The first time I benched the big wheels I nearly peed myself in excitement. I’m not going for singles right now. Closest plate benchmark I would aim for would be a 315 dead, best is around 305, but again, haven’t gone for a single in ages.
[quote]pushmepullme wrote:
The first time I benched the big wheels I nearly peed myself in excitement. I’m not going for singles right now. Closest plate benchmark I would aim for would be a 315 dead, best is around 305, but again, haven’t gone for a single in ages.[/quote]
The Big Wheels is my lifetime benchgoal. On that day I shall probably expire from an egoexplosion of delightful massivity. RIP Hallowed. Way to go. Literally.
My bench 1RM is up to 35# plate… I’m coming up on that big girl plate… I can taste it
[quote]merrysailor wrote:
My bench 1RM is up to 35# plate… I’m coming up on that big girl plate… I can taste it[/quote]
If you bench the 35s you need to post vid of it to get Hallowed and I to add “I <3 MerrySailor” to our avis. 0_0
Did you get vid?
Next time I do it I’ll have the bf get a vid 
So, this might not make sense, but I have an idea–
Anyone want to race toward a % increase on their lifts? Like, increase my squat by 4% or whatever…then we’re all on a more level playing field. I guess it’s no different than choosing an arbitrary weight to race toward (because I have an impossible time determining how fast lifts will move), but since some people don’t do 1RM and some are starting from lower/higher weights, might help to even the race.?!?
meh?
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
So, this might not make sense, but I have an idea–
Anyone want to race toward a % increase on their lifts? Like, increase my squat by 4% or whatever…then we’re all on a more level playing field. I guess it’s no different than choosing an arbitrary weight to race toward (because I have an impossible time determining how fast lifts will move), but since some people don’t do 1RM and some are starting from lower/higher weights, might help to even the race.?!?
meh?[/quote]
Hear! Hear!
I agree, this would make more sense. As well something along the lines of a 2xBW DL, or BW bench, or 1.5 BW squat. That way things are all respective to each person.
Just let me know how you want to play - and get ready to write “Mascherano is my Queen” on your avi’s, mkay?
[quote]Mascherano wrote:
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
So, this might not make sense, but I have an idea–
Anyone want to race toward a % increase on their lifts? Like, increase my squat by 4% or whatever…then we’re all on a more level playing field. I guess it’s no different than choosing an arbitrary weight to race toward (because I have an impossible time determining how fast lifts will move), but since some people don’t do 1RM and some are starting from lower/higher weights, might help to even the race.?!?
meh?[/quote]
Hear! Hear!
I agree, this would make more sense. As well something along the lines of a 2xBW DL, or BW bench, or 1.5 BW squat. That way things are all respective to each person.
Just let me know how you want to play - and get ready to write “Mascherano is my Queen” on your avi’s, mkay?[/quote]
Mkay! high five!
I might need help with the math though… percents and shiz? uh?
in light of leveling the playing field:
315 deadlift = 2x bodyweight.
240 squat = 1.5x bodyweight.
I’m in.
I’m in for a 2x deadlift. I need ten lbs. You ladies are going to cry when I win.
[quote]arachne12 wrote:
I’m in for a 2x deadlift. I need ten lbs. You ladies are going to cry when I win.[/quote]
haha -have you planned our punishment? something like Arachne rocks added to our avi’s?
[quote]nlmain wrote:
in light of leveling the playing field:
315 deadlift = 2x bodyweight.
240 squat = 1.5x bodyweight.
I’m in.
[/quote]
Oh, ok. You’re definitely on!
270 DL = 2x BW
205 squat = 1.5xBW
Anyone else on this?
[quote]arachne12 wrote:
I’m in for a 2x deadlift. I need ten lbs. You ladies are going to cry when I win.[/quote]
oh, fuck! haha!
IN
DL=280
Squat=225 for reps
It’s adorable ya’ll think you have a chance. 
Agreed Mainy-we all change our avis for a week post achieving the goal?
edited because I forgot what i can squat. I would like 2.5 squat but i’ve got a ways to go.
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
Agreed Mainy-we all change our avis for a week post achieving the goal?[/quote]
sounds good.
and girls - vids is requires. we will def celebrate if you get it without the vid but as we are making this a “for realz” comp keep your cameras in your gym bags.
[quote]nlmain wrote:
[quote]arachne12 wrote:
I’m in for a 2x deadlift. I need ten lbs. You ladies are going to cry when I win.[/quote]
haha -have you planned our punishment? something like Arachne rocks added to our avi’s?
[/quote]
“I love spiders” in BIG letters!
[quote]arachne12 wrote:
[quote]nlmain wrote:
[quote]arachne12 wrote:
I’m in for a 2x deadlift. I need ten lbs. You ladies are going to cry when I win.[/quote]
haha -have you planned our punishment? something like Arachne rocks added to our avi’s?
[/quote]
“I love spiders” in BIG letters!
[/quote]
deal!
Trying to get a better form so I have changed my squat to the bottom up ones for now. Keeping my ass in I am up to 3sets 3reps with one plate. That counted pause on the pins is a killer!
My DL working wight is 265 3sets 5reps again remembering to pause on the floor.
My Bench press needs a lot of help Im at 3sets 5reps at 95lbs. Man I got to work on this!!!
Working on it every day!
[quote]TenashusReslushn wrote:
Trying to get a better form so I have changed my squat to the bottom up ones for now. Keeping my ass in I am up to 3sets 3reps with one plate. That counted pause on the pins is a killer!
My DL working wight is 265 3sets 5reps again remembering to pause on the floor.
My Bench press needs a lot of help Im at 3sets 5reps at 95lbs. Man I got to work on this!!!
Working on it every day![/quote]
Yep.
Well Hallowed, Merrysailor and I are going for the 35s then on to the 45s on bench you can join us.
Update: I will be doing heavy singles next week and will be trying for the 35s then.
[quote]Charlie Horse wrote:
[quote]TenashusReslushn wrote:
Trying to get a better form so I have changed my squat to the bottom up ones for now. Keeping my ass in I am up to 3sets 3reps with one plate. That counted pause on the pins is a killer!
My DL working wight is 265 3sets 5reps again remembering to pause on the floor.
My Bench press needs a lot of help Im at 3sets 5reps at 95lbs. Man I got to work on this!!!
Working on it every day![/quote]
Yep.
Well Hallowed, Merrysailor and I are going for the 35s then on to the 45s on bench you can join us.
Update: I will be doing heavy singles next week and will be trying for the 35s then.
[/quote]
Thanks Girls for the invite! Im so glad to be in this race it is pushing me right along!