Beginning Lift Percentages

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Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/06/14, 09:46 AM yeah 180 bench press 225 dead lift 300 squat -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.

DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/06/14, 11:30 AM Just to check in, and say I am still running for the prize, I am here. However, I am unable to give very accurate numbers this week, because I am in the high rep part of my workout (12 reps). That being said I did have to increase the weight on Bench and Squat to make the sets hard enough, so watch out. However, on deads, just doind 12 in a set was a task and took a lot of concentration. Mike and Princess congratulations on your numbers and keep going. Great job. Daniel Love
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/06/14, 01:24 PM I have no progress report to give. 2 weeks is not enough time for a well oiled machine such as myself to make significant changes. I need a month before there is a noticeable difference. The fact that I ate like an undisciplined slob this weekend doesn't help either. -------------- I cry once a day.
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/06/14, 02:08 PM Daniel, you can use the 1 rep calculator to get your figures even in the high rep part, right? Whatever you increased the weight to for the 12 reps, it will calculate the expected 1 rep max. This is how I get my 1rm's for the challenge because I'm not comfortable trying to do a rep at the max (work out alone). Hec, my progress is minimal this week too, but I'm going to post biweekly updates for everyone - they don't have to be significant? Everyone, the first two weeks may not be much but it will all add up in the end.. I'm sure we'll all put up our greatest results at different points of the challenge but do send in your updates - it's part of the motivation even if there's not much to show yet! -------------- : ] ~Danielle The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/06/14, 02:14 PM I am sorry for being selfish, I will send in my results. What do I need to send in? I am too lazy to research it. -------------- I cry once a day.
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/06/14, 02:29 PM I wasn't being selfish, they just don't translate to anything. However, here they are. My best squat set was 14245 for a calculated max of 340 and a 40 lb loss from my previous max Bench is 16170 calculater went to 15 reps, so that is what I entered and came up with 251 for a loss of 24lbs Dead is 12*245 for a calculated 354 and a loss of 40 lbs. Daniel Love
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/06/14, 02:30 PM That is why I dont want to do my one rep maxes. I am going to be lower than when I started. I am only turning in my bodyfat. Dock me points if you have to. -------------- I cry once a day.
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/06/14, 06:53 PM Interesting... and pointless. Sorry! ..perhaps the effort of looking it up and typing it burned a few calories?? :( It's bench, deadlift and squat (clothed) maxes, your royal laziness.. but hey, don't turn 'em in if you don't want, I'm just pointing out that it was established at the beginning of the challenge that we would check in every two weeks. Obviously if you don't we can't make you do pushups anymore because that would give you a competitive edge. Instead of docking points, we will send you out for cake and ice cream. Have seconds!!:big_smile: -------------- : ] ~Danielle The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
	2004/06/14, 07:26 PM Dani, I am also doing a workout that calls for light weight for a time. I will update when it's meaningful. It's also wise to keep the puppies guessing. My record is in my journal. -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/06/14, 08:08 PM When was it established that we would check in every two weeks? How was my not wanting to post my stats pointless? -------------- I cry once a day.
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/06/14, 08:20 PM bench - 225 one rep, dead - 225 3 reps, squat 185 - 5 reps. My squat max is crap. I need to get that up up and away. -------------- A broken clock is right twice a day
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/06/14, 08:32 PM I can't member when I sent for my maxes but this is my new reps.........the higest I have done so far is... 275x3 bench 475x3 deadlift 430x3 squat.........gotta get that bench up man its pathetic! -------------- .......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! ......minds are not vessles to be filled, but fires to be enlightened ......Confucious once said ,DO NOT play leap frog with a unicorn
Hellscream Posts: 272 Joined: 2004/02/25	2004/06/14, 09:08 PM lol, the bench looks pretty impressive to me.
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/06/14, 10:34 PM Not bad andrew 225 if my goal for bench by end of contest lol. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/06/15, 12:11 AM Hec, You not wanting to post stats wasn't pointless. I think the posting of my stats is what Dani was saying was pointless. :) Daniel
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/06/17, 11:39 AM Alright team, Here are some stats that are worth reporting. Calculated maxes--- Bench 283 Squat 395 Deadlift not till Saturday Weight 269
	2004/06/17, 11:49 AM Danielj, lifts up, weight down. Looks like progress to me. Nice. -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/01, 12:13 PM Calculated Maxes Bench 292 Squat 419 Deadlift 393 Weight 267
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/07/01, 01:49 PM Wow great progress!! 10% increase in overall strength... 7% on bench, 2% on dead, and 18% on squat. Anyone out there that can beat that??? (not raising my hand!)
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/07/01, 05:20 PM 200 bench 250 dead 310 squat(me knees are acting up) -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/07/02, 07:36 AM I am going on holiday for 2 weeks and will have no more figures until I get back. I predict that gains in lifting will be negated by equal gains in weight! Happy lifting kids :dumbbell:
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/07/02, 07:54 AM not to be picky but 1 rep max is your max you cant calculate it higher. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/07/02, 08:31 AM Yeah I dont like the whole calculating thing. When it is time to max I am going to go into the gym and max out. -------------- This message has been approved by the moderators. If you have a problem with it please contact Asimmer.
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/02, 09:21 AM That is why I label them as calculated. I know they aren't as accurate as a one rep max, but it works for checking in. I don't think everyone is going to be comfortable with doing one rep maxes, so the calculator allows them to play as well. Daniel
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/07/02, 09:29 AM I agree daniel. I am not comfortable doing heavy lifting so I am going to bench press the bar as many times as I can and use the calculator to tell me ho much I would have lifted. -------------- This message has been approved by the moderators. If you have a problem with it please contact Asimmer.
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/02, 11:06 AM As long as it isn't over 15 reps, the calculator will help you with that endeavour Hec. Good luck. Daniel
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/02, 11:11 AM Just to clarify though. I am not afraid to do one rep maxes, and will do them at the end of my eight weeks. I was just checking in with the calculations. Daniel
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/07/02, 11:12 AM No need to clarify daniel. We all know that you are the darkhorse up in this piece. -------------- This message has been approved by the moderators. If you have a problem with it please contact Asimmer.
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/02, 11:18 AM ??????? I am not sure if that is good or bad. Not familiar with that phrase. Daniel
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/07/02, 11:26 AM Sorry, I spoke ghetto for a second. You are the favorite to win it. -------------- This message has been approved by the moderators. If you have a problem with it please contact Asimmer.
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/02, 11:32 AM I got to get caught up on my ghetto, it certainly is a weakness in my linguistic skills... Daniel
	2004/07/02, 11:38 AM I'm confused here. Are you guys saying the calculated 1 rep max is higher or lower than actual? -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/02, 12:22 PM Charlie, I have seen it both ways. When I use high reps with lower weight the calc rep tends to be lower than my actual max. Other times I go to Max and the calculation is higher than what I can lift. I think a lot of it is psychological. I don't think the calculation when you use lower weights is that far off, but when you see the weight on the bar and feel it in your hands it can be different. I have been known to psych myself out. Daniel
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/02, 12:24 PM I made a mistake in what I typed. What I meant to say is "I don't think the calculation, when you use lower reps/higher weights, is that far off"
	2004/07/02, 12:29 PM I don't have a spotter and have no desire for an ugly death under the bar. I have been using a weight that I can move 3 or 4 times and then plugging that into the calculator on the sight. -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/02, 12:34 PM I think that is fine. As long as you continue to do it the same way it will show progress. It is like the bodyfat calculator. It may not be the most accurate measure in the world, but as long as you don't switch methods, it will show you what you are doing. Besides, I think a triple is considered pretty accurate. Daniel
	2004/07/02, 12:35 PM BTW ,I concour with hec on the dark horse thing. It's not ghetto though. The dark horse is the unnoticed one who emerges from the pack and wins the race.Like I said in your log. It's been a pleasure watching your progress. But beware hec, is sandbagging. I've hauled enough marines around to know how to spot it. The devil dogs are a great asset to the navy.:big_smile::big_smile: -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/07/02, 12:37 PM Thank you....
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/07/02, 01:20 PM The 1 rep calculator may be accurate, I don't know. Since I have a spotter, I am going to do the actual weight. -------------- This message has been approved by the moderators. If you have a problem with it please contact Asimmer.
	2004/07/02, 01:22 PM Thats what I was askin hec, do you think you get more doing the 1 rep with a spotter? -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/07/02, 01:28 PM yes -------------- This message has been approved by the moderators. If you have a problem with it please contact Asimmer.
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/07/02, 08:30 PM The one rep calc never works for me becuase I always go for broke spotter or not. SO what I list is it lol. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2004/07/02, 08:34 PM i will say that my actual 1rms are higher than what's calculated, mostly because i don't go to failure on most of my sets. it says my max squat is 190 on the calculator. i think i could probably crank out 205 on a good day. same thing with deadlifts - i don't think 225 is out of my range, but the calculator says 215. i think it's mind over matter. -------------- i wish you ill, ice-t.
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/07/02, 09:45 PM howdie as always you rock. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
	2004/07/06, 02:19 PM Where's Dani???????????? -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie
	2004/07/13, 01:20 PM Calculated 1 rep max as of week six squat 403 187% dead 294 136% Bench 196 91% Weight 215 Average is 138% which is up from 132% at the beginning. I'm 2 weeks from hitting real maxes. The routine I'm doin allows me to lift at 90% this week and 95% next week. I still do 3 to 4 reps and calculate since i have no spotter. I will win. -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie

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