almost there
short and sweet! I deadlifted 395 lbs tonight…no straps! Just a belt and chalk! Man I am psyched! 405 lbs. is next! I am planning on getting that next week and once I do, I will try to work on 405 for reps. My goal is 5 reps….just to throw it out there. By the way, My wife’s birthday is May 1st so go wish her a happy birthday!! smeyer41
April 30, 2008 at 4:33 am
Whoa! You are really nailing these deadlifts, Mike! 405 for reps is an amazing goal to work towards, and I can’t wait for you to post about it!
Do you have an amazing day planned for your wife tomorrow? 
Does it include any of your sinful homemade concoctions??! Hehehe!
April 30, 2008 at 4:43 am
Big F-ing showoff! Jk dude!!! Way to go my man!!
April 30, 2008 at 5:38 am
Congrats, congrats!! Way to set a goal and work for achievement!!
Yes, good question JJanet….what are the plans for the bday?? What has your creative mind concocted??
April 30, 2008 at 8:29 am
Dang, I start using my straps around 225! Er, well for 12 reps though, but still that’s some grip you have there! Just be careful not using a belt. Don’t wanna hear about you gettin’ a hernia…
April 30, 2008 at 12:55 pm
since her birthday is during the week, the big plan is to let her sleep in! I work second shift so that is a sacrifice on my part considering the boy gets up around 9 and get to bed around 6! Also, she wanted a sewing machine so I got that for her…well, actually I paid the difference that she didn’t have the money for! This weekend I was planning on taking her for some pampering. Manicure, pedicure, etc…
April 30, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Aww, that’s a girly-girl’s dream (mani/pedi, plus the other goodies) - great job on making her bday special
And AWESOME about 395 lbs… you are a deadlifting machine!! Isn’t that equal to deadlifting you and your whole entire family (and then some)!?
April 30, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Your wife and my daughter have the same b-day! She’s turning 15. We’re entering the test driving phase…oh crap! Congrats on the DL.
May 1, 2008 at 2:31 am
Way to go, Mike!
Congrats on the PB! Your grip strength must be improving greatly.
May 2, 2008 at 9:30 pm
*LOL* I don’t know why I was thinking dirty thoughts reading this blog and comments to it! HA HA HA I am so proud of you getting off the straps. Your a beast! Thank you for a wonderful birthday!
May 7, 2008 at 9:13 am
I knew all that specail alone time would help the old grip!….lol Way to bust it out!
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