So You Want To Hit a PR? - Wanna Be Big Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Forums

Daniel Clough · 04-13-2009, 09:17 AM

So You Want To Hit a PR? - written by Tom Mutaffis

You know that feeling when you walk into the gym and everything just seems to fall into place? The weights that you have attempted countless times in the past feel like a warm-up, and personal records (PRs) are set and eclipsed with ease!

PRs allow you to measure progress, configure goals, and serve as a tremendous motivator. However, setting a PR is not just a matter of getting lucky or “having a good day”.

There are 5 main factors that you can control......

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P.S - a big thnks to Tom for writing the article for us!

Jorge Sanchez · 04-13-2009, 12:40 PM

Nice article, Tom.

rbtrout · 04-13-2009, 01:31 PM

Excellent write-up, Tom.
Thanks

Painzer · 04-13-2009, 03:23 PM

Good information! Thanks Tom.

slashkills · 04-14-2009, 06:42 AM

Thats awesome, thanks Tom!

Tom Mutaffis · 04-14-2009, 01:02 PM

Thanks guys.

It is a valuable piece to have in your arsenal when you can hit PR's on command. This is what drives strength athletes and even bodybuilders in a way - you have to know how to get your body to peak so that you can consistently take things to the next level.

Hopefully everyone finds this article to be helpful and a few people are able to go out and set some new PR's!

Joshua_P · 04-14-2009, 05:23 PM

Thanks a bunch, tom!
This gave me a lot of insight, im going to try and set my PR for dead lifts two weeks from now (Dead Lift of 225)

The information was great...thanks again!

Beefcaker · 04-17-2009, 10:33 PM

Nice read. Will be in my mind tomorrow when I go for a bench PR

04-13-2009, 09:17 AM	#1
Daniel Clough Soon to be lean... Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cambridge, England Posts: 14,370	So You Want To Hit a PR? So You Want To Hit a PR? - written by Tom Mutaffis You know that feeling when you walk into the gym and everything just seems to fall into place? The weights that you have attempted countless times in the past feel like a warm-up, and personal records (PRs) are set and eclipsed with ease! PRs allow you to measure progress, configure goals, and serve as a tremendous motivator. However, setting a PR is not just a matter of getting lucky or “having a good day”. There are 5 main factors that you can control...... Click here to read the article P.S - a big thnks to Tom for writing the article for us! __________________ Wannabebig - Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Nutrition and Supplement articles Latest Articles - Article Blasts from the Past! \| An Inspiring Interview with Forum Member, Unholy - Part 2 \| To Bulk or to Cut, That is the Question - or is it? AtLarge Nutrition Supplements – Support Wannabebig and use AtLarge Nutrition supplements to help you get big and STRONG!! My WBB Workout Journal - Cloughies journal – getting stronger, leaner and fitter

04-13-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
Jorge Sanchez Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,909	Nice article, Tom. __________________ quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur

04-13-2009, 01:31 PM	#3
rbtrout The Flyfisher Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 2,067	Excellent write-up, Tom. Thanks __________________ Give chalk a chance. 47 years old 655 squat 690 deadlift 325 bench

04-13-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
Painzer Squat junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,038	Good information! Thanks Tom. __________________ 5'8" 177 (meet PRs) Bench - 295 (286.6) Dead - 476 (479.5) Squat - 411 (402.3) Total - 1182 (1168.4) Goals: Bench - 280 met 1/19/09 new goal - 300 Squat - 400 met 10/24/09 new goal 435 Dead - 476 met 10/31/09 new goal 500 The Quest

04-14-2009, 06:42 AM	#5
slashkills Da Bears Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 1,894	Thats awesome, thanks Tom! __________________ -My Quest for Dominance- Da Bears

04-14-2009, 01:02 PM	#6
Tom Mutaffis Strongman / Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,051	Thanks guys. It is a valuable piece to have in your arsenal when you can hit PR's on command. This is what drives strength athletes and even bodybuilders in a way - you have to know how to get your body to peak so that you can consistently take things to the next level. Hopefully everyone finds this article to be helpful and a few people are able to go out and set some new PR's! __________________ Height: 5'8 Weight: 225 lbs Years Training: 10+ 2009 Southern Slam Strongman Series Champion 2007 North American Strongman 200 lbs National Champion Standing Overhead Press: 275 lbs x 9, 335 lbs 12" Log Deadlift: 685 lbs suited, 600 lbs x 5 RAW Squat: 385 lbs x 17, 585 lbs x 3 box squat, Front squat 475 lbs Power Clean: 295 lbs x 6 Tom Mutaffis Strongman Training Journal AtLarge Nutrition - Your #1 Choice for Strength Sports Supplements

04-14-2009, 05:23 PM	#7
Joshua_P Wannabe Fit. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nebraska. Posts: 141	Thanks a bunch, tom! This gave me a lot of insight, im going to try and set my PR for dead lifts two weeks from now (Dead Lift of 225) The information was great...thanks again! __________________ "We get stronger by improving our weaknesses" - Detard

04-17-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
Beefcaker Matt Wright Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 101	Nice read. Will be in my mind tomorrow when I go for a bench PR __________________ Last Meet: 260BP/425DL - 685lb Total ..... next meet: 500/325/450 Raw PR: 320SQ/235BP/405DL ..... raw goal: 350/250/425

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