Bring It Then Ring It!

Thanks for posing Mandy right after your massage ;-)

Hitting a new PR (Personal Record) is an awesome thing to do and to celebrate at Starke we ring the PR bell and typically everyone cheers (just like when someone offers to buy a round of shots). What is a PR and when is it appropriate to ring the bell?

A PR does NOT need to be a 1RM (Rep Max) effort. It can be a new record that you set for a previous lift at a lighter weight.

Example 1: Mandy busts out 5 deadlifts @ 230lbs and two months later she ends up building up to that heavy 5 again but pulls 250lbs for 5 reps. That is a new PR (Ring The Bell).

Example 2: Ryan tests his max unbroken pull ups. Last time he tested them he hit 38 reps unbroken. This time he hit 53 reps without breaking. That is a new PR.

One thing you need to make sure of is that you are staying true to form and the results are measurable to count it as a PR.

If I back squat 360lbs for 5 reps at full depth then try adding another 30lbs but don't hit full depth and break parallel then I shouldn't count that as a PR. (half assed squats only get you half a nice ass) What I should do it take some weight off the bar and do another set at full depth to make it count. Paul does not get to ring the bell ;-(

Be proud of your accomplishments and celebrate them with everyone around. We all love a new PR even if it's not ours.

Now you know. Bring It Then Ring It!

Posted by Paul