sigh

i was going to wear my kilt in celebration of my lift, but it no longer fits.

such is the price i paid.

one other important thing i learned along the way: for a 225lb lifter with my history (nearly a decade of lifting), a 405lb deadlift is not terribly impressive, particularly when you consider my wimpy squat and bench press.

however, I'm not "a 225lb lifter with my history (nearly a decade of lifting)", I'm me, and for me, a 405lb deadlift is impressive.

there's a very important point in there, for the wise.

now, i'm off to find some bifurcated garments that fit :(