been proven to have been staged.[1] It has since been applied, more loosely, to refer to any belief without empirical or logical foundations. Keene himself considered it to be a cognitive disorder,[2][3] and regarded it as being a key factor in the success of many mediums.[1] The term "true believer syndrome" is not used professionally by mainstream psychologists, psychiatrists or medical professionals and it is not recognised as a form of psychopathology or psychological impairment.

In his book The Psychic Mafia, Keene tells of a psychic medium named Raoul. Some people still believed that Raoul was genuine even after he openly admitted that he was a fake. Keene wrote "I knew how easy it was to make people believe a lie, but I didn't expect the same people, confronted with the lie, would choose it over the truth. ... No amount of logic can shatter a faith consciously based on a lie." [4]
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Bast000 on December 30, 2007, 06:05:50 PM
Epic "I must defend everything Adonis has ever said because I have so much of my ego tied up in maintaining that he wasn't full of shit that my world might be destroyed if I cave in to logic" post.  You exhibit classic signs of "true believer" syndrome, Bast. 

i asked him when he first made that claim and he said that he rested. that is all.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 06:06:15 PM
Epic "I must defend everything Adonis has ever said because I have so much of my ego tied up in maintaining that he wasn't full of shit that my world might be destroyed if I cave in to logic" post.  You exhibit classic signs of "true believer" syndrome, Bast.  

Bast would probably struggle with deadlifting 225 for 10 reps if his prefered weight is 160 lbs.

Seriously, TA claim has no proof backing it, and if some seriously strong people can't disprove with with videos trying their hardest, then TA's claim is obviously bullshit.  ::)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Bast000 on December 30, 2007, 06:07:14 PM
Bast would probably struggle with deadlifting 225 for 10 reps if his prefered weight is 160 lbs.

I would struggle with 1 rep now since i had arm surgery recently, fuckface.

That being said, I still have a better physique than you.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 06:09:06 PM
Epic "I must defend everything Adonis has ever said because I have so much of my ego tied up in maintaining that he wasn't full of shit that my world might be destroyed if I cave in to logic" post.

LOL!!!!!!!

This dude is a southern American version of me.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: McFarland on December 30, 2007, 06:10:04 PM
LOL!!!!!!!

This dude is a southern American version of me.

Are you saying that I am your straight, redneck doppleganger, Matt C? 
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on December 30, 2007, 06:11:15 PM
It's gonna be interesting because there are gonna be alot of people that end up trying this I'm thinking.  We might not even hear about them all but IMO, it's officially taken hold, this thing; Chris's entry was probably the tipping point.  Also there are gonna be alot of overall size/strength/conditioning gains with the guys who are trying this.  See, now Chris is already wanting to try it again.  It's drive like this that breaks plateaus.  My point is that this thing is really healthy for the board.   

I agree... this is a great thing.  Good lift, Chris.  Tell your boy Wolfe to go ahead and knock out 75 reps tomorrow with 225.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 06:12:25 PM
I would struggle with 1 rep now since i had arm surgery recently, fuckface.

That being said, I still have a better physique than you.

Just curious here. Why were you so keep to come and semi-bash Mason's feat? Do you actually buy Adonis' cock and bull story? I mean it has pretty much proven to be false.

And who was ever making a comparison of physiques? I merely said you'd struggle at your prefered bodyweight and height; so you really had no right to comment on Mason using clips and how it'd help him.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 06:12:45 PM
Bast would probably struggle with deadlifting 225 for 10 reps if his prefered weight is 160 lbs.

Seriously, TA claim has no proof backing it, and if some seriously strong people can't disprove with with videos trying their hardest, then TA's claim is obviously bullshit.  ::)

Exactly.  If I'm not mistaken, Chris Mason's maximum deadlift is over 650 and Zach hit 510 before as posted on youtube and has a little more than that in him.  I maxed out at 425 last week after doing multiple heavy sets leading up to that but I'm good for a little over 450 and I found 23 reps to be hard.

Are you saying that I am your straight, redneck doppleganger, Matt C? 

That's exactly what I'm saying.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: thewickedtruth on December 30, 2007, 06:13:06 PM
HAHA AWESOME JOB CHRIS!!! That's it.. I'll make 60. If old man chris was let out the old folks home for his recess hour just to beat us young kids... the hell I'm going to let that happen!  ;D
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: McFarland on December 30, 2007, 06:13:54 PM
I would struggle with 1 rep now since i had arm surgery recently, fuckface.

That being said, I still have a better physique than you.

 ;D
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Bast000 on December 30, 2007, 06:15:16 PM
Exactly.  If I'm not mistaken, Chris Mason's maximum deadlift is over 650 and Zach hit 510 before as posted on youtube and has a little more than that in him.  I maxed out at 425 last week after doing multiple heavy sets leading up to that but I'm good for a little over 450 and I found 23 reps to be hard.

That's exactly what I'm saying.

my max would have been around the same When I was deadlifting last.   I never do a "max" for anything though.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: MisterMagoo on December 30, 2007, 06:15:55 PM
gah DAMMIT! i knew if mason entered this we'd all get blown out of the water.

excellent showing, you strong son of a bitch.  >:(
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 06:17:35 PM
I think this is a pretty cool thing.. Max out with 225.

I think a lot of Getbiggers can look forward to some back growth within the coming months.   ;D
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Fulgorre on December 30, 2007, 06:17:40 PM
Those looked very good.  Glad to see you didn't do the "reduce the range of motion so I can do more weight" sumo stance :)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Bast000 on December 30, 2007, 06:18:01 PM
Are you saying this is because it would make you too consciously aware of your limitations, Bast? 

Injuries
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: BFP on December 30, 2007, 06:19:07 PM
Good stuff Chris!

Jason
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: MisterMagoo on December 30, 2007, 06:19:31 PM
I think this is a pretty cool thing.. Max out with 225.

I think a lot of Getbiggers can look forward to some back growth within the coming months.   ;D

i think i'm gonna go heavy again this week, maybe go for another set with 225 next thursday before the contest ends. at this point i know i'm out of the running, but i'm still curious to see how many i can get if i really push it.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 06:20:30 PM
HAHA AWESOME JOB CHRIS!!! That's it.. I'll make 60. If old man chris was let out the old folks home for his recess hour just to beat us young kids... the hell I'm going to let that happen!  ;D

From Gary Strydom's facebook:

Gary: "Young guns trying to show me up in Vegas at the Rehab pool party at the Hardrock hotel..."

Comments from girls:

"Trying but not succeeding!!!"

"I agree! x [with above].  Whistle for a hottie..whoop whoop xxxx"


Not sure what "Rehab pool party" refers to, but not the point of this post.  Just to show you that someone can be of an "advanced age" and still be at near their lifetime best!  Attached are two more pictures of Gary looking very well!
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chaos on December 30, 2007, 06:22:55 PM
i think i'm gonna go heavy again this week, maybe go for another set with 225 next thursday before the contest ends. at this point i know i'm out of the running, but i'm still curious to see how many i can get if i really push it.
Doesn't the contest end in Feb?

I'm going to try this week to see what I can get ;D
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on December 30, 2007, 06:28:02 PM
Actually, I think I will do the PL board 500 for reps.  I am more suited to that as 50+ reps make you feel like SHIT afterwards.

I may try it again, or I may not.  I sure felt like crap for afterwards.  The rest of my workout was tough because I was so spent from the deads.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 06:30:24 PM
MattC blew it again by posting 1 gay picture out of like 3..  ::) hahahaha

Matt, just come out already.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: pumpher on December 30, 2007, 06:35:04 PM
Nice job Chris

I bet you could do 70+ if you trained a few weeks for it
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 06:40:19 PM
Matt excels at gaying up threads.  Is that King Kamali standing to the right of Gary in that first pic? 

No, but a real guido.  ;D
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 06:42:15 PM
MattC blew it again by posting 1 gay picture out of like 3..  ::) hahahaha

Matt, just come out already.

Gary Strydom with Derek Anthony, King Kamali, and friends:

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=192810.0;attach=223908;image)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 06:44:19 PM
Matt excels at gaying up threads.  Is that King Kamali standing to the right of Gary in that first pic? 

I stand corrected.. Two gay pictures out of three.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: gordiano on December 30, 2007, 07:21:04 PM
Good job Chris!
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: MisterMagoo on December 30, 2007, 07:43:07 PM
You're too young to have a heart attack from deadlifting; hope this helps. 

unfortunately, you're right. each time i had to stop because my heart was going too fast. i know i'd be able to crank out more if i wasn't concerned about dropping. real shame, i thought i had a chance for at least 2nd. :(

chaos, this one ends jan 11th, the PL board one ends in february.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 07:45:16 PM
unfortunately, you're right. each time i had to stop because my heart was going too fast. i know i'd be able to crank out more if i wasn't concerned about dropping. real shame, i thought i had a chance for at least 2nd. :(

chaos, this one ends jan 11th, the PL board one ends in february.

Is this possibly hypochondria?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Master on December 30, 2007, 07:46:22 PM
Lol, man, it KICKED MY ASS!  What really sucks is that I didn't bother to really get the straps tight because I didn't think grip would be the limiting factor, but that is exactly what happened.  The last 10 reps it felt like I was losing the bar. 

Anyway, here is the video:



I got 58 reps.  I think if I do it again I could get more.  It is just a matter of acclimating to stupidly high reps.

Chris

That was fucking amazing!
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: PANDAEMONIUM on December 30, 2007, 07:47:29 PM
TA never said he did it without rest. He did it with periods of rest, Canning.

Are you suggesting that MattC's thoughts are so full of fantasies about chomping on the ol' manmeat that he has his facts mixed up, Bast?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chaos on December 30, 2007, 07:50:00 PM
unfortunately, you're right. each time i had to stop because my heart was going too fast. i know i'd be able to crank out more if i wasn't concerned about dropping. real shame, i thought i had a chance for at least 2nd. :(

chaos, this one ends jan 11th, the PL board one ends in february.
I thought I read that this one ends in Feb.... so I went and found the post by Special Ed......from your thread MR Magoo. :-*

Zack,

That was impressive, but I'm not sure you followed the rules. RESTING IS ALLOWED IN THE TOP POSITION, not with the bar sitting on the floor. That's akin to racking the bar in a bench press contest. But 240 is the official arbiter, so I'll concede to his final decision.

From the Original Thread after MATTC sought clarification of the Rules:

1. Straight Bar.
2. Tap and Go is acceptable. Bar must not leave your hands. Resting in top position is legal. Continuous video only.
3. Youtube.com submissions only. If you can't figure out how to compress a 300mb video to fit Youtube's guidelines (100mb or less), perhaps 240 can help you with your technical proficiency.
4. By popular demand, the deadline is extended another month through January 11, 2008February 28, 2008!  Additional prizes being added to the mix, including one-on-one telephone consultations with the Pros.
5. Good luck and get those videos up!

PS. Alex, get it done!
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on December 30, 2007, 07:50:45 PM
you can die from heart failure at any age.

If you have some undiagnosed flaw, or if you just overdo it, you can die suddenly.  I'm not saying 20 or 50 or 70 deadlifts can kill you.  But it is something to take into consideration when lifting.  I don't know all the details of Jesse Maurande's death in July... but he was 27, wasn't he?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 07:55:07 PM
you can die from heart failure at any age.

If you have some undiagnosed flaw, or if you just overdo it, you can die suddenly.  I'm not saying 20 or 50 or 70 deadlifts can kill you.  But it is something to take into consideration when lifting.  I don't know all the details of Jesse Maurande's death in July... but he was 27, wasn't he?

Do we get bonus points for the contest if we die during the lift?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on December 30, 2007, 08:04:27 PM
Do we get bonus points for the contest if we die during the lift?

It is interesting to think that if, God forbid, any getbiggers did die during the lift, they could become internet legends if their training partner were to post it online.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 08:05:01 PM
Matt is like a swimmer aspiring to be like George Michael and hitting the gym 5 times a week.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Master on December 30, 2007, 08:17:00 PM
Do we get bonus points for the contest if we die during the lift?

HAHAHA YOU FUCKING NUTJOB  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) ;D ;D
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on December 30, 2007, 08:18:54 PM
Oh bullshit Rob.  Just bullshit.   


it's very rare, but it does happen.  Didn't derek anthony lose a 30-year old friend recently who passed from heart failure?  I'm not saying it's any excuse not to go all out in the gym.. just the reality that some people in this world have poor tickers.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 08:22:06 PM
What if the lifter in question is a camel jockey and implodes during the 30th rep? Does that include like triple the points?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: G o a t b o y on December 30, 2007, 08:23:58 PM
Gary Strydom with Derek Anthony, King Kamali, and friends:

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=192810.0;attach=223908;image)


That pic is entitled:  "World's Oldest Guido".
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Master on December 30, 2007, 08:24:41 PM
And if your aorta bursts while squatting, well fuck it, it was bound to happen one way or another sometime.

Hardcore, taking 20yearsofyourlife mindset.

 ::)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on December 30, 2007, 08:25:38 PM
It's just the coke, not the workouts Rob.  And if your aorta bursts while squatting, well fuck it, it was bound to happen one way or another sometime.

lol... i agree... i believe everything in the universe, from the planets' rotation and galaxial expansion at 800 miles per second, down to me scrathing my ass while I post this, is pre-determined.  
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 08:25:53 PM
Hardcore, taking 20yearsofyourlife mindset.

 ::)

Reminds me of those who think it's a good thing to puke during workouts, lol.

Off topic slightly:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XfZgzTpZFac
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Master on December 30, 2007, 08:29:59 PM
Reminds me of those who think it's a good thing to puke during workouts, lol.

Off topic slightly:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XfZgzTpZFac

Quit with these videos, and answer Debusseys pm >:(
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on December 30, 2007, 08:31:55 PM
Quit with these videos, and answer Debusseys pm >:(

If the pm is regarding gayness, then he need not answer
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Master on December 30, 2007, 08:32:25 PM
If the pm is regarding gayness, then he need not answer

What do you think the PM was about? :)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 08:32:31 PM
lol... i agree... i believe everything in the universe, from the planets' rotation and galaxial expansion at 800 miles per second, down to me scrathing my ass while I post this, is pre-determined.   

WTF?!  ???
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on December 30, 2007, 08:33:23 PM
scratching, matt.  settle down.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: SteelePegasus on December 30, 2007, 08:34:28 PM
Back day is tuesday for me..I don't normally do deads.but I am sure that I can crank out 90 reps or so


the battery in my camera is low so it might only record 10-15 reps
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Master on December 30, 2007, 08:35:09 PM
Back day is tuesday for me..I don't normally do deads.but I am sure that I can crank out 90 reps or so


the battery in my camera is low so it might only record 10-15 reps

 ;D
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 30, 2007, 08:36:12 PM
Back day is tuesday for me..I don't normally do deads.but I am sure that I can crank out 90 reps or so


the battery in my camera is low so it might only record 10-15 reps

Hi TA.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: England_1 on December 30, 2007, 08:36:16 PM
you can die from heart failure at any age.

If you have some undiagnosed flaw, or if you just overdo it, you can die suddenly.  I'm not saying 20 or 50 or 70 deadlifts can kill you.  But it is something to take into consideration when lifting.  I don't know all the details of Jesse Maurande's death in July... but he was 27, wasn't he?

Yes you can. Most athletes die from idiotrophic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Long QT syndrome is also another issue.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on December 30, 2007, 08:39:06 PM
Yes you can. Most athletes die from idiotrophic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Long QT syndrome is also another issue.

this is very interesting, but way beyond what I understand.  Can you break it down in simpler terms that I may use for WIKI learning?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: England_1 on December 30, 2007, 08:41:24 PM
Yeah but that doesn't make it ok to use this as an excuse not to try to deadlift hard if you have an interest in doing it or value what it could potentially do for you, is all I'm saying.   

I fully agree, you should never live life in fear of what may happen. Jesse loved what he did eventhough I do think he knew his family had a history of heart problems.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: MisterMagoo on December 30, 2007, 10:27:49 PM
Yeah but that doesn't make it ok to use this as an excuse not to try to deadlift hard if you have an interest in doing it or value what it could potentially do for you, is all I'm saying.   

it's only an excuse if you don't really want to do it.

lazy trainers use a mild knee injury they had when they were 14 playing junior high football as a reason not to squat. they use a pulled back muscle they got while moving a piano back in '97 as a reason not to deadlift, or a bad shoulder that stopped hurting them four years ago as a reason not to bench heavy.

if you really want to lift hard but have a scare, it's a different beast entirely. in my case i'd say it's much ado about nothing and i'm safe, but that feeling i had on the floor of the gym with my arms going numb is one that rattled me pretty good when it comes to going totally balls to the wall.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: KillerMonk on December 31, 2007, 03:50:54 AM
I fully agree, you should never live life in fear of what may happen. Jesse loved what he did eventhough I do think he knew his family had a history of heart problems.
Probaly overdosing on the Test and Anadrol,When i was doing heavy cycles my Bloodpressure skyrocketed.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: the Pure Majestic on December 31, 2007, 07:54:13 AM
you can die from heart failure at any age.

If you have some undiagnosed flaw, or if you just overdo it, you can die suddenly.  I'm not saying 20 or 50 or 70 deadlifts can kill you.  But it is something to take into consideration when lifting.  I don't know all the details of Jesse Maurande's death in July... but he was 27, wasn't he?

Marunde had some form of cardiomyopathy.  Most likely HOCM/IHSS or some other sort of hypertrophy.  There is rumors of excessive "stimulant" use, which would potentiate an ICMP like dilated cardiomyopathy.   Either one would greatly predispose someone to risk of cardiac arrest. 
The abnormal musculature of the heart in these cases increases the risk for abnormal ventricular rhythms. 
Normal people have little to no risk of this. 
If you're worried about dying of a cardiac arrest without any pre-existing cardiomyopathy (a trivial murmur some doctor may have heard doesn't count.  Everyone has some level of regurgitation across every valve), then you should be equally worried of dying by lightning strike or spontaneous combustion as there is pretty equal chances of all three. 

Don't be such a fucking pussy that you're scared to train hard, then instead blame it on the chance of cardiac arrest. 
Especially when you know absolutely nothing about its etiology.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on December 31, 2007, 06:37:10 PM
Special Ed, why no reply to this?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on December 31, 2007, 06:38:33 PM
Special Ed, why no reply to this?

I would also like to hear Ed's reply.

Will AT LARGE NUTRITION products help me to increase my maximum lifts?  ???
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: onlyme on December 31, 2007, 07:17:48 PM

it's very rare, but it does happen.  Didn't derek anthony lose a 30-year old friend recently who passed from heart failure?  I'm not saying it's any excuse not to go all out in the gym.. just the reality that some people in this world have poor tickers.

Yes if it is the same guy I know.  He was built awesome and in fact won my first show.  He died all of a sudden at the airport I think.  He was 29 or 30 just got married bought a house and ski boat and new car.  Had everything going for him and Bammmmm dead.  Unreal
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: gtbro1 on December 31, 2007, 07:41:56 PM
TA never said he did it without rest. He did it with periods of rest, Canning.

   he said he did it in about 5 minutes or so without putting the bar down when resting.


           P.S. I had a mild heart attack at 29 while squating so please don't fool yourself it does happen.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on December 31, 2007, 08:28:29 PM
I used straps so that grip would not be a limiting factor.  Stupidly, I did not crank them down.  IF I try again I will crank the mothers down and I will, of course, have adapted a touch from the first workout and should be good or another 10 reps or so.  We shall see.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on December 31, 2007, 11:19:30 PM
           P.S. I had a mild heart attack at 29 while squating so please don't fool yourself it does happen.

If you don't mind sharing, what caused it?  Are you okay as far as living a long life now?  Any limitations?  I had my own scare thsi past summer as well but came up clean.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: gtbro1 on December 31, 2007, 11:41:59 PM
If you don't mind sharing, what caused it?  Are you okay as far as living a long life now?  Any limitations?  I had my own scare thsi past summer as well but came up clean.

   That was a lie I threw in for dramatic effect.

     sorry.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on December 31, 2007, 11:43:57 PM
   That was a lie I threw in for dramatic effect.

     sorry.

I figured that, but I was so busy nailing my supermodel maid while counting my millions that I didn't say anything.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: driverant on January 01, 2008, 06:30:36 AM
Lol, man, it KICKED MY ASS!  What really sucks is that I didn't bother to really get the straps tight because I didn't think grip would be the limiting factor, but that is exactly what happened.  The last 10 reps it felt like I was losing the bar. 

Anyway, here is the video:



I got 58 reps.  I think if I do it again I could get more.  It is just a matter of acclimating to stupidly high reps.

Chris

Even with a shirt on, you have clearly more quality muscle than adonis, no way adonis can do 112 reps :P or even 58 for that matter
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on January 01, 2008, 07:19:01 AM
Lol, trust me when I tell you Adonis never did 112 reps with 225 lbs unless you count about 10 workouts all added together.

The guy cleary has access to a camera as is evidenced by his YouTube videos.  He never posted any videos of him lifting because he is unable to do what he claims.  He did get into good shape for the GetBig contest, that is about it.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Squadfather on January 01, 2008, 07:35:48 AM
brutal 13 inch arms, skinny legs and receding hairline at age 32.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Van_Bilderass on January 01, 2008, 07:45:00 AM
brutal 13 inch arms, skinny legs and receding hairline at age 32.
Why do you keep giving Chris a hard time?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Squadfather on January 01, 2008, 07:45:23 AM
Why do you keep giving Chris a hard time?
because i like it.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: PANDAEMONIUM on January 01, 2008, 10:23:43 AM
because i like it.

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Your MAAAAaaaa on January 01, 2008, 10:47:54 AM
You know I was thinking about it today; this really is an extreme event.  It's scary because it's a light enough weight to really get your reps up for most people, but it's a big enough exercise to require total-body effort and I think there really is a large chance of injury with this one; or at least a pretty good chance for passing out if you take it to your limit.  If you'll notice both serious contenders have gone into their "all-out" trials with artificial stop-blocks in place...Magoo with his perceived cardiac limitations and Chris with his straps undone.  Now ask yourself why he'd want to try this without straps.  It's because subconsciously he knows that he could potentially push himself farther than he's ever gone in his life on this feat which is not unlike the physical abyss; I'm serious, if you actually took this to absolute failure there are lots of systems/bodyparts/muscle attachments that could be pushed past anything you've ever known and the shit can get spooky if your mindset is strong enough to push to the end.  "The end" would probably be unconsciousness as opposed to not being able to budge the bar off the floor anymore, especially when you're at the 40+ rep range. 

So what I'm saying is that this is an extreme event and there may be some sick bastards coming out of the woodwork to try this as time goes by and it catches on more; I think the deadline should be pushed back to at least Valentines' day; wait til you see the coming entrant attempts; this thing could seriously get sick... 

Also another thing to consider is that as more and more people post videos doing higher and higher reps, it will open up our perceptions; I'll bet that already Zach doesn't think 30 is so many anymore; I bet next time he digs in and gets at least 40 and you don't gain like that unless your overall perspective has changed as far as what is "possible" or even "acceptible" depending on where he sees himself relative to Chris Mason. 

Someone is going to die doing this!!!! :-X :-X :-X

Oh well at least it will be on tape! ;D

Seriously, people BE CAREFUL. (AS POSSIBLE)

TA TA
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: bmacsys on January 01, 2008, 01:53:56 PM
It is interesting to think that if, God forbid, any getbiggers did die during the lift, they could become internet legends if their training partner were to post it online.


If some Getbiggers die look at the positive side- more bandwidth for the survivors. :)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on January 01, 2008, 04:22:33 PM
brutal 13 inch arms, skinny legs and receding hairline at age 32.

37.

Hairline = bad
Arms = pretty good
Qauds = ok
Calves = puny
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Has Beens on January 01, 2008, 04:43:17 PM
Very impressive Chris.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on January 01, 2008, 04:53:37 PM
Very impressive Chris.

Thank you.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: haider on January 01, 2008, 04:54:14 PM
Thank you.
how do u feel u can improve on this?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on January 01, 2008, 04:56:06 PM
how do u feel u can improve on this?

What do you mean?  Do you mean how can I get more reps?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: haider on January 01, 2008, 04:58:06 PM
What do you mean?  Do you mean how can I get more reps?
what did you learn from doing this, what could you improve on or do better this time? Things you could focus on more? shit like that.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: haider on January 01, 2008, 04:58:41 PM
to get more reps, yes, ofcourse.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on January 01, 2008, 05:04:53 PM
to get more reps, yes, ofcourse.

That's a dumb question to ask. I'm sure Mr. Mason thinks he can get more, but the point is that whole Adonis 225 for 115 reps thing has been blown out of the water.

I suggest you focus on eating more calories and hit the weights hard, haider.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: 240 is Back on January 01, 2008, 05:09:16 PM
Chris, I have a question -

As you know your DL 1RM (or at least can calculate it using your 10RM, etc)...

Can you create a formula for estimating one's max number of reps with 225, using their 1RM, 5 RM, or 10RM?

I know there are a lot of factors like endurance, etc... but if anyone could do the math and estimate one, I thought it'd be you.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: haider on January 01, 2008, 05:09:39 PM
That's a dumb question to ask. I'm sure Mr. Mason thinks he can get more, but the point is that whole Adonis 225 for 115 reps thing has been blown out of the water.

I suggest you focus on eating more calories and hit the weights hard, haider.
I believe the question was posed to chris mason, I'm still waiting for his answer.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: haider on January 01, 2008, 05:44:00 PM
I believe the question was posed to chris mason, I'm still waiting for his answer.
Since he's not replying let me reply to your question.

First of all, you assumed you knew why I was asking the question. I don't care about what Adonis did or did or not do (he's full of shit, doesn't take a genius to figure that out), what I do care about is what is named the "Adonis" youtube challenge. I mentioned before that I was interested in giving the challenge a shot, so I was asking chris about his experience so I could learn a bit more.

Even if I wasn't doing this competition, it's an interestin question to ask nevertheless. For you to step in and try to dictate what I should be asking/doing is a pretty rude thing to do.

Happy new year, good luck with the goals you have set out to acheive.  :)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chaos on January 01, 2008, 05:53:49 PM
Since he's not replying let me reply to your question.

First of all, you assumed you knew why I was asking the question. I don't care about what Adonis did or did or not do (he's full of shit, doesn't take a genius to figure that out), what I do care about is what is named the "Adonis" youtube challenge. I mentioned before that I was interested in giving the challenge a shot, so I was asking chris about his experience so I could learn a bit more.

Even if I wasn't doing this competition, it's an interestin question to ask nevertheless. For you to step in and try to dictate what I should be asking/doing is a pretty rude thing to do.

Happy new year, good luck with the goals you have set out to acheive.  :)
Meltdown.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: haider on January 01, 2008, 05:56:28 PM
Meltdown.
goddamnit I had planned on putting that at the end to automatically secure myself from cracker fvcks like you  >:(

Are you gonna give the other competition a shot? or this one?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: rocket on January 01, 2008, 05:59:49 PM
Chris, I have a question -

As you know your DL 1RM (or at least can calculate it using your 10RM, etc)...

Can you create a formula for estimating one's max number of reps with 225, using their 1RM, 5 RM, or 10RM?

I know there are a lot of factors like endurance, etc... but if anyone could do the math and estimate one, I thought it'd be you.

There's no way you could calculate a formula that would really cover endurance vs maximum strength.  Far too different streets.  Its like saying calculate how quick a sprinter can run a marathon :)

Think about that guy that does that curl challenge at the arnold "Dragon something?", he destroys at it but he's not going to be curling up megaweight.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chaos on January 01, 2008, 06:00:53 PM
goddamnit I had planned on putting that at the end to automatically secure myself from cracker fvcks like you  >:(

Are you gonna give the other competition a shot? or this one?
I'm debating, those PL guys are talking about 15-20 reps with 500, I know from experience I can only get 3-4 reps. :'(

I have already pulled 30 reps with 225, after Adonis first opened his mouth about 112 reps, so I am leaning more towards the higher rep challenge.


How about you? What kind of reps have you pulled with 225?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: BFP on January 01, 2008, 06:07:54 PM
I'm debating, those PL guys are talking about 15-20 reps with 500, I know from experience I can only get 3-4 reps. :'(

I have already pulled 30 reps with 225, after Adonis first opened his mouth about 112 reps, so I am leaning more towards the higher rep challenge.


How about you? What kind of reps have you pulled with 225?

Youre not going to see me at 15-20.  Ill be lucky to get 10.

Jason
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: haider on January 01, 2008, 06:11:24 PM
I'm debating, those PL guys are talking about 15-20 reps with 500, I know from experience I can only get 3-4 reps. :'(

I have already pulled 30 reps with 225, after Adonis first opened his mouth about 112 reps, so I am leaning more towards the higher rep challenge.


How about you? What kind of reps have you pulled with 225?
FAAAAAAARK 15-20 reps  :o

I have yet to see how many I can pull with 225, I did two reps yesterday in between my bench press sets to see how heavy it felt ;D I haven't deadlifted since april, and I'm still having some minor issues with my back so I don't know if I'm even healthy enough to deadlift yet.

Tomorrow I will warmup thoroughly and see what happens  8)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chaos on January 01, 2008, 06:17:18 PM
Youre not going to see me at 15-20.  Ill be lucky to get 10.

Jason
Yeah, but from my view, knowing I'm only good for 3-4, it makes it no contest for me.

I'm not saying I could match/beat Chris Mason's 58, but I think I would get closer to that, than the 500 for reps.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on January 01, 2008, 06:23:47 PM
to get more reps, yes, ofcourse.

S.A.I.D. - Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand

Training for high reps elicits a different adaptation.  So, basically, a few high rep sessions would result in an increase in reps performed.

Beyond that:
- Crank the wrist straps
- Possibily work 25 reps at a time with a brief rest between

Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on January 01, 2008, 06:24:50 PM
Chris, I have a question -

As you know your DL 1RM (or at least can calculate it using your 10RM, etc)...

Can you create a formula for estimating one's max number of reps with 225, using their 1RM, 5 RM, or 10RM?

I know there are a lot of factors like endurance, etc... but if anyone could do the math and estimate one, I thought it'd be you.

I think those calculators are not very accurate.  I suppose something could be worked out, but it would be so generic as to have no real meaning.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: mass 04 on January 01, 2008, 06:25:05 PM
can i have your autograph?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on January 01, 2008, 06:34:03 PM
Most I ever got with 225 was like 27.. At a weight for 210 lbs or more.

I have a hard time using Mason's form.. I use all back like Mr. Magoo for some because it just feels more natural to me.

I did do 405 for a single and that's my best ever deadlift at a younger age and when I was chubby.

Here's a pic of me at 19 when I was able to manage that many reps.. These days I'd struggle to hit 20 hahaha pathetic

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/mtg1337/DSC01614.jpg)
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: haider on January 01, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
S.A.I.D. - Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand

Training for high reps elicits a different adaptation.  So, basically, a few high rep sessions would result in an increase in reps performed.

Beyond that:
- Crank the wrist straps
- Possibily work 25 reps at a time with a brief rest between


Thanks for the reply!
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: PANDAEMONIUM on January 01, 2008, 11:33:48 PM
Most I ever got with 225 was like 27.. At a weight for 210 lbs or more.

I have a hard time using Mason's form.. I use all back like Mr. Magoo for some because it just feels more natural to me.

I did do 405 for a single and that's my best ever deadlift at a younger age and when I was chubby.

Here's a pic of me at 19 when I was able to manage that many reps.. These days I'd struggle to hit 20 hahaha pathetic

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/mtg1337/DSC01614.jpg)

Damn.  I had no idea you were so small.

My condolences.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The True Adonis on January 02, 2008, 04:05:09 AM
I see my record still stands front and center as it should.  If one were to use the brain, achieving 112 reps with 225 lbs on a deadlift is mere simplicity albeit with a tincture of skill rubbed in for good measure. 

I await the man who can break the sword that I thrust ever so deeply in the stone.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: natural al on January 02, 2008, 04:10:06 AM
TA never said he did it without rest. He did it with periods of rest, Canning.

no, he said something like he got 112 reps and it only took him about 3 minutes which worked out to be a rep every 3 seconds or something like that which I said was impossible waaaaaay back in the TA deadlift thread around the time of the Arnold classic. 
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: gtbro1 on January 02, 2008, 05:10:46 AM
no, he said something like he got 112 reps and it only took him about 3 minutes which worked out to be a rep every 3 seconds or something like that which I said was impossible waaaaaay back in the TA deadlift thread around the time of the Arnold classic. 

  The way I remember it was he said he did rest as he went ..but at the top...and it took 5 minutes or so. All of these guys have done their max reps well under the 3 minute mark...they just ran out of steam. So, even though I think Adonis is full of shit completely...technically, time wise, it should be possible if you had super duper endurance...because Chris did 58 and had quite a bit of time to spare ...but again, I don't think Adonis did it, he just was stirring the pot for laughs.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: natural al on January 02, 2008, 05:52:13 AM
  The way I remember it was he said he did rest as he went ..but at the top...and it took 5 minutes or so. All of these guys have done their max reps well under the 3 minute mark...they just ran out of steam. So, even though I think Adonis is full of shit completely...technically, time wise, it should be possible if you had super duper endurance...because Chris did 58 and had quite a bit of time to spare ...but again, I don't think Adonis did it, he just was stirring the pot for laughs.
I don't remember, I just know when I divided the number of reps performed by the time in seconds that he had stated the pace was incredible. 
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: gtbro1 on January 02, 2008, 05:57:45 AM
I don't remember, I just know when I divided the number of reps performed by the time in seconds that he had stated the pace was incredible. 

  I could be mistaken. I know one thing...I could never come close to  what Chris Mason did. Awesome job  Chris.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Miss Demeanor on January 02, 2008, 06:56:01 AM
I see my record still stands front and center as it should.  If one were to use the brain, achieving 112 reps with 225 lbs on a deadlift is mere simplicity albeit with a tincture of skill rubbed in for good measure. 

You claim to be a professional student of sorts, right? 

Honest question:  do you use this writing style in papers for any course? 


... Oh, and you don't hold any record.  You never proved you could do 12 reps, nevermind 112. 

But that's alright:  if it's as easy as you say, you should have no problem duplicating the feat and taping it, right? 

Quote
I await the man who can break the sword that I thrust ever so deeply in the stone.

Err ... if that's supposed to be a Le Morte d'Arthur-type metaphor, it's remove the sword from the stone, not break it.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Master on January 02, 2008, 07:06:18 AM
I see my record still stands front and center as it should.  If one were to use the brain, achieving 112 reps with 225 lbs on a deadlift is mere simplicity albeit with a tincture of skill rubbed in for good measure. 

I await the man who can break the sword that I thrust ever so deeply in the stone.

 ;D

But it = to back up your claim Adonix.

Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: chris_mason on January 02, 2008, 03:42:25 PM
I see my record still stands front and center as it should.  If one were to use the brain, achieving 112 reps with 225 lbs on a deadlift is mere simplicity albeit with a tincture of skill rubbed in for good measure. 

I await the man who can break the sword that I thrust ever so deeply in the stone.

Lol, prove it, otherwise it is just a baseless claim. 
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: YoungBlood on January 02, 2008, 06:25:14 PM
Lol, prove it, otherwise it is just a baseless claim. 

I think I, as would the entire GetBig board, would love to see this....

...but come on- we ALL KNOW it's just NOT going to happen. In any of our lifetimes. It never happened, except for in Adonis' imagination. :-\
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: PANDAEMONIUM on January 02, 2008, 09:38:46 PM
The GREAT ADONIS owns all your minds

hahahaha
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on January 02, 2008, 09:42:21 PM
Chris, I have a question -

As you know your DL 1RM (or at least can calculate it using your 10RM, etc)...

Can you create a formula for estimating one's max number of reps with 225, using their 1RM, 5 RM, or 10RM?

I know there are a lot of factors like endurance, etc... but if anyone could do the math and estimate one, I thought it'd be you.

The math becomes a lot less accurate in situations like that.  Here is the general guideline as you know:

http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/onerepmax.html
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on January 04, 2008, 03:24:54 PM
I see my record still stands front and center as it should.  If one were to use the brain, achieving 112 reps with 225 lbs on a deadlift is mere simplicity albeit with a tincture of skill rubbed in for good measure. 

I await the man who can break the sword that I thrust ever so deeply in the stone.

Your claim is useless without a clip.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=103172.0
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Camel Jockey on January 04, 2008, 03:28:13 PM
The GREAT ADONIS owns all your minds

hahahaha

That is what's funny about the whole thing..  ;D

People going out of their way to beat some claim.. TA must really be some people's heads.

I still enjoyed seeing some people try though. You have to admit that Magoo, Chris Mason, tommywishbone and MattC all did a great job. Kudos to them.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Matt C on January 04, 2008, 03:53:57 PM
That is what's funny about the whole thing..  ;D

People going out of their way to beat some claim.. TA must really be some people's heads.

I still enjoyed seeing some people try though. You have to admit that Magoo, Chris Mason, tommywishbone and MattC all did a great job. Kudos to them.

That's true that TA did get in our heads for the most part.

I think that generally speaking, those who take the gym seriously should be able to get up to 40 reps.  A few freaks like Chris will be able to get more than that.  112 reps would be hard for strong people even with 135 I imagine.
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: Van_Bilderass on January 04, 2008, 04:15:54 PM
I still enjoyed seeing some people try though. You have to admit that Magoo, Chris Mason, tommywishbone and MattC all did a great job. Kudos to them.
Where is tommywishbone's video?
Title: Re: My stab at 225 lbs for reps!
Post by: The Squadfather on January 04, 2008, 04:19:03 PM
Where is tommywishbone's video?
Tommy is a beast, that much is evident from his pics.