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My Journey to a 450+ lbs bench

GearsMcGilf said:
Not too impressive when you're a midget and only have to lift the bar like 9".
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Yeah I agree, I put forth zero work, effort, or consistent training to accomplish my goals.
 
Up to 425lbs bench



I messed up my feet (AGAIN). I feel like I need to get punched every time I mess up.
 
stfuandliftbtch said:
also, try some half reps with a thick board or a phone book(probably the best), and work on just the second half of the rep(the hardest). After doing this for a while, the top halk at the end will be nothing!
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Boards aren't allowed at my gym (a University gym) but I guess they can't say shit about a phone book lol.
What my goal is going to be is this:
405lbs (next 3 weeks)
Week 1: 2-3 reps + 3 with spot
Week 2: 3-4 reps + 3 with spot
Week 3+ 4-5 reps + 3 with spot
Week 4: new max.

however, this is an IDEAL and will probably sneak in a max or two anyway. Wasn't supposed to today but my buddy made me because they all wanted to max (and they all reached new PRs today also!).

Next time I do bench (not next week because I will be in panama, but week after) I will put some plates under my feet! Promise!)
 
Great job dude! Don't listen to the idot who insulted you above. You are accomplishing this with some good hard work and determination.
I have also seen some dudes at my gym with the boards. I personally have never tried them, but these guys seem to swear by it.
I have personally used chains and have gotten some great results.
I will be 46 in April. I was going good for a while, and tweaked my shoulder. I'm just getting back. Saturday, I got 405 for one and tried a second rep. Close, very close. I'll try to post a vid next time.
Keep it up man. Your doin great.
 
ckcrown84 said:
Boards aren't allowed at my gym (a University gym) but I guess they can't say shit about a phone book lol.
What my goal is going to be is this:
405lbs (next 3 weeks)
Week 1: 2-3 reps + 3 with spot
Week 2: 3-4 reps + 3 with spot
Week 3+ 4-5 reps + 3 with spot
Week 4: new max.

however, this is an IDEAL and will probably sneak in a max or two anyway. Wasn't supposed to today but my buddy made me because they all wanted to max (and they all reached new PRs today also!).

Next time I do bench (not next week because I will be in panama, but week after) I will put some plates under my feet! Promise!)
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Good shit, looking forward to see the progress videos! hopefully the plates will give you more drive. sometimes i do that if the bench is to high
 
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425, you are almost there!! My gym is having bench press competition in April.

Just a thought, but my bench coach urged me to widen my grip, and i gained a lot of power. It feels weird at first.
 
Sarahdefense said:
425, you are almost there!! My gym is having bench press competition in April.

Just a thought, but my bench coach urged me to widen my grip, and i gained a lot of power. It feels weird at first.
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Lucky to have a coach and I am jealous that you guys are having a comp!
Widening the grip is wise... Lowers the rom also. Problem is I am scared to rip my right shoulder
Whenever I go wide with anything heavy I feel a lot of strain
Notice my shoulder press grip in my videos isn't very wide either
 
This is a great! You gotta stay at it! Keep setting and resetting your goal!
 
I don't think those were real 45s. Also, it looked like the spotter helped you a bit. Even if you actually did it (which I doubt), it's not too difficult when you have 29" arms, and I'm talking length btw.
 
That's fine gears your right my videos are fake and I'm short. So I can lift the galaxy without training or dedication.
Go troll elsewhere
 
I havent been on here in a while, damn dude looks good!!
You are still doing that same shit with your feet though. Its not that you need a plate or longer legs, your feet are too close together and you push off your toes. Put them out wider, get back on your toes, but drive your heels down, try to lift your toes as you push your heels down.
Anyway, that was a nice clean press.
Why wont the gym allow boards? That just seems silly.
You can roll up a piece of carpet also, more forgiving than a board and it will help. You need a little more top end work to hit that 450. You can go heavier with the carpet, like boards.
Also make sure you are really hitting triceps, and if they have a rack you can floor press. That will help too.
anyway, great work! your almost there!
 
It's a university gym and they are strict with some things. No boards. We can do floor pressed though.
I have a sickness with my feet really pissing me.off I need to get that right. Like one week I got it the next week I'm bad again.
I'm gonna run some tren and end this cycle soon



ct67_72 said:
I havent been on here in a while, damn dude looks good!!
You are still doing that same shit with your feet though. Its not that you need a plate or longer legs, your feet are too close together and you push off your toes. Put them out wider, get back on your toes, but drive your heels down, try to lift your toes as you push your heels down.
Anyway, that was a nice clean press.
Why wonnt the gym allow boards? That just seems silly.
You can roll up a piece of carpet also, more forgiving than a board and it will help. You need a little more top end work to hit that 450. You can go heavier with the carpet, like boards.
Also make sure you are really hitting triceps, and if they have a rack you can floor press. That will help too.
anyway, great work! your almost there!
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ckcrown84 said:
Widening the grip is wise... Lowers the rom also. Problem is I am scared to rip my right shoulder
Whenever I go wide with anything heavy I feel a lot of strain
Notice my shoulder press grip in my videos isn't very wide either
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I would suspect going off the videos, you are hitting a bit high up on your chest, and you are forgetting to tuck your elbows, they stayed flared out through the entire ROM..TUCK DAMN YOU! those two big things would cause a good deal of stress on the shoulders..good press though bro!
 
vindicated346 said:
I would suspect going off the videos, you are hitting a bit high up on your chest, and you are forgetting to tuck your elbows, they stayed flared out through the entire ROM..TUCK DAMN YOU! those two big things would cause a good deal of stress on the shoulders..good press though bro!
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I have heard this about the elbows. I actually lift a lot less when I tuck my elbows.
I have very strong shoulders
 
GearsMcGilf said:
I don't think those were real 45s. Also, it looked like the spotter helped you a bit. Even if you actually did it (which I doubt), it's not too difficult when you have 29" arms, and I'm talking length btw.
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My spotter said your a fag, and he didn't touch the bar until the lift was complete.

Again post a video of you lifting something...
 
leaving for Panama city beach, for a week of drinking.
This will negatively effect my lifts...of that I am sure :(
 
8 more hours of driving !
 
Nice job bro!Im 5'7 and hear the same shit when I bench more then my bigger/Taller friends LOL
 
I am back from vacation--and feel like death!
But, it is time to train! :paddle:
 
welcome back hope the vacation allowed you to decompress and you come back recharged .
 
so1970 said:
welcome back hope the vacation allowed you to decompress and you come back recharged .
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That it did, but way too much drinking.

Ready to get busy in that gym now though.
 
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