315

If you have hung out with me in the last 6 months, you know that I have been weightlifting for basically the first time in my life and I am enjoying it. Basically a year and a half ago (maybe longer) my hip starting hurting. I basically ignored it and kept running and biking on it. Well, it got worse to the point I could not run any more. That was end of June of 2007. I began lifting weights to strengthen my hip and just get stronger overall.

Well, my hip is doing better but it is still my weaker hip. I can run without pain. When I say lift, I do not mean machines. I am doing olympic lifts such as deadlifts, power cleans, squats, etc. Since I am tall, my favorite lift is a deadlift. It is the only lift that favors longer arms. Deadlift is a very good exercise to do. It strengthens the back, firms the back side, and makes you gain muscle very quickly.

Read this about muscle gains with deadlifts. Same writer also has this to say.

Well, I maxed out on deadlift last night after 6 months and pulled 315. I was quite pleased. I think I started at about 155. My goal is 400 in a year.

I am done boring you with weight lifting.