I’m a little delayed in sharing this fun news, but since that doesn’t make it any less true, I don’t really feel that bad about it. Guess what? I scored a new PR on my back squat last week!
I’m guessing the majority of you know what a back squat is since it is less of a CrossFit thing and more of a standard weight-training thing. However, for those of you that don’t, here is the deal: basically, you put a loaded bar of weights on your back, squat down until your legs are parallel with the ground, and stand back up. Voila!
Anyway, prior to last Monday, my PR was 125#. In all honesty, this was probably more of a baseline number than a PR since I obtained it back in October, right after I started at Big Horn. At the time, I was very happy with it because it was essentially my bodyweight (I weigh 130#) (And yes, I did just admit my weight in blog world. Meh.)
However, it didn’t take long for me to realize that I could do much better! I was psyched when I saw PR attempts on the schedule last week because I knew that I would get a new number…somehow!
Long story short? I earned myself a shiny new number: 150# is my new back squat PR! Yup, I jumped up by 25 pounds, and I was psyched. One day, I’d really like to be able to squat double my body weight (260#), but I think that’s a ways off. However, I was proud to realize that I’m finally working with more than my own body!
You know what’s weird though? Somehow, in the back of my mind, I know that I could’ve done better. Like I said, I’m happy with my performance, but I don’t quite feel that I pushed myself to my limits. There was a tiny nagging feeling in the back of my mind that started to get nervous with all of the weight (literally) on my shoulders. In short? I may have chickened out. Do I think I could’ve killed that number by hundreds of pounds? Of course not. However, I do think I could’ve successfully tacked on at least 5-10 more pounds. Sometimes your mental game is really all you have to conquer, you know?
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Do you often second guess PR attempts and/or races? Do you question whether you could’ve done better, or are you happy with what you got?
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So fun setting new PRs – best thing about being a CrossFit newbie!
Very true! When I get heavier weights on there, I know the PRs will be fewer and far between 🙂
CONGRATS!!!!!!
I always pr—because I dont race 🙂
Haha 🙂 Thanks Carla!
NICE! I’ve never had a non-running PR (well I did carry six shoeboxes without dropping any yesterday) and it seems pretty exciting! That’s a lot of weight – bad ass! Ha I won’t even admit my weight to my BFFs. You are brave.
Meh. I’ve been the same weight for like 400 years, so I figure that I’m pretty ok with it, give or take a pound or two 😉
yeah girl! i’m right there with ya. i just PRd a few weeks ago at 155. it felt easy, but then i tried 165 and had to drop it lol
I’m still getting used to that whole “drop it” thing– feels so wrong! 🙂 Congrats on your new pr!
woohoo, congrats Heather! that’s a HUGE jump too, that’s awesome! I’m usually a second-guesser when it comes to PRs, though lately, we’ve been allowed three failed attempts at one rep max lifts at CrossFit Love. that helps us be sure we’re going as heavy as possible 🙂 keep it up!
That’s because you are lifting entire houses in weight, I’m pretty sure 😉 Thanks friend!
Congrats!!! That’s awesome!! You go girl!! Over coming mental obstacles is a huge part of anything… next time you’ll be aware of how it felt this time and perhaps you will overcome your mind and try that extra 5-10lbs!! 🙂
I think your PR is great though!! I definitely wouldn’t be able to do that much!! 🙂 You ROCK!!
Thanks Zaneta! You’re right– mental obstacles are the toughest, always– same with running!
Congrats on the PR! 25# is HUGE! Just remember that feeling of not thinking you pushed yourself enough next time you do them and maybe you’ll surprise yourself even more. 🙂
I’m the queen of double-guessing, but I think that’s what makes us keep chasing those goals! Congrats on your shiny new PR!
Congrats Heather!