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Made some pretty good improvements myself over the course of a year after my pinched nerve.
started back then at about 20-25lbs DBs for about 10 reps, now: 90x2. Squat-115x8, Now, 275x4 BB Row, 60x10, now, 140x7 LOL, on a side note, I get BB Press 205x2, But DB Press I get 90x2... I only gain 25lbs by using a barbell, isnt that a bit strange?
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Smith or Power Rack???
That's true...I really don't know the name of it. I do believe I've heard it referred to as a Smith machine...but I see guys doing squats on it as well...wait, I think I know the difference now. The Smith machine is the one that has the hooks and resistance, right? Pardon the ignorance. That's the one I sometimes do bench on. Wondering if I'm actually doing more harm than good using that.
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Ok, I see now. The funny thing is that I thought I knew my stuff. LOL. NOT! Thanks for the advice. I will definitely start using that power rack for my squats...
But am I at a disadvantage when using the Smith machine for my bench, as far as developing strength?
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122.5 kilo max bench (269lbs) recorded a couple weeks ago
90kg squat (200lbs) for 20 reps recorded last week On a side note, PJ your forearms look like fvcking tree trunks.
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today I benched 70lbs x 3 ...first time ever. Nothing comarped to you big men ....but Im happy bout it
 i probably shoulbn't be doing crap like that home alone but ...oh well
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I hit 310 on bench and 405 deadlift recently, but a partially torn ligament in my wrist has hindered my heavy lifting lately.
I'm taking a month off of upper body, so maybe I can get my poor squat up there.
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465 lb squat back in 10th grade, im around the same now after knee damage then getting them back up to par.
deadlift most recently was 405, prbly can do more last time i maxed on bench was last summer, and i did 305. im at 315 rite now, got back up there after my 50-60 lb weight loss. so im pretty much back up to the strength i was at when i was 280lbs, but im at 220, so a significant increase in strength and loss in fat. not 2 bad. I hope to bench 350, squat 500 and deadlift 450 by next january 
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Finally was able to get a 90x3 DB military press last night.
Was feeling great and went for 95's and I think I could have done it but my left arm gave out on me when I tried to get them off my lap.....  Always next week.
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