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Old 14-03-2005, 11:52 AM   #5 (permalink)
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The most I have ever used for one-arm dumbell rows is 120 pounds or about 55 kg (we are on the metric system here in Canada but all the gyms have the plates & dumbells in pounds). I could get about 6 decent reps plus 2 sloppy ones. I think that perhaps I could do more (the heaviest dumbells at the gym are the 120's).

I use up to 250 pounds for barbell rows and I have done a 405 lb. deadlift for 3 reps. In fact, I think that the deadlift is the truest test of strength, I mean you either lift the barbell off the floor or you don't. Some guys claim 350 pound squats but when you see them you understand why...they sink like 6-8 inches, which is not a squat. Or the guys who claim a 300 pound bench press and when you see them what you actually witness is a 200 pound bench press with a 100 pound shrug - being called a spot - by their training partner. The spotter's face is turning red from effort yet he's still yelling "it's all you man!" Yeah, sure it is.

Deadlifts can't be faked through an inadequate range-of-motion or excessive spotter assistance. Sorry to hijack your thread, but what is everyone's best deadlift?

72 kg (almost 160 pounds) that is awesome Steve
82.5 for 15 is ****ing incredible!

Thebigskev your dumbell row is great. Don't be worried about Steve's poundages, they are exceptional (I think all the pictures were deleted but he had a few of himself up...he is as thick as a brick). 40 kgs. is a decent dumbell row for most guys.

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