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(1) discuss how best to optimize their physical health and develop “Iron Proletarian Discipline” in a healthy and holistic manner. Including but not limited to weight training, stretching, cardiovascular exercise, meditation, nutrition, sleep, and daily routines with an eye towards cultivating the best habits possible,

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What is your bench press? (8 Reps and 1RM) (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My 8 reps has slowly improved as I changed my diet recently (not especially healthy, I still live in the US and am broke af so healthy food is a treat for me) and I’m up to 185 lbs (bar+ Plate and 25 each side), I very rarely do 1 Rep Max because it gets me exhausted for the rest of my exercise unless I drink a shitload of water. Last I checked I’m at 205 (bar+ Plate and 35 each side). Sorry if this is confusing to anyone because of the Lbs to Kilos dilemma. Around 84 kilos for 8 Reps, around 93 kilos for 1RM, what are yall at?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I haven't 1rm'd in a hot minute, but I'm currently working with 165 lbs? (60 60 45). I had missed out on one week at the gym, and 165 was a struggle 😵. If I'm starting with new weight, I'll do 4x6 one week, 5x6 the next , then 4x8.