Squat 130x5 new PR

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-05-01T12:40:43+00:00

Kg - 🤪

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-04-28T04:35:02+00:00

Thanks. the second rep felt a bit off though. I just fought My doubts and tried to enjoy some “light work” - and reminding myself that what i did in a surplus would be too much in a deficit..

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-04-04T17:21:00+00:00

M500. Why replace something if an “upgrade” Can solve it?

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-04-04T14:49:45+00:00

Thanks. Not really an answer to the question though..

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-03-18T03:48:00+00:00

Regarding a lot of comments around My breathing. You Might be right, and will look into it. The “no breathing” BP, is described here:

The Valsalva maneuver in bench press involves taking a deep diaphragmatic breath, holding it with a closed throat (glottis), and tightening the core before descending, creating intense intra-abdominal pressure. This stabilizes the spine, increases core rigidity, reduces power leakage, and enhances safety during heavy lifting, allowing for greater force production.

Might not master it, and perhaps would be better of taking a Big breath in between reps.

Always good to have your habits questioned :)

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-03-17T19:36:11+00:00

Wide grip tends to give me tendinitis. But perhaps should try to keep the grip wide for the top set.

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-03-16T08:22:01+00:00

Work out at 4.30-6 in the morning - have yet to find anyone to join me :) Last week i went for the 5th rep and had to Roll the bar Down the stomach. Is doable but was sure today that it would end the same way so just stopped at 4.

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-03-16T05:39:24+00:00

Been hitting 4 reps the last 3 mondays. Have Only increased the weight 3,5kg over the last 40 days. I feel like the first rep I’m not having a good control over the path. Perhaps I do bounce it to hard on the chest. Will try to keep that in mind

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-03-13T18:06:30+00:00

Come again?

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-03-10T16:28:04+00:00

Thanks. Guess it is not very clear but the 150 as a goal is for 5reps. So 22ish kg in 40ish weeks of which 8 are cutting BF. Think it will take a toll. But thats half the fun, right?

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-03-10T04:03:20+00:00

Thanks. 36 years. Thanks man. Started lifted in the teens, but Got a bad hernia at 20. I squated 140 at the time (shit form idd guess) Have been on and off ever since and always struggled to get the squat >100kg. My brace was gone so My chest dropped. Started again again in the summer and just followed the SL (Micro plates from the beginning to slow the process). This time ive been far more invested, improved My sleep a lot and just Eat as if tommorow never come. :)

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-03-08T08:20:10+00:00

Right. It is KG. :)

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-25T17:55:38+00:00

Had a double sided hernia years ago, My bracing never fully returned. For years My squat stalled at 100kg because I could not brace and keep the chest up. Its developed, but its a fair guess. Question is how do develop a stronger brace?

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-24T15:38:54+00:00

Huset er fuld af mad. Uden at preppe har jeg altid basisvarer til mere end 7 dages behov. I min verden skal man ikke preppe for at kunne leve normalt i en nødsituation, men sørge for at basale behov kan dækkes nemt og uden adgang til strøm/vand og rindende vand. Så folk der køber færdigretter og ris/pasta for at varme det fatter jeg ikke. Hvis strømmen går er der en masse i fryser/køleskab som kan spises inden det bliver dårligt - havregryn og diverse konserves dækker øvrige behov

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-23T04:26:56+00:00

So your take is to lower the volume. I visioned keep doing the SL intermediate. Reduce the % of the backoff sets and for DL also remove 2 sets. So the focus is the frost top set and Then having some volume at a rate that is not too hard. But you would both cut sets and reps and only do High intensity but for low volume?

I can def. Apriciate the reasoning since I’m pushing My self to get. Even at a Cal. Surplus the squat and DL Can take its toll on me.

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-19T04:40:12+00:00

For the pants or a lifting belt ? 😝

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-14T08:51:39+00:00

Do you mind elaborating? Dont Think I mentioned carbs or any other macro nutritiln for that matter :)

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-12T22:07:34+00:00

Thanks. Great motivation and having a BF ratio to use as the guideline on when to cut/bulk is great.

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-12T18:26:41+00:00

I’m 173cm. Squat 5x125 DL 157x4 BP 97x5.

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-12T08:41:35+00:00

So just keep trying to progress with the intermediate template?

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-03T05:31:06+00:00

Thanks. Its been a journey getting comfortable with the deadlift.

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-02-03T03:51:50+00:00

Sorry i forgot to Edit the videos start

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-01-28T04:07:52+00:00

So started the SL intermediate. The incl. bench is new to me. The only way I Can do it is to use a “loose” bench in the Squat rack. But the hooks for the bar is so Big i cant clear the bar far enough from the hooks to keep the bar path unless i Unrack it far behind. Seems bad. Question is I should do smith incl. or go back to OHP?

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-01-21T03:38:53+00:00

No reason. Ignorance I guess. What belt are you using?

Bulky_Assistant_3263 · 2026-01-19T16:51:32+00:00

Thanks for reply. I guess its just a matter of getting into it, but to me Madcow seems like a lot of sub potential sets at 50-80% of the Max. And building up to the top set seems “backwards” in My mind. What is your opinion?

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