Bench Press

Fashong · 05-30-2005, 04:58 PM

Today I was bench pressing close-grip flat, and I can only do 101 lbs for 3 reps.
The weight fell on me when I tried to do 4 I couldn't get it up. I weigh 140lbs so 101lbs is sorta pathetic isn't it?

**P-funk** · 05-30-2005, 05:02 PM

what the hell is your question? Were was your spotter? Why would you train to failure without a spotter? You are stupid.

*don't take offense to this. I haven't eaten carbs in 3 days*

Squaggleboggin · 05-30-2005, 05:37 PM

Really though, 107 (which is probably your approximate max) isn't too bad for someone who weighs 140. There are many factors that come into play, such as how tired you were, your nutrition that day, energy level, amount of rest, and many other things that could've thrown you off. Whatever you do, don't get discouraged; realize that this may not be your strong point and work on it doubly hard.

shiznit2169 · 05-30-2005, 08:59 PM

it's the form, not the weight

follow this and you will grow

TJ Cline · 05-30-2005, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiznit2169

it's the form, not the weight

follow this and you will grow

Yes he is 100% right.

vegman · 05-31-2005, 12:06 AM

dont worry about the weight, it will come

Rocky_B · 05-31-2005, 01:33 AM

When you don't have a spotter, try substituting close grip bench for skull crushers, or some other core tricep exercise. When you wanna bench for chest and dont have a spot, go with dumbells, and you'll be able to push yourself much harder.

Doublebase · 05-31-2005, 07:13 AM

I'm 175 and I only do around 135 or so for close grip. I think thats just fine.

Fashong · 05-31-2005, 04:19 PM

I wasn't trying to go towards faliure, I just thought I could do it.

05-30-2005, 04:58 PM	#1
Fashong Fuck the Katrina Victims Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 790 Photos: 1	Bench Press Today I was bench pressing close-grip flat, and I can only do 101 lbs for 3 reps. The weight fell on me when I tried to do 4 I couldn't get it up. I weigh 140lbs so 101lbs is sorta pathetic isn't it?

05-30-2005, 05:02 PM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,701	what the hell is your question? Were was your spotter? Why would you train to failure without a spotter? You are stupid. don't take offense to this. I haven't eaten carbs in 3 days E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

05-30-2005, 05:37 PM	#3
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,541 Photos: 3	Really though, 107 (which is probably your approximate max) isn't too bad for someone who weighs 140. There are many factors that come into play, such as how tired you were, your nutrition that day, energy level, amount of rest, and many other things that could've thrown you off. Whatever you do, don't get discouraged; realize that this may not be your strong point and work on it doubly hard. Push yourself. Enjoy yourself. Be yourself. Knowledge is power. Obsessed with functional strength. Journal

05-31-2005, 12:06 AM	#6
vegman 190 Here I Come! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 339	dont worry about the weight, it will come Note to self: Eat More, Train Hard, and Eat More!

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05-30-2005, 08:59 PM	#4
shiznit2169 flawless Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,184 Photos: 1	it's the form, not the weight follow this and you will grow

05-31-2005, 01:33 AM	#7
Rocky_B Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 446	When you don't have a spotter, try substituting close grip bench for skull crushers, or some other core tricep exercise. When you wanna bench for chest and dont have a spot, go with dumbells, and you'll be able to push yourself much harder.

05-31-2005, 07:13 AM	#8
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 7,325	I'm 175 and I only do around 135 or so for close grip. I think thats just fine.

05-31-2005, 04:19 PM	#9
Fashong Fuck the Katrina Victims Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 790 Photos: 1	I wasn't trying to go towards faliure, I just thought I could do it.

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