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11-14-2006, 12:05 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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PR: Bench Press
No I wasn't maxing out, but Friday (the day after my bday) I was doing bench and asked one of the other trainers at work of a spot. He said he didn't help me at all and encouraged me to up the weight and just lift to failure. Well I lifted as much as I ever lifted before (185) and for the most reps. I used to struggle doing 2 or 3, but Friday I banged out 6 reps of 185 lbs. (that was immediately following 165 x 10 a couple seconds before).
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11-14-2006, 02:41 AM
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Sweet work, I look forward to an update for your 1RM!
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11-14-2006, 06:25 AM
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Well done mate! Wish I could bench...
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11-14-2006, 07:41 AM
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Link-Zilla
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alabama
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It's amazing what a little encouragement can do. That's why a good training partner and good lifting environment can make such a difference. Good for you!
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11-14-2006, 08:53 AM
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Good job!
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11-14-2006, 09:35 AM
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Closet Introvert
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Little Rock, AR
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Having a spotter just standing there REALLY makes a difference for me too. But that's huge improvement man. Feels good huh?
Congrats!
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11-14-2006, 10:27 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Winnipeg - Canada
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I bet you will suprise yourself on the 1rm. Good job
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11-14-2006, 11:35 AM
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Prime Motivator
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Nice lifting, my man.
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11-14-2006, 11:43 AM
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Master of my domain
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
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Good work, Keith. Those "best I've ever done" are always sweet. Now imagine working out with more than 200 all the time!
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11-14-2006, 11:46 AM
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Who dat? Who dere?
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Good job Keith!
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11-14-2006, 11:51 AM
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Good work man, keep it up. Warning: Once you discover ME (max effort) work, you will be hooked. Well, only if you like getting stronger anyway! 
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11-14-2006, 01:04 PM
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Back on Track
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Originally Posted by Jimbo
Having a spotter just standing there REALLY makes a difference for me too. But that's huge improvement man. Feels good huh?
Congrats!
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I agree, knowing you are not going to make the gyms "stupid list" for dropping 185# on yourself helps you focus on the matter at hand.
Nice lift Keith.
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11-14-2006, 01:57 PM
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GU '12
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: N.J.
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Nice job Keith!
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11-14-2006, 02:09 PM
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Human Pogo
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Chambersburg, PA
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Great job! Get some platemates and ease it up at 1.5 to 2 #s at a time!
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