me at my lightest at 169 lbs.

im looking to compete in a powerlifting competition(at 165lbs), my 1st one, some guy said i should.. my lifts so far
 
bench- 365
deadlift- 395
squat- 365
if i get my squat and deadlift up i should be fine
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

no offense bro but every time I see your avatar it looks like you've got tits, obviously you don't, it's the lighting, but thats always what I think of lol.  Anyway, you look good, and cut especially for someone focusing on powerlifting (if that is your focus?).  Get that squat and dead up and you'll have some nasty numbers for your weight.

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no offense bro but every time I see your avatar it looks like you've got tits, obviously you don't, it's the lighting, but thats always what I think of lol.  Anyway, you look good, and cut especially for someone focusing on powerlifting (if that is your focus?).  Get that squat and dead up and you'll have some nasty numbers for your weight.

lmao! yeaa lighting doesnt do that pic justice lol, and also it might be because ive been focusing alot on flat bench rather than incline but watever haha, well my main goal was to reach around 190-210lbs at 8% bf, i wanna try out for running back for a local semi pro team, but ever since this guy saw what weight i was pushing and i told him my weight he said i should do a powerlifting comp. and that i would do pretty good at the 165 weight class

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

looking hella buff and ripped man!!! what are you're stats? like height/weight upper arm size?

Dang. You look like a rock! Nice work, and those are really good numbers

Crazy that your bench is that close to your squats and deads. Lookin ripped bro.

MuscleMac91


looking hella buff and ripped man!!! what are you're stats? like height/weight upper arm size?

im 5'8" about 170 lbs
arms - 16"

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

your a beast man. I wouldnt mess haha

Wow, being able to bench that at 170lbs is amazing. Congrats! Like you stated, if you get your squat and deadlift up you'll be a beast for sure

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Wow, being able to bench that at 170lbs is amazing. Congrats! Like you stated, if you get your squat and deadlift up you'll be a beast for sure

yea unfortunately those two are the hardest for me to increase!

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

What does your leg/back workouts look like?

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What does your leg/back workouts look like?

leg press (just used to warm up the legs)
calf raises 3 x4 x 25
squats 2 sets
deadlifts 2 sets

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

Reps? You probably need to switch something up if you're not seeing progress...

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Reps? You probably need to switch something up if you're not seeing progress...

i usually stick to low reps, right in the 3-6 range, i dont progress at all if i go any higher and i lose strength as well

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

How many times a week do you do squats and deads?
Work on accessory lifts too...Lunges, Good Mornings, Stiff leg Deads, etc. If you've stalled out, you need to change something up.

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It seems so odd to me how honesty is honestly the rarest thing upon us. Honestly, it's astonishing.

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How many times a week do you do squats and deads?
Work on accessory lifts too...Lunges, Good Mornings, Stiff leg Deads, etc. If you've stalled out, you need to change something up.

usually once, twice if im not lazy, because i got basketball games 4 days a week, and my legs are already sore with all the jumping and running!

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

you should post some videos of you lifting. Id like to see you at work,

Lol ya change the profile pic, it kind of does look like it no offense.  I am personally jealous, I am 5'8" as well body is shaped different though.  I wish i could bench even close to that amount, i weight 180 and am trying to push for 200 pounds. I had a rtc injury so i am just starting to do bench again after over a year, i was able to do dumbells up to 90 lbs in the past 5 months without much problems but working the bench again.
I saw a guy at the gym yesterday, tall but not that big repping with 385 a good 5-6 times.  I don't get how some people that don't have that much mass can do that. My goal is to get my chest strength up a lot because it is so far behind.
Props to you though if you compete I would think if you train right for it you could do really well.

I know a guy at your weight but taller and skinnier who can pick up 495 - if you're motivated by that kind of thing. You shouldn't be squatting and benching the same weight!

Still, nice lifts for your weight. Just don't get complacent. :)

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woohoo!! my deadlift just went up 10 lbs!! (405) 1st try i couldnt get get it, second try took a lil while but i got it up!! and this was after 4 sets of bench press and 2 sets of clean and press!

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

And this is why being strong is so important.  Look at this dude.

How long you been lifting for man?

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brihead301


And this is why being strong is so important.  Look at this dude.

How long you been lifting for man?

off and on about a good year, just now started getting serious about a few months ago

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

You've been lifting for only a year.....off and on.....and you look like that???

Wow. 

Okay, now that's some good damn genetics.

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You've been lifting for only a year.....off and on.....and you look like that???

Wow. 

Okay, now that's some good damn genetics.

He's black (obviously) and we all know a lot of blacks can pack on muscle very quickly compared to other ethnic groups. Btw I was wondering what your BF% is jonb?

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Irish guys are naturally stronger because of how much they can drink (beer muscles, ya know.)

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You've been lifting for only a year.....off and on.....and you look like that???

Wow. 

Okay, now that's some good damn genetics.

yeaaa pretty much, basically when i was a beginner i took real good advantage of my beginner gains, even at about 140 lbs i was still starting off stronger than most, i bulked up to 213lbs and then cut down to where im at (170) and managed to keep most of my muscle and still be strong

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

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brihead301


You've been lifting for only a year.....off and on.....and you look like that???

Wow. 

Okay, now that's some good damn genetics.

He's black (obviously) and we all know a lot of blacks can pack on muscle very quickly compared to other ethnic groups. Btw I was wondering what your BF% is jonb?

LOL, im actually only half black, haha,  my bf is about 8-9% right now

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

How did you cut to 170?

Diet only (cut the calories)?

Diet + Cardio?

And did you just lose 1 lb/week or did you just go on a deficit until you hit your goal weight?

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brihead301


How did you cut to 170?

Diet only (cut the calories)?

Diet + Cardio?

And did you just lose 1 lb/week or did you just go on a deficit until you hit your goal weight?

well the way i did it was different, i ate just enough to not feel hungry during the day, i did mostly cardio ( basketball 6 days a week for 2 hours) and maybe lifted once a week, i dropped down to 160 - 170 fairly quick, prolly within 2 months, i lost most of my muscle but i was real cut, and now im just taking advantage of muscle memory and eating fairly clean, gaining what muscle i had trying to stay under 10% bf

update! 8/3/09

maxes and goals
bench - need to remax
goal bench - 405

squat - need to remax
goal squat - 500

deadlift - need to remax
goal deadlift - 500
weight -174.8 8%bf 

Damn.

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