benjammnsince83’s BodyBlog

I hate it when you know you can do something and you psyche yourself out.

1000 pound challenge/Superman Club was tonight and I only managed 925.  It started with the Bench.  I opted for only 225 and then put it up with ease and regret that I didn’t go for more.  Next was the Squat which totally killed me.  The judge said he would be really strict on form for the Squat.  I have accomplished 325 before, but I am a lone wolf in the gym and have never had anybody watch my form.  I opted for only 275, which I put up clean as hell even though I know it wouldn’t get me where I needed to go for 1000.  Next was the Dead Lift and there was no way I was putting up 500 so I only went for 425.  Again, I barely even felt  it.  After the comp, I went out and hit 455 on a Dead.  A new PR go figure.

This was my first competition so I can’t be too disappointed.  Overall I lifted the 6th most total weight and was the second strongest in the dead lift.  Lifting over 800 got me into the Superman club so I will get my name and picture on the wall, woo.  I know I will get it next time and at least I know after the 455 I am getting closer to my goal of a 500lb Dead

Preparing for the 1000 pound challenge here at our gym in Iraq.  Yesterday I HIT IT for the first time ever.  1010 pounds.  235 Bench, 450 Dead Lift, and 325 squat.  I know I wont be the winner of the challenge, but I think I will probably be the only guy under 180 to do it.

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