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Old 12-27-2005, 09:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Tonight I got 278 lbs for 2 perfect reps! I was pumped! Just had to share with all of you on here who understand what it means!

Trying for 400 on squats tomorrow.
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Old 12-27-2005, 09:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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WOW! Congrats GR! That is a big lift.
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Old 12-27-2005, 09:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Congratulations, GR. That's a lot of freaking weight.
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Old 12-27-2005, 10:03 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Thanks guys! I can't explain the feeling. I've NEVER come close to that much weight before. It's amazing what you can do once you bust through a mental block. I was always lifting in the 180-200 lb range for reps before but with CW's program and my MER my confidence is up and since I've done so well with that last couple attempts on flat bench I'm comfortable now doing reps in the 230-250 range. Wow! What a difference confidence makes.
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Old 12-27-2005, 10:19 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Awesome attempt. I can't really fathom pushing that much weight around.
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Old 12-28-2005, 06:03 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Excellent!

Really feel like my bench is lacking now!!!!

Well done mate!
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Old 12-28-2005, 08:59 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Nice lift bro!
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Old 12-28-2005, 09:29 AM   #8 (permalink)
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holy cow! congrats man! getting those resolutions out of the way early I see
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Old 12-28-2005, 09:37 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Numbers I can only imagine. Great news, gymrat. You're a beast!
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Old 12-28-2005, 09:57 AM   #10 (permalink)
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congrats gymrat thats so awesome. you should be really proud. haha i don't think i'll ever get tot bench that much, i can't even imagine!!
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Old 12-28-2005, 09:57 AM   #11 (permalink)
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congrats gymrat thats so awesome. you should be really proud. haha i don't think i'll ever get tot bench that much, i can't even imagine!!
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Old 12-28-2005, 10:45 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Nice work GR....I'm going for a new max later today as well. Not nearly as much as you, but eventually I'll get there. [img]smile.gif[/img]

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Old 12-28-2005, 11:32 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Sweet lift, man!

You've sure made all sorts of great progress in recent months!
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Old 12-28-2005, 01:08 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Dang GR! You go man!
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Old 12-28-2005, 02:00 PM   #15 (permalink)
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I feel like a bitch, and have this strange feeling that I'm not alone.
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Old 12-28-2005, 02:08 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Bravo!! Bravo!! I am with CTA318 I feel weak!!
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Old 12-28-2005, 07:46 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Awesome!! We're all girly-men compared to GR!
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Old 12-28-2005, 07:48 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I am very excited, waiting for the squat results! You have done an awesome job the last few months, your numbers are very impressive.
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Old 12-28-2005, 07:48 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Sweet lift, GR. You rock, man.
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Old 12-28-2005, 11:13 PM   #20 (permalink)
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