Ok...so I thought all us lifters...maybe even the cardio junkies, could start a thread with our PR goals. This could be as simple as Bench X amount of weight or run x miles ...something that you have set as a goal for yourself to help you acheive the level of fitness you desire. This is not for weight loss goals, more for exercise goals and something that is measurable, you can update it as you come closer to your goal or reach your goal, and the rest of us can lend the supportive hand if you will.

so, that said here are my short term goals

I am currently bulking so ..by the end of the my 2-3 month bulk I would like to increase my squat currently at 135 to 165, for at least 3 reps. I would like to increase my bench press from 75lbs to 90 lbs, and be able to complete at least 2 unassisted pullups, currently I use 20 lbs of assistance for 3 reps.

so off we go

Okay, I'll bite.
I wanna be able to do at least 3 sets of 5 ATF squats with a plate a side, and at least one set of 5 real chins.

And I want to leg-press 4 plates a side again.

And I recently graduated to curling the 25s (which are actuall 27.5 lbs - I weighed them), so I'm pretty pleased about that.

My lower back injury is coming back just reading this LOL.

I'm in.
For me, I'd like to:
-do 15 PROPER FORM military push ups
-curl 25lbs for 6
-SLDL for 110lbs (if my UB can hold on!)

OK. It's out there. Now I'll be even more focused. Thanks for the thread

Nadz

I am taking baby steps here.

1 - I want to workout 3 times a week, every week.
2 - I want to do 3-5 sets of 5 dumbbell lateral raises with 10 pounds a side with proper form.
3 - I want to do 3-5 sets of 5 dumbbell flys with 15 pounds a side with proper form.

Not baby steps - it's where you want to be next. Perfectly reasonable. That's what it's all about.

exactly...we all start somewhere and it is about always challenging yourself to push harder and grow.

I'm game, too.

My mileage goals are to complete the Lake Tahoe Triathlon (50 miles) in October; to be running 15 miles a week by the last week of September, and complete 5 more Century Rides (100K) between now and then.

After work today, I'll go to the gym and test my lifting strength, and make similar weight goals for the next 3 months.

Great Idea, Liftnlady!

Jeff

don't worry J with our help you will be off the pink dumbells in no time

I'll play... just for fun.

{closes eyes, concentrates hard} I wish.... I wish to be able to curl a 65 pound dumbell. (yes, I will only use one hand)

Really though... if you can only do 25 pounds that's ok. {pat on the head}

I have a friend that can curl 75 for reps (6-8) and he weighs 15 pounds less than me.
He really is a freak of nature. Sort of pisses me off...

Thanks hunny bunny!
I try to look extra-feminine when I'm doing them...

yes the nike stilettos and short skirt seem to scream I am woman hear me roar !!

I would like to see that...

I had a good friend in college who played Division 1 lacrosse and started as a freshman. He looked in shape but nothing special, just nice definition. But the guy was massively strong. I used to work out with him at times and it was funny to watch some Macy's Balloon (that's what we used to call the guys who worked for the biggest muscles possible without recoginition of scale and proportion) would come into the gym. Chris would usually ignore them but a couple of times a guy would be just too in love with himself and would strain and puff with a weight, making the big show of it. The moment he'd take a break between reps Chris would go over and move the pin way further down and rip off 8 slow reps without a single groan.

I also have a nephew-in-law (?) who's skinny as can be, runs cross country at college and plays intense frisbee football sessions. He likes to hussle football players in contests of chinups, especially if they're in a bar and the other guy's been drinking. Justin can do three one-handed pull-ups. His strength-to-weight ratio is amazing.

Anyway, point is, you can never tell someone's strength just from looks. Another case in point, I look stronger than I am.

Ok, back to topic
1. I have a whole bunch of weights at 20 and 25 lbs for various parts. My goal is to make them all 40 or more by Thanksgiving.
2. I want to be able to do my crunches slowly and fully. (getting there!)
3. My goal is also to get to size 34 pants by Christmas. (currently 37-ish)
4. Be able to do 10 full military pushups by Thanksgiving. (three is my limit now)

Plane Crazy

Diemde I was sitting trying to figure out what I could do for this challenge, I have only just started weight training and wasn't sure what a realistic goal would really be. I like yours and think I would like to join you on this goal..;. If you don't mind ...