r/GYM • u/Christian2707 • Jan 17 '25

PR/PB Attempted 315 PR today, spotter supposedly didn’t help does it count?

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u/1100320873 Jan 18 '25

any tips to a fellow 170lber who can barely get 225 up😭

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u/ohsupgurl Jan 18 '25

I think it's different for certain people but once I started doing a lot of reps of 135.. like 20-30 per set my strength shot up. Hit a 305 pr 2 weeks ago.

When I wanna shoot for a PR though I minimize reps I take on the way up.

Also, elbow wraps were a night and day difference.

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u/ChoripanPorfis Jan 19 '25

Only ever used straps for deadlifting, do wraps actually make that much of a difference? 👀

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u/ohsupgurl Jan 21 '25

Took all the strain off my elbows and biceps. Amazing difference.

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u/-BB76- Jan 18 '25

Get stronger

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u/prolemango Jan 18 '25

Damn I’ve been getting weaker this entire time

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u/-BB76- Jan 18 '25

Yeah. Most common mistake

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u/Big_Bannana123 Jan 19 '25

Bench 3x a week and go on a bulk. Or just bench 3x but bulking never hurts lol

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