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RodgerThat said:
Cause belts are for pussies apparently.
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That reminds me of a comment some dickhead at my gym made. He was struggling to lock out 405 but it looked like it was coming off the ground pretty easy. This guy looked like he weighed about 250 (fat) so he should be able to pull 405. So I told him he should try a belt out and he could probably get it. Then he proceeded to go on about how belts make you weaker and it's not the same yadayadayada. He even said "the only one that wears a belt is the champ hulk hogan". I can't deal with stupid fucks like that. I had to get away from him after that shit.
 
Nutpuncher said:
How much bench, squat & deadlift is considered strong for a 165lb dude?
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Brandon Schwab is 165 and has a 1600+ lb total. Fucking insane- and the guy is in his 40's. One of these days I will save up enough for some training sessions with him and make the pilgrimage - I'm sure a guy a 100 lbs less than I weigh with a bigger total could teach me a couple things about form and leverage.
 
Thanks for replies guys.

I haven't maxed out on bench or squat as I work out by myself.
My rep max is:
Bench: 3 reps at 225
Squat: 5 reps at 275
Deadlift: 1 rep at 395

I have lots to work on, but reading this thread is kinda like falling in love again. I can't wait to pick a program and start banging dem weights. Last night I thought about lifting heavy. I couldn't get it out of my mind.
 
Nutpuncher said:
is maxing on a smith machine frowned on?
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If you're a powerlifter or want to compete in it a smith machine will not be acceptable. The restricted range of motion, the decrease in stabilizer muscle activity needed, and the fact that it's not a free weight will not help you in PL.

BBers find uses for the smith machine but I only use it as a seat or a coat hanger.
 
Nutpuncher said:
is maxing on a smith machine frowned on?
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That's not even doing the movement. Smith machines don't include bar weight and don't use stabilizer muscles I top of that they hold an unnatural bar path and can lead to damage in your joints and if your squating in it you can seriously injure your back with heavier weight. Sorry man but smith machine counts about the same as saying you can leg press 600 so you can squat 600 it doesn't translate at all

Edit: damn @Docd187123 beat me by like 30 seconds!
 
Thanks , the reason why I ask is because I don't have a work out partner.

You are correct in @RodgerThat, I noticed I can lift much heavier on a smith machine. I didn't realize no bar weight until you mentioned it.


Any suggestions on lifting without partner/spotter? Should I simply not put the lock nuts on when I bench so I can dump the weights if need to? Which seems like a dangerous way of saving my ass.
 
RodgerThat said:
That's not even doing the movement. Smith machines don't include bar weight and don't use stabilizer muscles I top of that they hold an unnatural bar path and can lead to damage in your joints and if your squating in it you can seriously injure your back with heavier weight. Sorry man but smith machine counts about the same as saying you can leg press 600 so you can squat 600 it doesn't translate at all

Edit: damn @Docd187123 beat me by like 30 seconds!
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It's 9am and I'm on my 3rd cup of coffee

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