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Posted at September 27, 2013, 7:02 pm:

Honestly, I'm guilty of not appreciating my strength gains. This isn't bragging, just a reflection.

I'm ~5' 10", 235 lbs., maybe 14% BF, and I honestly don't think I'm very strong for my size (265 x 5 bench, 355 x 5 squat, 350 x 5 dead). I know there are guys here who can put up better numbers than me at a much lower bodyweight.

But today while doing deads, I noticed in the mirror, this guy BB benching what looked like 95 lb. and he was maybe 150 or so lbs. bodyweight. He got 4 tough reps. Between my sets, I kinda thought to myself, "Damn... a couple years ago I was doing that much."

It never really hit me until now, because every time I hit a new max, or add a few pounds to the bar, I say to myself "You coulda done more" or "You'll do better next time."

I don't wanna fall into a state of satisfaction because I know I won't push myself; But right now, I'm just taking the time to appreciate how far I've come, even though I'm not finished.

Anybody out there feel the same way?

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I know what you mean.

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