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Congrats man well done :)

I got myself a new PB on deadlifts this morning with 175kg. Did it after a set of 3x 165kg too :D

Hold on...that sounds like...BIRDS VOLUME TRAINING...what gives man?

Is that the most you've ever pulled on deads? Congratulations. What are you shooting for next?

I had some 95kg jacked dude approach me lastnight after a set of 5 x 160 on deads and ask me how many of them I got out and what weight it was. I said 5 of 160 and he asked me if I do powerlifting. I said nah, but I train kind of similarly with the exercises, what about yourself? He said he does crossfit! Real friendly guy...had the friendly demeanor of a personal trainer, but without the insincerity of trying to collect a client lol. He congratulated me on what I was lifting and it was nice getting accolades from someone a lot bigger than me; even if his size is not my goal, he'd put some serious work into his body and was either impressed with what I was lifting for my frame size or being nice and encouraging :)

Also how do you get that jacked from crossfit alone...I know some of the pros like Rich Froning are quite sizeable, but they usually have lifting backgrounds or routines to back it up too.

Haha sorry bro, definitely not :P 5x 100, 3x 165, 1x 175.

It's the most I've pulled by 2.5kg :) well go for 180 next session though!

I dunno brah, 1RM after working sets...very Birdsesque.

They are pricey but the smaller the plate the better...it's pretty much a guaranteed plateau breaker. Would buy a cheaper alternative for sure but would still want the same weights.

Been reading 'Strength Training Anatomy' over the last couple days. http://www.amazon.com/Strength-Training-Anatomy-3rd-Edition/dp/0736092269

I find it pretty good for some one like me with only a basic knowledge of this stuff. Lots of colour pictures to look at :P

Anybody read it/have any opinions?

Got any suggestions for other anatomy or training books?

Been reading 'Strength Training Anatomy' over the last couple days. http://www.amazon.com/Strength-Training-Anatomy-3rd-Edition/dp/0736092269

I find it pretty good for some one like me with only a basic knowledge of this stuff. Lots of colour pictures to look at :P

Anybody read it/have any opinions?

Got any suggestions for other anatomy or training books?

Starting Strength

5 x 160 set on deads sounds good Birds, how much are you weighing in at now?

80kg mate, it never changes haha

Think I'd be 80 even if I got up to 250

Thanks :)

There's 6 reps in there but I usually save it for a 180-190 single after that.

200 for a single, but with bigger singles come more reps. 180 used to be my 1RM, but once I got to 190 I was able to do 180 x 2. Same deal will apply when I get to 210 and then it'll be reps of 200 :)

Yeah they say it is supposed to come easier after that 200 mental barrier. I figure that's real good for 80kg BW mate.

I found 5/3/1 helped my max a bit on a few things including the OHP and dead.

Stubborn Birds got a 115 bench tonight, so another 5kg and we are home for a new pb :)

117.5kg single for an equal personal best, after 6 reps of 100kg on the previous set. Was a much easier feeling lift than I used to do it, too. 120 next session. Waiting for the bench plateau monster to kick in!

Might need to start a bench progress thread ala the deadlift/squat/pull-up threads.

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