Race to bodyweight standing strict overhead press

**madaozeki** · 02-25-2009, 09:47 AM

Starting a new thread for mad_fox et al, since the title of the other one was misleading. I'll update this as more people post, and add a column for % of BW later tonight. Here's the current stats:

OK, here's the updated table. Still a few ??? lingering!

Just a reminder of the rules:

1. NO LEG DRIVE
2. STRICT, FROM THE RACK POSITION ON YOUR SHOULDERS (ie. not from the top of your forehead, your nose, or your chin)
3. NO BEHIND-THE-NECK
4. MUST BE STANDING (from a rack, or after a clean)
5. VIDEO EVIDENCE OF WINNING LIFT MUST BE PROVIDED. AS YOU SET NEW PR'S, POST THEM HERE AND WE CAN UPDATE THE TABLE, BUT WHEN YOU HIT THE GOAL, PROVIDE VID.

If you can't get video evidence, you can still play, just can't be declared an official "winner"

Get motivated and have fun!

People can feel free to join in at any time, and we'll have mini-celebrations every time someone hits the goal. Sound fair?

Code:

Name   ________________ Bodyweight _______ Current OHP
mad_fox         .......   250      .......    205
isaku900        .......   280      .......    225
RyanE           .......   220      .......    200
SaltyRabbit     .......   ???      .......    ???
dannyautrey     .......   229      .......    185 (x4)
PatriotStrength .......   252      .......    135 (x10)
madaozeki       .......   158      .......    150
GoJu            .......   180      .......    120 (x5)
75kg            .......   195      .......    183
Darthpride      .......   188      .......    160
dbp             .......   185      .......    165 (x5)
Tiny08          .......   271      .......    235
toad1           .......   226      .......    160
s2000           .......   236      .......    225 (x2)
killerj96       .......   253      .......    135 (x6)
Entkommen115    .......   204      .......    185
rdmize222       .......   ???      .......    195
Eddie-M         .......   185      .......    165 (?)
Hatmanii        .......   260      .......    185 (?)
padrote         .......   242      .......    185 (x3)
Ape_escape      .......   186      .......    165
LessThanLuke    .......   210      .......    185
Reps n Sets     .......   185      .......    135 (x5)
HumanHorrorFilm .......   205      .......    145 (x5)
Seamless        .......   163      .......    145 (sitting)
elkmanfu1981    .......   198      .......    185
injured44       .......   171      .......    165
Roid Rage 526   .......   205      .......    190
mesayseo        .......   228      .......    ???

And here's a recent video I made illustrating the form of 3 types of overhead lift, including the overhead press. Sorry if some of you have already seen this like 9287343 times:

**LessThanLuke** · 02-25-2009, 09:50 AM

Im in. BW 210. Current OHP 185

**Tiny08** · 02-25-2009, 10:11 AM

fiddlestix! Adding 36lbs! Ya right!

**Reps n Sets** · 02-25-2009, 10:43 AM

This is plausible, count me in.

weight: 185
current max: 135 x 5

**Mike.Moore** · 02-25-2009, 10:51 AM

I usually don't like to post numbers unless I have videos to back it up, but I have done 225x12 many times. I am currently doing OHP's with a Swiss bar, which is different. I did 240x8 last night for a couple set on the swiss bar, and then 150x33 then 200x20 at the end. I'll have to start doing bw for reps when I go back to the straight bar.

Here is a vid of me hitting some OHP's

http://www.altarofpain.net/MikeOHPVid.html

PS, I currently weigh about 262-263ish, was about 258 in that vid.

**Tiny08** · 02-25-2009, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Mike.Moore

I usually don't like to post numbers unless I have videos to back it up, but I have done 225x12 many times. I am currently doing OHP's with a Swiss bar, which is different. I did 240x8 last night for a couple set on the swiss bar, and then 150x33 then 200x20 at the end.

Here is a vid of me hitting some OHP's

http://www.altarofpain.net/MikeOHPVid.html

Please dont enter this

**mad_fox** · 02-25-2009, 11:35 AM

Is anyone else planning to go on a major cut to win this? ... J/k

Thanks for creating this thread madaozeki! I'm still racing to 225, but I'm definitely down for this race too. I have a long way to go though. I'll be posting my first workout tomorrow.

**madaozeki** · 02-25-2009, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Mike.Moore

I usually don't like to post numbers unless I have videos to back it up, but I have done 225x12 many times. I am currently doing OHP's with a Swiss bar, which is different. I did 240x8 last night for a couple set on the swiss bar, and then 150x33 then 200x20 at the end. I'll have to start doing bw for reps when I go back to the straight bar.

Here is a vid of me hitting some OHP's

http://www.altarofpain.net/MikeOHPVid.html

PS, I currently weigh about 262-263ish, was about 258 in that vid.

Nice lifting! Looks like that 300 was really close. I know you're trying to be as strict as possible, but if you pushed your head through as soon as the bar cleared your forehead and changed the groove to up and back, like your final reps on the previous sets, it might've gone...

What's a Swiss bar?

And it looks like you can't join in, since you're already far beyond the BW OHP

But hang out and give the rest of us some advice!

**HumanHorrorFilm** · 02-25-2009, 12:05 PM

im in on this, havent maxed in a long time, current BW is 200-205, and current strict OHP is 145x5

**Mike.Moore** · 02-25-2009, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by madaozeki

Nice lifting! Looks like that 300 was really close. I know you're trying to be as strict as possible, but if you pushed your head through as soon as the bar cleared your forehead and changed the groove to up and back, like your final reps on the previous sets, it might've gone...

What's a Swiss bar?

And it looks like you can't join in, since you're already far beyond the BW OHP

But hang out and give the rest of us some advice!

Perhaps, but I think I was really just a bit spent. Unfortunately, I don't always have good days on OHP's, depends how the elbows are feeling, like right now the right one is hurting so I can't fully lock out at the moment.

Heres a swiss bar, though mine looks a bit different and heavier :

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...d=212&pid=2468

Sorry, thought the contest was reps at bodyweight. No biggie, I'll still hang, I really enjoy strict OHP's. Not often you see guys doing full rep, strict, no leg movement OHP's.

**Blindead** · 02-25-2009, 12:36 PM

I'll play.

163

Not sure what my standing is, 145 sitting down. I guess I'll have to try this.

Whats the range of motion? I'm assuming full, below 90 degrees to lockout?

And I can't post vids, but I wouldn't mind some free motivation.

**elkmanfu1981** · 02-25-2009, 01:23 PM

in weight 198, ohp is 185 good luck to all

**Entkommen115** · 02-25-2009, 03:30 PM

Will this competition require us to show our actual body weight on scales or are we just kind of going by the honor system?

**injured44** · 02-25-2009, 04:26 PM

im almost there got 165 today,tried 175 and was damn close

another 2-3 weeks should have

1x bodyweight overhead press
and 1.5x bodyweight bench press

**Roid Rage 526** · 02-25-2009, 07:37 PM

I join if its not too late to. I weigh 205 and right now my 1rm is 190.

**mesayseo** · 02-25-2009, 07:42 PM

i would like in im 230 more or less actually usually around 228.
as for my max no clue.
can someone post an example of strict form. this is a standing military right? basically no legs bending or arched back right?

**bango skank** · 02-25-2009, 08:27 PM

I'm already there, but I'll cheer you guys on!

**Blindead** · 02-25-2009, 08:59 PM

I tried these tonight. Put the weight on the rack 1 slot too low, hurt my shoulder on my first set (we have one of those squat racks that just has the catch bars and then a vertical one with a ton of pegs on it). Was not fun.

**madaozeki** · 02-25-2009, 10:05 PM

OK, here's the updated table. Still a few ??? lingering!

Just a reminder of the rules:

1. NO LEG DRIVE
2. STRICT, FROM THE RACK POSITION ON YOUR SHOULDERS (ie. not from the top of your forehead, your nose, or your chin)
3. NO BEHIND-THE-NECK
4. MUST BE STANDING (from a rack, or after a clean)
5. VIDEO EVIDENCE OF WINNING LIFT MUST BE PROVIDED. AS YOU SET NEW PR'S, POST THEM HERE AND WE CAN UPDATE THE TABLE, BUT WHEN YOU HIT THE GOAL, PROVIDE VID.

If you can't get video evidence, you can still play, just can't be declared an official "winner"

Get motivated and have fun!

People can feel free to join in at any time, and we'll have mini-celebrations every time someone hits the goal. Sound fair?

Code:

Name   ________________ Bodyweight _______ Current OHP
mad_fox         .......   250      .......    205
isaku900        .......   280      .......    225
RyanE           .......   220      .......    200
SaltyRabbit     .......   ???      .......    ???
dannyautrey     .......   229      .......    185 (x4)
PatriotStrength .......   252      .......    135 (x10)
madaozeki       .......   158      .......    150
GoJu            .......   180      .......    120 (x5)
75kg            .......   195      .......    183
Darthpride      .......   188      .......    160
dbp             .......   185      .......    165 (x5)
Tiny08          .......   271      .......    235
toad1           .......   226      .......    160
s2000           .......   236      .......    225 (x2)
killerj96       .......   253      .......    135 (x6)
Entkommen115    .......   204      .......    185
rdmize222       .......   ???      .......    195
Eddie-M         .......   185      .......    165 (?)
Hatmanii        .......   260      .......    185 (?)
padrote         .......   242      .......    185 (x3)
Ape_escape      .......   186      .......    165
LessThanLuke    .......   210      .......    185
Reps n Sets     .......   185      .......    135 (x5)
HumanHorrorFilm .......   205      .......    145 (x5)
Seamless        .......   163      .......    145 (sitting)
elkmanfu1981    .......   198      .......    185
injured44       .......   171      .......    165
Roid Rage 526   .......   205      .......    190
mesayseo        .......   228      .......    ???

And here's a recent video I made illustrating the form of 3 types of overhead lift, including the overhead press. Sorry if some of you have already seen this like 9287343 times:

**bango skank** · 02-25-2009, 10:09 PM

GREAT technique!

**madaozeki** · 02-25-2009, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by bango skank

GREAT technique!

Maybe, but I still haven't hit the elusive bodyweight OHP, like SOME people in this thread

**toad1** · 02-26-2009, 02:53 AM

had to take a week off from the gym this week due to a stupid flu i had but i'm temped to do a couple extra sessions this week just to get back to OHPing. next time i'm in the gym i'm gona check what my max is just to see how far i have to go. hopefully only 4-6weeks but i'm not sure as ive been doing seated in the smith at 85kgs 4 5reps. 17kgs shouldn't be that hard to achieve.

**Arlecchino** · 02-26-2009, 03:29 AM

Add to FAQ:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=17

Good luck.

Updated OP to reflect current stats.

**Kooga** · 02-26-2009, 05:13 AM

150 and i can press 155 over my head

**madaozeki** · 02-26-2009, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by toad1

had to take a week off from the gym this week due to a stupid flu i had but i'm temped to do a couple extra sessions this week just to get back to OHPing. next time i'm in the gym i'm gona check what my max is just to see how far i have to go. hopefully only 4-6weeks but i'm not sure as ive been doing seated in the smith at 85kgs 4 5reps. 17kgs shouldn't be that hard to achieve.

Cool, looking forward to your strict standing press results! I hope you're not counting the Smith machine bar as a full 45lbs

Originally Posted by kooga

150 and i can press 155 over my head

Awesome! How strict? Do you have a vid?

Originally Posted by arlecchino

Add to FAQ:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=17

Good luck.

Updated OP to reflect current stats.

Thanks! And thanks for updating the other thread, too

Hope we can keep this thread open until EVERYONE on the list has achieved the goal!!

**rdmize222** · 02-26-2009, 09:18 AM

BW is 230.

**endymion88** · 02-26-2009, 10:23 AM

i'm not going to race but i'd like to play. is this a full rep down to collar bone or elbows parallel with floor?

edit:nvm saw the rules.

**mad_fox** · 02-26-2009, 03:32 PM

OHP
5x45
5x45
5x95
5x135
5x165
5x190 - Eaaaaazy
3x225 - push press - just to get a feel for it.

Tricep Press Downs
Seated Military press

Notes: Repeated 5x190 on Military Press becuase I just barely got it last time, but I should have gone up, because it was way too easy this week.

**mad_fox** · 03-04-2009, 02:53 PM

Looks like everyone gave up on this thread already....

Military Press
5x45
5x45
5x95
5x135
5x155
5x195

Arnolds
Seated Press
BTN DB Tricep Press

**Entkommen115** · 03-04-2009, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by mad_fox

Looks like everyone gave up on this thread already....

Military Press
5x45
5x45
5x95
5x135
5x155
5x195

Arnolds
Seated Press
BTN DB Tricep Press

No I'm still in I just have not had any worthwhile training updates to post.

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