The Official Ov35 Bench Press Thread!

[zdrigi]

Just worn, work and work...thats the key for all!!!

[Getsum]

OK, I went back ten pages and looked to see if it was too late to get in on this but couldn't find anything. I'm not going to win anyway, so it really doesn't matter. Also, this lift may not count as my spotter put his hands on the bar. I really have a hard time with spotters, I tell them "don't touch the bar unless it is moving down" or I say I need help. Never fails, if I stall a little they grab the dang bar. I don't know for sure if he helped or not, I did stall some but I never felt out of the lift. I called this a miss in my journal and that is what it should be here, at least I am represented and in a week or so I will get another one up with a for sure clean lift. I weighed 254 this morning, I have gained so much weight since I got crushed. I was 216 pre-accident. Anyway, this was 345, the most I have attempted since I played ball in college in '79. Hot dang that was a long time ago.

Excellent man, you're in...you just needed to post your intention. That was inspiring.

250 for a few... keeping it moving... eyeing that 315..

Strong set man!

310. I weighed in at 203lbs this morning. Next week - 320.

Very impressive work man!

[stingray72]

Hey Getsum I just wanted to stop by and thank you for giving me those reputation points.

[Phattso]

^^Thanks, Getsum.

[Paulie_G]

I think I'm about 3 weeks out from joining the 300 pound club. I'm currently working on 3 rep sets, and I almost had 295 on Monday. Just couldn't lock it out. I know it's only a matter of time before my strength stalls on this cut to the 160's. Just need a little longer...

I will post whatever I'm able to put up next week.

[stingray72]

I decided at this point that id rather be trimmer than work on moving my bench press up so im cutting until I hit 138.0 myself. Good job on almost getting that 295 though bro. Im repping you now.

[Paulie_G]

I decided at this point that id rather be trimmer than work on moving my bench press up so im cutting until I hit 138.0 myself. Good job on almost getting that 295 though bro. Im repping you now.

I can't imagine being that light. I honestly don't think that I'd be able to go any lower than 160 without losing a significant amount of muscle mass.

[krankphreak]

Guys are puttin' up some nice numbers, keep it up!

[Lonewolff]

Out of interest, when does the next round start?

Is this a monthly thing?

Also, any chance we can start an 'Official Weighted Body Weight Dip' thread? I think that would be fun too

[stingray72]

I can't imagine being that light. I honestly don't think that I'd be able to go any lower than 160 without losing a significant amount of muscle mass.

I actually wouldnt be as thin as you think. I have low leg mass because of my disability so im probably 20 pounds down from someone who doesnt have a disability like mine.

[stingray72]

Out of interest, when does the next round start?

Is this a monthly thing?

Also, any chance we can start an 'Official Weighted Body Weight Dip' thread? I think that would be fun too

"Like the other comps. this will run until the end of June (June. 30, 2013) and cut-off for new entries will be April 30th 2013. All entries must be 1-rep and caught on vid. All vids must between the dates of this month (February) until the end of June. 2013"
"I'll probably split up the weight classes during the second half of this years comp based on the number of entries. Go with 20 pounds classes starting at 151# or something."

[Phattso]

320 this morning. BW: 204lbs. My own critique is that I should have locked out each rep. Sorry. I will be doing singles soon.

[ReBjorn]

This looks pretty cool. When I work up some decent numbers, I am in.

[trev71]

Had a decent pressing day yesterday.

One short on the rep count I wanted, but it was still a solid 5 count, should have been a 6 rep day.

265 x5, still a rep PR for me with 265.

[Rocky3540]

Had a decent pressing day yesterday.

One short on the rep count I wanted, but it was still a solid 5 count, should have been a 6 rep day.

265 x5, still a rep PR for me with 265.

Love PR days. Very nice.

[Phattso]

^^Excellent lifting, Trev.

[corepuncher]

I've completely stalled in terms of max press. Still can't get 300. Major plateau hit. At least my squats continue to go up!

[stingray72]

Im coming down to the 150.0 class next week and do a bench press video to give lonewolf something to shoot for. It should be 210 - 215. The 250 was something extra because my true max was usually 230 at that time. I never experienced a surge in strength like that before.

[trev71]

Love PR days. Very nice.

Yea, good stuff...

^^Excellent lifting, Trev.

Working on it eyes set on 315 near term here...

I've completely stalled in terms of max press. Still can't get 300. Major plateau hit.

How are you compensating for it ? or trying to compensate for it ?

[trev71]

I will post whatever I'm able to put up next week.

Calling BS !!

Where is the vid ??

[Getsum]

320 this morning. BW: 204lbs. My own critique is that I should have locked out each rep. Sorry. I will be doing singles soon.

Locking out each rep or not, still some solid work man!

Had a decent pressing day yesterday.

One short on the rep count I wanted, but it was still a solid 5 count, should have been a 6 rep day.

265 x5, still a rep PR for me with 265.

Very nice Trev!

I've completely stalled in terms of max press. Still can't get 300. Major plateau hit. At least my squats continue to go up!

You'll get it man, just keep at it. What does your build up to the max attempt look like?

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***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

- 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
CockDiesel73 335lbs@207# Post943 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


Great work people! Let me know if I miss anyone.

[Phattso]

Locking out each rep or not, still some solid work man!

You are very kind. Thank you. I will improve starting now. Will be going for 330 Monday morning.

[xdarata]

I am still trying hard to increase my weight. I still struggle very much. But by reading this forum, I am still eager for success.

[Phattso]

330 this morning. Bodyweight: 204lbs. No one in the gym but my buddy and he had to hold the phone. He knew to drop it if I needed help. So, no spot.

[Paulie_G]

Calling BS !!

Where is the vid ??

Easy there, killer. LOL. My right shoulder was on fire last week, so I was working low weight on pushing movements. It's getting better, so if it feels good tonight, I'll get a video up. This dropping body weight thing is getting in my head some too. Currently at 171. I spend a bit too much time obsessing about when my strength will start to drop. I have to get my mind right before I train tonight.

[trev71]

330 this morning. Bodyweight: 204lbs. No one in the gym but my buddy and he had to hold the phone. He knew to drop it if I needed help. So, no spot.

Living on the edge...

Nice lift.

[trev71]

Easy there, killer. LOL. My right shoulder was on fire last week, so I was working low weight on pushing movements. It's getting better, so if it feels good tonight, I'll get a video up. This dropping body weight thing is getting in my head some too. Currently at 171. I spend a bit too much time obsessing about when my strength will start to drop. I have to get my mind right before I train tonight.

Yea, how freaking rediculous is this... I was nervous to train on Sunday... nervous that I was going to let myself down.

So, I threw on my Capt America t-shirt.. and straighted out my mindset. 275 x3 clean and solid reps (camera has issues, been plugged in all week, wouldn't turn on..). Anyhow, not a technical gain from last time I wrestled with 275... but the reps where better... I am sure you know what I mean.. the grind was less.. grindy... heh.

What's the deal with your shoulder ? what's your training like for shoulders ?



Note: I have come to the point that I will admit my diet is killing my progress. Time to modify... I've quite litterally, not given it the attention it needs to lean out and grow.

[fn257]

Went in today to get a clean lift at 345. Warmed up, did 6 at 225, 5 at 275, 2 at 315, and then felt good about getting 345. Asked a buddy of mine to spot me and set up my phone to video and got ready. I told him, " do not touch that bar unless it is going down or it is on my chest", he says " ok, got it". I unrack the bar, touch my chest and start up and the first thing he does is to reach out and put his fingers under the dang bar!!!!. I racked the bar and said, "why did you do that?" "Oh you did it, I just put my fingers there just in case". I said, " well you just screwed me out of the lift, I needed a video of it clean". "But you did it all yourself" he says. What is it with people? Maybe next chest day I can get a clean one up.

[Phattso]

Living on the edge...

Nice lift.

Thanks. I spent some time before the lift contemplating my demise. Either do or die

Note: I have come to the point that I will admit my diet is killing my progress. Time to modify... I've quite litterally, not given it the attention it needs to lean out and grow.

What's up with the diet? Too many carbs? Too many calories? Not enough calories?

Went in today to get a clean lift at 345. Warmed up, did 6 at 225, 5 at 275, 2 at 315, and then felt good about getting 345. Asked a buddy of mine to spot me and set up my phone to video and got ready. I told him, " do not touch that bar unless it is going down or it is on my chest", he says " ok, got it". I unrack the bar, touch my chest and start up and the first thing he does is to reach out and put his fingers under the dang bar!!!!. I racked the bar and said, "why did you do that?" "Oh you did it, I just put my fingers there just in case". I said, " well you just screwed me out of the lift, I needed a video of it clean". "But you did it all yourself" he says. What is it with people? Maybe next chest day I can get a clean one up.

Don't you just hate that? Hire another spotter. I believe you got it, though.

[fn257]

Don't you just hate that? Hire another spotter. I believe you got it, though.

Thanks, I really think I pushed it but he was touching the bar so it doesn't count and I'm good with that. Dang knot head people!