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Originally Posted by F80Dreamer
I just left my box a few weeks ago so I could take care of some nagging lower back pain, been following the open though...16.4 looks absolutely killer. Here are my lifts, nothing great but good progress for me vs when I started cross fit 2 years ago:
Bench 225#
Back squat 265#
Front squat 225#
C&J 200#
Deadlift 345#
Snatch 145#
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Nice lifts! What did you do to your back? 16.4 is very tough. Completed it this morning at 166 reps prescribed. The HSPU guidelines made it super difficult because you had to push your heels way up in order to get over the line.
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Originally Posted by Fade135is
Bench 295
Squat 315
Deads I don't do anymore since having back surgery ,but I would be confident I could pull 315
Age 34 hieght 5'9" weight 170
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If you can squat 315 you can for sure DL at least 315! Hope you have a speedy recovery.
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Originally Posted by SonnyJack
Best competitive lifts were @ age 40 w/gear:
Squat - 661 lbs. (mono-lift)
Squat - 650 lbs. (walkout)
Bench - 418 lbs.
DL - 617 lbs.
Body weight = 193 lbs. and 5'9"
Decided to celebrate turning 50 last year by competing again (w/gear):
Squat - 529 lbs.
Bench - 330 lbs.
DL - 508 lbs.
Body weight = 183 lbs. and I think I'm still 5'9"  |
Triple bodyweight squat/DL! Nice work my friend.
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Originally Posted by gthal
I'm relatively new to strength training... decided to get in shape when I turned 42. I dropped 45 lbs of lard and now am now at 170 lbs and 8%BF as measured in a BodPod. I'm 5' 10". I've been training for about 8 months (weights 5 days a week, HIIT 2) and have been pretty happy with my progress. I've been focused on lower rep, heavy weight (for me) training and managing volume to ensure good recovery.
So, with that background in mind... no judging as it's only been 8 months 
Deadlift: 330lbs
Bench: 225lbs
Back squat (high bar): 255lbs
Front squat: 190lbs
I'm pretty happy with the results. I had started a general "fitness" program about 6 months before I started seriously weight training (P90X type stuff) and used that to improve my general fitness level. I spent a lot of time on the internet studying technique, form, training, etc. It's paid off... my deadlift was 195lbs when I started 8 months ago so I've added 135lbs to it over a short period. I think "newbie" gains are very normal but, regardless, I'm really pleased. I built a dedicated gym (Rogue rack, 500lbs of plates, 5-100lbs of bumbbells, lat machine, etc) and it has really transformed my life. My wife and I use it daily |
Great progress for doing serious strength training for less than a year! 8% body fat is very lean, sounds like your nutrition is dialed in as well. Keep up the good work!