so..this is the first REAL training i've done since i started powerlifting in 2011. and it was quite impromptu. sat 12/8 i came to the gym not sure what squat routine i was going to do. so...i jumped in with my one teammate and did his smolov day 1. needless to say...i loved it....and i loved it...

Decided to start a log, I am a competitive powerlifter... weight is around 245lbs and compete in an IPF affiliated fed and most importantly lift RAWWWRRR... no geared aspirations sadly! without further ado: lets get this started!

I hired Alex Viada on here to get my strength in the big 3 up over the next several months. From there, I want to lean out while maintaining that strength then transition into BB mode. I would like to hit 3/4/5 for reps before leaning out. But the biggest thing is I want to KEEP that strength,...

I figured I'll start up my journal over here as well. Like to have a backup and one of the forums I used to have my journal is no more. Also, this is a perfect time as I'm more or less starting over from a year off from any kind of consistent or serious training after having a lot of life changing...

Hey everyone, I'm getting back into lifting after a very long time off. I'm looking forward to losing some fat, gaining some muscle, and getting as powerful as possible. I feel like I could lose 20 lbs of fat and be pretty lean. I'd like to gain about that much muscle mass, so I'd like to stay...

PRs Back Squat 1 - 325 (10/5/10), 345 (3/22/13), 385 (4/9/13), 405 (4/23/13) 2 - 315 (105/10), 345 (3/22/13), 375 (4/9/13) 3 - 315 (9/6/10), 345 (3/22/13), 375 (4/9/13) 4 - 275 (10/19/10), 295 (11/17/10), 315 (6/27/12), 345 (3/22/13) 5 - 285 (8/10/10), 295 (11/17/10), 315 (6/27/12), 345...

Hey Guys, blessed to be posting here. Posted here a few years ago and then just got lazy in posting. Decided to start a new log. Looking forward to connecting with u all, GOD BLESS

Hi guys, Pretty new to this forum. I've spent the last 3 or so years working out, the first 18 months or so pretty regularly, got my strength up to a decent point. Last 18 months I trained maybe 2x/week, switched routines a bunch of times, rehabbed a couple of niggling little injuries, and...

Just deleted all of the about me cause it always changes, check out my facebook if you want more info. TODAY: Today we maxed on Bench, Pullups, and Hang Clean. I started off cold with pullups with palms out shoulder width grip and got 13, fresh off is when i can do the most pullups, and I do...

Stats: 6'6 370lbs 37 y/o Squat: 905 Bench: 800 Dead: 740 Total: 2400 Hoping to go 2500 before this year is out.

Alright so I'm starting a new journal because my training has moved to a whole other level this past year my old journal had some newbie workouts in it clear back from when I was in high school haha. I am Currently on west side for skinny bastardsV.3 slightly modified to more advanced to...

Started powerlifting in March. Numbers as of March 205lbs Bench PR 195lbs Squat PR 250lbs Deadlift PR 275lbs Now 213lbs Bench PR 265lbs

I try to keep track of stuff on my phone and it works awfully, so here I am. Current Goals: Be very fit for Tough Mudder on Sept 29, 2012. Bench double bodyweight Learn the oly lifts Be a functional and mobile person instead of being hurt and stiff. Currently weight 145-150 depending on...

Because Brian said it was a good idea to post this here, This is just a copy of mine at supertraining.com, so it's the same thing obviously for whoever reads that. My next meet is still going to be raw full-power, so that is what I am focusing on. I'm trying to learn a bench shirt and once in...

Hi everyone! I have been lurking around the site for a bit and really want to make a log and join the diverse group of lifters posting here. A little about me: Age: 26 Height: 5'2" Weight: 110-113 note: I have competed twice in the 114 class and now plan to cut weight to 105 for my April 2013...

I am a big fan of the 5/3/1 routine, will try out this revised version that Jim Wendler posted earlier this year, looks very interesting and fun :drooling: http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/the_boring_but_big_3month_challenge It is done 4 days per week, and three cycles...

Beginning journal ended in 2007. Has restarted as of March 2011. Last page is the beginning of the current Crossfit portion. :)

This thread is obviously very very old thus the reason i've edited the title and this opening post. For anyone who doesn't know me... Name: Kevin Age: 25 Weight: 161 Height: 5'4" I'm a big fan of powerlifting and strength training in general and was very consistent for many years...

Hey Everyone, Decided to start posting my log up here since I have been frequenting the site for some time now. Best total is 750/500/600 1850 @ 220, with an Elite Total of 735/475/565 1775 @198. Going to backtrack my log a few days to the start of my new training cycle I put together with...

Hey, what's up guys? At the suggestion of Justin Randal, I have decided to start a log up on this site. I guess it is time for the basic info stuff. Location: I train out of Locals in Lynnwood, WA. Training Time: 1.5 years Age: 21 Height: 5'6" Weight: ~195lbs All-Time PRs: Squat: 445x5 /...

i never done this before so ill give it a shot and try my best to keep this updated. current background stats as of 5/10/07: Age: 21 Weight: 195lb give or take a pound Height: 5'7" Experience: 2 years Style of training: PR's/powerlifting/getting big Best bench: 275lb/315lb shirted Best...

Stats for 10/26/2009: Age: 43 Height: 5' 6" Weight: 175 ~ 177 lbs Background: My last powerlifting competition was back in 1986. I lifted in the 133-148 weight class. I took the class and overall win with a 960 lbs raw total. I really had no clue what I was doing and didn't have any...

Hi everyone I have posted an introduction in the general chat. I am currently 11 weeks out from my first comp in November in Bournemouth, England where I will be lifting as a junior in the raw 125kg class. I follow a very basic westside conjugate program of training right now and I am going through...