My bench session at EliteFTS...vids

XX1 · 10-22-2009, 02:51 PM

Had an awesome opportunity to train with jim Wendler at the EliteFTS compound. also got to chat with Dave Tate for about 20 minutes prior to training

we did flat bench, dips and thats about it lol

went well, first set I took all out and got 405x6 almost 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2_6EQvAayw

second set we worked on form and leg drive/stability and got 405x5

last set more technique work and hit 315x15
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh5LI...eature=channel

Bigchrome · 10-22-2009, 03:23 PM

Most awesome videos I have seen today! Your strength is sickening!

XX1 · 10-22-2009, 03:26 PM

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Most awesome videos I have seen today! Your strength is sickening!

thanks BigChrome! it was really cool to get to lift with the guys from Elite, super nice guys

seriouslifter · 10-22-2009, 03:30 PM

how close do you put your hands on the bar? i put my middle finger on the ring. do you think i should move my hands closer if its bothering my shoulder?

XX1 · 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

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how close do you put your hands on the bar? i put my middle finger on the ring. do you think i should move my hands closer if its bothering my shoulder?

the width you see in the vids is my normal bench grip. if I do what i consider close grip I move them in about an inch.

what you should do really depends on your own body....how wide your shoulder girdle is, arm length etc....

but for the most part, a closer grip is generally easier on the shoulders. Also, do you see how my elbows are tucked kinda close to the body, not all flared out...that will alleviate shoulder issues for lots of people

UCFBuilder · 10-22-2009, 03:45 PM

awesome vids man...your strength is incredible...thats what i hope to get up to.....will be a LONG while LOL

ribeyed · 10-22-2009, 03:52 PM

I like your form. Are you doing a a body building bench style? I noticed that your hip isn't on the bench and your feet aren't planted flat to the floor.

I like to know because I am working on my bench press form again after 3 years not doing flat bench press due to shoulder injury.

XX1 · 10-22-2009, 03:58 PM

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awesome vids man...your strength is incredible...thats what i hope to get up to.....will be a LONG while LOL

thanks man, keep pluggin away! it has taken me a LONG time too lol

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Originally Posted by ribeyed

I like your form. Are you doing a a body building bench style? I noticed that your hip isn't on the bench and your feet aren't planted flat to the floor.

I like to know because I am working on my bench press form again after 3 years not doing flat bench press due to shoulder injury.

that is much more of a powerlifting style bench. Foot placement is one of the things we were working on. in the 405 video, i was on my toes, i need to be on my heels...which is very hard for me to do and I need practice with it

my hips arent on the bench because I have a huge ass lol....take my word, Im in full contact with the bench

a typical bodybuilding style bench is where the elbows are flared out at 90 degrees or so, the elbows dont really get tucked at all...theres a big difference in the amount you can lift using the two styles...you can lift more and its safer using a PL style

Redcutter · 10-22-2009, 04:23 PM

Did you pay? If so, wasn't it the absolute best investment ever?

XX1 · 10-23-2009, 07:45 AM

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Did you pay? If so, wasn't it the absolute best investment ever?

I didnt pay a thing, other than my time and gas up there lol. It was truly one of the absolute best events in my lifting career, for sure!

peteyyytran · 10-23-2009, 08:13 AM

Insane strength man, inspiring me on the bench next time. But I had a question about your form. You said that if you do somewhat of a closer grip and the powerlifting style you can do a bit more weight and such but, will it still build up a good/nice looking chest or? Thanks man and good luck

XX1 · 10-23-2009, 08:17 AM

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Insane strength man, inspiring me on the bench next time. But I had a question about your form. You said that if you do somewhat of a closer grip and the powerlifting style you can do a bit more weight and such but, will it still build up a good/nice looking chest or? Thanks man and good luck

thanks petey! It surely will give you what you seek for chest development. You are still using your chest and triceps as the prime movers for the press, just using a safer pattern for the joints and tendons

peteyyytran · 10-23-2009, 08:32 AM

Oh that sounds good. Because I have been getting this sharp ass pain in my right shoulder due to some injury I had on it years ago and like it seriously feels like a knife is jabbing through it sometimes when I am on my way up. It hurts like hell. But I will take a look into trying to do this, is there any instructional vids on this type of form you could provide or something, I guess I could youtube it if anything lol. Thanks again man!

zjpj · 10-23-2009, 08:56 AM

great job, inspiring

XX1 · 10-23-2009, 09:49 AM

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Oh that sounds good. Because I have been getting this sharp ass pain in my right shoulder due to some injury I had on it years ago and like it seriously feels like a knife is jabbing through it sometimes when I am on my way up. It hurts like hell. But I will take a look into trying to do this, is there any instructional vids on this type of form you could provide or something, I guess I could youtube it if anything lol. Thanks again man!

Petey, i think the best way would be to search you tube for powerlifting bench vids and try and mimic the form. There may be some instructional vids, but I dont know...Ive been fortunate enough to learn first hand.

Heck, i may do one myself...its been brought up quite a few times

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great job, inspiring

thanks zjpj! encouragement from you guys helps a ton!

debrovnik · 10-23-2009, 10:29 AM

Wow!

Nom Z · 10-23-2009, 11:26 AM

A bodybuilder lifting with a bunch of powerlifters? lol

Strong ass benching bro.

XX1 · 10-23-2009, 11:35 AM

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A bodybuilder lifting with a bunch of powerlifters? lol

Strong ass benching bro.

Thanks Nom!

Im a powerlifter at heart

in fact, Im planning on a meet in Feb next year

Nom Z · 10-23-2009, 11:36 AM

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Thanks Nom!

Im a powerlifter at heart

in fact, Im planning on a meet in Feb next year

Ahh snap! You have a log on here? I'm back to powerlifting/strength training using 5/3/1.

A_Hard_Rain · 10-23-2009, 11:56 AM

awesome, i'd love to work with those guys, must of been lots of fun

XX1 · 10-23-2009, 02:57 PM

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Ahh snap! You have a log on here? I'm back to powerlifting/strength training using 5/3/1.

No log here except an old one. I log everything on a few other sites

its cool cause Wendler actually uses his 5/3/1....he didnt just write it and sell it

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awesome, i'd love to work with those guys, must of been lots of fun

Dave Tate and Wendler are real sharp guys, I really had a blast talkin with them and then having Wendler train with me rocked

SUSprinter · 10-23-2009, 02:59 PM

That was impressive man. What weight are you at in the vid?

XX1 · 10-25-2009, 04:32 PM

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That was impressive man. What weight are you at in the vid?

Thanks SUSprinter! Im floating between 253 and 259 depending on time of day and what not. Im trying to push up into the 275-280 range. Im 5'10" in case anyone wonders