Fortress...calling you out!

[Walter Sobchak]

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

Props to you Cook.

600 is a really big lift.

700 is starting to get hard to even comprehend.

[Fortress]

...

That ain’t me, by the way.

[Fortress]

You fellas are strong and impressive.

Fortress hails!

My best comp dead is 650. Was good for a close-to seven but decided to re-do my second attempt, 650, because I put down the bar without the signal and got dinged, and I wanted a sure-thing for my total, not the opening poundage (just under six). Also, the second 650 was within four minutes of the second attempt, as my flight was only three lifters, including me. Hahaha

Best comp press, 415.

Very much worth more, now. Heck, at my last bench session I pause-pressed a set of 10 with 315. I’ve reverse-grip pressed 405 with a pause, too.

I still believe I can crank it up into the 425-plus arena.

[robcguns]

You fellas are strong and impressive.

Fortress hails!

My best comp dead is 650. Was good for a close-to seven but decided to re-do my second attempt, 650, because I put down the bar without the signal and got dinged, and I wanted a sure-thing for my total, not the opening poundage (just under six). Also, the second 650 was within four minutes of the second attempt, as my flight was only three lifters, including me. Hahaha

Best comp press, 415.

Very much worth more, now. Heck, at my last bench session I pause-pressed a set of 10 with 315. I’ve reverse-grip pressed 405 with a pause, too.

I still believe I can crank it up into the 425-plus arena.

405 reverse grip pause, that’s crazy strong. As is pause pressing 315 for 10. You sir are a beast.

[illuminati]

You got a reps PR at age 50+??

Ha , yeah kind of - I was training a young 32yr old for the British Championships
He was a Strong Lad , heavier than me,  we were pushing weight & reps &
I wasn't going to be beat. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Ha. 

Ah the folly of youth.

[illuminati]

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.

Thanks , I was doing 400lbs + Front squats for reps also.

[ThisisOverload]

Years ago, when I competed my best lift in a meet was 635 raw at 220 pounds.

I think my best in the gym was 670 at 250ish pounds.

Never did the high rep heavy weight stuff because my lower back would cramp up.

But we used to end our BBing workouts with windowmaker sets of 225, i think i hit 40 a few times.

I remember not being able to walk up the stairs of my apartment after a few workouts.

[illuminati]

Illuminati is an animal.

Ha , I was called that a few times back then training.

Hey you're not exactly far behind - some of you're poundages are very impressive.

As are those of Matt, Fortress, Cook, Scott, Hazbin, Ro, Wes, OverL !!!
Great lifting by Many on here & No lies or calling others out -
Like some Twat we unfortunately
All Know. And he's as weak as a Kitten 

Impressive lifting & makes for great reading.

Well done all.

[illuminati]

Holy fuck….that is tonnage.

That makes my knees ache just reading it.

Kudos to that, extremely impressive.

IIRC you're no slouch on front squats  ??

[snx]

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Gym Rat is Scott Welch?

[Walter Sobchak]

IIRC you're no slouch on front squats  ??

This is going to seem backwards but sometimes I feel in a better groove with front squats.

I can go heavier with back squats, but being a bit taller, the leverage seems to work against me, especially on days when my lower back or trunk is tired.

I rarely drop below 6 reps anymore and on front squats I probably don’t drop below 10 reps. One of the things I’ve always done with squats is a blow out set of something like 225 x 50 every couple of weeks. The high reps work best for me. I always do heavy hack squats too, more leg development down near my knees keeps away that odd carrot-leg look.

[Kwon]

What intelligent post has Fortress ever put on here?

Fuck you Stinkray

[illuminati]

This is going to seem backwards but sometimes I feel in a better groove with front squats.

I can go heavier with back squats, but being a bit taller, the leverage seems to work against me, especially on days when my lower back or trunk is tired.

I rarely drop below 6 reps anymore and on front squats I probably don’t drop below 10 reps. One of the things I’ve always done with squats is a blow out set of something like 225 x 50 every couple of weeks. The high reps work best for me. I always do heavy hack squats too, more leg development down near my knees keeps away that odd carrot-leg look.

Higher reps on front squats is a real oxygen drainer !!
225x 50 Good going to say the least.
Always that bit more awkward doing back squats for most over the 6ft 2-3inch mark.

As for hack squats on a machine - I stay away from them as they plague my knees
only ever found a couple of machines that didn't make them ache.
Going full depth on front & back squat give me muscle development right down
To the knees.

[Walter Sobchak]

Higher reps on front squats is a real oxygen drainer !!
225x 50 Good going to say the least.
Always that bit more awkward doing back squats for most over the 6ft 2-3inch mark.

As for hack squats on a machine - I stay away from them as they plague my knees
only ever found a couple of machines that didn't make them ache.
Going full depth on front & back squat give me muscle development right down
To the knees.

The blowout sets are typically back squats. I only ever do full depth, narrow stance, toes out type squats. I don’t always wear knee wraps but I do always wear a belt.

I also do quite a bit of hamstring work to try to keep the front/back of my quads balanced.

[Skeletor]

Higher reps on front squats is a real oxygen drainer !!
225x 50 Good going to say the least.
Always that bit more awkward doing back squats for most over the 6ft 2-3inch mark.

As for hack squats on a machine - I stay away from them as they plague my knees
only ever found a couple of machines that didn't make them ache.
Going full depth on front & back squat give me muscle development right down
To the knees.

I agree. Most hack squat machines make my knees hurt by the 2nd warm up set. Never had such issues with front squats regardless of weight/reps.

[illuminati]

The blowout sets are typically back squats. I only ever do full depth, narrow stance, toes out type squats. I don’t always wear knee wraps but I do always wear a belt.

I also do quite a bit of hamstring work to try to keep the front/back of my quads balanced.

Likewise I do a lot for hamstrings - always start leg workout doing calves
& hamstrings before thighs.

Same don't use wraps a belt 50/50 depends how i'm feeling
Didn't use wraps when i was doing the 420 for reps.

[illuminati]

I agree. Most hack squat machines make my knees hurt by the 2nd warm up set. Never had such issues with front squats regardless of weight/reps.

Same never an issue doing squats - I've not done hack squats on a machine
for many years - doubt I'll ever do them again.

[wes]

This is going to seem backwards but sometimes I feel in a better groove with front squats.

I can go heavier with back squats, but being a bit taller, the leverage seems to work against me, especially on days when my lower back or trunk is tired.

I rarely drop below 6 reps anymore and on front squats I probably don’t drop below 10 reps. One of the things I’ve always done with squats is a blow out set of something like 225 x 50 every couple of weeks. The high reps work best for me. I always do heavy hack squats too, more leg development down near my knees keeps away that odd carrot-leg look.

Thats a tough set Walt,I did 225 for 25 once.............ONCE!!   

Best bench 300 weighing 150 (double bodyweight) and 275 for 8 at 165 or so.....never tried a max.

405 squat below paralell at 160 pounds and 370 for a triple at 160 or so........250-17 squat.

Fortress just pissed me off and made me feel like a wuss pausing my best squats for reps on benches!!  LOL 

[wes]

Fuck you Stinkray

[wes]

Years ago, when I competed my best lift in a meet was 635 raw at 220 pounds.

I think my best in the gym was 670 at 250ish pounds.

Never did the high rep heavy weight stuff because my lower back would cramp up.

But we used to end our BBing workouts with windowmaker sets of 225, i think i hit 40 a few times.

I remember not being able to walk up the stairs of my apartment after a few workouts.

Farkin` aminal.......props buddy!!

[Gym Rat]

That ain’t me, by the way.

Snipped from your Westside article, I thought the feller looked different than pics ive seen of you...

[illuminati]

Call out to JPJ she's shifting damn good poundages
at a light bodyweight

[illuminati]

Thats a tough set Walt,I did 225 for 25 once.............ONCE!!   

Best bench 300 weighing 150 (double bodyweight) and 275 for 8 at 165 or so.....never tried a max.

405 squat below paralell at 160 pounds and 370 for a triple at 160 or so........250-17 squat.

Fortress just pissed me off and made me feel like a wuss pausing my best squats for reps on benches!!  LOL 

Good Poundages Wes - 2x body weight bench press & decent squat weight
all very impressive .

[wes]

Good Poundages Wes - 2x body weight bench press & decent squat weight
all very impressive .

Thanks my brother! 

[Cook]

Great thread guys. I love talking about lifting big weights eating big steaks and honking big titties.Thanks for the props and y’all some strong dudes.No I can’t lift at 64 what I did at 20 but I’m still trying as hard as I can.Have a great day guys