2XBW Squat Challenge

[Young Athlete]

Well I would love to squat 405lbs but I don't think that is possible right now, although would anyone like to race to 2Xbw???


I don't know how long this will take but anyone up for the challenge?

I'm currently putting up 1.5XBw the last time i maxed which was a week ago so anyone in for the challenge?

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Let's do it this way, every time someone wants to join or beats his previous record, include the original list with your updated stats, makes it easier.

* Love_Deadlifts (195lbs bw) Current Max: 315lbs 3x5, goal 1RM: 390lbs.
* SteveD (73-75kg bw). Current 1RM 115kg, goal 1RM: 150kg.
* Tresbien (195lbs bw). Current 280lbsx5, goal 1RM: 177kg/390lbs.
* Young Athlete (130lbs bw). Current 1RM: 200lbs, goal 1RM: 260lbs.

[Young Athlete]

Bring it man, should be a good match!

[javanek]

I would, but at 230lbs it would be way more than practical to make it a goal right now. Getting to 405 will be challenging enough. I think 460 is just a bit out of reality for right now. But good challenge and I'll be watching with great anticipation to see how it goes.

[Love_Deadlifts]

For me, 405 and 2x BW are virtually the same. I weigh 195 lbs.

[Bluegreyhound]

2xBW for 5 reps?

I'm going to see what my doctor says about my knee. If it isn't serious and I only need rest, I'll be in for both challenges when I'm back to lifting again. 300lbs would be more than 2xBW for me. 405lbs would be huge for me. Never lifted over 400lbs in my life.

[Young Athlete]

Just 1 rep is good enough for me

[SteveD]

I'll be in it if you allow the use of a belt, got some lower back issues and never squat more than 100kg without it. Using a belt is still considered raw in most powerlifting comps.

[dragon]

Question- How do we go about this? Say we are on SS or Texas method currently, do we bust out the challenge when we feel we're ready or do we have a set date for all of us do the challenge together?

[Young Athlete]

Alright should be good fun, Yeah I won't use a belt either.

I gotta put 20lbs on my squat each month so it's do able!

[Mehdi]

Alright should be good fun, Yeah I won't use a belt either.

I gotta put 20lbs on my squat each month so it's do able!

Write your current body-weight/max squat, I'll add it at the top.

Been thinking about doing a quick smolov base mesocycle, the shoulder injury is somewhat holding me back to do it.

[Young Athlete]

Body weight Weighed in yesterday: 130lbs
Squat:200lbs

[Bluegreyhound]

BTE, if your BW increases, your target RM weight does too. You will need to measure your BW whenever you are close to target.

[SteveD]

If it's ok if i use a belt count me in too. My bodyweight is the same as mehdi, about 73-75kg, fluctuates a bit. Current 1 RPM on the squat is 115kg although i just did 110kg 5x5 so i think it might be a bit higher now. Will be proceding with caution, i'm in this for the fun of the challenge not because i think i'll actually win. . I seem to be pretty good at injuring myself .

[Bluegreyhound]

Seems that people have quite a bit to go before reaching 2xBW.

I'll definitely join in once I get the green light for me knee. This was the last top squat set I did, i.e. before I got my ass whooped by the dog: 3x 280lbs, BW 147lbs. I am very tempted by the 405lbs lift. Only thing that may stop me is that too much dedicated max effort lifts would hurt my dynamic training. But 405lbs would be an all-time PR for me.

[Love_Deadlifts]

I'm in, seeing as i'm already in the 405 competition right?
BW= 195 lbs