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Anonymous
Any other fatguys here that like to run? I'm about 240lbs, with a 39" waist (5' 10" height), and I enjoy running. My times are pathetic compared to people half my size, but I don't give a shit. My latest 5k was 25:35, and I could probably push it down to 25 flat in a week or two.

I also like doing high reps in my weight training. I just concentrate on getting stronger. Lifting for mass it pointless for me, obviously. My last deadlift was 160 kilos (352 lbs) for 16 reps, my last squat was 150 kilos (330) for 14 reps, and my bench was a pathetic 110 (242) for 12 reps. I realize I need to lose about another 30-40 pounds, but I figured I was on the right path so far and decided to share with any other big people.

Pic is me about 3 years ago and 20 pounds lighter (220 & 35.5" waist, iirc). I should be there again in a couple of months.
>> Anonymous
Those are some good numbers. But why are you doing high reps if you want strength. I've read that low reps high weight builds more strength.
>> Anonymous
>>57948
You are correct.

Optimal reps is 5, which is why 5x5x5 routines are so popular now. More tissue is involved at rep 5 than in later reps.
>> Anonymous
Low reps are far better for strength, but those numbers are very very impressive.

Do you pull sumo?
What style of squat?
What's your bench form like?
>> Anonymous
OP here. I don't do low reps that often because I don't like working out with that much weight. Around the time this picture was taken, I was deadlifting 505 for 5's. On my 4th rep, a muscle in the small of my back decided it didn't want to live anymore and tried to take me with it. I was out for a couple of weeks (took months to fully heal), and I haven't lifted anything over 400lbs since (although it looks like I might have to soon). In other words, with high weight, form tends to suffer and/or one tiny mistake and you can have an injury that can fuck you up for a while.

>>57956
No, I deadlift regular, only with chalk. I recently got rid of the belt to help work my lower back, and it took me some time to get up to the weight I was working with the belt. Regular back squats, though I did try some front squats the other day (only 100 kilos for 12's) but I had some trouble keeping the bar from rolling off my shoulders (I am keeping my elbows high). My bench form is lacking. I come down a little too slow on my first rep, but after that, I get into a good, smooth rythm. No bouncing, slight pause when the bar touches the chest. I arch my back on the last rep or two, even though I know I shouldn't (butt doesn't come off the bench though). I like doing dumbbell bench better anyway, since I get a good stretch and can make the pecs work more in a wider range of motion.

Also, I learned that the muscles in your feet can get sore. I did 3 sets of 20 box jumps (24" box) and they wore me the fuck out.
>> Anonymous
Numbers sounded BS, but you defininitely seem to know your shit, I'm impressed.

Fair enough on the big number damage, but honestly, you'll find as long as you're always giving 110% nothing goes wrong, unless you go too hard to quick.

Arching your back on bench is FINE tbh, it's a myth.

Aside from that, NICE FUCKING WORK. good to see someone here who's got some real numbers and results.

Nice set of forearms too.
>> Anonymous
>>57943
excuse me, vin diesel would like his head back
>> Anonymous
>>57983
The deadlift shit isn't made up. I was deployed to Camp Victory (Baghdad), and it was about 3am (I worked night shift). Right after it happened, I couldn't stand up straight or sit down, I was just kind of hunched over. They had to get a fucking gurnee and bring me to the med tent. I got some muscle relaxers and was sent on my merry way 4 hours later. Now, imagine walking 4 miles a day (my hooch, the chow hall, and work were not very close together) taking baby steps. It fucking sucked. I remember feeling stupid (for the big weight I was trying to push, I had never gone that heavy before), and bad for the Philopino gym workers that had to clean the weight off the bar (505 is a silly thing to look at, with 5x45's complimented with a single tiny 5lb plate on each side).

I guess I should throw a disclaimer in here. I have been lifting on and off for 14 years (I'm 29), and when I come back from a year long hiatus (like I just recently did a couple months ago), I can still put 100 kilos on a bar and squat it 10 times without too much of a problem. My muscle memory is pretty good. But I have made some pretty good gains in the few short months I have been getting back into it (40 kilos in squat and deadlift is good to me, at least). Intensity is the key to growth/improvement, whether you are doing 5 or 20 reps.

I credit my forearms with only using chalk (no straps for deadlifts or any back exercises) and turning my wrists up whenever I do any type of bicep curls.

>>58001
lol, Do you know how many fucking times I heard that downrange? I grew my hair out a little (I'm going bald) just to stop it.
>> Anonymous
I want you to pin me down and fuck the shit out of me.