Can't lift any more weight it seems, WTF. Natural limit??

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Been about 18 months of semi regular training. Pretty much started 1rm deadlift with 3 plates. Can now do that weight for reps and bar speed is good.

Have not really progressed more weight just can do more reps.

2 rep max is the 3 plates + another half plate (all each side of course). Can actually do multiple doubles with big rests.

I know I started late ie 50 but thought would get further in 2 years. Age + no knee cartilage at all on inside half of both knees mean that is my life limit??

Sux cos my goal was to make 4 plates ie 400 and be done, get replacement knee and die happy.

Help a fella out, tell me wisdom. not looking to do needles and shit.

I only started gym as knee rehab and realised I love lifting and done more than I ever thought I could do and can size mog and intimidate twinks in gym so gotta be thankful overall.

Also I don't do program, just deadlift as much as I can, go home 25 minutes later.

Prolly try all that high rep shit soon as I give up smoking cigarettes, cardio etc.

 

[Eman]

Also I don't do program, just deadlift as much as I can, go home 25 minutes later.

Prolly try all that high rep shit soon as I give up smoking cigarettes, cardio etc.

Hmm... I'm sure this has nothing to do with it.

 

[x11]

Hmm... I'm sure this has nothing to do with it.

I squat on alternative days. No care for any other exercise.

Gotta do 400 for reps squat & DL natty or die trying. Nothing else matters. I'm close bro, so close, 1/2 plate away. I gotta do this. Tell me wisdoms or fuck outta here.

 

[miketee]

You got to switch it up bro. Alternate good mornings, rack pulls, Romanian deadlifts, sumo stance etc etc every 3 weeks.

 

[x11]

What height relative to body to start a rack pull.

 

[miketee]

Below the knees. At our age we should be doing more rack pulls than Off the ground. Also figure out where your weakness is. Do deficits if you are having trouble coming off the ground. Above the knee rack pulls if having trouble locking out.

 

[pitbull]

I would seriously look at a program, your training style currently only invites injury and will slow progress down. A true structured program, like 531, cube, 5x5, westside. all will really help you get to your goals

 

[gr8whitetrukker]

Been about 18 months of semi regular training. Pretty much started 1rm deadlift with 3 plates. Can now do that weight for reps and bar speed is good.

Have not really progressed more weight just can do more reps.

2 rep max is the 3 plates + another half plate (all each side of course). Can actually do multiple doubles with big rests.

I know I started late ie 50 but thought would get further in 2 years. Age + no knee cartilage at all on inside half of both knees mean that is my life limit??

Sux cos my goal was to make 4 plates ie 400 and be done, get replacement knee and die happy.

Help a fella out, tell me wisdom. not looking to do needles and shit.

I only started gym as knee rehab and realised I love lifting and done more than I ever thought I could do and can size mog and intimidate twinks in gym so gotta be thankful overall.

Also I don't do program, just deadlift as much as I can, go home 25 minutes later.

Prolly try all that high rep shit soon as I give up smoking cigarettes, cardio etc.

I really dont know any gym where youd be a top dog in any way shape or form. Planet fitness maybe?
This has got to be an alternative universe your living in. Ego with nothing to back it up pretty much like 85% of the population. Inflated sense of self for no reason at all. I hope you tear an ACL old man. Id shit on your lawn. SHIT ON YOUR LAWN OLDMAN

 

[DrankSlangin]

Half ass workouts and smoking are counterproductive to gains

 

[Sk8man101]

Op the cardio is probably putting you in a caloric deficit, which makes it harder to pack on muscle.

The smoking ain't good but that's on you.

Your workouts should be longer. Even if you only goal is back and squats there is a lot more you can do than just going and maxing out every workout.

In my opinion the answer to most problems is more drop sets.

 

[x11]

Thanks advice. Hopefully have some good news to share with personal goals. If I make it, will do a board survey for most popular charity and donate $100 with proof of invoice.

 

[miketee]

His goal is a 405 DL. That is all... I didn’t detect any ego besides stating the true fact that there are tiny people repoing out curls in the gym 5x a week. No matter what gym you are in, you see this.

I actually read a DL 6 Times a week program last week. Google it and find it. It looks good. You don’t want to go in and do heavy work all the time and definitely don’t want to just do the same lift everyday. 4 plates isn’t much to ask. You should be there in a few months. Rest 3min between sets to build strength.

Edit... get a TRUE powerlifting belt and your max will instantly go up 50# unless you have massive abs to begin with. I recommend the Forever Belt. I’ve had mine 18 years.
https://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FOREVERBELTS_BUCKLE10MM

 

[x11]

Thanks info. Me & truk got a history on the board, I just ignore him and yeah I'm mouthy...sue me.

Yes my personal goals are small fry in the big scheme of powerlifting. The point is they are MY goals.

I still think 400 is a milestone in any language and separates lifters from just strong guys that don't gym.

I am glad I can just walk without an old man cane and bend my knee tbh. Lifting anything is just gravy.

What your feeling on inzer single ply squat/dl pants.

Was going to buy but then watched a clip on how to put on a squat suit. Took 3 guys at least 15minutes using levers and shit.

I realise a suit is more difficult than some other products but I can't tell which is which.

Get back and link to product later on.

 

[miketee]

Unless you are going to compete don’t bother with gear besides a belt. When you get over 405 than maybe knee wraps only. When wearing gear you need to train for it such as bands and chains.

Truck is a very valuable member here. He gives great advise and posts some delicious meals. I’d try to get along with him if I was you.

 

[x11]

K, save my cash. Must use knee wraps tho, might be cheating but started using lifting straps gets my reps up.

I try get along with everyone.

 

[gr8whitetrukker]

Thanks info. Me & truk got a history on the board, I just ignore him and yeah I'm mouthy...sue me.

Yes my personal goals are small fry in the big scheme of powerlifting. The point is they are MY goals.

I still think 400 is a milestone in any language and separates lifters from just strong guys that don't gym.

I am glad I can just walk without an old man cane and bend my knee tbh. Lifting anything is just gravy.

What your feeling on inzer single ply squat/dl pants.

Was going to buy but then watched a clip on how to put on a squat suit. Took 3 guys at least 15minutes using levers and shit.

I realise a suit is more difficult than some other products but I can't tell which is which.

Get back and link to product later on.

You dont need no damn equipment. Maybe some knee sleeves. Helps keep the ligaments warm. Provides compression. I use em. Dont think youll see much performance out of sleeves but reassurance you will.

Your going to need to start doing complimentary exercises to reach your goals. Leg curls, stiff legged deads, lunges to increase that deadlift. Gotta focus on the posterior chain to bring up the lift. Isolate the glutes in a kickback. Lunges can be done a variety of ways to stimulate certain areas of the leg, glute or hamstrings.

As for the squat...start front squatting. Thats a true(er) test of leg strength. It carries over well. The backsquat can mask weak legs by the dominant glutes or a variet of other factors.

Plain and simple your simplistic approach isnt gonna cut it

 

[Kinetic]

I really dont know any gym where youd be a top dog in any way shape or form. Planet fitness maybe?
This has got to be an alternative universe your living in. Ego with nothing to back it up pretty much like 85% of the population. Inflated sense of self for no reason at all. I hope you tear an ACL old man. Id shit on your lawn. SHIT ON YOUR LAWN OLDMAN

No clue what this is all about, but I damn near spit food all over the place reading it!

 

[miketee]

If you use knee wraps use them properly. It usually takes someone to do it for you. As you roll them up, you need max tension on them. Putting them on by yourself usually relieves this tension.

As truck said, you don’t need them. With proper form, there should be little stress placed on your knees both DL and squatting. The guys complaining about knees hurting squatting either have bad form or are going to deep. You just need to break parallel. Ass to grass = too much pressure on knees. Save Ass to Grass for young bucks and instagram.

Wrist wraps are like wearing workout gloves and using the tampon when squatting. They are for pussies!

 

[miketee]

Your going to need to start doing complimentary exercises to reach your goals. Leg curls, stiff legged deads, lunges to increase that deadlift. Gotta focus on the posterior chain to bring up the lift. Isolate the glutes in a kickback. Lunges can be done a variety of ways to stimulate certain areas of the leg, glute or hamstrings.

I’m gonna have to respectfully disagree with truck for once. Don’t do leg curls. It is impossible to get into the proper position to isolate the hamstrings. You will place too much pressure on one side of your connecting ligaments. I pulled my hamstring doing these single legged laying down. I did a shit ton of research on this exercise afterwards. Instead, do glute ham raises. You want to incorporate complex movements to safely build your hamstrings since it’s impossible to safely isolate them.

And at our age, you should foam roll your hammys before working on them.

 

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The gym has a 45 degree leg press, good exercise?