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jplatz Posts: 196 Joined: 2002/10/08	2003/11/18, 07:17 PM I've returned to my strength training through here and just had to tell those people who would understand my excitement. Since returning to my strength program, my squat is at 425 for 4 reps, and on my leg press I hit 1040 lbs. It was awesome!!! My deadlift is 405 and I'm working on my chest and upper body. -------------- The meek shall inherit the Earth, but the strong and muscular will carry them through it! That which does not kill me can only make me stronger.
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2003/11/19, 12:27 PM Isn't that a new PR for the leg press? Awesome job jplatz!
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/11/19, 01:27 PM Excellent job, Jplatz. Don't let up now! -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/11/19, 01:39 PM Impressive! Wow (to say the least) Keep up the great work
jplatz Posts: 196 Joined: 2002/10/08	2003/11/19, 02:30 PM Fryer, It is a personal record for me. This coming Sunday it's my first exercise...so I'm looking to exceed that. I'll keep everyone posted. Now I just have to figure out why my chest won't get as strong. -------------- The meek shall inherit the Earth, but the strong and muscular will carry them through it! That which does not kill me can only make me stronger.
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2003/11/19, 02:37 PM Nice job on the PR! Keep pumping. My PR on the leg press is 1435. I gave it up because it was hard on my IT bands though. But, I always liked the pump I could get out of it for my quads. Do you need a bench workout?
jplatz Posts: 196 Joined: 2002/10/08	2003/11/19, 05:04 PM Gatormade, Absoltely! I'll take all the help I can get.
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2003/11/24, 01:20 PM Ok jplatz; it is now Monday...How did the leg press go?
jplatz Posts: 196 Joined: 2002/10/08	2003/11/24, 04:52 PM New PR!!!!! 1190 for 4, 15 sec rest pause and 3 more. So I'm going to push for even more next week. I had to lower my squat because it was my second exercise and I was exhausted. My bench hit 275 for 4, the highest in years as well. -------------- The meek shall inherit the Earth, but the strong and muscular will carry them through it! That which does not kill me can only make me stronger.
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2003/11/25, 10:43 AM Holy crap!!!!!!!!!Great job.....
jplatz Posts: 196 Joined: 2002/10/08	2003/11/25, 12:12 PM Thanks Fryer. I'll let you know what happens next week. -------------- The meek shall inherit the Earth, but the strong and muscular will carry them through it! That which does not kill me can only make me stronger.
jplatz Posts: 196 Joined: 2002/10/08	2003/11/26, 11:45 AM Another PR today. I know that to some they may not be impressive, but I'm very happy with my new progress. Military presses are up to 155 and previously I was barely able to do 115. -------------- The meek shall inherit the Earth, but the strong and muscular will carry them through it! That which does not kill me can only make me stronger.
jplatz Posts: 196 Joined: 2002/10/08	2003/12/01, 03:13 PM Yesterday was another PR, and I am just simply amazed. 1215 lbs on the leg press after my 4 sets of squats. I'm really psyched and amazed! -------------- The meek shall inherit the Earth, but the strong and muscular will carry them through it! That which does not kill me can only make me stronger.
snipura Posts: 70 Joined: 2003/12/04	2004/01/18, 04:25 PM Hey, i have a question about that "pump" thing!What is Pump? Should i do that if i want to develope muscle or is this for strengt, i think im preety intermediate, so i could need help
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/18, 04:38 PM Do a search here on these boards. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2004/01/28, 01:09 PM that pump feeling wont really help you get any stronger, and if your a powerlifter it may mean that your doing to many reps or not getting enough rest time between sets. that pump is really just the plasma in your muscles being released, and isn't a long term thing, although sme people use it to determine how hard they've been working -------------- \"I get up in the morning around six to run for about an hour. Later in the day, I lift with a partner. Following my lifting sessions, I usually do speed and agility drills. Later, I drill all my holds and moves.\" \'Isn\'t that lifestyle boring?\' \"Yes, but the gold medal is very shiny.\" Ichiguchi Olympic Gold Medalist