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post 1648434263 10-06-2021, 12:59 PM
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Hit 315 on bench press for the second time in my life yesterday, except this time

while being lean. Feels great man, motivated as ever on the gym too. This damn passion changed my entire life for the better, i thank God for putting me in front of 'Pumping Iron' when i was just a little kid



Im going to try to break it in 2 weeks with with 325 (315 moved relatively comfortable), after that im going to get into gymnastics (srs). I want to be able to do crazy **** on the bar/rings etc, like sets of 10 strict muscle ups, planches, handstands and **** like that. Basically want to be in complete control of my body, but probably need to drop 5-7kgs for that




What are your goals on the gym misc?
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Well I'm on the wrong side of 35 now so my main goal is just staying lean and mobile. I'm too scared of injuring my back again to go too heavy with the compounds.

Congrats on the PR OP. 3 plates while lean is no joke
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post 1648434803 10-06-2021, 01:08 PM
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Mirin hard. I’ll never bench heavy again, but I don’t feel held back by my age yet. I just need to leave twink status and I’ll be happy
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Mirin very hard srs. 315 isnt even a thought for me. Hitting that lean is really impressive.

Goals right now being able to run a sub 20min 5k + 15 pullup set with a 45 lb plate + BW bench x 15 (I weigh175 at like 11-12%bf)

Currently at 20:50 5K / 7 pullups / 7 rep bw bench

I imagine this time next year all those will be crushed. Im only 2 months getting back to the gym since covid shut everything down.
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My goals right now are to keep my lifts where they’re at while becoming an absolute machine at cardio/conditioning work

Edit: on spread brah but mirin the 315! was within reach for me last summer but have to put that goal on hold for the time being
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post 1648435163 10-06-2021, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted By TBO1313⏩
Well I'm on the wrong side of 35 now so my main goal is just staying lean and mobile. I'm too scared of injuring my back again to go too heavy with the compounds.

Congrats on the PR OP. 3 plates while lean is no joke
Forgot to add, im 30. Feel at my prime.
Originally Posted By drvillain⏩
Mirin hard. I’ll never bench heavy again, but I don’t feel held back by my age yet. I just need to leave twink status and I’ll be happy
Why no more bench brother?
Originally Posted By JeffPesos⏩
Mirin very hard srs. 315 isnt even a thought for me. Hitting that lean is really impressive.

Goals right now being able to run a sub 20min 5k + 15 pullup set with a 45 lb plate + BW bench x 15 (I weigh175 at like 11-12%bf)

Currently at 20:50 5K / 7 pullups / 7 rep bw bench

I imagine this time next year all those will be crushed. Im only 2 months getting back to the gym since covid shut everything down.
Get your ass on it brah. There's no try or "imagine", only do.


Need to really improve my cardio tho, im just to heavy for good numbers right now.
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post 1648436203 10-06-2021, 01:27 PM
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Nice work op I just put up 225 this week lol
Did 245 for a set of 5 in my early 20,s then quit working out for years
This 225 made me jolly. Lol 315 would make you the strongest dude at my gym
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Mirin Ken, hard AF. Srs. Keep at it brah. Good to see a lifting thread on the misc lol. My goals are to just get back in there. I've been insaaaanely busy with work projects but I'm putting a stop to that. I need lifting in my life to feel healthy and relieve stress. As far as personal bench goals, I want to get above three plates again someday. Best bench ever was 385 as a bloatlord (205lbs bw at 5'11"), currently at 180lbs bw. Just looking to gradually get bench gains back and stick with the 5/3/1 program for a while. It's always worked well for me.
post 1648437443 10-06-2021, 01:45 PM
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also mirin gymnastics goals. I think it's bad ass when people try different chit like that, especially when accomplishing milestones in other hobbies. Makes life interesting and makes you more well rounded/confident.
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Originally Posted By binlogic⏩
Mirin Ken, hard AF. Srs. Keep at it brah. Good to see a lifting thread on the misc lol. My goals are to just get back in there. I've been insaaaanely busy with work projects but I'm putting a stop to that. I need lifting in my life to feel healthy and relieve stress. As far as personal bench goals, I want to get above three plates again someday. Best bench ever was 385 as a bloatlord (205lbs bw at 5'11"), currently at 180lbs bw. Just looking to gradually get bench gains back and stick with the 5/3/1 program for a while. It's always worked well for me.
**** man, 385 is impressive AF. Id need like 6 months of training an 20kg more in order to push that lol
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post 1648437603 10-06-2021, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted By truesteez⏩
gjdm

also mirin gymnastics goals. I think it's bad ass when people try different chit like that, especially when accomplishing milestones in other hobbies. Makes life interesting and makes you more well rounded/confident.
yeah man, i always need a very clear goal, if i dont have a goal i immediately lose motivation. I cant simply maintain.

Im mostly always cutting/clean bulking but this time i tried to equal my PR while being lean. Now i want to be more athletic and healthier.
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Originally Posted By Ken-O⏩
**** man, 385 is impressive AF. Id need like 6 months of training an 20kg more in order to push that lol
Sometimes I think about that moment when I hit it, and I get the feels brah. It hurts honestly. I was 20 years old at the time (33 right now), and a single man with 100% focus on powerlifting/getting huge. Priorities are so different in my life right now, and I don't aspire to hit 385 again, but I do want to get back above three plates like you because that is quite a feat in itself. Srs. I don't know of anybody personally in my gym that hits three plates ever. So it's a solid/awesome goal in itself.
post 1648438623 10-06-2021, 02:01 PM
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I am trying to push my limits and bench press 2 trannies on each side this year to show my support. Just waiting on my booster shot before I feel safe returning to the gym
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I will never bench 315 in my whole life. Won't ever get close
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Originally Posted By janglingjack⏩
I will never bench 315 in my whole life. Won't ever get close
Same. 250 maybe 275. But 250 feels like my shoulders are gonna self destruct
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I'm 3 years to 40 now, so I don't have many weight milestones on the radar. I've benched over 405 and deadlifted over 600.

Recently I made the goal to Incline DB Press the 140's for 10 and Shoulder DB Press the 120's for 10. I ended up hitting 140's for 11 and 120's for 9. So can't complain there.

Mainly trying to just maintain my strength and stay healthy now. Will likely lean out 20lbs or so and get back near 220.
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Originally Posted By Ken-O⏩
while being lean. Feels great man, motivated as ever on the gym too. This damn passion changed my entire life for the better, i thank God for putting me in front of 'Pumping Iron' when i was just a little kid



Im going to try to break it in 2 weeks with with 325 (315 moved relatively comfortable), after that im going to get into gymnastics (srs). I want to be able to do crazy **** on the bar/rings etc, like sets of 10 strict muscle ups, planches, handstands and **** like that. Basically want to be in complete control of my body, but probably need to drop 5-7kgs for that




What are your goals on the gym misc?
Basically the same as yours. Bought gymnastic rings this summer and love them.

I think my biceps (damn stubborn body part) are finally growing from the straight arm work on the rings.
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Post a video of anything over 275 pls.

Also, good luck with gymnastics. It's a young man's game, hard as fuk, my 6yo son is in it now and loves it.

Like Vin Diesel above, 38 this year and just trying to stay strong and healthy. Ideally this block will net a bench over 350, squat over 450 (terrible squatter), and deadlift over 600. I've got no aspirations to compete professionally, but really love the sport and community that comes with powerlifting/powerbuilding/bodybuilding and lifting anything in general.
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Originally Posted By jeshelton⏩
Post a video of anything over 275 pls.

Also, good luck with gymnastics. It's a young man's game, hard as fuk, my 6yo son is in it now and loves it.

Like Vin Diesel above, 38 this year and just trying to stay strong and healthy. Ideally this block will net a bench over 350, squat over 450 (terrible squatter), and deadlift over 600. I've got no aspirations to compete professionally, but really love the sport and community that comes with powerlifting/powerbuilding/bodybuilding and lifting anything in general.
lol, what for?

What worries me about gymnastics is that my second goal is to build up my legs to match my upperbody, particularly hamstrings, and adding more muscle on my legs will impact my bodyweight exercises.


But hey thats the game, the harder the better it feels (no homo)
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Originally Posted By Ken-O⏩
lol, what for?

What worries me about gymnastics is that my second goal is to build up my legs to match my upperbody, particularly hamstrings, and adding more muscle on my legs will impact my bodyweight exercises.


But hey thats the game, the harder the better it feels (no homo)
How has the bench routine been going Ken? Curious if you've nailed that 325. I'm starting a new 5/3/1 cycle on Monday, looking forward to getting in the upper 200's and maybe get 315 by the summer.
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Tren is amazing bench increased like crazy and lost weight lol
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Originally Posted By binlogic⏩
How has the bench routine been going Ken? Curious if you've nailed that 325. I'm starting a new 5/3/1 cycle on Monday, looking forward to getting in the upper 200's and maybe get 315 by the summer.
It went to ****. Im repping 225 for like 8 right now. Not sure why, may be my extremely low protein poverty diet from november-december. Have not gone to the supermarket in like 4 months lol.
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How long did it take to go from 225 to 315?
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Originally Posted By Ken-O⏩
It went to ****. Im repping 225 for like 8 right now. Not sure why, may be my extremely low protein poverty diet from november-december. Have not gone to the supermarket in like 4 months lol.
Well damn brah lol. It sucks sometimes but life just happens.
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Originally Posted By helpmee⏩
How long did it take to go from 225 to 315?
dont even remember when i benched 225 x 1. Never attempted singles until 315.
Originally Posted By binlogic⏩
Well damn brah lol. It sucks sometimes but life just happens.
yeah i actually went to check my hormone levels to see wtf was going on, im weak AF right now. Its just the poor diet and sleep i think
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Originally Posted By Ken-O⏩
It went to ****. Im repping 225 for like 8 right now. Not sure why, may be my extremely low protein poverty diet from november-december. Have not gone to the supermarket in like 4 months lol.
Why would you do this?

Seems extremely inconsistent with the gymnast goals or retaining any strength/muscle in general.
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Originally Posted By Ken-O⏩
dont even remember when i benched 225 x 1. Never attempted singles until 315.



yeah i actually went to check my hormone levels to see wtf was going on, im weak AF right now. Its just the poor diet and sleep i think
When I skimp out on sleep it REALLY changes things in the gym for me. Srs. My capacity just isn't there, and it's very noticeable on the compound lifts for me. It's crazy but I simply have to get 7+ hours before a gym session if I want to make gains.
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mirin man. that gymnastics will increase flexibility and will help you too.
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