41 and getting stronger

**FLEXR6** · 02-20-2009, 06:31 AM

I squatted 180kg (1 rep) on Wednesday @ 80kg bw. The last time I did this was 2 years ago @ 95kg bw.
Probably not a lot compared to most of the guys (and girls) on here, but a milestone for me as I am 6 weeks out from comp and natural.

**esplendido** · 02-20-2009, 08:42 AM

Very strong lift for 176lb bodyweight! And 6 weeks out! But why are you maxing on squat 6 weeks from show time???? LOL!!!

Pictures of how you look would be good. Share with us!

**MRT** · 02-20-2009, 08:45 AM

180 is respectable at any age, nice work man.

**FLEXR6** · 02-20-2009, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by esplendido

Very strong lift for 176lb bodyweight! And 6 weeks out! But why are you maxing on squat 6 weeks from show time???? LOL!!!

Pictures of how you look would be good. Share with us!

I guess coz I enjoy it so much (if you know what I mean), it is sort of a 5th warm up set before my real working sets 165 x 5, 140 x 16 and 120 x 20 (at the moment). I aim to get 10, 20 and 30 reps on these sets, when I do I add 5kg and start again, aiming for 10, 20, 30 reps.

Hairy and white at about 8-9%, hoping to drop 2-3kg of bf in the next 6 weeks. I'm looking at doing 4 shows in April/May. The last pic is from the INBA Australian Titles last year - aiming to be bigger and more ripped this year.

**esplendido** · 02-20-2009, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by FLEXR6

I guess coz I enjoy it so much (if you know what I mean), it is sort of a 5th warm up set before my real working sets 165 x 5, 140 x 16 and 120 x 20 (at the moment). I aim to get 10, 20 and 30 reps on these sets, when I do I add 5kg and start again, aiming for 10, 20, 30 reps.

Hairy and white at about 8-9%, hoping to drop 2-3kg of bf in the next 6 weeks. I'm looking at doing 4 shows in April/May. The last pic is from the INBA Australian Titles last year - aiming to be bigger and more ripped this year.

You look great in your competition photo! I am curious as to why the high rep sets????

**DBowden** · 02-20-2009, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by MRT

180 is respectable at any age, nice work man.

+1. great job.

**FLEXR6** · 02-20-2009, 07:12 PM

[quote=esplendido;39449]You look great in your competition photo! I am curious as to why the high rep sets????[/quote]

Low reps were not working too well for me. I've been doing the high rep stuff now for about a year and have made some good gains.

**FLEXR6** · 02-20-2009, 11:18 PM

[quote=NYC BIG MIKE;40059][quote=FLEXR6;39523]

Excellent. Do what works for you. When I started doing higher intensity sets with less weight and more reps I added some new growth after lifting heavy for years. "Leave your ego at the door".[/quote]

Agree NYC Big Mike. After years of injuries from being stupid, showing off and trying to copy other idiots in the gym I have learnt what works for me. That is the beauty of this sport, we are all unique.

**red barraca** · 02-21-2009, 12:07 PM

great job bro!

**thepump** · 03-19-2009, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by FLEXR6

I guess coz I enjoy it so much (if you know what I mean), it is sort of a 5th warm up set before my real working sets 165 x 5, 140 x 16 and 120 x 20 (at the moment). I aim to get 10, 20 and 30 reps on these sets, when I do I add 5kg and start again, aiming for 10, 20, 30 reps.

Hairy and white at about 8-9%, hoping to drop 2-3kg of bf in the next 6 weeks. I'm looking at doing 4 shows in April/May. The last pic is from the INBA Australian Titles last year - aiming to be bigger and more ripped this year.

not bad keep the hard work going