sugapablo’s BodyBlog

On the heels of me breaking the 300 lb. plateau on the deadlift last week, I was able to break my squat record by 30 lbs. this morning, reaching a 255 squat!

At times like these, it’s good to look back at your workout journal and see how far you’ve come.

The first time I tried squats was 3/16/2006 and it was just using dumbbells.  I did 3 sets of 15, using only 15 lbs. in each hand.  Wow!

On that day I also maxed out my bench press with my 4th set, getting only 6 reps in at 65 lbs.!  I’m only 1RM at 185 now, but still!

Now the kicker.  My first time trying deadlifts?  3/30/2006: 1 set of 12 at 65 lbs.!  I curl that much now. 

So while I’m not turning pro just yet, I can still take a tremendous amount of pride in how far I’ve come from the skinny ass, sickly weakling I was when I started.

Not to mention my measurements.

Compared to my first set of measurements on 3/7/2006:

Arms: Then: 11" - Now: 12.5"
Chest: Then (Expanded): 36.5" - Now (Relaxed): 38.5"
Quads: Then (Flexed): 19.5" - Now (Relaxed): 23.25" (I was REALLY chicken-legged.)
Weight: Then: 138lbs. - Now: 170lbs.

Feelin’ like you need a motivational boost?  Dig up your old workout journal and compare!  You’ll see all the blood, sweat, and muscle pulls have been worth it!  Keep goin’!

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