Fortress...calling you out!

[Skeletor]

My best for reps Back squat at around 97kg BW
420 x 19 (21 I think only My memory ain't great)  Full deep reps & It wasn't easy .
At 50+ age.

Damn well wish I could do the same now.

Extremely impressive; not just the age, strength and mobility for deep reps but also the cardiovascular ability to do so many reps with that weight.

[Walter Sobchak]

My best for reps Back squat at around 97kg BW
420 x 19 (21 I think only My memory ain't great)  Full deep reps & It wasn't easy .
At 50+ age.

Damn well wish I could do the same now.

Holy fuck….that is tonnage.

That makes my knees ache just reading it.

Kudos to that, extremely impressive.

[wazhazbin]

Never squatted 600 pounds but I have done 315 x 20 "fairly" easily.

i trained at a gym with incredibly strong powerlifters.

my best high rep squats were 4 plates for 18 and
5 plates for 10.

and if you didn't break parallel every rep you  wouldn't
be training there long.

but thought i was a total weakling compared to the other squats
in the gym.

[illuminati]

At 50 plus, I would be happy to do it at 40. Some going.

Thanks -

And you're strong enough & looking Great 👊🏻👍🏻

[Matt]

Illuminati is an animal.

He would have to be to do that. Incredible lift.

My goals are 350/450/550, at 185-lb body weight.

On Getbig, everyone says it's common to see people at the gym squatting 405 or deadlifting 495...but there are not more than 25 guys in my city of 108K who deadlift over 550. I never see it.

And my hypochondria kicks in, and I stay or go back to 170. The True Adonis once said: even adding 20-lb of body fat will make us stronger.

Oleksii Novikov is only 265-lb at 6'1". I wonder how strong he would get if he did a serious heavy bulk, and put on 30-lb. "The World's Strongest Gay" [oh brother  ] Rob Kearney is only 285-lb at 5'10". I wonder how he would do at 335?

But it could be a bad idea.

I'm shooting for 350/450/550, at 185 b-w. The bench won't be a problem, but my squat will need the most improvement.

Hearing about illuminati and others hitting crazy numbers past the age of 40...45...even 50...it's inspiring to me.

I just want to keep the momentum going, and stay on focus until I hit those numbers.

For health reasons, I want to stay at 185-lb / 84-kg body weight, so I'm trying to be realistic. It may not even be possible for me at 185, but...time will tell.

Robert:
Have you ever ripped a joint, and then hit the gym? 

[The Scott]

My best for reps Back squat at around 97kg BW
420 x 19 (21 I think only My memory ain't great)  Full deep reps & It wasn't easy .
At 50+ age.

Damn well wish I could do the same now.

Well done, brother!  The heavy, high rep squat is a test of both power and endurance and  you certainly possessed both and still do!

[Walter Sobchak]

I think the poster “Cook” also squatted over 600 when he was younger?

Kind of puts bhank’s pathetic 225 x 10.5 into perspective.

That is some crazy reps with 315.

[Matt]

i trained at a gym with incredibly strong powerlifters.

my best high rep squats were 4 plates for 18 and
5 plates for 10.

and if you didn't break parallel every rep you  wouldn't
be training there long.

but thought i was a total weakling compared to the other squats
in the gym.

I know you've trained at some serious gyms, wazhazbin.

We have had many contests in my city. Only maybe 25 guys here can deadlift over 550.

I can honestly say I don't see anyone squat 405-lb at either of my gyms in the average year. I almost never witness that.

Some food for thought:
Only 1-3% of people who go to the gym bench press 225+. And only about 20% of people even go to the gym. That means a 225 bench puts you between the top 0.2% to top 0.6% of strongest people overall.

So many here say it's common to see people squat 405+ or deadlift 495+...but I almost never see that.

Like I said, from the contests here, only maybe 25 guys can deadlift 550. I have no reason to think that is different than the North American average. In fact, in 2013, 8 of the 20 Ontario's Strongest Man competitors were from my city. The "weakest" one deadlifted 585, and only five men in my city deadlift 700+ [or have done so].

I just don't believe some claims. You and Fortress are both credible, so I don't doubt you. But I just don't believe some of the claims I read.

[robcguns]

He would have to be to do that. Incredible lift.

My goals are 350/450/550, at 185-lb body weight.

On Getbig, everyone says it's common to see people at the gym squatting 405 or deadlifting 495...but there are not more than 25 guys in my city of 108K who deadlift over 550. I never see it.

And my hypochondria kicks in, and I stay or go back to 170. The True Adonis once said: even adding 20-lb of body fat will make us stronger.

Oleksii Novikov is only 265-lb at 6'1". I wonder how strong he would get if he did a serious heavy bulk, and put on 30-lb. "The World's Strongest Gay" [oh brother  ] Rob Kearney is only 285-lb at 5'10". I wonder how he would do at 335?

But it could be a bad idea.

I'm shooting for 350/450/550, at 185 b-w. The bench won't be a problem, but my squat will need the most improvement.

Hearing about illuminati and others hitting crazy numbers past the age of 40...45...even 50...it's inspiring to me.

I just want to keep the momentum going, and stay on focus until I hit those numbers.

For health reasons, I want to stay at 185-lb / 84-kg body weight, so I'm trying to be realistic. It may not even be possible for me at 185, but...time will tell.

Robert:
Have you ever ripped a joint, and then hit the gym? 

All very strong lifts Matt, 350 bench at 185 is pretty crazy. Good luck with all those, I’m sure you will get them as you are a crazy strong fella.

I have ripped a joint and worked out a few times. Gotta be in the right mood but it’s fun, you get super focused and just get in a zone and keep on going and next thing you know 3-4 hours have passed and your still cranking. Also when I’ve done it things don’t bother me as much so I don’t get mad at idiots in the gym, I either don’t notice them or just laugh. So it has a few good points to doing it. I haven’t smoked or eaten an edible in a while. It’s almost about that time haha. Thanks for reminding me. I like to take a couple months off 2-3 times a year and clear out.

[robcguns]

I think the poster “Cook” also squatted over 600 when he was younger?

Kind of puts bhank’s pathetic 225 x 10.5 into perspective.

That is some crazy reps with 315.

The Scott was also an insane squatter.

[wazhazbin]

I know you've trained at some serious gyms, wazhazbin.

We have had many contests in my city. Only maybe 25 guys here can deadlift over 550.

I can honestly say I don't see anyone squat 405-lb at either of my gyms in the average year. I almost never witness that.

Some food for thought:
Only 1-3% of people who go to the gym bench press 225+. And only about 20% of people even go to the gym. That means a 225 bench puts you between the top 0.2% to top 0.6% of strongest people overall.

So many here say it's common to see people squat 405+ or deadlift 495+...but I almost never see that.

Like I said, from the contests here, only maybe 25 guys can deadlift 550. I have no reason to think that is different than the North American average. In fact, in 2013, 8 of the 20 Ontario's Strongest Man competitors were from my city. The "weakest" one deadlifted 585, and only five men in my city deadlift 700+ [or have done so].

I just don't believe some claims. You and Fortress are both credible, so I don't doubt you. But I just don't believe some of the claims I read.

 i have a near eidetic memory for lifts i've done and or witnessed.   and i am a stickler for form

and if the spotters fingers even graze the bar i do not consider it a good lift

[Matt]

All very strong lifts Matt, 350 bench at 185 is pretty crazy. Good luck with all those, I’m sure you will get them as you are a crazy strong fella.

Thanks Rob!

The 24-hour gym I go to is small, and I hate hoggingequipment. But to get my squat up, I will need to...well...squat, lol.

I think going at midnight might be the solution there.

My knees buckle, so I've been doing leg presses to address that. The old leg press at my gym is the hardest that I've used, and I want to press 1,000-lb for reps on it before working on my squat. The picture below is from my last successful attempt before failing with 990.

Luckily, the 350 bench at 185 is the lift I'm most certain of, as I previously got 340 at 170, and 345 later.

I have ripped a joint and worked out a few times. Gotta be in the right mood but it’s fun, you get super focused and just get in a zone and keep on going and next thing you know 3-4 hours have passed and your still cranking. Also when I’ve done it things don’t bother me as much so I don’t get mad at idiots in the gym, I either don’t notice them or just laugh. So it has a few good points to doing it. I haven’t smoked or eaten an edible in a while. It’s almost about that time haha. Thanks for reminding me. I like to take a couple months off 2-3 times a year and clear out.

LOL!!!

I was wondering if you tried that. 

I have had edibles a couple of times...it was the most terrifying experience ever. I'll put it this way:

Smoking THC to me is like how others react to edibles. And edibles...that's just next level. I can't do it.

It's too bad, because THC is a godsend to a lot of people. But it is what it is.

That's good that you take time off. I know it's "just weed", but I've had a few friends eventually develop paranoia issues from smoking it daily for 5-15 years. Some time off is probably good.

[Matt]

i have a near eidetic memory for lifts i've done and or witnessed.   and i am a stickler for form

and if the spotters fingers even graze the bar i do not consider it a good lift

I know that one person who has been there, done that, and seen that - it's you, wazhazbin. Ditto for Fortress.

I am having a bit of an issue with my spotters doing too much or taking over too soon lately. I just want them to give a feather touch at most.

Basically, as long as it's going up steadily, leave it be or do a feather touch. But as with lifting, spotting takes some refinement to get right.

I just started training for strength 17 days ago. I personally prefer the look that comes from bodybuilding-style style training, but the eating is the part I struggle to keep up with.

[Cook]

I know you've trained at some serious gyms, wazhazbin.

We have had many contests in my city. Only maybe 25 guys here can deadlift over 550.

I can honestly say I don't see anyone squat 405-lb at either of my gyms in the average year. I almost never witness that.

Some food for thought:
Only 1-3% of people who go to the gym bench press 225+. And only about 20% of people even go to the gym. That means a 225 bench puts you between the top 0.2% to top 0.6% of strongest people overall.

So many here say it's common to see people squat 405+ or deadlift 495+...but I almost never see that.

Like I said, from the contests here, only maybe 25 guys can deadlift 550. I have no reason to think that is different than the North American average. In fact, in 2013, 8 of the 20 Ontario's Strongest Man competitors were from my city. The "weakest" one deadlifted 585, and only five men in my city deadlift 700+ [or have done so].

I just don't believe some claims. You and Fortress are both credible, so I don't doubt you. But I just don't believe some of the claims I read.

Matt this is a picture of me squatting 600 although I guess a picture doesn’t prove I made it I could have missed but I wouldn’t have saved a picture for over 40 years of a miss. I understand your scepticism because the last time I was in a commercial gym nobody was even doing squats.There are still some gyms out there with some studs lifting though.Later guys

[wazhazbin]

I know that one person who has been there, done that, and seen that - it's you, wazhazbin. Ditto for Fortress.

I am having a bit of an issue with my spotters doing too much or taking over too soon lately. I just want them to give a feather touch at most.

Basically, as long as it's going up steadily, leave it be or do a feather touch. But as with lifting, spotting takes some refinement to get right.

I just started training for strength 17 days ago. I personally prefer the look that comes from bodybuilding-style style training, but the eating is the part I struggle to keep up with.

i know the feeling of spotters taking over..

i remember these two guys at my gym had crazy strong benches.  but the spotters hands were always on the
bar but they'd be saying 'it's all you it's all you'.

then i get a spot from one of them,,,  and a weight i'm gonna do six with and i'm at nine not even trying and they
are yelling 'it's all you, it's all you'

i rack it and say 'next time let me help you a bit'

[Gym Rat]

We've all seen those bench spotters.
Its like youre lying down to give them an upright row spot instead...

"Its all you bro, keep rowing"...

[robcguns]

Thanks Rob!

The 24-hour gym I go to is small, and I hate hoggingequipment. But to get my squat up, I will need to...well...squat, lol.

I think going at midnight might be the solution there.

My knees buckle, so I've been doing leg presses to address that. The old leg press at my gym is the hardest that I've used, and I want to press 1,000-lb for reps on it before working on my squat. The picture below is from my last successful attempt before failing with 990.

Luckily, the 350 bench at 185 is the lift I'm most certain of, as I previously got 340 at 170, and 345 later.

LOL!!!

I was wondering if you tried that. 

I have had edibles a couple of times...it was the most terrifying experience ever. I'll put it this way:

Smoking THC to me is like how others react to edibles. And edibles...that's just next level. I can't do it.

It's too bad, because THC is a godsend to a lot of people. But it is what it is.

That's good that you take time off. I know it's "just weed", but I've had a few friends eventually develop paranoia issues from smoking it daily for 5-15 years. Some time off is probably good.

340 at 170 is a crazy bench. Congrats on that.

Yeah I’m a very low dose kind of guy. Edibles 2-5 mgs 2 if I’m going out and 5 if I’m hanging in and when I do rip joints it’s 1-2 hits. I’m a lightweight. I’ve tripped my balls off on 10mg edibles and it is scary. A joint usually lasts me prob 6 months cause I really only smoke 1-2 times a month. Edibles though I will do everyday for a couple months then break for two months.

[robcguns]

Many strong men in this thread. I’m very impressed boys.

[20inch calves]

Never squatted 600 pounds but I have done 315 x 20 "fairly" easily.

I got 405x20 once...thought i was literrally dying. Failed with 225 @ 47 reps.

[chaos]

Despise high rep training. Only time I ever max repped was on deadlifts.
Lots of stories of shit spotters here, chaos will let you die before lifting the bar off of you.

[Darren Avey]

What intelligent post has Fortress ever put on here?

Far more than you you liberal lefty cuck

[wes]

At around 50 years of age at about 160-165 pounds bodyweight I did 315 for 3 X 10,followed by 2 X 8 with 315,followed by a set of 6 with 315 all in the same workout.....just a regular leg day all below paralell and I have quads like a stork ! 

I did wear wraps,a belt,and chalked the bar as well as my trap area in a sweatshirt of course.

[wes]

My best for reps Back squat at around 97kg BW
420 x 19 (21 I think only My memory ain't great)  Full deep reps & It wasn't easy .
At 50+ age.

Damn well wish I could do the same now.

That is insane my British brother.....props buddy!! 

[Cook]

At around 50 years of age at about 160-165 pounds bodyweight I did 315 for 3 X 10,followed by 2 X 8 with 315,followed by a set of 6 with 315 all in the same workout.....just a regular leg day all below paralell and I have quads like a stork ! 

I did wear wraps,a belt,and chalked the bar as well as my trap area in a sweatshirt of course.

Wes that 600 I did was my second lift I took 622 on my third and almost got it out of the hole.Another inch and that damn thing would have gone.It still eats at me a little even after 40 years

[wes]

Wes that 600 I did was my second lift I took 622 on my third and almost got it out of the hole.Another inch and that damn thing would have gone.It still eats at me a little even after 40 years

I hear ya` Cook.....powerlifting can be so frustrating......bench 405 easy,try 410,get buried!  LOL 

Awesome squat just the same my friend.