HAPPY DAY FOR MikeS IN THE GYM

MikeS · Jun 18, 2004

Sorry to take up a thread with this, if everyone did this we'd be overwhelmed. But Id like to share please...

Had my mind on a big squat day. Im 45YO 5'6" 200lb working out for 25yrs+. Best squat was 550 about 1yrs ago.

Well today I thought maybe if 500 went well Id try again for 550.
So I did 500 for a good 4 and could have doen 1-2more, saved it.
So after the lift, here comes big crazy Johnny Bravo, carrying 2 45s
plates-one in each hand! He loaded them up and left me no choice! Do or die! It was a good lift. Im pretty happy at age 45
to get a 600lb best ever lift. Thanks to JB for the 'balls'-Id have probably never tried it; and also thanks to a little 'enhancement'-which always helps LOL!

pc1663 · Jun 18, 2004

Congratulations!

That's a lot of weight no matter what your age.

xcelbeyond · Jun 18, 2004

Who said 45 was old?!?!?

GREAT JOB BUDDY!

xcel

Frank White · Jun 18, 2004

Congrates on the PR!!!!!!!!

Superior1 · Jun 18, 2004

600!!

Damn thats sick!!! I've stacked 5 plates (495) It felt like a train on my shoulders. I couldn't and probably never will see 600!!

Good job MikeS!!

bigbadasian · Jun 18, 2004

Reply

|--[\\\]>--------- Good weight my man....damn fine job!

Johnny Bravo · Jun 18, 2004

Good Lift

Its true, he had no choice

. 600 is alot of weight no matter who you are. I knew Mike had it in him..he just needed a little push.
Good Lift Mike..see you in the gym

Iabadman · Jun 18, 2004

Mike S , that is Hardcore my friend.......I have a feeling that at 45 you still have alot still left in you.....take a run at it my friend .....you might just suprize yourself......with the knowlege that you have and Johnny Bravo at your side who knows what you could pull off.....You only live once.......take a run at brother and have fun with it........Great job......and nice lift....congradulations I love to see people make progress and feel good about it......

doktorspok · Jun 18, 2004

thats it

thats it im going up, ive been fucking around with 455 for 5 reps, i gotta try for 500! thanks for the motivation MikeS!!

DOK

MikeS · Jun 18, 2004

Thanks guys...
IAB-I was on an absolute cloud for the rest of the day and Im still psyched the next day! I refuse to set limits because of my age-and with guys like I have around me, they wont let me!
I have Johnny B and 2 other fucking awesome partners also to bring me to levels I cant reach alone.
All 3 guys are completely intense and fearless, and by FAR the best partners Ive ever had-and Ive had many, for many years. I work as a trainer at a local gym and tried to train there a couple/few times a week, and save myself the 30min drive to the the gym with my partners. It didnt fucking even cut it. I need the brotherhood we have at Crofton Golds!

Now when I can do 600lbs for 20 reps like JB...

DOK-let us know when you get it!

John bench · Jun 18, 2004

great job MikeS

Steak Helmet · Jun 18, 2004

nothing like a good training partner to push you...get your ass up here JB. I need some assistance on my next leg day.

Doggtales · Jun 18, 2004

Awsome!!!!!!!! 600 lbs is a great lift at any age....and esp for your weight!

drgoodbody · Jun 18, 2004

Big lift ol' timer! Just shows that a person's best is often yet to come - very motivational brother.

DrG

slide · Jun 18, 2004

Damn bro...well done! Thats some serious liftin there...keep it up bro..

-slide

Iabadman · Jun 18, 2004

Mike S ......personal achievement is what is all about . I am so glad that you have found some great friends and partners to share your experiences with.......some guys never find warriors like that to train with. I am glad that you feel so good about your feat and you rightly should, but I am expecting to here many more stories like this from you and your crew.......These boards are for us to learn and support one another . It was you, Excell , LATS ,and Big A that really caught my attention when I first showed up here nearly a year and half ago. You are the type of guy the represents what the brotherhood of iron is and should be. Keep us posted with how things are going for you .There are lots of guys here that would love to encourage your progress.I also miss you posting ,you have some interesting opinions and tons of knowledge........I would love to see more threads started by your big 600 pound squating ass......lol! Nice job ....bro ! Now remember ! Onward and upward!!!!..........And that goes for all my other board brothers that might be reading this as well......

preist943 · Jun 18, 2004

good job bro on busting into the 600 range .Im still stuck in the 5's after hurting my knee a while back .hope to join you soon

LATS · Jun 19, 2004

GOOD JOB BRO.. AGE MEANS NOTHING IN THIS GAME.. i wish i could squat heavy but, the torn quad and the operations that followed just do not allow anything over 315 with out pain..but, just going for reps..remember to be careful..injury sucks big time..

MikeS · Jun 19, 2004

IAB I really appreciate the things you wrote...we do have a tremendous brotherhood at the gym-its a huge part of my life and
I get so much positive energy from it. As I do this board-and yes I have not been as active, especially in my work as an activist.
Im very unhappy about that, I feel like a slacker!
Have alot of life issues (career and personal) that are very consuming, but I still try to make it here daily.

Ive known alot of local guys from the boards-beginning with Tazzy and Thermo who only the oldtimers will know...
Both have disappointed me by dropping out of the scene (gym and all) completely-although it was a good time in the past.

Now we still have alot of BALT-DC-North VA guys here. You have B2K, JB, DOGG (where ya been?), Dieselman, Tank, PatK, ... just to start with. A great group representing the area!

As far as the lifts, I always look up and ahead, and the bros in the gym are a big part of that! I have to train "smarter" with a few adjustments at my age to ensure longevity, but I still wont conceed to age and bros like my 2 partners and JB wont let me! I have to be 110% just to keep up-these guys are animals. Ive said it before JB may be the most intense guy Ive ever seen in the gym and I damn well have always tried to leech off that intensity! One of my other partners is also an ex-professional athlete (Basketball) and has the mentality to be unstopable in his quest to be the best! With these guys, (and I think Im truly dedicated also)-we kick some royal ass in the iron battlefield!!!