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post 1643763923 07-28-2021, 06:28 AM
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Hit a raw squat PR last night - 525

edit: vid on post #15

Yeah nothing special, but it's very rare that I will take raw singles with a straight bar. My previous best was 505 and I only did 485 back in January. RPE was around 8.5-9 so I figured I had another 15-20 lbs in me, but I try to be smart since I squat alone.

Currently waiting to get an MRI on my forearm to see if I have a stress fracture, so I can't bench or deadlift right now. Also don't want to squat in gear as that would put too much strain on my wrist/forearm.

All squats went like this:
5x315
5x365
3x405
1x455
1x495
1x525
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post 1643778083 07-28-2021, 10:14 AM
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Afternoon bump to see if anyone on misc even lifts.
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post 1643778243 07-28-2021, 10:18 AM
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"nothing special" is a matter of perspective. Too zeus no, nothing special. To me and a lot of other people. And example of what you can achieve if you put in the effort. Good f'n job. This is more than most deadlift. Really makes me appreciate Ronnie saying "my only regret is I didn't do 3" when he front squatted 800 "whole ass pounds"
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post 1643781083 07-28-2021, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted By brahnotah⏩
"nothing special" is a matter of perspective. Too zeus no, nothing special. To me and a lot of other people. And example of what you can achieve if you put in the effort. Good f'n job. This is more than most deadlift. Really makes me appreciate Ronnie saying "my only regret is I didn't do 3" when he front squatted 800 "whole ass pounds"
Thanks brah. Nothing special is relative, but I know guys that are raw squatting in the 700s. Just a step on the path to an 800 lb geared squat.
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Best Raw (gym lifts): S:540 B:380 D:515

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post 1643781633 07-28-2021, 11:01 AM
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good stuff opie
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post 1643781943 07-28-2021, 11:05 AM
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You just squatted my best deadlift, GLDM! I need my squat to not suck so bad anymore...
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post 1643782613 07-28-2021, 11:13 AM
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Sick lifts brah.
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post 1643782823 07-28-2021, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted By 78novacaine⏩
You just squatted my best deadlift, GLDM! I need my squat to not suck so bad anymore...
Get a safety squat bar and use it for 75% of all your squats.
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Best Meet lifts: S:805 B:705 D:560 Total:2070 (220, equipped, drug free)
Best Raw (gym lifts): S:540 B:380 D:515

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post 1643787853 07-28-2021, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted By Drew23⏩
Get a safety squat bar and use it for 75% of all your squats.
I just recently tried these and like them but what are the benefits over just doing a high bar squat?
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post 1643788033 07-28-2021, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted By Drew23⏩
Get a safety squat bar and use it for 75% of all your squats.
Already have one and use it for probably 90% of my squat work, lol. I hardly ever squat with straight bar anymore and my cranky shoulders appreciate it.
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post 1643788683 07-28-2021, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩
I just recently tried these and like them but what are the benefits over just doing a high bar squat?
The SSB forces you to stay upright and keep a tight upper back. If you don't, you're getting folded over. Most people have a hard time keeping a high chest out of the hole, the SSB fixes that.

It also puts very little stress on your shoulders, so if you have shoulder issues (like most lifters) it allows you to train with less discomfort and keeps your joints healthier.
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Best Raw (gym lifts): S:540 B:380 D:515

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post 1643789683 07-28-2021, 12:39 PM
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Got a vid? Would make this thread 100x better.
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post 1643790643 07-28-2021, 12:52 PM
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I tabbed this earlier and forgot until now. GJDM, always good to see the OG's on here. Especially the ones who lift.
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post 1643790863 07-28-2021, 12:55 PM
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post 1643791253 07-28-2021, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted By Nicotaf24⏩
Got a vid? Would make this thread 100x better.
Yeah but didn't really feel like uploading a boring training vid.


Here you go:
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Best Meet lifts: S:805 B:705 D:560 Total:2070 (220, equipped, drug free)
Best Raw (gym lifts): S:540 B:380 D:515

Want to bench more? Click here: https://forum.obnoxiousbrutes.com/showthread.php?t=178958341
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post 1643792763 07-28-2021, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted By Drew23⏩
Yeah but didn't really feel like uploading a boring training vid.


Here you go:
Damn bro, INSANE lift. Would rep if I could but I'm totally out. Seriously mirin your squat, keep it up!
post 1643795103 07-28-2021, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted By binlogic⏩
Damn bro, INSANE lift. Would rep if I could but I'm totally out. Seriously mirin your squat, keep it up!
Thanks brah
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Best Raw (gym lifts): S:540 B:380 D:515

Want to bench more? Click here: https://forum.obnoxiousbrutes.com/showthread.php?t=178958341
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post 1643795963 07-28-2021, 01:54 PM
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that looked pretty easy for you
post 1643796543 07-28-2021, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted By ThaifooN90⏩
that looked pretty easy for you
Thanks. Like I said it was an RPE of 8.5-9 which is all I really need for a raw squat. It's not going to benefit my overall training to go all out to failure here.
I'm not DrewDarden

Best Meet lifts: S:805 B:705 D:560 Total:2070 (220, equipped, drug free)
Best Raw (gym lifts): S:540 B:380 D:515

Want to bench more? Click here: https://forum.obnoxiousbrutes.com/showthread.php?t=178958341
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