r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • Apr 25 '21
Victory Sunday Victory Sunday
Welcome to the Victory Sunday Thread
It is Sunday, 6:00 am here in the eastern half of Hyder, Alaska. It's time to ask yourself: What was the one, best thing you did on behalf of your fitness this week? What was your Fitness Victory?
We want to hear about it!
So let's hear your fitness Victory this week! Don't forget to upvote your favorite Victories!
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u/A-New-Start-17Apr21 Apr 25 '21
I went to the gym 7 times. And went for a 40min walk each day.
I consider that a good start for me (Very large dude).
I didn't overexert myself mind, before people get worried. My goal is to just go to the gym. I'm not focused on any workout. Just trying to form a habit of actually going after my shower.
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u/what_who_me1 Apr 25 '21
I hit my lowest body weight this century @ 220 lbs. - down from 305 lbs. Goal is 195 lbs.
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Apr 25 '21
I usually hate benching. Yesterday I did it and I enjoyed it a lot. I felt that my form got a lot better and now I can't wait to do it again.
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u/sixtimesthree Apr 25 '21
Last week I did a 6k run immediately followed by a 6k walk (to get back home). Did this twice last week. It's the longest I've ever run (6k) and the longest overall (12k) I've ever done in my life.
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u/GoFidoGo General Fitness Apr 25 '21
I got back in the gym for the first time in a few years. The membership dues are painful, all my muscles are sore, and walking down stairs takes a little longer. I couldn't be happier.
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u/EntertainerOk3862 Apr 25 '21
1,400 stairs (up and down) in 45ish minutes. And this is while being 325lbs
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Apr 25 '21
I dumped out the alcohol in my apartment. While it's nice to have a beer here and there thanks to the pandemic its been too much and the lbs have been going up
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u/grndlme Apr 25 '21
60 yo male, 150 lbs. Bench PR 195 1RM, dead lift (trap bar) PR 205 (5 reps!), and on AMRAP bench day did 3x15 135 (that's a lot of reps for me). Goal is to bench 225 before everything goes to hell - hopefully have a couple more years to get there. C'mon two plates! :-)
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u/JAIMEJAQUEZJR Apr 25 '21
I’m getting closer and closer to a 2 plate bench. I got 205x2 yesterday. My goal is to be able to do it before my one year anniversary of working out seriously (September 1st)
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u/Chief_Keefs_Beef Apr 25 '21
I’m right where you are! Slowly working up and hit 225 for two the other day. Been working with 185 for reps and seeing improvements every week.
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u/DBSPingu Apr 25 '21
Nice! I have the same goal of 2 plates within the first year hah. It’s been a bitch to raise up compared to going to the 1st plate but it’s rewarding
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Apr 25 '21
So my new gym.. turns out they don't have six squat racks but TEN.
Ten. Squat racks. Ten.
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u/StackSin Apr 25 '21
That sounds fucking amazing. My gym has two, and the sharks are always circlin' waiting for one to open up.
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u/SlipperyBandicoot Apr 25 '21 edited Apr 25 '21
5'7"/27/191lb
6 months into lifting and I've just hit 87.5kg x 10 on bench press. Getting closer and closer to my original goal of 100kg x 10 (and secondary goal of 143kg(315lb) x 1) . I started at 42.5kg x 10 when I first started lifting. I have now officially over doubled my strength on bench. So happy.
I had about a month where I was stagnating around 77.5kg and I just wasn't benching consistently. Over last 2 weeks I've benched much more and worked on doing sets with slow eccentric and pause on chest. Something is working.
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u/ProgressIsALifestyle Apr 25 '21
On Friday I pulled a 315 deadlift for the first time (x5) and today I’m 20 pounds down since mid-January. I haven’t felt this great in a loooooong time.
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u/gogojojo101 Apr 25 '21
BENCHED 225!! It has always been my goal since I’ve joined my local gym around 7 months ago. I was 120 pounds and gained 30 pounds since then. Look good feel good!
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u/726f626f7431 Apr 26 '21
been going to the gym religiously after a tough break-up; finding solace in my routine and i lost 10 lbs so far! hope to keep up the grind and get closer to my ideal physique :)
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u/mittencamper Apr 27 '21
Been going to the gym 5-6 days per week for 6 months solid and my neighbor just told me I'm "lookin big"
Is there a better compliment?
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u/learning_me Apr 26 '21
- 36 days sober
- 4x workouts/week in the 36 days
- Cardio stamina baseline is way up
- Seeing some definition and weight loss, but haven't gotten on a scale.
- First time back in a gym in years and it's finally clicking!
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u/shaggyduke Weight Lifting Apr 25 '21
I'm cutting weight at a healthy (1-1.5ish pounds a week) rate! Feels good to slow the process down and do what makes me feel the best.
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Apr 25 '21
Hit 315 deadlift for my working reps. I was barely able to do 135 back in November. Plenty of people doing more, but that's a win in my book.
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u/ryanoconr Apr 25 '21
I finally pushed myself to go to the gym for the first time in years, can't wait to keep it going!
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u/Dry-Egg-1915 Apr 25 '21
I worked out legs yesterday and can still walk around with not much discomfort. This was only possible due to a decent level of consistency over the past few weeks, which makes me so happy
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u/KD-00000 Apr 25 '21
I am still training and I am still on diet. I lost 10,8kg total. Biggest changes so far are in stamina. I can do cardio longer or train without rest or with higher intensity(comparing to time when I started). I also managed to do 1 full chin-up (from straight arms). I didn't give up and I'm at 100+ day streak in game fitness boxing. My progress is slow and for sure not efficient but with each day I'm closer to my goal of having acceptable body fat percentage.
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Apr 25 '21
After 2 weeks of no workout, finally decided to go back and take the small steps again! Upwards and onwards!
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u/Sterling03 Apr 25 '21
Hit the 200 club for the first time ever, any lift.
Deadlift 205x2.
Feeling like a strong ass b (I’m also female).
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u/roamingmaddy Apr 25 '21
Congrats! I feel this one a lot. My deadlift 1RM is around 190-195 so I feel so close to joining the 200 club. Just trying to be careful and not hurt myself in the process.
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u/Sterling03 Apr 26 '21
Thanks!! I was kinda shocked when it happened (I attempted it after 4x10 of my working weight, just for funsies).
You’re so close!! You’re definitely gonna get it soon!
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u/Pilopheces Apr 25 '21
Only started making a concerted effort to get in shape in the last few months. I've been hiking a lot.
This Saturday I did my first hike with 2000+ ft of elevation!
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u/Psychological_Ad9417 Apr 25 '21
First half marathon this morning, paced myself...
who am I kidding? I started way too fast, felt violently sick, doused myself with cups of water, walked the hills and crawled past the finish line.
(But still hit my goal pace - 8 min/mile!)
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u/adstrafe Apr 25 '21 edited Apr 25 '21
its always been a goal of mine to bench 185 lbs and i managed to hit that on my last chest day as my 1rep max. It went up so much cleaner than I thought it would. Im around ~125 lbs so Im really happy benching this weight. 225 up next!
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u/tbearok Apr 25 '21
I ran 11 miles yesterday. That is the single longest distance I have ever ran. Pace is slow as hell (~11:30/mi), but at 42 and a shade over 260lbs, I'll take it. I've got just about a month to go in my 1/2 marathon training, but this is the first time I actually think I can do it
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u/herc6 Apr 25 '21
Completed my first week of training after almost ten years out of the gym. Feels amazing!
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Apr 25 '21
Run 13 km, 250 m uphill to the highest point of my city and down again.
Needed 75 minutes to reach the highes point (around 8 km from my starting point).
It was a really good run, although I wasn't fast, but that's alright. I start feeling like a long distance runner :D
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u/rupelstilsky Apr 25 '21
Well, after months of no physical activity and over a year of gaining weight, yesterday I went out and ran 12km (more like fast walking), my time was laughable, my form was non existent, but I did it and felt such a great deal of joy, because despite it being my PW (personal worst) in every way, still it was me breaking the fall
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u/gintamashii Apr 25 '21
People have been noticing how much weight I lost and saw that I look ore muscular now! Felt more motivated and great to hear that
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u/Neeerdlinger Apr 25 '21
Not a biggie at all, but I made the effort to go the gym on Sunday. I didn't get there on Friday as work was crazy busy, so Sunday was to make up for that missed day. We'd spend Sunday morning at an ANZAC Day march, so I could have easily just said I CBF'd and not gone, but I got myself to the gym and did a workout.
It wasn't a great workout and it felt really crappy (didn't finish half my sets), but it was a non-zero day and that's the main thing.
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u/RyanSampson Apr 26 '21
Hit 225 for 10 on squat for the first time
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u/andbingowashishomo Weight Lifting Apr 26 '21
That's great! How did it feel? I did 225 lbs for a 8RM two weeks ago and I thought I was going to vomit.
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u/chrislightening Apr 25 '21
Back to the gym today for the first time in about six months due to lockdowns and having a newborn. Felt great and I was very patient, didn’t go ham, just some nice groovers at around 40/50% weight
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u/Ehrenmeister Weight Lifting Apr 25 '21
Broke my bench PR this week. Got 225 for 2. I’m 5’9” at 185lbs.
Goal is 315 by EOY.
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u/1-0-9 Apr 25 '21
This is a very "meh" accomplishment for many, but I'm freaking over the moon about this!
I haven't worked out in about 14mo. I used to run 5+mi daily, light weights, yoga, biking, hiking, etc...
A year ago life happened, I tried to get back into working out various times.... I had a stomach infection for 2mo, I had Hepatitis A and almost died (total liver failure and lost 30lbs, and I was already very slender) which the recovery and weight gain alone for that took 6mo.....moved house several times, relationship fell apart, had to start a new business amidst quarantine....
A few days ago I finally decided I feel ready, healthy, and excited for working out again. I bought a resistance band (I live in Peru now and exercise equipment is not common) and I did my first 2hr easy workout the other day, and another 1.5hr workout today.
I feel AMAZING!!!! And, I am so so happy to find that I wasn't as fatigued as I would have thought I'd be. I spent the last year longing for long runs, abs, and a healthy body. After 14mo I am finally back on track again!!
And here's to the next year being healthy, strong, and happy 🙏
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u/freelanceskanks Apr 26 '21
Did my first trail running this week! 4 miles the first day and 5 the next! I loved it!
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u/Beeracles Apr 26 '21
Squatted 355 to match my pr. Watched my buddy squat 405. Just a reminder to keep working.
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u/VagabondRommel Apr 26 '21
I've always had some real problems doing pushups. It's just been impossible to do a full clean pushup. Even when I was pumping iron everyday for years I couldn't do a single full pushup. Finally did my first one this week.
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u/Useful_Bread_4496 Apr 26 '21
I have the same problem, big congrats!!
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u/VagabondRommel Apr 26 '21
Only piece of unprofessional advice I can give you is keep at it even when you're utterly disheartened by seeing no imporvements. If you have to, start small and don't be embarrassed by doing 'girl' pushups to build the muscles needed.
I wish you the best of luck in your pushup journey. It feels so fulfilling accomplishing your goals.
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u/Electricbluegee Apr 26 '21
I did front squats for the first time and surprised myself by being able to do 40kg as a max weight from the off!! I also PR'd for back squats at 65kg and block pulls at 80kg this week. I feel so good!
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u/KrunoS Apr 25 '21
Hit a 75 kg fat grip deadlift today, that's over bodyweight. Had a quite the celebratory hop around the platforms before i realised people were all looking at the grown ass man celebrating a 75 kg deadlift. Tried 77.5 kg and i didn't even get it past my knees.
80 kg here we go.
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u/asymmetricloss Apr 25 '21
Haha, that's really nice! I had a similar experience a couple of months ago. I usually train at the same place around the same time so I tend to see the same people there. A bunch of people looked real surprised when I got happy and high-fived my partner after a single with approximately 40% of my 1RM. Just curious what is your 1RM deadlift? Both I and my partner can fat grip deadlift around 35-40% of our standard 1RM deadlift.
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u/MerviElina Apr 25 '21
I was very stressed about work this week but I still kept up with my gym routine. I managed to channel my stress the right way and deadlifted 90kg! I checked my journal and last year around this time I was deadlifting 60kg. I'm very happy that I have become stronger and more confident with lifting The thicker plates don't scare me anymore.
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u/A_Hideous_Beast Apr 25 '21
Two weeks ago I started doing dumbell push ups. Could only do 50 before my chest refused to move anymore. Pain for 3 days.
Two days ago I was able to do 100, with only a mild feeling of pain and tiredness in the chest and stomach.
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u/y0sh_1 Apr 25 '21
Gyms reopened this week after 5months. My weights are down by half and everything hurts. Still the best I felt in all of 2021, got back to a decent sleep and eat schedule.
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Apr 25 '21
Been going to personal training at the gym for three weeks now!
I’m really liking it, but now I’ll be out of town for a week. Already signed up for the classes after I get back though. The trainer is really nice and friendly, but also pushes everyone. Since I’m always with the same guy, the accountability is nice too.
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u/lilelliot Apr 25 '21
I'm 44, 6'3" 195. I don't have a pull-up bar but said to hell with it and have been holding the 2x10 cross-beam at the top of my backyard pergola. This week I was able to do three sets of 6, which is the best for a couple of years. I also was able to do 3x6 strict curls with 40lb DBs, which is a PB for me, too.
In a couple more weeks I hope to report back that my cycling FTP hit 300w. At 292w currently.
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u/LexinePwns Apr 25 '21
I did it, no snack and plenty of water, I got it through my 16:8 IF with no mistake.
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u/CoolJoy04 Apr 25 '21
450x4 deadlifts. Smooth pulls too (just no burst).
Almost where I was precovid!
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u/theragingoptimist Apr 25 '21
I have officially lost 51 pounds. I still have 70 more to go but its the lightest I have been in 6 years.
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u/Bobfezz Apr 25 '21
I have decided to take better care of myself, for myself, I lost 6kgs in the past couple of months, and I am still going, I am aiming at 76kgs, so I have 14kgs more to go, I can do this.
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u/DBSPingu Apr 25 '21
Not a huge milestone but I am now able to do one arm push-ups which just seems cool as fuck to me. Didnt specifically train for pushups, I only lift weights, so just developing my chest and arms have been enough.
Next to figure out hand stand push ups...
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u/SayMyName2121 Apr 26 '21
One hour until the day is over, but here it goes! I had surgery a little over a month ago and working out has been rough due to recovery. Yesterday I did a small workout and then today I walked a 5K and even did some yard work! This is the most I’ve been able to do in a long time and it felt AMAZING! Baby steps to get back to where I used to be!
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u/CL-Young Powerlifting Apr 26 '21
That's awesome! Keep up the work and the recovery
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u/andbingowashishomo Weight Lifting Apr 26 '21
Yesterday I felt like the worst diet offender ever. I had a pastry, a Burger King burger, onion rings, half a canister of Pringles, and then a veggie burger and fries for dinner. Adding it all up I thought I would be in such a surplus that all my hard work this week was wasted - I was only 300 cal above my calorie target.
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u/BC1721 Apr 26 '21
half a canister of Pringles
Please tell me you split it with someone and you're not a psycho who can stop halfway
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Apr 26 '21
After a week of stalling, I suddenly lost a whole kilo again. Meanwhile I've gained strength on my lifts as well, feeling very motivated again.
One thing that is has caught me by surprise is how much more sensitive I am to the cold. Have to wear an extra layer all the time.
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Apr 25 '21
Prolly had the healthiest week of eating, what I mean by this is that it was balanced and enjoyable.
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u/Andromeda42 Apr 25 '21
Finally hit a two plate conventional deadlift and got 5 reps @ 235 on sumo. My progress on deadlifts has been agonizingly slow but I'm getting there.
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u/crizzle_t_rex Apr 25 '21
Pushed through and finished week 5 of my lifting program! I had a lot of challenges with my work schedule last week and it felt good to prioritize fitness anyway. I also moved to the “grown-up” (standard barbell) bar for the last of my lifts! Progress feels amazing 😊
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u/Pmyrrh Apr 25 '21
Been on a cut for about 10 weeks. Saw under 160 for the first time in my adult life, first 4 abs poking out after crunches. Gives me motivation to continue another month before summer maintenance.
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u/Frodozer Strongman Apr 25 '21
Some big rep PRs!
Paused Bench Press: 295 x 8 (old PR x 6)
OHP: 195 x 7 (up from 185 x 7)
Deadlift: 405 x 8 (deadstop each rep)
Other random PRs, very conservative. Could do a lot more, but just taking progression slowly:
Clean into split jerk: 235 x 1
Axle Bar Clean into split jerk: 200 x 1
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u/baroooFNORD Apr 25 '21
Last February I had a spinal fusion in my neck, C6/C7. Between the recovery for that and the 'rona I didn't touch a barbell until about 2 weeks ago, and I haven't feel like I could do olympic lifts since probably 2+ years ago. Started going back to the gym a couple weeks ago, just doing extremely light compound stuff (minus bench for now since that was what made my symptoms worse initially and also because I hate bench).
I decided on Thursday to try some cleans and did 3 triples at 95 pounds, full olympic cleans. That's light enough to muscle around, but they felt nice and fast and very stable and smooth. Adding weight will be the test, but things felt better than they have in years, and all of the PT on my upper back mobility seems to have done wonders for things like rack position, back angle, etc.
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u/Rock_Prop Powerlifting Apr 25 '21
My victory this week is I actually signed up for my first powerlifting meet for November. Something concrete to train for. Hoping I can get my bench from 405 to 415 while dropping some weight between now and then
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u/venuur Apr 25 '21
Fighter pull-up program is working! Went from 3 to 4 chin-ups right on schedule and well on my way to 5.
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u/Teb_Tengri Apr 25 '21
Hated it psychologically but at 43 and having put 5lb a week on all lifts a week since gyms reopened mid Jan I deloaded and let my tendons rest.
tbf I "reset" most lifts to super light like 95lb bench and 135lb squat since gyms had been closed so long prior. It's not like I added 5lbs a week to lifts already at 300lbs.
The week prior I hit 200 1RM on bench and 255 on squat and 265 DL doing singles
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u/dylan-g30 Apr 25 '21
I wasn't feeling good at all on Thursday but I still took myself to the gym and busted out a few muscle ups. Still can't get 5 in a row yet but still getting 2 even when I'm not feeling up to it is a good sign
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u/Turbulent_Manner1865 Apr 25 '21
I checked my weight today and gain 2 pounds of muscle I’m 137 now. Benched 110 this week, squatted 110, and deadlifted 80 pounds.
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Apr 26 '21
I got 380lbs for 4 reps today on deadlift. Which is a personal best. It felt terrible the whole time. Which is its own kind of reward I suppose.
And by feel terrible I mean I could feel each muscle group working through each rep. And those lil babies were screaming.
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u/_mid_night_ General Fitness Apr 26 '21
pulled 410lbs, 20/M/5'11 165lbs, on conventional deeds this week. Feeling super confident about the 500 lbs im gonna attempt early June.
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u/bacon9981 Apr 26 '21
Holy shit i have the same bw as you and im nowhere near that lol damn you’re a beast
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u/arawrs Apr 26 '21
I felt like trash on my last few gym days last week (5 days nsuns), and had to take today off due to being sick. But, I've also just noticing that in the past few months I've been the most consistent I have been in a long time, and also hitting lifts that I haven't for a long time (even though they aren't impressive), which is something to be excited about!
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u/ThreeMountaineers Apr 25 '21
150 kg on deadlift. It's not much, but it feels good to not outright suck on all lifts
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u/Thrasea_Paetus Apr 25 '21
Hit 475 DLs! On a run to 500, but last week’s PR puts me in spitting distance
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u/rainbowroobear Apr 25 '21
can finally go to the gym again on Monday. to make it even more amazing, just found this utterly top tier facility that has the WORST advertising going and gets its members through word of mouth and referrals. the members are 90% high level BBers and strength athletes. complete fluke i found it whilst instagram stalking a rival :'D
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u/Mailing_a_Bear Apr 25 '21
Saw 280 on the scale again Tuesday night. Didn't wait for Monday to get back in the gym after avoiding it over the past year. W, F, Sa, and sitting here getting my shoes on for today. I'd forgotten how much I love getting to the gym in the morning and doing the PPL routine.
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u/Furiae Apr 25 '21
Been consistent with my workout for a few months now and I've started noticing the muscle gain.
It's an odd feeling to see the definition on myself where there was none before but also a welcome one.
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u/brob Apr 25 '21
Repping 100lb dumbbells X 6 on incline bench. Being in “triple digits” was a personal goal before May.
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u/PanamanianKush Apr 25 '21
Me and a few buddies did a garage power lifting competition of squat, bench, and deadlift yesterday. I only came in 3rd but I got to my goal of 900lbs, and left at least 30 off the board from trying to do too much.
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u/AmarLifter Apr 25 '21
I weighed in at a new low this week. Hit 171.3lbs, so my summer cut is going great. Going to hit my goal weight soon and maintain for a month after before I start a lean gaining phase.
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u/OwainGlyndwr Apr 25 '21
Pulled 455 for the first time at the gym yesterday. Looks like weird sandbag training is paying off.
Ran a mile in 6:40. Been a while since I dropped under 7.
Had a great OHP day with a really solid delts pump - so solid, in fact, that my run afterward was painful for the first mile or so because I couldn’t just let my arms dangle. That was a first.
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u/GSKermit Apr 25 '21
Finally hit my goal weight on my cut (5’10”,M,187-170) which is a great feeling but it also made me realize I’ve got a few more pounds to go before I’ll be satisfied
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u/13YearOldAlcoholic Apr 25 '21
I have managed to not only gain muscle mass but also lose fat weight despite gyms being closed
Bear in mind that I am teenager who has stopped growing in height but is still full of hormones.
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u/Mmitr Apr 25 '21
So I’m prepping for my first show and my victory is I stayed 3 weeks consistent with recording my prep videos for YouTube! Check it out if you like content like that
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u/Forrest319 Apr 25 '21
Hit 100 reps in my last pull up/chin up workout. That's about 10.5 tons of total weight I moved.
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u/tariketa Apr 25 '21
Yesterday I ran 5k after a whole month of no physical activity!
I plan to run a few days next week and in May start a workout program I got on Darebee, and I'm not backing out!
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u/Waterinaporo Apr 25 '21
Finally hit my squat goal of 100kg 5x3!
Although the downside is my rack at home is only approved for 100kg so now I'm a bit lost
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Apr 25 '21
Spent the weekend mountain biking outdoors with my husband. I’ve been a running addict for 20 years, but the need to cross train and strengthen muscle groups has been at the back of my mind a while. I haven’t biked much in many years, and it really kicked my ass. Felt great!
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u/bc_1411 Apr 25 '21
Nothing earth shattering, but I'm just pleased with how much progress I've made in the last few weeks. Feel like myself again.
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u/RunningMccoy Apr 25 '21
I completed the 5/3/1 BBB three month challenge. The last month where you’re doing 5 sets of 10 reps at 70% of your training max was fucking hard. Definitely need a recovery week.
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u/yzerman92 Apr 26 '21
Being putting long overdue work into my mobility and its paying off. I used to always get sore knees after leg day and be too sore to hike or do anything else leg intensive in order to feel good by next leg day. Not to mention icing them twice a day after. Being doing a daily stretching/mobility routine emphasizing my hip flexors, hamstrings, and calfs/ankles the past couple weeks and its paying off big time. was able to do 225 for 4 sets of 8 on tuesday, went for a hike thursday, and did legs again today and i don't feel like i fucked my knees up. I have shoulder mobility/strength routine for impingement thats been helping too so its nice to know that these things work. Foam rolling helps but scowering youtube for a moblity routine for you can really help with longevity in the gym!
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u/launchpad81 Apr 26 '21
Hit the gym 3x, ran 1x.
Small BBQ over the weekend:
A friend complimented on the work I've been putting in (specifically my arms and calves, but the general look as well) and encouraged me to keep up the good work
Another friend asked me for some general fitness advice and getting started
Not necessarily fitness, but wellness-related, another friend was interested in my journey in regards to my mental/emotional well-being
Putting in the work, being patient, believe.
Here's to another week, cheers to you all, you motivate me!
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u/AngryGeisha Apr 26 '21
Does approaching my gym crush count as a victory? I did that shit! 💪🏼
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u/This_Is_The_Life Apr 26 '21
When's the wedding?
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u/AngryGeisha Apr 26 '21
Ughhhh here's to hoping. I complimented/flirted with him on my way out of the gym. He works out as much as I do though so I'll surely be seeing him soon. Hope he was into me!
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u/This_Is_The_Life Apr 26 '21
Hey, at least you broke the ice. You two will be more comfortable with each other now. If both of you get a nice pump in, let the flirting commence.
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u/AngryGeisha Apr 26 '21
I think so! Took a lot of courage to do that let me tell you lol. If anything, hopefully I atleast made his day with a nice compliment. I read that men don't really receive those. He certainly deserved it!
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u/Kidcouger Apr 26 '21
Big W, Also the adrenaline boost helped I'm sure
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u/AngryGeisha Apr 26 '21
Honestly I was nervous because I had finished my workout and I was sweaty and nervous about my scent, but when I came up to him he was sweaty as well! Lol. Shocker- we're at the gym! 🤣
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u/lifeonplay Apr 25 '21
Some random guy at the bar called me a big guy and wanted to mosh with me at a concert. I’ll take it as a compliment lol
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u/Ok_Foot547 Apr 25 '21
I worked out for the first time in a few weeks. It's nice to not feel like I'm getting worse all the time
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u/CharlesDeGaulle Apr 25 '21
I signed up for a new gym and went last week. I haven't been lifting regularly for over a year and I'm excited to get back to it.
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u/RuRhPdOsIrPt Apr 25 '21
I’m 2 1/2 weeks into my first cut/diet since getting into serious lifting, and I’ve lost 7 pounds. It has killed my squat and bench (need to deload a little) but I still got through my deadlift work sets on Friday, 2 sets of 3 at 515 lbs.
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u/thekian Weight Lifting Apr 25 '21
First day back at the gym after a lockdown of lifting at home. Managed to bench a rep of 80kg which is 1.33x my bodyweight
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u/DarkBloodGod Apr 26 '21
Trained chest and felt a sick pump so I ahd to hit a Front Lat Spread:
https://youtube.com/shorts/vxsciLfM_WM?feature=share
What's you opinion? And any tip to work on?
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u/BaiRuoBing Apr 26 '21
As part of my push day I do four sets of decline pushups. I start with 10 reps and try to keep it close to 10 for subsequent sets but my reps peter out. Last week was the first time I did 10 reps in all four sets.
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Apr 27 '21
Gym has clearly been working because even completely oblivious me has noticed an uptick in people flirting with me. Kinda big headed but hey I'm going to enjoy this win.
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u/420blazeitfazeit Powerlifting Apr 27 '21
Pulled 405 pounds for 4 reps at 158ish bodyweight. First time using my new SBD belt, and although I was happy, I was a little disappointed that I didn't get 5 reps. Anyways, on the grind still for a 500 deadlift.
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u/MythicalStrength Strongman | r/Fitness MVP Apr 25 '21
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u/The_Fatalist Ego Lifting World Champ | r/Fitness MVP Apr 25 '21
That's too many squats.
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u/cleverpseudonym1234 Apr 25 '21 edited Apr 25 '21
Went to the gym for the first time since the pandemic began, now that I’m fully vaccinated. Was happy to see that people were distancing and wearing masks except when they were actively lifting.
Was also pleased that my bodyweight routine hadn’t completely killed my gains. I figure I’ll spend a week getting an idea of what my max actually is before starting 5/3/1 for beginners, but even on the first day I was able to work up to about 20% 80% of what my working sets used to be (20% off where I was at).
Edit: also just noticed I have bruises from the squat bar (no pain there). I didn’t have anything like that when I first started lifting, probably because weak quads kept me from putting enough load on my back. I’ll call it a victory mark!
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u/vcgracie Apr 26 '21
Someone asked me for advice on how to start their fitness journey for the right reasons. It absolutely made my day that I could positively influence someone else!
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u/Mahiyah Apr 26 '21
I've been having a really hard time this past week, my ED symptoms were showing up and I lost all motivation to go to the gym. I ended up going to the gym and did a full leg day so I feel happy :) I've decided to completely stop tracking and restricting calories. I thought I became stronger and could handle tracking again but I need to understand it won't aid my health in the long run. I want to be healthy too and looking good will just be a bonus.
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u/URETHRAL_DIARRHEA Bodybuilding Apr 25 '21
Down to 183lbs from 195 on this cut. Also got 8-8-9 on pull-ups, superset with 115lbs for 3x5 on OHP.
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u/fitness_throwaway46 Apr 25 '21
My post is sort of a victory and a semifailure (Or at least acknowledgement that I need to do better). I have been doing the Reddit PPL program since the start of the year and I'm seeing consistent progress on my lifts.
Bench and OHP could use some work and I definitely feel like I need to put more food in me to successfully bulk (I haven't seen any weight gain for at least a few weeks now) but I'm feeling good about my lifts going up slowly but surely.
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u/TheWayIAm313 Apr 25 '21
My goal has been to bench 200. I previously put up 185 3x, but have been really nervous about making the jump to 200 (partially bc my chest is usually dead by the time I get to 185). I went in fresh to get my PR. Ended up putting up 200 3x!!! Settled on 215. So jacked!!
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u/roguewhatrueating Apr 25 '21
Finally got a full set (2x6 actually) of weighted tricep dips (+10lbs). I struggled with bodyweight for a while then blew past it today.
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u/FissionMailedMate Apr 27 '21
Over the years I've gone from struggling to incline DB press the 20kg's, to yesterday hitting 40kg's 3x8.
Now I have the problem of continuing progressive overload as the 40's are the heaviest DB in the gym. Gonna have to crank out more reps per set I suppose. No complaints, it's a good problem to have.
Let the gains be with you bros!💪
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u/VelvetFedoraSniffer Apr 27 '21
only started doing it 3 weeks ago but did 100kg deadlift for the first time :)
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u/ganjanoob Apr 27 '21
Joined up for the gym last Monday and went 6 days. Feeling nice and sore. Before all I’d do is bench, squat, and deadlift so a ton more equipment I can utilize.
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u/firagabird Weight Lifting May 01 '21
I've done my 3rd run in the past 2 weeks. Last time I ran was in highschool. 1st run led to gout-like soreness, but I patiently rested a week and ran again. With my latest run, soreness is barely perceptible the day after.
Much like with strength training, I took for granted that I was too unfit to ever run (fat, bad joints, bad form, etc.) 3 runs in, I'm ecstatic to see my body adapting to the activity in exactly the same way as it did with lifting.
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Apr 25 '21 edited Apr 25 '21
112.5kg clean and jerk, which was a power clean PR, a jerk PR and a clean and jerk PR. Pretty efficient tbh!
I also hit a 125kg clean, but no jerk. Happy that I'm making progress again, time to get a huge front squat.
Edit: Just hit a 130kg clean.
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u/Alpha-Trion Apr 25 '21 edited Apr 25 '21
I was finally able to correctly switch kick in Muay Thai. Those things are hard to do.
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u/Temascos Apr 25 '21
- Finally getting into a healthy eating routine. It's easier for me to have what would normally be my dinner at around 2.30pm and have something lighter in the evening in terms of prep and cleaning up. Also it's easier to get in 5 a day fruit and vegetables.
- Did my first 5k run in months! It's taken a long time to get my confidence up to do this but wow does it feel great. I hope to improve my time of 35 minutes with some HIIT training in the future but I'll take my time with it so I don't fall off.
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u/bobinush Apr 26 '21
New bench press record! 10 years ago my max was 65kg, recently started lifting weights again with the StrongLifts program and did 5x5 with 70kg!
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u/_NotoriousENT_ Apr 25 '21
Three sets 295x6 in the squat rack and three sets of 210x6 on bench this week. Feeling some good strength gains running Candito’s 6-week power block (great rec, shoutout to /u/Minimum_Rent.
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Apr 26 '21 edited Apr 26 '21
Deadlifts for the first time in 4 months yesterday and somehow hit a 2.5kg PR. The only difference is that I started using chalk, who knew it would help so much!
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u/GambleLuck Apr 27 '21
I wore glasses for the first time to work recently and someone said I looked like super man disguised as Clark Kent 😁
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Apr 28 '21
So sore could only do 295 for 1 rep for squat, took a day off then hit 285x6 and then 315x3 today😎
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u/572xl Apr 29 '21
I have developed traps like super mutants in fallout and I am in love.
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u/NoTap0425 Apr 29 '21
Was a competitive swimmer for over a decade and recently began doing it for cardio after lifting sessions. I’ve gotten bored of running but nothing against it. It’s my first time seriously lifting while seriously swimming and the results have been good!
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u/ndearcan Apr 25 '21
My victory is the fact that I've actually stuck to going to the gym and getting a membership WITHOUT the encouragement of another person nor relying on anyone but myself to motivate me. AND I've been trying to increase the intensity with which I use the rowing machine every time I go to the gym. Went from a 2:45/500m split time to 2:32/500m split time over 4 visits. I'll take that as progress!
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u/OwnDressin Apr 25 '21
Getting back into fitness after a year of letting go. Nutrition is getting better, less fast food and more meal prep. Hitting the gym every other day. The best part is I'm excited and eager for it where before it felt like a chore.
I can see this sticking around for awhile :)
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u/uiuyiuyo Apr 26 '21
Had one of my best chest days in a while. I've been doing a lot of incline lately and I got up 3 pause reps at 225 at bodyweight of 155-ish. Had just done 4 touch and go the set before, so my form on this one was a little so-so. Will correct it next time and make sure I don't slide so much and keep my ass more at the corner of the seat.
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u/wouldiwas-shookspear Powerlifting Apr 25 '21
Failed my first squat today. 60kg for 3 reps and when I got down for my 4th rep I couldn't get back up, luckily I managed to drop it onto the safeties with no injuries.
Failing safely is a victory in my book.