Author Topic: Getbig contests? (Read 4557 times)

Matt C · « **on:** June 09, 2009, 05:53:03 PM »

I find it pretty interesting to follow along Kevin's transformation. I think we should have some more contests on getbig. Maybe a transformation contest? How about a deadlift contest with 315?

Discuss.

PS:

Sherief Shalaby · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2009, 11:05:42 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 09, 2009, 05:53:03 PM

I find it pretty interesting to follow along Kevin's transformation. I think we should have some more contests on getbig. Maybe a transformation contest? How about a deadlift contest with 315?

Discuss.

PS:

how many reps you can do with this?

clued-up · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2009, 11:09:01 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 09, 2009, 05:53:03 PM

How about a deadlift contest with 315?

injuries will ensue.

11venthhour · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2009, 11:29:50 PM »

Quote from: james001 on June 09, 2009, 11:09:01 PM

injuries will ensue.

this is probably at or above the avg getbiggers DL max, so yes injury will ensue

Matt C · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:08:58 AM »

Quote from: Sherief Shalaby on June 09, 2009, 11:05:42 PM

how many reps you can do with this?

My goal would be 20. My most ever with 315 is 17.

Sherief Shalaby · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:13:40 AM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 10, 2009, 12:08:58 AM

My goal would be 20. My most ever with 315 is 17.

and how much you can lift for one rep?.. around 500 i guess..

webcake · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:14:39 AM »

Quote from: Sherief Shalaby on June 10, 2009, 12:13:40 AM

and how much you can lift for one rep?.. around 500 i guess..

How much can you lift?

gordiano · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:17:45 AM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 10, 2009, 12:08:58 AM

My goal would be 20. My most ever with 315 is 17.

Damn....I wonder if I could get anywhere near that....

Sherief Shalaby · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:51:46 AM »

Quote from: webcke on June 10, 2009, 12:14:39 AM

How much can you lift?

my best was 475 pounds for one rep.. this was 4-5 years ago and i was about 175 pounds.. since then i haven't tried any one rep again.. i am 165 pounds now and i belive i can lift 450 pounds for one rep.. still not sure, i have to try first!..

webcake · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:52:50 AM »

Quote from: Sherief Shalaby on June 10, 2009, 12:51:46 AM

my best was 475 pounds for one rep.. this was 4-5 years ago and i was about 175 pounds.. since then i haven't tried any one rep again.. i am 165 pounds now and i belive i can lift 450 pounds for one rep.. still not sure, i have to try first!..

That is a very good lift for your bodyweight.

Did you use straps?

Sherief Shalaby · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:58:42 AM »

Quote from: webcke on June 10, 2009, 12:52:50 AM

That is a very good lift for your bodyweight.

Did you use straps?

no i hate them.. i prefer to feel the bar!.. may be because my hands are not big..

i tried that powder before (the one weightlifters use) and it was great..

gordiano · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:05:56 AM »

Quote from: Sherief Shalaby on June 10, 2009, 12:51:46 AM

my best was 475 pounds for one rep.. this was 4-5 years ago and i was about 175 pounds.. since then i haven't tried any one rep again.. i am 165 pounds now and i belive i can lift 450 pounds for one rep.. still not sure, i have to try first!..

Wow...that's pretty good.

Mars · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:07:15 AM »

these threads are the best motivation.

webcake · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:08:55 AM »

Quote from: Sherief Shalaby on June 10, 2009, 12:58:42 AM

no i hate them.. i prefer to feel the bar!.. may be because my hands are not big..

i tried that powder before (the one weightlifters use) and it was great..

Yeah, i have the same problem. I have straps, but don't like them.

My gym has pretty old barbells, so they don't have much grip left. Some chalk would be good. I haven't tried it before.

Sherief Shalaby · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:10:45 AM »

Quote from: gordiano on June 10, 2009, 01:05:56 AM

Wow...that's pretty good.

thx dude.. ok guys i am ready for this contest..

matt will we have to post the clips on youtube or what?..

nzmusclemonster · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:26:51 AM »

Quote from: Mars on June 10, 2009, 01:07:15 AM

these threads are the best motivation.

qft!

dov · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2009, 04:11:53 AM »

Quote from: nzmusclemonster on June 10, 2009, 01:26:51 AM

qft!

"NZMM" witnesses the transformation of disgusting, smelly, chain-smokin bar skanks every Sat. night....10pm they look like shite...2am he's chasin em round tryin to tear one off $:-\$

jr · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2009, 05:52:26 AM »

Is there a problem dov?

nzmusclemonster · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:47:39 PM »

Quote from: dov on June 10, 2009, 04:11:53 AM

"NZMM" witnesses the transformation of disgusting, smelly, chain-smokin bar skanks every Sat. night....10pm they look like shite...2am he's chasin em round tryin to tear one off $:-\$

It might not be role model behaviour, but it is what it is.

240 is Back · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:49:47 PM »

it would be an interesting twist of events to have the mr Getbig 4 be for the strongman.

Maybe get a universal object - something that cannot be faked - and compete for reps.

Matt C · « **Reply #20 on:** June 12, 2009, 08:56:51 PM »

On Tuesday I did 295X18 plus two cheat reps for deadlift and my goal is to hit 315X20 in 12 weeks. I think it is a realistic goal.

gordiano · « **Reply #21 on:** June 12, 2009, 11:44:46 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 12, 2009, 08:56:51 PM

On Tuesday I did 295X18 plus two cheat reps for deadlift and my goal is to hit 315X20 in 12 weeks. I think it is a realistic goal.

Matt...for the love of gawd! Why must you try to hurt yourself?

Sherief Shalaby · « **Reply #22 on:** June 12, 2009, 11:53:45 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 12, 2009, 08:56:51 PM

On Tuesday I did 295X18 plus two cheat reps for deadlift and my goal is to hit 315X20 in 12 weeks. I think it is a realistic goal.

great job matt!!.. you will achieve your goal i am sure..

is it easier for you to deadlift with your shoes off??..

Matt C · « **Reply #23 on:** June 13, 2009, 02:51:26 AM »

Quote from: gordiano on June 12, 2009, 11:44:46 PM

Matt...for the love of gawd! Why must you try to hurt yourself?

The last two reps were a struggle, but despite the form in all of my videos I can honestly state that I have not had any sort of weight lifting related injury whatsoever in eight years of training. No soreness, no pain, nothing. My joints and everything else feel great. That is not to say that someone should replicate my form. However, the first 18 reps were not too bad, but maybe I should have quit before doing the cheat reps since deadlift is not an exercise to do cheat reps on.

On Tuesday, I want to up both the weight and the reps [DC style] and try for 300X19 [with no cheat reps].

Quote from: Sherief Shalaby on June 12, 2009, 11:53:45 PM

great job matt!!.. you will achieve your goal i am sure..

is it easier for you to deadlift with your shoes off??..

Yes, it makes the range of motion slightly shorter which makes it a little easier.

Sherief Shalaby · « **Reply #24 on:** June 13, 2009, 02:54:24 AM »

Yes, it makes the range of motion slightly shorter which makes it a little easier.
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yes this is what came to my mind.. i will try this weight next week and see how many reps i can do.. my first target is 10