Originally posted by Randy
What are you doing with the 10 pound dumbells Twin...Lifting them with your pinky
He is coming back from rotator cuff surgery, I seem to recall he benched 405x3 or thereabouts.
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Whats everyones 1 Rep Max (Bench)
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He is coming back from rotator cuff surgery, I seem to recall he benched 405x3 or thereabouts.
Thanks RD, but I was just teasin Twin.... Wow! I didn't know about the rotator cuff situation. Man, that must be painful. Heck I don't even really know what a rotator cuff is, but am guessing it is like the pivot point that allows your wrist and hand to rotate (just a guess). Maybe it is in your shoulder
In any case, it sounds like a very painful and awkward situation.Wish you well Twin.....
I keep getting stuck at 680. The biggest problem is that the bar starts to bend and it gives me a disadvantage 
IRONWARRIOR
Registered
I don't do 1RM's but currently I'am at 325lbs for 4 strict reps I build up to sets of 6 then up the weight by 5lbs and build back up to 6 reps again.
Ironwarrior....you have no comment about stealing my name?
Rotator rotates the shoulder, common injury. There are movements to work them but most people dont.
http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Shoulder.html#anchor109903
This can be done standing as well (like a scarecrow), use light weights with these movements.
http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Shoulder.html#anchor109903
This can be done standing as well (like a scarecrow), use light weights with these movements.
Do trap rows work the rotator Mudge? 
I guess just pec, delt, and lat exercises according to your illustration.
I guess just pec, delt, and lat exercises according to your illustration.
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I have been at it for almost a half a year now
6'2
185lbs
17 years old
I have been at it for almost a half a year now6'2
185lbs
17 years old
How many reps are you doing Chris?
Are you adding any weight?
Have you tried gopros recommendations?
Oh wait, this thread is titled "1 rep max" whoops..
Well Chris, what does your normal bench routine consist of?
How many sets, reps, and weight do you work with. How often do you do benching?
I've reached somewhat of a plateu myself, but am now working even harder on my other chest excercises to build my stength. In addition I am working extremely hard to build my triceps. They say that by working your triceps really helps your bench. Also arching your back properly like gopro recommends. I'm no expert, but I'm listening to them and trying everything I can to improve.
Are you adding any weight?
Have you tried gopros recommendations?
Oh wait, this thread is titled "1 rep max" whoops..
Well Chris, what does your normal bench routine consist of?
How many sets, reps, and weight do you work with. How often do you do benching?
I've reached somewhat of a plateu myself, but am now working even harder on my other chest excercises to build my stength. In addition I am working extremely hard to build my triceps. They say that by working your triceps really helps your bench. Also arching your back properly like gopro recommends. I'm no expert, but I'm listening to them and trying everything I can to improve.
Randy, I am doing a 5x5 routine. I start at 205, then 210, 215, 220, 225
I also do incline and decline 5x5 with the maximum amont of weight i can do 5 for each
I bench once a week,
havnt tried gopro
I also do incline and decline 5x5 with the maximum amont of weight i can do 5 for each
I bench once a week,
havnt tried gopro
Hmmmmmm that is almost exactly what I am doing, only I bench twice a week.
Prior to my reaching the 250 mark I used to do like 5-6 sets @ 10 reps... I would add 20 each set.
Now since I've switched to less reps , I find I don't get as tired and can go heavier. But with me again, I add roughly 20 lbs a set. Try going a bit heavier each set. Do a good warmup with 10-15 reps at like 135 then start at like 150, 180, 200, 220, 240
Try that .... One thing is you have to stretch yourself beyond your limit... Even if you can only do 3 reps... You have to keep adding. If not, you will stay at your your peak forever.
I only recommend going a bit lighter in the beginning just because that worked better for me cause it gave me a better warmup for the heavier weights.. I tried diving right in before and got sore. Also read gopro's advice.
Prior to my reaching the 250 mark I used to do like 5-6 sets @ 10 reps... I would add 20 each set.
Now since I've switched to less reps , I find I don't get as tired and can go heavier. But with me again, I add roughly 20 lbs a set. Try going a bit heavier each set. Do a good warmup with 10-15 reps at like 135 then start at like 150, 180, 200, 220, 240
Try that .... One thing is you have to stretch yourself beyond your limit... Even if you can only do 3 reps... You have to keep adding. If not, you will stay at your your peak forever.
I only recommend going a bit lighter in the beginning just because that worked better for me cause it gave me a better warmup for the heavier weights.. I tried diving right in before and got sore. Also read gopro's advice.
I'm 22 years old and weigh 163 at 5'6. I have been training seriously for 3 years. These are my best lifts. I don't try maxing often. I wouldn't mind being a little weaker and getting my arms over 15 inches.
Deadlift 315 X 3
Squat 315 X 7
My best benchpress workout was:
135 X 20
185 X 4
225 X 7
250 X 2
260 X 1
Deadlift 315 X 3
Squat 315 X 7
My best benchpress workout was:
135 X 20
185 X 4
225 X 7
250 X 2
260 X 1
I'm 5'11" and 175-180lbs... I would love to get 225... bleh... maybe in another 6 months... 
Max Bench
On a flat bench, my max is 245 for five reps (with spotter helping on last two).
I feel pretty good about that, cause I'm 5'8", 145 lbs.
On a flat bench, my max is 245 for five reps (with spotter helping on last two).
I feel pretty good about that, cause I'm 5'8", 145 lbs.
Great job 15-inch,
Lifting 100 pounds over your weight is excellent.
The general rule people always used to tell me was that if you can lift your weight you are strong. (exception of steroid users of course)
But 100 pounds over is awsome... 
Lifting 100 pounds over your weight is excellent.
The general rule people always used to tell me was that if you can lift your weight you are strong. (exception of steroid users of course)
But 100 pounds over is awsome... Does anyone here know of any powerlifting competitions in the NY area? I'm trying to get my training partner to enter one. Please let me know what you think of his stats. I know that they are great for a 21 year old, but I don't know if he would have to compete with the older, more experienced guys. I'm looking for a contest with a juniors division. He is 5'7, 225 lbs. with 20 1/4 inch semi-cut arms and built like a freak. I would appreciate if someone could tell me where I could look for a competition in 2004. He is better off doing a benchpressing contest because he doesn't deadlift or squat as often as he should.
Benchpress 405 X 9
505 X1
Deadlift 575 X 1
Squat 455 X 10
Benchpress 405 X 9
505 X1
Deadlift 575 X 1
Squat 455 X 10
Locating a competition schedule close to you would probably require your city within New York. Try just searching the net keyword.....
2004 powerlifting competitions
or
New York 2004 powerlifting competitions
or
2004 powerlifting competitions New York
I pulled up many of them.
2004 powerlifting competitions
or
New York 2004 powerlifting competitions
or
2004 powerlifting competitions New York
I pulled up many of them.
Originally posted by Mudge
Rotator rotates the shoulder, common injury. There are movements to work them but most people dont.
http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Shoulder.html#anchor109903
This can be done standing as well (like a scarecrow), use light weights with these movements.
Mudge, will the rotator cuff heal? or at least get stronger? The reason for asking is, mine have given me fits over the years. However, over the last few months (just started back to lifting) they seem to be a little better. I do have to be very careful to isolate them from what I am doing, but at least I can now. Would you think they are getting stronger or am I just getting better at keeping them isolated? Thanks
firestorm
Banned Member
I still don't know my max bench because I don't put much emphasis on such things. I find it more impressive when you say I do my last working set of presses with xxx for 4 to 6 reps. 2 chest workouts ago I did 3 sets of 4 with 275 after a few sets of lighter weights. Then I did one rep with 305 then back down to a lighter set for 4-6 reps. So looking at that my 1 rep max is 305 but after all those other sets.
as long as the injury is not severe enough to require surgery, yes they will heal with rest.
and yes if you train them (with specific rotator cuff exercices) they will get stronger.
Thanks, Randy, appreciate it.
Thanks Prince! I did have to take pull overs out of my workouts. If I do them, I hurt for several days afterwards. Not just hurt, but a debilitating pain. Hopefully in time I can put them back in. I really like what they do.
Hey Mudge, is the rotator cuff the same as the scapula??? Just curious, my therapist has me doing these but standing up and I believe she said it was for the muscles on the scapula????Originally posted by Mudge
Rotator rotates the shoulder, common injury. There are movements to work them but most people dont.
http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Shoulder.html#anchor109903
This can be done standing as well (like a scarecrow), use light weights with these movements.
Originally posted by katie64
Hey Mudge, is the rotator cuff the same as the scapula??? Just curious, my therapist has me doing these but standing up and I believe she said it was for the muscles on the scapula????
Scapula I believe is the bone on your back when you bring your lats out, levator scapula perhaps? Prince is one of the people here who know the body better than I do though.
http://www.exrx.net/Muscles/Subscapularis.html
