LongTimeVegan Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 So I squatted 225lbs with strict form today (3 sets of 6 reps) . I don't do 1-rep max lifting, so this really is the first time I've ever squatted that much. I realize this probably doesn't seem like much weight to some, but for me it is a major accomplishment. I think I will remember this day forever! This gave me the idea to start a thread where people could share their memorable moments in weightlifting... Any takers??? -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Granted I eventually made my way up to 370 on the bench...my most rewarding moment was the first time I did 315 when I was 15. After that I'd say the next most rewarding was doing 315 twice. Then I'd say the time I dead lifted 550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeVegan Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 Those are impressive lifts potter! I wish I would have started lifting when I was young like you did. I feel way behind the curve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Trust me its not all good...I'm paying for starting young already. Luckily I'm not focused on lifting anymore because I'd be broken in pieces instead of being my taped together self with salvageable parts. And don't worry...you'll catch up. I've heard of people starting training in their late 30s and working up to doing triple bodyweight squats and double body weight bench(normally for shorter people)...you've just gotta keep pushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I've had 2 milestones that were big days for me.First was the day I benched 225 once.Second was squatting the 45# bar 100 times.My current goal is squatting 200# 20 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 My most memorable was when I could: do 315 for 5 reps on incline bench do the 150lb dumbells on flat (max lift) Squat 315 parallel for 5 reps SL deadlift 405 for 5 reps and Shrug six plates on each side on the Smith Machine for 10 reps(with my heels flat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 So far, the biggest milestone has been benching 95 lbs. I know that's not a lot to you men. I had a set back and am now down to 80 lbs. My goal is 100 lbs by the end of February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Finally bench pressing 45 plates (135). When I started lifting I couldn't bench the bar. Squatting 225. Leg Pressing 800 lbs the first time. Rowing 100 lb DB's. Hitting and clearing my weight goal of 160 lbs (started lifting at about 110 pounds). COOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 The only milestone I really remember is making 100kg overhead (clean & jerk), and that's mostly because it was only a few days ago. For me whenever I make a milestone it allways seems insignificant afterwards, I mean if I can do it it cant be that hard right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontxhide Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Dead Lifting my own weight.Doing a full push up. The last one took me a while. I was tall and skinny kid and never could do a push up properly at all. I made it a goal to keep trying to do one until I got it done, and I did. Now I do push ups with weights on my back and timed. Goals for this year: Doing a full hanging pull up. Ive NEVER been able to do a hanging one before i my life. Im almost there. I get so close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjohanx Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 not that it's weightlifting but bodyweight dips for 33 reps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I keep hitting them right now every time I go into the gym. My mile stones was learning to eat properly pre-lift and post lift .... my numbers are quite nice now. My biggest milestone / breakthrough would be learning how to mentally burn through widow maker sets after I am already "finished" .... most recently after lifting over my bw for 2 sets of 8, cutting the stack to 85lbs and squatting for 50 reps. (I weigh 116 right now) So overcoming my perceived limits (what I perceived) and become super strict for eating (makes the lifting better) has been huge for me this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Thats an impressive squat sequence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganDude Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I second that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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