Did I say that is the reason it's lagging behind my bench?
Mate, I will, just because you seem like a tool, will post a video up on Wednesday where I will do my 1rm for a squat - with full depth. & I will do it so I am parallel - and see if I can get more weight up: I bet you my life that I will get my 1rm +10kg more.
My dumbell bench is 50kg - each arm (100kg) for 4 sets of 5,4,4,4 - This was Monday. I go to failure in each set.
My flat barbell bench (which I rarely do - as I prefer dumbells) is the equivalent sets and reps for 110kg. I don't have a spotter so I don't go as heavy on this.
yes, when you said
"Depth is what I believe restricts me from adding weight to my squats. I tried 130kg two weeks ago and got 1 rep out - went for the second, couldn't get up! Haha. ATG squats are my favourite though. " clearly stating that you'd squat more if only you didn't go down so damn lowI'd rather see your bench (DB or BB) since I've already seen your squat
"Depth is what I believe restricts me from adding weight to my squats. I tried 130kg two weeks ago and got 1 rep out - went for the second, couldn't get up! Haha. ATG squats are my favourite though. " clearly stating that you'd squat more if only you didn't go down so damn lowI'd rather see your bench (DB or BB) since I've already seen your squat
"Did I say that is the reason it's lagging behind my bench?"
How does:
Depth is what I believe restricts me from adding weight to my squats. I tried 130kg two weeks ago and got 1 rep out - went for the second, couldn't get up! Haha. ATG squats are my favourite though. "
Mean that is why it is lagging? Did I even say it was lagging? Do you want to show me your squat and bench? You bench/squat how much?
You're just trying to pluck something out of thin air buddy. Why don't you construe some positivity around?
"Did I say that is the reason it's lagging behind my bench?"
How does:
Depth is what I believe restricts me from adding weight to my squats. I tried 130kg two weeks ago and got 1 rep out - went for the second, couldn't get up! Haha. ATG squats are my favourite though. "
Mean that is why it is lagging? Did I even say it was lagging? Do you want to show me your squat and bench? You bench/squat how much?
You're just trying to pluck something out of thin air buddy. Why don't you construe some positivity around?
I've seen how I bench & squat mate
Currently not much (you've pree my blog so you've aware)
historically skwaats
140 for 12 180 for 5
flat bench
100 for 3 sets of 8-10 110 for 5
flat never suited me, so I've done similar on incline
because you can't expect someone who had an injury to resume at their pre-injury weights, are you dumb??
I've already stated when I was uninjured, I did 180 and 100-110
hence, explains my current disparity
& unless your son smashed your knee and shoulders in, it's no excuse for your disparity
Am I dumb? haha I can't even be arsed to reply to your stupidity. You have just said the following:
"I've already stated when I was uninjured, I did 180 and 100-110"
You are NOW benching 20kg less than you were "pre-injury" - 20% decrease in weight. You are squatting 90kg less than you were "pre injury?" - 50% decrease in weight.
SO - how have you kept your upper body strength and somehow, your lower body has diminished.
I don't even care if you done 50kg bench and a 50kg squat - thats you mate. You can do what you want - it does not affect me in any way. I just cannot see how you are oblivious to your own hypocrisy?
I had a son, I am studying, and working. I prioritised my son over lifting - that was my choice, I didn't need him to smash my knees and shoulders up. I wanted to spend my free time with him. As stated above - I re-started up 4 months ago - once my exams finished.
Oh he is already on his way with the squats... he has ATG form better than me... especially when he is trying to get down for a nail varnish to suck on.
Oh he is already on his way with the squats... he has ATG form better than me... especially when he is trying to get down for a nail varnish to suck on.
Am I dumb? haha I can't even be arsed to reply to your stupidity. You have just said the following:
"I've already stated when I was uninjured, I did 180 and 100-110"
You are NOW benching 20kg less than you were "pre-injury" - 20% decrease in weight. You are squatting 90kg less than you were "pre injury?" - 50% decrease in weight.
SO - how have you kept your upper body strength and somehow, your lower body has diminished.
I don't even care if you done 50kg bench and a 50kg squat - thats you mate. You can do what you want - it does not affect me in any way. I just cannot see how you are oblivious to your own hypocrisy?
I had a son, I am studying, and working. I prioritised my son over lifting - that was my choice, I didn't need him to smash my knees and shoulders up. I wanted to spend my free time with him. As stated above - I re-started up 4 months ago - once my exams finished.
ever thought, and a crazy thought I know ... I injured my knee?
& I'm guessing you glossed over the part where I said I don't go maximal on squats?
& your maths is dumb too
I said I did 100 for 8 reps on flat, I am currently doing 60 for 8 on bench (60%)
I don't go for singles on a regular basis, the 80 you saw was after doing 70 for an easy 5, so I wanted to see if I could do 80 for 5 yet, answer was no
I did 140 for 8 reps, and 140 * 0.6 = 84kg
can I do 84kg for 8 reps now? muscle strength sure, knee strength? no
ever thought, and a crazy thought I know ... I injured my knee?
& I'm guessing you glossed over the part where I said I don't go maximal on squats?
& your maths is dumb too
I said I did 100 for 8 reps on flat, I am currently doing 60 for 8 on bench (60%)
I don't go for singles on a regular basis, the 80 you saw was after doing 70 for an easy 5, so I wanted to see if I could do 80 for 5 yet, answer was no
I did 140 for 8 reps, and 140 * 0.6 = 84kg
can I do 84kg for 8 reps now? muscle strength sure, knee strength? no
boringgggggg
I couldn't even be arsed to read it.
& dude - stop holding on to past glories. (You a Liverpool fan?)