EricMilfeld Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, WestSlope said: Nice bench and squat numbers! Is that a 14" wide pad on your bench? I'm considering one to (maybe) help my shoulders. Thank you! I love that bench! But no, it’s actually 12 1/4”. Really firm and solid foam. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Anderson Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 18 hours ago, EricMilfeld said: Squat 75x5 75x10 75x5 125x5 165x5 195x2x5 Pauses 185x7 PR! BEAST 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Stephen Anderson said: BEAST Thanks, Stephen! I’m gonna need all the beastly I can muster as these weights start to rise over the next month as I prep for Raw Nationals. #noinjuries 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Anderson Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, EricMilfeld said: Thanks, Stephen! I’m gonna need all the beastly I can muster as these weights start to rise over the next month as I prep for Raw Nationals. #noinjuries Thats the key! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Bench 70x5 70x10 90x5 110x5 130x10 PR! That was a best-ever projected max set. Felt like it, too! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Great work on the PR Eric! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, Raymond said: Great work on the PR Eric! I appreciate that, Raymond! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Have you ever punched your numbers into a 1RM calculator Eric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Awesome set buddy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Raymond said: Have you ever punched your numbers into a 1RM calculator Eric? I do it obsessively to compare how one of my PRs theoretically compares to another. The calculators seem pretty close on my squat and deadlift, but give me too much on bench. For example, today’s set calculated a 380 max; but I’m probably more like 360. 34 minutes ago, Shoggoth said: Awesome set buddy! Thank you, sir! Edited September 9, 2019 by EricMilfeld 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, EricMilfeld said: I do it obsessively to compare how one of my PRs theoretically compares to another. The calculators seem pretty close on my squat and deadlift, but give me too much on bench. For example, today’s set calculated a 380 max; but I’m probably more like 360. I use them quite a bit too, there's a bit of margin for error but they're a good way to get a gauge on how your training is going without actually going for the 1RM and risk stalling your progress. I use them mostly for calculating percentages of the 1RM to help get me in the desired training zone for my main working sets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Raymond said: I use them quite a bit too, there's a bit of margin for error but they're a good way to get a gauge on how your training is going without actually going for the 1RM and risk stalling your progress. I use them mostly for calculating percentages of the 1RM to help get me in the desired training zone for my main working sets. Certainly all of the above. I also keep a list of all my PRs on my phone for all lifts and number of reps. That’s kind of like my personalized rep calculator. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 15 hours ago, EricMilfeld said: Bench 70x5 70x10 90x5 110x5 130x10 PR! That was a best-ever projected max set. Felt like it, too! Fantastic bench Eric! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Thanks, Carl! A few years ago I couldn’t have guessed my bench would be responding like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Anderson Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Impressive bench! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 47 minutes ago, Stephen Anderson said: Impressive bench! Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Deadlift 95x7 125x7 175x5 205x2 230x7 Snatch Grip 197.5x8 PR! Supinated Rows 75x5 105x7 Pronated Rows 125x3 Shrugs 175x7 230x15 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 HEAVY SNATCH GRIP PULLS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mike Rinderle said: HEAVY SNATCH GRIP PULLS! Thanks! I definitely feel those in the hamstrings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Wrist Curls 85 Dumbbell R x20 L x15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Bench 70x5 70x7 100x5 120x3 145x4 (for the third time didn’t feel a fifth rep) Grrr... Pauses 137.5x5 PR!!! Man, my pauses are comin’ on and narrowing the gap with touch n’ go. Ideal scenario. Very pleased. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Dude! You're killing it! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 And they call him Santy *Claws* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Mike Rinderle said: Dude! You're killing it! I deserve a little bench press love. She’s ignored me and my needs for far too long, my friend. 1 hour ago, AdamTGlass said: And they call him Santy *Claws* Haha! That’s great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Squat 75x5 75x7 105x5 135x5 175x3 207.5x5 (felt strong, so PR next week) Squats staying in the sticking point to almost locked out range: 150x8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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