Race to 405 bench?

[NovaFlex]

I believe there’s 3-4 of us here now with 300+, sub 400 bench, Worf being the highest?

We might as well race for those internet’s.

 

[NovaFlex]

-PS is there enough 600+ DL to race to 700?

 

[Worf]

I’m down for it. Current best is 345 a few months back. I think there is a thread for this already or is it combined total ? Maybe it was the 4-5-6 plate thread

 

[Perrin Aybara]

-PS is there enough 600+ DL to race to 700?

Yes, right here.

Race to a 700lb Deadlift

It's been a goal of mine already, got the idea for this last night from discussing it in the powerlifting thread. Here's the rules: Bodyweight doesn't matter You can't already have pulled 700lbs Clothing and shoes can be whatever No straps No deadlift suit Belt is allowed Sumo or conventional...

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I started a race to 750lbs deadlift thread as well.

Edit: thought you were just looking for the thread, but there's a few in that range I believe.

 

[NovaFlex]

I’m down for it. Current best is 345 a few months back. I think there is a thread for this already or is it combined total ? Maybe it was the 4-5-6 plate thread

I didn’t see one specifically for 405, so I thought why not?

Yes, right here.

Race to a 700lb Deadlift

It's been a goal of mine already, got the idea for this last night from discussing it in the powerlifting thread. Here's the rules: Bodyweight doesn't matter You can't already have pulled 700lbs Clothing and shoes can be whatever No straps No deadlift suit Belt is allowed Sumo or conventional...

thinksteroids.com

I started a race to 750lbs deadlift thread as well.

Edit: thought you were just looking for the thread, but there's a few in that range I believe.

Oh good deal. Idk why I didn’t see/remember that

 

[Worf]

I didn’t see one specifically for 405, so I thought why not?

Oh good deal. Idk why I didn’t see/remember that

Tbh I’d be stoked to get 350 on the platform at my next meet. I think I’m a long way off of 405

 

[NovaFlex]

Tbh I’d be stoked to get 350 on the platform at my next meet. I think I’m a long way off of 405

That would be sick. I’m hoping I can get 335 when this program peaks. I haven’t started the strength phase yet. I’ll probably run it again with updated numbers after this.

 

[Btcowboy]

I am in...... for like 2026

 

[NovaFlex]

I am in...... for like 2026

Dude if *I* can see it in my sights, even in the far far distance, you for sure can. Lol.

 

[Brandaddy]

I'm finally feeling good again. So I'll definitely hop in. Have a meet in 4 weeks, don't think I'm quite ready for 405 yet, but hopefully will do 385 or so.

 

[Demondosage]

My best deadlift ever was 630, and I can tell you guys that once you go 585 and beyond, accessory work is absolutely critical. Band work, kettlebell swings, reverse hyper, it all only helps

 

[Rudis]

My best deadlift ever was 630, and I can tell you guys that once you go 585 and beyond, accessory work is absolutely critical. Band work, kettlebell swings, reverse hyper, it all only helps

Anybody do zercher squats or good mornings? They helped me tremendously

 

[Worf]

Anybody do zercher squats or good mornings? They helped me tremendously

I was doing good mornings pretty frequently for a few blocks. Never really been a fan of zercher squats. My front squats turn into zercher squats at heavier weights, lol

 

[Rudis]

I was doing good mornings pretty frequently for a few blocks. Never really been a fan of zercher squats. My front squats turn into zercher squats at heavier weights, lol

I hear you on the zercher squats. We would use different varieties of stances, wide vs narrow, some standing, some seated. These and pulling against bands were brutal

 

[Perrin Aybara]

My best deadlift ever was 630, and I can tell you guys that once you go 585 and beyond, accessory work is absolutely critical. Band work, kettlebell swings, reverse hyper, it all only helps

For me going from 600lbs to 700lbs belt squats, glute bridges, and direct abductor work were a big part along with really perfecting form.

 

[notanothersnake]

Sounds like an interesting thread. I'll just watch and listen so nobodies feeling get hurt. Lol jk

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Sounds like an interesting thread. I'll just watch and listen so nobodies feeling get hurt. Lol jk

Come over to the race to 455lbs bench thread, there's a few of us between 420-440lbs so far.

 

[notanothersnake]

Come over to the race to 455lbs bench thread, there's a few of us between 420-440lbs so far.

Oh cool! My best this year was 420. I just got a single ply shirt that I'm playin with. Gonna play that through. Signed up for a meet in june. Idk if itll be raw or geared, we will see

 

[NovaFlex]

Anybody do zercher squats or good mornings? They helped me tremendously

I like good mornings. Especially now that I can do them with a SSB lol. Going from 500-600+ DL I did a lot of good mornings, GHR’s, and leg presses...I feel leg presses are severely underrated.

 

[Rudis]

I like good mornings. Especially now that I can do them with a SSB lol. Going from 500-600+ DL I did a lot of good mornings, GHR’s, and leg presses...I feel leg presses are severely underrated.

I agree, I always thought leg presses were over rated for strength purposes.