The Official Ov35 Bench Press Thread!

[trev71]

Trev, here is how I built up to 340. Each lift was done on a Monday morning at about 4:45am. I could not get 345 the week after the 340. I felt my body was breaking down and needs a break so I will come back in a couple months to smash 345.

Good stuff...

On the day you push 340 for a single, what did your prior sets look like, for that session..?? including warm ups..


And another question,

During your rep work - like the first vid 280x a bunch more than I can - it does not appear your locking out the reps... I'd put the range of motion at 80-85% in the top half... not being critical here... I am curious if this is for a reason... or are you in fact locking out and the video isn't really showing it.

I have 'double jointed' arms... I've never so much as looked into what the hell it really means, nor do I care, but the elbows don't always look locked out and I know I am locking out my reps... I make a point of it... I can also twist my elbows around a bit more than the average joe, but not quite at a circus performer's level.. lol.

Just curious man... I like to see the different approaches to things.. what works for everyone.. etc..

[Phattso]

Good stuff...

On the day you push 340 for a single, what did your prior sets look like, for that session..?? including warm ups..

And another question,

During your rep work - like the first vid 280x a bunch more than I can - it does not appear your locking out the reps... I'd put the range of motion at 80-85% in the top half... not being critical here... I am curious if this is for a reason... or are you in fact locking out and the video isn't really showing it.

I have 'double jointed' arms... I've never so much as looked into what the hell it really means, nor do I care, but the elbows don't always look locked out and I know I am locking out my reps... I make a point of it... I can also twist my elbows around a bit more than the average joe, but not quite at a circus performer's level.. lol.

Just curious man... I like to see the different approaches to things.. what works for everyone.. etc..

Questions are legit. I honestly need to work on locking out my reps. The videos do not lie. In my next run I will make that one of my goals. But, really, the range of motion is more than 80 to 85%. But, not locked out. To some people here they don't even count. But, my progressive training was to be a part of the 1-rep friendly competition as per threads' purpose. So, the 340 is the one that really counts for this thread and I did lock that out. I even held it at the top for a split second so there would not be any question.

Thanks for the points, well taken.

On the 340, the prior sets to warm up were: The bar for 20, 135 for 10, 185 for 10, 225 for 6.

[trev71]

Questions are legit. I honestly need to work on locking out my reps. The videos do not lie. In my next run I will make that one of my goals. But, really, the range of motion is more than 80 to 85%. But, not locked out. To some people here they don't even count. But, my progressive training was to be a part of the 1-rep friendly competition as per threads' purpose. So, the 340 is the one that really counts for this thread and I did lock that out. I even held it at the top for a split second so there would not be any question.

Thanks for the points, well taken.

On the 340, the prior sets to warm up were: The bar for 20, 135 for 10, 185 for 10, 225 for 6.

To be perfectly clear, I could care less if you do half reps. If it fits your goals, then it's pure gold. Not critiquing what your doing here.. just curious.

Honestly, I was just more or less wondering why, if there is a reason or not... or just.. "it's how I bench".

That said, for 1 rep max tests, that seems like a huge jump, would have expected a few more singles in there.. 275... 300 maybe.. it works though.

Anyhow, thanks for the insight... !

[Phattso]

To be perfectly clear, I could care less if you do half reps. If it fits your goals, then it's pure gold. Not critiquing what your doing here.. just curious.

Honestly, I was just more or less wondering why, if there is a reason or not... or just.. "it's how I bench".

That said, for 1 rep max tests, that seems like a huge jump, would have expected a few more singles in there.. 275... 300 maybe.. it works though.

Anyhow, thanks for the insight... !

I agree with you and I took your valued comments as constructive, believe me. It helps me. Very true on the huge jump. I debated that and in the past, yes, I would do 2 resp with 275 before the big one to get my CNS more acclimated. However, on this particular progression, I experimented with the big jump and I was surprised that it was ok. On the next one, i will probably do just as you mentioned, a couple with 275, then the big one.

I was also merely explaining to you and not at all reacting negatively to you. I need honest feedback like yours. I honestly appreciate your comments and all others.

[Phattso]

I agree with you and I took your valued comments as constructive, believe me. It helps me. Very true on the huge jump. I debated that and in the past, yes, I would do 2 resp with 275 before the big one to get my CNS more acclimated. However, on this particular progression, I experimented with the big jump and I was surprised that it was ok. On the next one, i will probably do just as you mentioned, a couple with 275, then the big one.

I was also merely explaining to you and not at all reacting negatively to you. I need honest feedback like yours. I honestly appreciate your comments and all others.

It has been about five years since I have even tried to bench anything over 300, because my goals are bodybuilding with strength coming in second. Although, strength to me is very important. I haven't gone over 300 intentionally because I keep the reps from 8 to 12 per set, no matter what body-part and exercise I am working.

So, in addition to the above reply, for bench, at least for me, locking out means I am resting at the top. Sure, it is proper in competition to fully lock out. I obviously made it a habit of not locking out on multiple rep sets to keep continuous tension for bodybuilding. Not an excuse. Just a technique. Is there room for improvement? Yes, and a whole lot.

But, when I come back to this, I will improve on the upper range of motion for multiple reps on bench. However, the purpose of this thread is 1 repetition maximum and my last video with 340, I did lock out. I did post my lifts starting with 280 just to show my progression to the final 1-rep lift.

So, I am sure locking out or not fully locking out for multiple reps for bodybuilding is debatable. I am all for what works for the individual.

[induced_drag]

June 30th for the current gang of competitors..

Then we open it up again...

Shoot.....I better hop on my horse. I have not maxed in 9 months. This week was 340x7 on my last set. I might just max one time if I am feeling up to it.

[trev71]

Shoot.....I better hop on my horse. I have not maxed in 9 months. This week was 340x7 on my last set. I might just max one time if I am feeling up to it.

Good stuff man... jump on in !

[Getsum]

Shoot.....I better hop on my horse. I have not maxed in 9 months. This week was 340x7 on my last set. I might just max one time if I am feeling up to it.

340x7 puts your calculated at around 420, you should really just to get a video in. Polishedball has 405# lift @ 210#, you can probably edge him out.


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This is the final week for the first half of this year's comp so the second half will be coming up
soon.

***Please post your body weight when you post you videos!!!***

Updating the standings:

Classes:

- Ladies

1st group Up to 124lbs

2nd group 125-145lbs

3rd group 146lbs and over
Beatha 193lbs@153# Post #1231 on 6-10-13

- Men's

1st group up to 150lbs
Lonewolff 200lbs@132# Post#1041 on 4-23-13

2nd group 151 - 175lbs
Paulie_G 275lbs@172.5# Post#1057 on 4-25-13
Frankzan 253lbs@174# Post #909 on 3-7-13
stingray72 250lbs@152# Post #1008 on 4-18-13

3rd group 176 – 210
Polishedball 405@210# Post#1113 on 5-6-13
Polishedball 390@210# Post#925 on 3-25-13
hardNheavy2011 374lbs@203# Post #865 on 2-18-13
D2rmind 365lbs@203# Post #879 on 2-28-13
Phattso 340@203# Post #1228 on 6-10-13
CockDiesel73 335lbs@207# Post #943 on 3-29-13
trev71300lbs@203# Post#1017 on 4-20-13
corepuncher 295lbs@185# Post# 1073 on 4-27-13
trev71 290lbs@199# Post#895 on 3-3-13

4th group 211- 240
Rocky3540 460lbs@215# Post #960 on 4-1-13
Halfway 385lbs@225# Post#1160 on 5-14-13
Getsum 340lbs@217# Post #842 on 2-13-13

5th group 241 and over
fn257 345lbs@254# Post #1181 on 5-17-13
- Masters Class (60+ in age)
Homeroid 335lbs @265# Post #878 on 2-26-13

[induced_drag]

340x7 puts your calculated at around 420, you should really just to get a video in. Polishedball has 405# lift @ 210#, you can probably edge him out.


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I have not "maxed' in about 9 months. 5/3/1 has taken a little toll on me. I have a nagging bicep injury that starts to hurt on my eccentric while benching. I am not sure I can handle 1rm right now.

I might go in this week (my scheduled 5/3/1 set) and see how I feel. It would be nice to just do 4 plates. (I had almost got it 9 months ago but could not get it). That of course is a big milestone.

[induced_drag]

OK....entry from today.

I have switched to rest/pause as I plan to compete in the future. I am not sure what my touch and go would be....guessing 15-20lbs higher

[Getsum]

OK....entry from today.

I have switched to rest/pause as I plan to compete in the future. I am not sure what my touch and go would be....guessing 15-20lbs higher

Excellent press ID!

Major props for the ballcap and the slippers. Throw on some chucks, incorporate some leg drive and do a fast touch & go...I'm thinking you might have 435ish man.

Very impressive, I'm glad you got your ass into this comp.

I'm always on spread or cool-down with you it seems, I'll be sure to get you later though...again, very impressive. Have you been squatting at all? A 1500-1600 raw total is insane/elite man, I'm hoping to get to 1500 in single ply.

[Phattso]

^^^Mad props, ID. We are basically the same weight, but you are light-years over me. I'll go sit in the corner.

Awesome lift.

[trickyB]

^^^Mad props, ID. We are basically the same weight, but you are light-years over me. I'll go sit in the corner.

Awesome lift.

Don't get any ideas of cutting down to 175 big guy.

[Phattso]

Don't get any ideas of cutting down to 175 big guy.

Lol. No worries, buddy

[induced_drag]

Don't get any ideas of cutting down to 175 big guy.

No, I'm cutting down to 175 !


J/k guys. Thanks for the props. I think I could hit the 180's, if I had too....but I dont think my strength would be too good at those levels.

I feel good just over 200. Not super lean.....but still have abs. I know I could be stronger if I drift up, but I am always trying to find that balance. I want to look good and be strong.

[trev71]

Don't get any ideas of cutting down to 175 big guy.

The apparently popular group: 3rd group 176 – 210

[blkbelt42]

OK....entry from today.

I have switched to rest/pause as I plan to compete in the future. I am not sure what my touch and go would be....guessing 15-20lbs higher

good work man

[trev71]

Last heavy set on Sunday.. not bad at all for me..

In Perspective...
I started 5/3/1 with 280 being my 1rm(yea, I took 90% of that for my calculated routine). It was high, my spotter helped me get it, but I figured I was close, honestly probably 270-275 was my 1rm then. So, now, I have my old 1 rm, as part of my routine, sort of blows me away.

The real deal with 5/3/1 for me, was getting used to jumping more than 5 or 10lbs per set. Last week doing 225, then 250, then 280... 30lb jumps... was hard to adjust too.. I should say I am used to it now, but it was difficult when it started.

I'll probably reset down a couple of months instead of grinding this out... need to get some more explosiveness in... of course this is my last and heaviest working set, I don't expect to be all super speed here.. but even my 250 reps where slow.. need to work on that a bit.

[Phattso]

Nice lift, Trev. Spotter almost scared me, but he did ok. You are progressing nicely.

[Getsum]

Nice lift, Trev. Spotter almost scared me, but he did ok. You are progressing nicely.

x2 Good Job Trev!

[ReBjorn]

Nice one! Love to know when the next round starts. I plan on getting into it for the lightweight catagory (65Kg here)

[ReBjorn]

Looking forward to this!

I have been cutting (slowly) but still adding strength. I am now 64.5 Kg (141.9 lb as of this morning) and just managed a new 1RM (with poor form though) of 108 Kg (237.6 lb) last night!

[trickyB]

No, I'm cutting down to 175 !


J/k guys. Thanks for the props. I think I could hit the 180's, if I had too....but I dont think my strength would be too good at those levels.

I feel good just over 200. Not super lean.....but still have abs. I know I could be stronger if I drift up, but I am always trying to find that balance. I want to look good and be strong.

Don't even think about it ID! Nobody wants to see you shredded and stage ready at 175 benching 400 lbs.

[Getsum]

***Winners are bolded***

Final Standings for the First Half of 2013:

Classes:

- Ladies

1st group Up to 124lbs

2nd group 125-145lbs

3rd group 146lbs and over
Beatha 193lbs@153# Post #1231 on 6-10-13

- Men's

1st group up to 150lbs
Lonewolff 200lbs@132# Post#1041 on 4-23-13

2nd group 151 - 175lbs
Paulie_G 275lbs@172.5# Post#1057 on 4-25-13
Frankzan 253lbs@174# Post #909 on 3-7-13
stingray72 250lbs@152# Post #1008 on 4-18-13

3rd group 176 – 210
induced_drag 405@205# Post#1263 on 6-24-13
Polishedball 405@210# Post#1113 on 5-6-13
Polishedball 390@210# Post#925 on 3-25-13
hardNheavy2011 374lbs@203# Post #865 on 2-18-13
D2rmind 365lbs@203# Post #879 on 2-28-13
Phattso 340@203# Post #1228 on 6-10-13
CockDiesel73 335lbs@207# Post #943 on 3-29-13
trev71300lbs@203# Post#1017 on 4-20-13
corepuncher 295lbs@185# Post# 1073 on 4-27-13
trev71 290lbs@199# Post#895 on 3-3-13

4th group 211- 240
Rocky3540 460lbs@215# Post #960 on 4-1-13
Halfway 385lbs@225# Post#1160 on 5-14-13
Getsum 340lbs@217# Post #842 on 2-13-13

5th group 241 and over
fn257 345lbs@254# Post #1181 on 5-17-13

- Masters Class (60+ in age)
Homeroid 335lbs @265# Post #878 on 2-26-13

[Phattso]

Congratulation to all the winners. Those who did not win #1, congratulations for your winning efforts.

Thanks Getsum for a really fun thread.

[Getsum]

I'm considering changing the weight classes to be more in line with Powerlifting but wanted to get some feedback.

67.5 kg/148.75 lb class (60.01 kg to 67.5 kg or 132.5 lbs to 148.75 lbs)
75.0 kg/165.25 lb class (67.51 kg to 75.0 kg or 149 lbs to 165.25 lbs)
82.5 kg/181.75 lb class (75.01 kg to 82.5 kg or 165.5 lbs to 181.75 lbs)
90.0 kg/198.25 lb class (82.51 kg to 90.0 kg or 182 lbs to 198.25 lbs)
100.0 kg/220 lb class (90.01 kg to 100.0 kg or 198.5 lbs to 220.25 lbs)
110.0 kg/242.5 lb class (100.01 kg to 110.0 kg or 220.5 lbs to 242.5 lbs)
125.0 kg/275.5 lb class (110.01 kg to 125.0 kg or 242.75 lbs to 275.5 lbs)
140.0 kg/308.5 lb class (125.01 kg to 140.0 kg or 275.75 lbs to 308.5 lbs)
SHW class (140.01 kg or 308.75 lbs and up)

It would breakup our current over crowded 3rd but then, do we really nice 9 weight classes? lol, seems like we might have some classes with zero to one competitors. I'd appreciate some feedback or ideas.

[Phattso]

Getsum, I can only give my opinion for that it is worth. For the new classes, I think it will make it much harder as compared to the current, because the people at the upper end of the class will have a significant advantage over the people at the low end.

Case in point: I and several others at or near my weight will be competing against Rocky the freak. I don't think I will win even with the current classes, but it is more realistic.

On the other hand, if that is what Powerlifting classes look like, then I will accept and not complain. Not looking for favors.

[quiknutz]

ok....entry from today.

I have switched to rest/pause as i plan to compete in the future. I am not sure what my touch and go would be....guessing 15-20lbs higher

thats a monster!!!

[Getsum]

***Winners, send a PM to TheDukeUSMC for your reps!***

- Ladies

3rd group 146lbs and over
Beatha 193lbs@153# Post #1231 on 6-10-13

- Men's

1st group up to 150lbs
Lonewolff 200lbs@132# Post#1041 on 4-23-13

2nd group 151 - 175lbs
Paulie_G 275lbs@172.5# Post#1057 on 4-25-13

3rd group 176 – 210
induced_drag 405@205# Post#1263 on 6-24-13

4th group 211- 240
Rocky3540 460lbs@215# Post #960 on 4-1-13

5th group 241 and over
fn257 345lbs@254# Post #1181 on 5-17-13

- Masters Class (60+ in age)
Homeroid 335lbs @265# Post #878 on 2-26-13

I'll rep all of you as well when I'm off cool-down with you! It was a great first half, hopefully we can increase participation in the second half. It's not all about winning, it's about improving and using this thread as motivation!

[trev71]

It would breakup our current over crowded 3rd but then, do we really nice 9 weight classes? lol, seems like we might have some classes with zero to one competitors. I'd appreciate some feedback or ideas.

Tough call...

Worth noting too, some of the other comps (I can find a link in a bit here..) are using a lbs lifted to body weight matrix. I'm not sure how/if that applies here..

In either way...