I don't care if you have to do squats with 135...or deadlifts with the same....just do them. You will get stronger. Try doing a few sets of whatever reps you want to do on squats. Say...with 115lbs. Next week use 135, the next 155, then 175, 195, 205, 225. That is seven weeks of doing squats and I bet by the time you do that set with 225...you will be bigger, stronger, and loving squats. You can do the same with deadlifts.
If the bar hurts your shoulders when you squat then you likely don't have the bar positioned properly. Try lowering the bar a little bit. You should have a nice groove on the back of your shoulders for the bar to rest in. It should be much more comfortable once you find your groove.
I would like to develop my strength. I feel like a pathetic weakling compared to most of the guys on here. I'm 165@5'9 and only bench 265 for 1.
Do you guys revolve your training towards strenght only?
I would like to incorporate a few powerlifting moves into my training to better my physique. Any suggestions fella's?
Just remember the Internet Lift Rule. You take what someone states as their 1RM and divide by 3. That will give you their actual 1RM. Just kidding. You usually only need to divide by 2.
rnch if your refering the to BEASTS on this board that bench over 400 or so I doubt that these guys are lying if you see how much they really know and if you want proof since not all of us know how to post pics like b fold then you should check in POWERMAG i believe they cover most competitions where these guys will be. I'm saying this on their behalf I only total around 960 as of last time I maxed out I'll find out different this saturday and all of you will know if I reached 1,000 yet.
Just remember the Internet Lift Rule. You take what someone states as their 1RM and divide by 3. That will give you their actual 1RM. Just kidding. You usually only need to divide by 2.
deciever that was great. so that means if I'm dividing by 3 for real then i'm only benching 90lbs or so but internet life i'm doing around 810 divide that by 3(right) WHOA I passed WSB benchers in OH lets celebrate