You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
Sports, Sports Entertainment and FitnessTHIS SPACE OPEN FOR ADVERTISEMENT. YOU SHOULD BE ADVERTISING HERE!
Athletics, Hockey, Soccer, basketball, organize games/events, aerobics, nutritional supplements. Also the home for sports and sports entertainment threads.
I find that iff my dunbells go up my bench takes a hit since I don't do it as much
Last time I did 4 plates on Bench was month as bit ago, been doing hella dunbells Posted via RS Mobile
I'm in the same scenario as you. Haven't done barbell benching in 3 weeks, went back to it and lost 2-3 reps on 225lb.
I think my dumbbell is going to be stronger than my barbell soon if I keep this up.
Going back to barbell soon..but it's just so encouraging to be breaking records weekly.
Will post video once I hit dem 120s
Quote:
Originally Posted by instantneedles
Buddy your bench is going to surpass mine real soon, i'm starting to lose the drive with my bench
I'll use you as my motivation to keep going Have you attempted 315 yet? If I remember correctly..you've either hit it or you're damn close.
ive been doing 100s for like 3 years because my damn gym doesnt go any higher. i do sets of like 12 incline now lol.
if i half ass barbell bench it usually settles around 245 for like 5-6 reps. it takes focusing on lifting heavy twice a week before it will climb and i can get it up to around 300 but as soon as i back off even for 2 weeks it drops right back down.
compare that to dead lifts for example, i can take a month off, and almost lift more the next time lol.
i havent been lifting heavy for quite a while, been focusing more on 10-12 rep range stuff and more auxiliary lifts like flies and raises. its really been helping with growing. but i sorta want to get back into a heavy lift mode again.
ive been doing 100s for like 3 years because my damn gym doesnt go any higher. i do sets of like 12 incline now lol.
if i half ass barbell bench it usually settles around 245 for like 5-6 reps. it takes focusing on lifting heavy twice a week before it will climb and i can get it up to around 300 but as soon as i back off even for 2 weeks it drops right back down.
compare that to dead lifts for example, i can take a month off, and almost lift more the next time lol.
i havent been lifting heavy for quite a while, been focusing more on 10-12 rep range stuff and more auxiliary lifts like flies and raises. its really been helping with growing. but i sorta want to get back into a heavy lift mode again.
hmm, anyone up for a bench challenge?
I'm definetly down, because 315 will be my new years resolution of 2013, and hopefully it won't be my 2014 resolution
There are no principles, there are only events. There is no good and bad, there are only circumstances. The superior espouses events and circumstances in order to guide them.
ive been doing 100s for like 3 years because my damn gym doesnt go any higher. i do sets of like 12 incline now lol.
if i half ass barbell bench it usually settles around 245 for like 5-6 reps. it takes focusing on lifting heavy twice a week before it will climb and i can get it up to around 300 but as soon as i back off even for 2 weeks it drops right back down.
compare that to dead lifts for example, i can take a month off, and almost lift more the next time lol.
i havent been lifting heavy for quite a while, been focusing more on 10-12 rep range stuff and more auxiliary lifts like flies and raises. its really been helping with growing. but i sorta want to get back into a heavy lift mode again.
you don't resemble the normal population.. also a genetics and your age have to do with a lot with how your body reacts to the garbage you listed that you eat. Also, body fat % does not mean you are healthy. An anorexic bone rack isn't what you would call "healthy, and fit". So because your body fat percentage is low, and you are able to eat all that crap, doesn't mean you aren't high risk of a heart attack by age 40.
hey i plan to be the strongest guy at my retirement home lol
anways, its all about your goals. the only thing i train for is strength and speed (relative to my bw ofc). no amount of eating clean will increase my lifts -the true work is done in the gym and at the track so why deprive myself of tasty foods
macros are for bodybuilders. acquire F = ma, disregard everything else
Last edited by Sid Vicious; 12-20-2012 at 01:21 PM.
My shoulder is healing slowly but surely. Hit the gym after my physio today to experiment with what lifts I can slowly start re-introducing without fear of starting prematurely. Biggest lift that gave me problems, and what I think messed up my shoulder to begin with was squatting low bar. My shoulder didn't have the flexibility to grab the bar well, and I forced it, injuring the joint and ligament. I threw some weight on the bar and picked it up high bar. No pain. So it looks like I will start squatting again, high bar until my shoulder is 100% better, and my flexibility is up to par.
My shoulder is healing slowly but surely. Hit the gym after my physio today to experiment with what lifts I can slowly start re-introducing without fear of starting prematurely. Biggest lift that gave me problems, and what I think messed up my shoulder to begin with was squatting low bar. My shoulder didn't have the flexibility to grab the bar well, and I forced it, injuring the joint and ligament. I threw some weight on the bar and picked it up high bar. No pain. So it looks like I will start squatting again, high bar until my shoulder is 100% better, and my flexibility is up to par.
thats exactly what im going through lol, i cant load up at all with low bar but im fine with high bar
__________________
[23-07, 02:53] LSF22 the guy who i just saw had like 5 or 6 cars on his lawn needs a ride
[07-10, 15:42] nabs tbails14 = the legend continues
[27-10, 19:44] slickrick (to ts14) NO NOT THE EXHAUST
[07-10, 22:42] Ri2 If I had a real one I'd fap til it turns blue probably
[05-01, 16:24] Geoc ts you're a never ending inspiration for the inner buddy guy in all of us
so.. i just hopped on a 24-month contract w/ a friend at the new 24hr Anytime Fitness that just opened up at cedar cottage
35+ tax a month. kinda expensive, but pretty luxurious. hoping i don't regret it
haven't had a serious workout in almost 3 months, hopefully this'll get me back into it
My shoulder is healing slowly but surely. Hit the gym after my physio today to experiment with what lifts I can slowly start re-introducing without fear of starting prematurely. Biggest lift that gave me problems, and what I think messed up my shoulder to begin with was squatting low bar. My shoulder didn't have the flexibility to grab the bar well, and I forced it, injuring the joint and ligament. I threw some weight on the bar and picked it up high bar. No pain. So it looks like I will start squatting again, high bar until my shoulder is 100% better, and my flexibility is up to par.
Definetly agree with you. Even for guys that don't have shoulder pain, shoulder flexibility can be quite the issue when its that far down your back and you're having to rely on some of your shoulders to take on some of that weight. I know of a few guys that can't even do high bar because their shoulders are really that inflexibile and sensitive to pain.
Just goes to illustrate how squats really incorporate the full body and justifies its compound aspect. Much like how leg power/hip power can help with a good solid footing and hip drive for bench, and how good hamstring, forearm strength, and back strength delivers a strong deadlift. Sadly enough, one joint injury can really affect all your compounds some way or another...
There are no principles, there are only events. There is no good and bad, there are only circumstances. The superior espouses events and circumstances in order to guide them.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
Have you attempted 315 yet? If I remember correctly..you've either hit it or you're damn close.
