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artsyfartsy_26 Posts: 10 Joined: 2003/07/21	2005/07/26, 08:06 PM Though I didn't start doing too much lower body exercises and strength exercises until relatively recently, I was wondering what would be considered a decent amount on them. I can bench 205 lbs and do an incline dumbell press with 80 lbs on each side for three reps, but my deadlift and squats are at 135 lbs (6 reps each) and my power cleans are not even 100 lbs (6-8 reps). Now I understand that magically I won't get to increase them that much, but is it a cause to worry if the discrepancy is that much?
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2005/07/26, 08:58 PM That is a pretty big discrepancy. You shouldn't exactly worry about it, but train the entire body as well, not just your chest and arms. This is what happens when people focus only on their favorite body part to train. DX
arondaballer Posts: 1,054 Joined: 2003/06/14	2005/07/26, 09:35 PM Yes you should probly start focusing even more on your posterior chain development. -------------- I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle-victorious. --Vince Lombardi "Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work." H. L. Hunt
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/07/26, 11:55 PM wow, thats a huge differce. Start squatting and deadlifting with a purpose. If you need any tips, try checking out the strength and powerlifting forum, as a good portion of the threads are concerning bringing up squats and dl's. Posterior chain strength is one of the most neglected aspects of an athletes training regimen.