blsmith’s BodyBlog

Today I was more concerned about records than anything. I have a new challenge for the “circle bash” at the end of July with a friend, whoever can lift the most total weight in the three powerlifting events (bench, squat, dead). We are prestty close right now in total weight, she has a better bench than I do, but I have a better squat and dead…I just wanted to see exactly what I could do.

BENCH (Previous best 155×2)

2 x 8 x 135 lbs
2 x 5 x 145 lbs
1 x 3 x 155 lbs
1 x 2 x 165 lbs (PR)
2 x 1 x 170 lbs (PR) Gain of 15 lbs

The reason I did the 170 twice was that I wanted to get it on camera, the first time it didn’t go so I did it a second time, and I got it, but then found out I didn’t have the memory card in so I have no way of transfering it onto the computer. GRRRR. Ah well next time I’ll get it at a higher weight

DEADLIFTS (Record 275 lbs)

1 x 10 x 135 lbs
2 x 5 x 205 lbs

Not even close to my best but my grip wasn’t the greatest. I know that is something I am going to have to great improve upon.

LEG PRESS (Previous Record 5 x 600 lbs)
I know Leg press is not a powerlifting exercise. This gym that I go to on Saturdays, I don’t know what it is, but everytime I try to squat, I get major headaches. It used to be an old warehouse so the air circulation is poor. I will attempt my PR squat on WEdnesday on my normal leg day.

1 x 12 x 450 lbs
1 x 10 x 540 lbs
1 x 8 x 590 lbs
1 x 5 x 630 lbs (PR)
1 x 5 x 680 lbs (PR) Gain of 80 pounds!!!

I did the last set deliberately slow and controlled and making sure on all of them I didn’t lock my knees like I did last time! I was amazed it seemed so easy! Steph, girl, you’re in trouble!!!