Experienced lifters, how much do you b/s/d? Either 1 RM or typical training weights
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alexhunting
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@frbrian I’ve been lifting for six years. I previously was running 5/3/1 and I got to 110/200/270 lbs. Then I had a few years in there where I was battling chronic pain and backed off my lifts previously seriously. I am just finishing up running NSuns for a couple of months and I’m currently at 100x3(trying for 105 tomorrow!)/200x2/250x3. I haven’t tested my 1RM.
I’m 34, 5’10”, and 160lbs. I think I need to bulk if I’m going to get better numbers. I want to compete in the spring. My background is as a dancer, so switching over to powerlifting was a whole thing.
I’m 34, 5’10”, and 160lbs. I think I need to bulk if I’m going to get better numbers. I want to compete in the spring. My background is as a dancer, so switching over to powerlifting was a whole thing.
@alexhunting Chronic pain is the worst. Good on you for getting back at it though.
Have you modified your lifting at all around your issues? I have spinal arthritis/ tendonitis so I'm always interested in how people manage chronic illness and fitness.
Have you modified your lifting at all around your issues? I have spinal arthritis/ tendonitis so I'm always interested in how people manage chronic illness and fitness.
alexhunting
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@frbrian It is! It’s so frustrating and exhausting.
I have. When I first got up to those numbers, I did it by ignoring how my body was feeling. So I made some of my problems worse. I had to really drop the weights while I went on a quest of several physical therapists, chiropractors, and bodyworkers to find some relief. I finally landed on a good sports medicine doctor and a really excellent physical therapist. A combination of trigger point injections and cortisone into the joint helped a lot.
Now I just go slower. I tend to skip a lot of especially lower body accessory work in favor of a ton of rehab work. I deload more often. I do breathing exercises even (since part of my pain is related to core stability and a weak diaphragm).
I hope you’re able to find things that help you. Lifting is amazing and can feel really good. But it can also hurt a lot and exacerbate other problems.
I have. When I first got up to those numbers, I did it by ignoring how my body was feeling. So I made some of my problems worse. I had to really drop the weights while I went on a quest of several physical therapists, chiropractors, and bodyworkers to find some relief. I finally landed on a good sports medicine doctor and a really excellent physical therapist. A combination of trigger point injections and cortisone into the joint helped a lot.
Now I just go slower. I tend to skip a lot of especially lower body accessory work in favor of a ton of rehab work. I deload more often. I do breathing exercises even (since part of my pain is related to core stability and a weak diaphragm).
I hope you’re able to find things that help you. Lifting is amazing and can feel really good. But it can also hurt a lot and exacerbate other problems.
@alexhunting Man, a good PT/ sports medicine doctor would be great to have. My issues are autoimmune so I just see a rheumatologist but he doesnt seem to have any knowledge about exercise/ lifting.
I definitely know how hard it can be to respect your body over your ego but it's so worth it! Lifting for long term health for the win.
I definitely know how hard it can be to respect your body over your ego but it's so worth it! Lifting for long term health for the win.
. I’m at 125/292/330 lbs b/s/d all for 1RMs