Regaining Old Strength and Pushing Through Old Plateaus
My strength usually peaks over the summer, as I have more time to devote to lifting and my diet is much more accomodating to growth (in terms of calories and protein). During the school year, I make an effort to devote as much time as I can, but academics can be very exhausting and motivation-draining. My all-time strongest was at the end of the last summer, where I weighed in at the following stats (approximately):
- Weight: 162 lbs
- Bench Press 1-RM: 240 lbs
- Squat 1-RM: 270 lbs
- Weighted Pull-ups 5-RM: Bodyweight + 45 lbs plate
- Weighted Dips 5-RM: Bodyweight + 50 lbs
In striving to achieve my new goals, I am now rapidly approaching these old maxes, although at a slightly lower weight of around 157 lbs.
Although strength-wise I may not be able to match my peak, in terms of motivation, weightlifting knowledge, and pure discipline, I feel that I am at all-time highs.
It’s time for me to take massive action and break through to new records - tomorrow is squat day, and I look forward to it.
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