new squat pr today

[needsize]

not a max single, but new pr for a set, I managed to squat 440lbs, ass to the floor, no belt, for a fairly easy 8 reps. I aim to have 455lbs for at least 6 reps within the next few weeks, so I think it should be easy enough. I've been adding 5-10lbs per week since 405lbs and getting 8 reps every week, so I'm pretty happy about the way its working out
The funny part was I did a double on 405 as my last warmup, so when I stepped out with 440 a bunch of people stopped to watch, figuring I was doing a max single, they looked kinda shocked when I got 8
When I go for 455 I'll video it and post it

 

[strongsmartsexy]

not a max single, but new pr for a set, I managed to squat 440lbs, ass to the floor, no belt, for a fairly easy 8 reps. I aim to have 455lbs for at least 6 reps within the next few weeks, so I think it should be easy enough. I've been adding 5-10lbs per week since 405lbs and getting 8 reps every week, so I'm pretty happy about the way its working out
The funny part was I did a double on 405 as my last warmup, so when I stepped out with 440 a bunch of people stopped to watch, figuring I was doing a max single, they looked kinda shocked when I got 8
When I go for 455 I'll video it and post it

WOO HOO!!!!!!! Congrats!!!

 

[SuperShredder]

damn bro , nice PR!

 

[du Chaneaux17]

That's awesome bro, good job

 

[b fold the truth]

Awesome man...

I plan to go for a Pr on raw squats again on Sunday.

B True

 

[bran987]

damn most people in my gym couldn't leg sled that for 8 reps

congrats u just keep gettin' better

 

[Scotsman]

Nice job Needsize.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[needsize]

thanks guys, I knew I pushed it hard, but my legs actually keep buckling every time I try and walk, they havent done that in years. I imagine I am going to hurt something fierce tomorrow.
I also got a pr on leg press, but dont really count those, 10 plates per side for 10, full range too

 

[Omegasox]

The funny part was I did a double on 405 as my last warmup, so when I stepped out with 440 a bunch of people stopped to watch, figuring I was doing a max single, they looked kinda shocked when I got 8

Haha! Nice job dude, keep it up!

 

[string_bean00]

Congrats Needsize. You're a beast.

 

[Lord_Suston]

Damn 440 for 8, you are one sick animal!!! I have to come up to canada to train one day with you...

 

[he-man]

great job - looking forward to the vid once you hit your goal!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[wnt2bBeast]

Awesome bro!!!!!

 

[Sebass67]

440X8 is pretty good...i would be happy with that. I haven't done high rep work like that on squats in a while...Well i will be soon. Thanks for the motivation. Can't wait for a vid...

 

[biogeared]

damn dude. thats awesome. how much you weighing in at nowadays?

 

[needsize]

weighing it around 250lbs

sebass, the higher rep stuff is killing me, it was alomst 5 minutes till I could breath after the set, maybe I should try doing cardio once in a while

 

[Sebass67]

No kidding....I've done 405X10 and when i was done i thought i was going to die...For me it's not so much cardiovascular but more an instance of feeling SUPER lightheaded..

For me R+ala, creatine, + heavy music = PRs for months...i can't wait....

 

[WalkingBeast]

Awesome work brother!! 455 for 8 soon! Keep it up!!

 

[aerowana]

Do you EVER use a belt. And those knees, don't they ever get wornout!

Congrats!

 

[JKurz1]

how does it feel to be the strongest (lb for lb) mofo on this board?

 

[JKurz1]

Damn 440 for 8, you are one sick animal!!! I have to come up to canada to train one day with you...

forget that...I'm coming up to eat the same meals you do...........that's what i want........

 

[d3track]

thats the shit ns
the vid should be good

you gonna take a year before competing again?

 

[needsize]

no belt, havent used one in over 5 years, and my development is that much better for it. And since I go ass to the floor, my knees are actually pretty good(the hips take over once you drop below parallel)
I doubt I am the strongest, I know of a few like B Fold that would humble me pretty quick
d3, it'll probably be another year, my goal was to be on stage at least 30lbs heavier than I was, I'd be around 15-20lbs heavier now, so I still have a ways to go

 

[JKurz1]

lb for lb bro......no ?, the strongest.........H-E-R-O

 

[Tweakle]

good squatting, raw atf is the ONLY way to squat imo

I had 475 for 5 scheduled for tomorrow but my knee is fucked up bigtime post up that vid, let me squat vicariously lol

 

[needsize]

good squatting, raw atf is the ONLY way to squat imo

I had 475 for 5 scheduled for tomorrow but my knee is fucked up bigtime post up that vid, let me squat vicariously lol

my knees were really hassling me till I took those 2 weeks of when the son was born, that seemed to do it. I may even bring in the camera for 445 next week for some motivation

 

[Sebass67]

475 for 5 is FUN!

 

[needsize]

I got 445lbs for 8 today, this is getting harder every week. The last 2 reps were rest pause, but they went up

 

[d3track]

dude
that sheeze
its supposed to be hard, if it wasn't we'd all look like you
keep goin at it

 

[Buddy_Christ]

i now have a new squat goal in life thanks to this thread.....

good job!

 

[b fold the truth]

Awesome job again man.

I got a raw 607 x 2 on Sunday after doing GM's. Also set a PR with 1,000 on the Super Yoke for 25', took 735 on the Conan's Wheel for 1.5 turns, then loaded the 365 stone for 5 in 75 seconds. STILL sore...

B True

 

[Dial_tone]

That's a cool feeling the first time you lift a big enough weight that the whole gym stops to watch you lift.

 

[needsize]

damn B, I need to train with you sometime, the weights you lift would crush me, which is the kind of motivation I need

 

[Buddy_Christ]

damn B, I need to train with you sometime, the weights you lift would crush me, which is the kind of motivation I need

after seeing BFold's before pictures, reading his stats, downloading some of his videos here and there, and then seeing that i'm merely a month older than he is, i thought the exact same thing! makes me wish i would've known about proper diet and routine when i was younger. i could've transformed myself into a monster by now as well.

better late than never though!

 

[b fold the truth]

damn B, I need to train with you sometime, the weights you lift would crush me, which is the kind of motivation I need

And dieting and your training would kill me..lol. I'm slowly trying to get a little closer to where I need to be. I just have to get there faster than the others do...and heal sometime soon.

B True

 

[needsize]

And dieting and your training would kill me..lol. I'm slowly trying to get a little closer to where I need to be. I just have to get there faster than the others do...and heal sometime soon.

B True

funny how different someone elses training can seem. Personally I'm terrified of doing heavy low rep stuff anymore, I get hurt too easily.
I'm in the same boat with goals, slowly trying to get a few steps closer to my goals. I said I wouldnt go back to competing till I was around 40lbs heavier on stage, I've gained about 1/2 of that, so still a long way to go