1RMs

[arpeejay]

Last time Josh and I did 1RMs was in June, three months into my workouts with him. The results then were pretty paltry for someone at 200-205 lbs. but considering I'd been out of the gym for six years I guess they were pretty much to be expected:

Bench 185 lbs
Deadlift 185 lbs (sucks!)
Squat 285 lbs.

Now we're at the six month mark. Today's numbers:

Bench 225 lbs.
Deadlift 260 lbs. (*)
Squat 405 lbs.

I'm fairly pleased with the progress. I'm pretty sure than the bench and dl numbers equal my previous personal bests in those exercises, which probably happened 8-9 years ago when Jeremy (the late husband) and I were working out at WoodPEC, Emory's Woodruff P.E. Center.

The 405 in the squat is definitely my all-time personal best. I think previously it was probably 365 or so.

So, really, the past six months has just gotten me back -- strengthwise -- to where I was before my long hiatus from the gym. No telling what gains, if any, are likely to occur from now on.

We'll check again in December.

xoxo

Richard

PS:

I've completed adding pix from my Labor Day "photoshoot" to BM and BMB. If you're interested in seeing the rest, take a look at:

http://www.bigmuscle.com/~arpeejay

http://www.bigmusclebears.com/~arpeejay

[massingUP]

Woo-oof! Those are some serious strength gains in a relatively short period of time, and that squat is DAMNED impressive. Very nice work Richard... No wonder you're making such great visible gains!

- J.

[b.spencer]

Originally Posted by massingUP

Woo-oof! Those are some serious strength gains in a relatively short period of time, and that squat is DAMNED impressive. Very nice work Richard... No wonder you're making such great visible gains!

- J.

X^2

40 pounds on you bench in three months. That's something most guys would die for. Incredible job, Richard.

[anrikero]

your RMs are great! keep the good work up!