theck4291
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So this is kind of an about me post, introducing myself and getting advice.
I am 33, male, 5ft10, 355lbs. Now, I haven't worked out since 2009(senior year of highschool) and decided to get back into it for fun. Yes, I am a big guy, but I'm not a couch potato. With that being said, I'm not overly active either. My job is pretty sedentary, so it's not like I perform a ton of manual labor.
I say all of this to get an idea of where I am coming from, and hopefully paints a fuller picture.
I \want to get into either powerlifting or strongman, so I went to a local gym(about 15miles away, closest place to me) and figured out all of my maxes so I can create a workout program and buy the equipment I need for home. I figure with the drivetime, gas, and membership, the equipment pays for itself mostly within the year. My bench was 335lbs, my squat was 505lbs(no weightbelt, they didn't have one that fit me- note: I have purchased one and it is on its way currently) STRICT OHP was 255lbs, push press ohp was 275lbs, and deadlift was only 400lbs, but I had bad form and couldn't figure out how to get in proper, as my stomach kept getting in the way, but that's taken care of now, so I will retest for my max. Everything I see shows every person(on all these different leaderboards I've been watching, and in different forums and Facebook groups) having a higher deadlift than squat, so I am hoping my deadlift is over 500lbs at least. Plus- not using any straps for deadlift. I can continental clean 225 lbs with a set of 10 push presses following the clean, and can continental clean 255 with a set of 3 push presses.
I went on Facebook and bought a used set of weights. Olympic barbell, 4 45lb plates, 2 35lb plates, and 4 25lb plates. I have a squat rack/bench combo setup I bought at an auction, plus some home gym type of deal(Weider 6900) from a neighbor for free. I have a handful of dumbbells, both fixed weight and the kind you can add or remove weights from.
I used a website called blackironbeast to calculate my workout program, and am going to be following the 5/3/1 program with adding on Boring But Big. I have a couple things of MuscleMilk I got a good deal on, as well as buying creatine pills to supplement with.
I know my maxes(especially without any training towards them) are pretty damn good, but my real question is what can I expect in terms of results if I truly follow this program and stick to it? Am I deluding myself thinking I can make something of myself in powerlifting/ strongman, or do I actually have a chance?
I am 33, male, 5ft10, 355lbs. Now, I haven't worked out since 2009(senior year of highschool) and decided to get back into it for fun. Yes, I am a big guy, but I'm not a couch potato. With that being said, I'm not overly active either. My job is pretty sedentary, so it's not like I perform a ton of manual labor.
I say all of this to get an idea of where I am coming from, and hopefully paints a fuller picture.
I \want to get into either powerlifting or strongman, so I went to a local gym(about 15miles away, closest place to me) and figured out all of my maxes so I can create a workout program and buy the equipment I need for home. I figure with the drivetime, gas, and membership, the equipment pays for itself mostly within the year. My bench was 335lbs, my squat was 505lbs(no weightbelt, they didn't have one that fit me- note: I have purchased one and it is on its way currently) STRICT OHP was 255lbs, push press ohp was 275lbs, and deadlift was only 400lbs, but I had bad form and couldn't figure out how to get in proper, as my stomach kept getting in the way, but that's taken care of now, so I will retest for my max. Everything I see shows every person(on all these different leaderboards I've been watching, and in different forums and Facebook groups) having a higher deadlift than squat, so I am hoping my deadlift is over 500lbs at least. Plus- not using any straps for deadlift. I can continental clean 225 lbs with a set of 10 push presses following the clean, and can continental clean 255 with a set of 3 push presses.
I went on Facebook and bought a used set of weights. Olympic barbell, 4 45lb plates, 2 35lb plates, and 4 25lb plates. I have a squat rack/bench combo setup I bought at an auction, plus some home gym type of deal(Weider 6900) from a neighbor for free. I have a handful of dumbbells, both fixed weight and the kind you can add or remove weights from.
I used a website called blackironbeast to calculate my workout program, and am going to be following the 5/3/1 program with adding on Boring But Big. I have a couple things of MuscleMilk I got a good deal on, as well as buying creatine pills to supplement with.
I know my maxes(especially without any training towards them) are pretty damn good, but my real question is what can I expect in terms of results if I truly follow this program and stick to it? Am I deluding myself thinking I can make something of myself in powerlifting/ strongman, or do I actually have a chance?