Got some extra motivation today.

Got some extra motivation today.Was at the gym - it's squat/RDL/leg press day today. I recently added a ton of volume to my lifts so I was squatting 225 for 8 sets of 5. Anyway, I'm doing my thing, on set 7 and my legs are getting pretty wobbly by this time. Still grinding out the 5th rep. This dude comes in, probably no more than like 165lbs. Never seen him at the gym before. He sets up and does some clean and jerks with the bar - had great form. Keeps adding up and then is doing it with 225. I was like, wtf? That's impressive. Then, he loads up 2 plates and does a quick set of 5 DLs. adds in another set of plates, does another quick set of 5. Adds in another set of plates, quick set of 3. Final 1x1 set of 485lbs. Holy shit. Blew my mind that someone that little (and he didn't look jacked or anything) could pull nearly 5 plates! I took a moment and chatted with him - turns out he used to be a competitive powerlifter and just moved to the area, getting back into heavy lifting after a hiatus. He and I will be deadlifting together later this week - looking forward to learning more! My max is about 355, at 190lbs. Can't wait to get to the 4-plate mark! submitted by /u/H-bizzle [link] [comments]

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