^^^ Great Job Trev!
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^^^ Great Job Trev!
AT 42 I have no need to train my joints. HOWEVER.....every now and then I decide to see if I still 'have it", yesterday was one of those days. Although I didnt go too heavy, meaning I didnt go for 5-6 reps...I got 275 for 12, no spot. At 189 and 42, i think it goes to show that one doesnt have to wreck their shoulders, elbows anymore. I just saw this thread and saw official Bench Press and got excited since benching has always been my gauge. Did powerlifting in my teens before getting into bodybuilding. Do I have to post a video or something here? If so, maybe Ill get someone to use my iphone next time and record it.
Has anyone seen that SNL skit...how much ya bench with Farley, Sheen, Spade?
^^^ Oh yeah. Hilarious. How much you bench (clap).
As regards self taping of videos, they do help us learn and appreciate gains.
[QUOTE=jdrub;1009152683] Do I have to post a video or something here? If so, maybe Ill get someone to use my iphone next time and record it.
[/QUOTE]
Not at all.. however.. many folks like to post them for a couple reasons..
- Proof
- Form check/review
-[QUOTE=DougHolland;1009188033]they do help us learn and appreciate gains.[/QUOTE]
- Or competing with other people here... again.. proof of some sort...
[QUOTE=jdrub;1009152683]AT 42 I have no need to train my joints. HOWEVER.....every now and then I decide to see if I still 'have it", yesterday was one of those days. Although I didnt go too heavy, meaning I didnt go for 5-6 reps...I got 275 for 12, no spot. At 189 and 42, i think it goes to show that one doesnt have to wreck their shoulders, elbows anymore. I just saw this thread and saw official Bench Press and got excited since benching has always been my gauge. Did powerlifting in my teens before getting into bodybuilding. Do I have to post a video or something here? If so, maybe Ill get someone to use my iphone next time and record it.
Has anyone seen that SNL skit...how much ya bench with Farley, Sheen, Spade?[/QUOTE]
Farely was amazing in that.
I don't think anyone keeps this up anymore, it's just a place to post bench PR's and progress now.
275 for 12 at 189# is amazing. I just benched 285 for 10 last week but at 223 pounds. I was down at 189 lbs during July of 2011 when I did 302 for one but that was only after 10 months of consistently training again. My bench has made huge gains since then but I'm carrying way too much body fat. I'm hoping to get back down to where you're at this year, I'll probably need to go even lower. I'm thinking around 180lbs will be a good weight but I'm just guessing at this point.
Post up the videos man, we'd love to see them.
Anyway, there's a squat and deadlift thread as well.
[QUOTE=trev71;1009666853]Not at all.. however.. many folks like to post them for a couple reasons..
- Proof
- Form check/review
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- Or competing with other people here... again.. proof of some sort...[/QUOTE]
Trev been watching your progress in here for a while now and you have made some nice gains. You have been talking about 5/3/1 & BBB . Excuse my ignorance as I have never heard of the BBB . What does that stand for ? Also are you using 5/3/1 for other chest exercises as well ? Whatever it is its working for you Congrads on the gains .
[QUOTE=D2rmind;1009928133]Trev been watching your progress in here for a while now and you have made some nice gains. You have been talking about 5/3/1 & BBB . Excuse my ignorance as I have never heard of the BBB . What does that stand for ? Also are you using 5/3/1 for other chest exercises as well ? Whatever it is its working for you Congrads on the gains .[/QUOTE]
Plug your info into this site: [url]http://www.strstd.com/[/url]
Then hit Calculate your 5/3/1 routine at the bottom. The first program that comes up should be Big But Boring (BBB). There are other options as well. It's really a very solid program.
[QUOTE=Getsum;1009932173]Plug your info into this site:
Then hit Calculate your 5/3/1 routine at the bottom. The first program that comes up should be Big But Boring (BBB). There are other options as well. It's really a very solid program.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the info Gets. Your another one whose bench has taking a steady uphill climb. Keep up the good work.
Holy ****, you old guys are so strong, I can only bench 210 lbs @ 180lbs body weight and 30 y.o
MIRING this thread hard :)
[QUOTE=D2rmind;1009928133]Also are you using 5/3/1 for other chest exercises as well ? Whatever it is its working for you Congrads on the gains .[/QUOTE]
Thanks...
The 531 program (generally put) is for the 4 main lifts - Bench Press, Squat, Overhead Press and Deadlift... you then do some assistance work with it...
I am doing the 5/3/1 + Big But Boring (as linked below)... there are a ton of alternative 5/3/1 options out there... the one I am doing is a really basic, no frills, routine.
For chest, considering I am already doing a **** ton of reps on flat bench, I am only doing 4 sets of inclined dumbbell presses as assistance. It may not seem like a lot at first, but, lets take a quick look here:
on the 555 day.. for example
* warmup with a 10x bar + 5x 135 *
5 reps completed -> 5 reps
5 reps completed -> 5 reps
10 reps completed -> 5+ (meaning a min of 5, but rep to failure)
50 reps completed -> BBB 5 sets of 10 currently (you start at 50% of the 1rm, but you can increase that %, I up it every cycle)
[b]70 reps of flat benching... [/b] do you really think you need much more ? lol..
So. I do 4 sets of inclines, in the 8 rep range..
Then I do 3 exercise of 4 sets of 10ish reps for triceps.
[QUOTE=Getsum;1009932173]Plug your info into this site: [url]http://www.strstd.com/[/url]
Then hit Calculate your 5/3/1 routine at the bottom. The first program that comes up should be Big But Boring (BBB). There are other options as well. It's really a very solid program.[/QUOTE]
This is exactly what I did. I then followed a link off that site to download a spreadsheet template, and have been using that for 3 months now... if I remember correctly it's on a site called strongjournal.com
[QUOTE=trev71;1009666853]Not at all.. however.. many folks like to post them for a couple reasons..
- Proof
- Form check/review
-
- Or competing with other people here... again.. proof of some sort...[/QUOTE]
All you had to say is for proof...i guess you shouldn't believe anything on the internet right? Think I have heard that a couple times here and there. Had to train legs today, did chest yesterday. When I was in between Hams and Quads I had an itch just to get one of the guys to video and I would kick out a quick set at 275 for $hits and giggles. Then I realized, i haven't warmed up my shoulders/Rotator cuffs....i spend a good 10-15 doing PT type exercises before any upper body. More importantly, I did chest yesterday....as i was warming up with 135 i said..."what for again"
Next Chest day, Ill put on a clinic for you guys....;-) maybe sooner
[QUOTE=jdrub;1010245673]Next Chest day, Ill put on a clinic for you guys....;-) maybe sooner[/QUOTE]
Well, be sure to tone it down a little bit, these other 41-42 year olds, have egos that don't need bruising.
The other guys, ya know, not me by any means, I don't fit that catagory... heh.
Yea man, video up, lets see what ya got ;)
[QUOTE=trev71;1010208623]Thanks...
The 531 program (generally put) is for the 4 main lifts - Bench Press, Squat, Overhead Press and Deadlift... you then do some assistance work with it...
I am doing the 5/3/1 + Big But Boring (as linked below)... there are a ton of alternative 5/3/1 options out there... the one I am doing is a really basic, no frills, routine.
For chest, considering I am already doing a **** ton of reps on flat bench, I am only doing 4 sets of inclined dumbbell presses as assistance. It may not seem like a lot at first, but, lets take a quick look here:
on the 555 day.. for example
* warmup with a 10x bar + 5x 135 *
5 reps completed -> 5 reps
5 reps completed -> 5 reps
10 reps completed -> 5+ (meaning a min of 5, but rep to failure)
50 reps completed -> BBB 5 sets of 10 currently (you start at 50% of the 1rm, but you can increase that %, I up it every cycle)
[b]70 reps of flat benching... [/b] do you really think you need much more ? lol..
So. I do 4 sets of inclines, in the 8 rep range..
Then I do 3 exercise of 4 sets of 10ish reps for triceps.
This is exactly what I did. I then followed a link off that site to download a spreadsheet template, and have been using that for 3 months now... if I remember correctly it's on a site called strongjournal.com[/QUOTE]
Thanks for all the detailed info guys. Sounds like an interesting concept and its obviously working . Think Ill give it a try in the near future. Just starting to get back into being able to bench,squat,deadlift , and OH press again in my basement after my gym closed. This forum has been very helpful and motivational in getting the home gym going and getting inspired by others here in the over 35.
Well, guys I'm new to the forum. But I read this thread and thought about participating. This is still open huh?? Looks like a 2011 post and some sorta 2011 deadlines. Personally 39 yrs old, I have cut down a good bit which looks to have affected my strength a good bit. But now that winter has arrived I'm bulking up a bit and should be able to throw up a decent number, not my best, but decent so it would seem. Used to do 315lbs 6-8 times or so at 212lbs. Recently, I was 195lbs, now up to about 203-204lbs. But this still puts me inthe same category. Haven't maxed out in a number of years. This has perhaps inspired me to try, just to see. I might go ahead and throw up the 315, see how it goes and go up from there. I still work out with the top 120lb dumbells on incline (not much flat) getting about 8 reps or so (depending on the day), but I used to get 10-12 reps pretty easy...so I know my strength is not full. Let me hear some feedback if this is still open, then I'll bust out the vid. Sounds fun! Thanks!
[QUOTE=trev71;1010264663]Well, be sure to tone it down a little bit, these other 41-42 year olds, have egos that don't need bruising.
The other guys, ya know, not me by any means, I don't fit that catagory... heh.
Yea man, video up, lets see what ya got ;)[/QUOTE]
Antsy person that I am, wanted to get something up here. I will post another but the just of it is I did 11 for good measure but my iphone memory decided to take a crap and you can only see 8 reps....by how easily I got to 8.....one can assume I got the 10 but nonetheless, I will post another and do 12 for the inconvenience :-)
OK, just posted but since Ive only made 10 posts I cant post links? any suggestions?
[QUOTE=jdrub;1010948493]Antsy person that I am, wanted to get something up here. I will post another but the just of it is I did 11 for good measure but my iphone memory decided to take a crap and you can only see 8 reps....by how easily I got to 8.....one can assume I got the 10 but nonetheless, I will post another and do 12 for the inconvenience :-)
OK, just posted but since Ive only made 10 posts I cant post links? any suggestions?[/QUOTE]
Its up on my bodyspace page under videos....check it out if you want
[QUOTE=jdrub;1010958513]Its up on my bodyspace page under videos....check it out if you want[/QUOTE]
That looked pretty easy for you. Not to shabby for 189 !
[QUOTE=jdrub;1010958513]Its up on my bodyspace page under videos....check it out if you want[/QUOTE]
Very nice man! Looked really smooth.
Embedded for easier viewing:
[youtube]RYC-ltY1O9U[/youtube]
[QUOTE=jdrub;1010958513]Its up on my bodyspace page under videos....check it out if you want[/QUOTE]
Good stuff !
[QUOTE=D2rmind;1010994043]That looked pretty easy for you. Not to shabby for 189 ![/QUOTE]
Actually weighed myself at the Chiropractors office today...w/clothes I was 184 .....WOOOOOOOOOO
[QUOTE=jdrub;1011134003]Actually weighed myself at the Chiropractors office today...w/clothes I was 184 .....WOOOOOOOOOO[/QUOTE]
Damn, that's pretty much my goal weight for this year. I'm such a fat ass right now. :(
[QUOTE=Getsum;1011341813]Damn, that's pretty much my goal weight for this year. I'm such a fat ass right now. :([/QUOTE]
1lb / week, get on that sh$t :)
275 for 11, up on my page....was a little tired in the afternoon since i did shoulders at 6am. Could have been smoother
[QUOTE=jdrub;1012097773]275 for 11, up on my page....was a little tired in the afternoon since i did shoulders at 6am. Could have been smoother[/QUOTE]
What's 50 lbs between us.. lol...
[b]225x 12.3 [/b] <- .3 hah
[youtube]nZPxAbQeF4U[/youtube]
Just when I think you were going to run out if gas, you pull 4 more! Like that set up with the rack at diff levels.
Im getting ready to diet down so my bench will take a hit but I hope not tons. Im cutting down to 145.0 initally but ill take a two week break and cut down to the low 130's.
[QUOTE=jdrub;1013178903]Just when I think you were going to run out if gas, you pull 4 more! Like that set up with the rack at diff levels.[/QUOTE]
Yea, it's our squat rack... lol.. we don't have a typical bench for BP.. they have those machines and the mix machine free weight things...
So, I Bench in the Squat rack...
I moved my leg about 4 reps or so in, and it totally threw me off for the rest of my set... still jammed 12 out, happy with that.
[QUOTE=stingray72;1014103443]Im getting ready to diet down so my bench will take a hit but I hope not tons. Im cutting down to 145.0 initally but ill take a two week break and cut down to the low 130's.[/QUOTE]
I couldn't imagine weighing 158, never mind less !!
[QUOTE=trev71;1014255833]I couldn't imagine weighing 158, never mind less !![/QUOTE]
I have crebral palsy so I dont have much leg mass thats why I weigh so little. Ive been down to 146.0 before its in my progress photos. I have enough fat there I could easily get in the 130's.
[QUOTE=stingray72;1015318613]I have crebral palsy so I dont have much leg mass thats why I weigh so little. Ive been down to 146.0 before its in my progress photos. I have enough fat there I could easily get in the 130's.[/QUOTE]
I see... well do as you see fit :)