The Official Ov35 Bench Press Thread!

[CockDiesel73]

LOL, I like it! Maybe we both will have to trounce him.

Yeah. I'm finding it hard to believe there is less competition in the 211+ range. Maybe i should continue to gain some weight then some strength. Even if it's short term. Some strong guys in the 200lb range

[trev71]

Ya have more balls than me going o failure with no spotter.

Well, I don't make it a habit of going to failure without a spot. However, I am familiar with, and know that I have the hooks to fall back on, as I did, I don't consider this a serious safety issue, as again, the weight isn't going to come slamming down, it's weight I am well familiar with, I know I can drop it into the hooks.

Put me on a regular bench, I would have stopped at 8.

Some days we push harder than others, some days we succeed, some days we don't.

[Austin64155]

Yeah. I'm finding it hard to believe there is less competition in the 211+ range. Maybe i should continue to gain some weight then some strength. Even if it's short term. Some strong guys in the 200lb range

I like to let go a little now and then, gain 10-15 pounds, I really like the big jump in strength that comes with it.

[polishedball]

Well, I don't make it a habit of going to failure without a spot. However, I am familiar with, and know that I have the hooks to fall back on, as I did, I don't consider this a serious safety issue, as again, the weight isn't going to come slamming down, it's weight I am well familiar with, I know I can drop it into the hooks.

Put me on a regular bench, I would have stopped at 8.

Some days we push harder than others, some days we succeed, some days we don't.

Wasn't trying to criticize if it came off that way. Just was saying i wouldn't as i find failure usually on my chest not over it. you know you best, and i applaud your dedication hard work.

[trev71]

Wasn't trying to criticize if it came off that way. Just was saying i wouldn't as i find failure usually on my chest not over it. you know you best, and i applaud your dedication hard work.

Na na.. I just don't want it to appear as though I am some psychotic lift to failure and try to get injured kind of guy. I knew what I was doing, hence the long pause (that probably helped lead to the failure) on that last rep. I was thinking of and planning my out.. for the record, I think my dismount was pretty good... lol..

And thanks..

[Getsum]

Is it to late for a newbie to get into this? I'd like to give Getsum a run for his money. I haven't lifted max for some time but think I can do it.

Post it up, would love to see it.

Getsum

Check on post 943. Let me know if it qualifies. I'll get the 50 posts soon. Thanks to trev for the follow up link

Yeah, I try to update the standings each new page (30 post) so your lift will be listed then. Can you post your future entries using YouTube so we can embed them for easier viewing?

Getsum is only ahead cause I havent posted my lift yet. Lol. Its coming.

I've been really surprised that there hasn't been more entries in the 211-240 and even more surprised that there's none for the 241+.

My body weight was 210.5# this morning so I'm down 15.5# for the first 3 months of the year, If I can keep this current pace up, I'll be safely under 200# before the first half of this comp is over. I was able to bench 315 for 5 and 325 for 3 reps these past few weeks. I also singled 340 again pretty smoothly so I'm thinking I might be able to get 350 before the end of June.

[Rocky3540]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-y_...e_gdata_player

The real one. 460 entry. Video has two lifts. First is 425. Second is 460. Spotter grabbed 460. I assure you he didnt help. Make the call getsum.

[CockDiesel73]

Yeah, I try to update the standings each new page (30 post) so your lift will be listed then. Can you post your future entries using YouTube so we can embed them for easier viewing?

Absolutely. I kinda realized the trend afterward. I'd rather it be there myself.

[Getsum]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-y_...e_gdata_player

The real one. 460 entry. Video has two lifts. First is 425. Second is 460. Spotter grabbed 460. I assure you he didnt help. Make the call getsum.

Lol, your spotter looked nervous man but the lift looked pretty damn amazing to me! Incredible display of strength Rocky!

Absolutely. I kinda realized the trend afterward. I'd rather it be there myself.

Good deal Man!


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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

2nd group 151 - 175lbs
Frankzan 253lbs@174#Post #909 on 3-7-13

3rd group 176 – 210
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
trev71 290lbs@199# Post#895 on 3-3-13

4th group 211- 240
Rocky3540 460lbs@215# Post #960 on 4-1-13
Getsum 340lbs@217# Post #842 on 2-13-13

5th group 241 and over

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


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

[Rocky3540]

Lol, your spotter looked nervous man but the lift looked pretty damn amazing to me! Incredible display of strength Rocky!



Good deal Man!


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Cool. If it be ok with you Ill prob shed another 7 or 8 lbs and take the 210 as well. Lol. Love me some pushing.

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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

2nd group 151 - 175lbs
Frankzan 253lbs@174#Post #909 on 3-7-13

3rd group 176 – 210
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
trev71 290lbs@199# Post#895 on 3-3-13

4th group 211- 240
Rocky3540 460lbs@215# Post #960 on 4-1-13
Getsum 340lbs@217# Post #842 on 2-13-13

5th group 241 and over

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


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

If it be ok with you ill push the 210 club as well and drop down to take that one too. Lol

[polishedball]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-y_...e_gdata_player

The real one. 460 entry.

Nice Lift, think ya should bulk n go for 480 no need to drop down lol.. That's about my 2 year goal.

[CockDiesel73]

Nice Lift, think ya should bulk n go for 480 no need to drop down lol.. That's about my 2 year goal.

I think we need to make a "Rocky Pro" category and one for everybody else. Give him the gold in his category and give all us novice lifters something to shoot for. Otherwise you might as well hand out the "participation" trophies right now

[CockDiesel73]

oh and Btw....definately nice lift Rocky, inspiration to us all to get there

[Rocky3540]

I think we need to make a "Rocky Pro" category and one for everybody else. Give him the gold in his category and give all us novice lifters something to shoot for. Otherwise you might as well hand out the "participation" trophies right now

Flattering

[-=FLEX=-]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-y_...e_gdata_player

The real one. 460 entry. Video has two lifts. First is 425. Second is 460. Spotter grabbed 460. I assure you he didnt help. Make the call getsum.

Amazing man.

That is territory I will never be even close to.

Threw ya some measly greens.

[Rocky3540]

Amazing man.

That is territory I will never be even close to.

Threw ya some measly greens.

Thanks flex.

[induced_drag]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-y_...e_gdata_player

The real one. 460 entry. Video has two lifts. First is 425. Second is 460. Spotter grabbed 460. I assure you he didnt help. Make the call getsum.

Really solid man. Very nice. Not much that I can add to that. Your "spotter" does look a little nervous.

Not sure he would be much help if something happened. That would be my only concern.

Keep on keeping on.... really just freakish.

[Rocky3540]

Really solid man. Very nice. Not much that I can add to that. Your "spotter" does look a little nervous.

Not sure he would be much help if something happened. That would be my only concern.

Keep on keeping on.... really just freakish.

Thanks. I tried 460 a second time a couoke min later. He actually did well dragging it off me. I got about halfway up and I didnt have enough to push it through.

[Austin64155]

Hell of a lift Rocky3540, well done.

[Rocky3540]

Nice Lift, think ya should bulk n go for 480 no need to drop down lol.. That's about my 2 year goal.

Well if I dont learn to drop the beer, you most likely wont have to worry about me getti g to 210. Odds are in your favor. Big time. My business depends on me drinking lots of beer.

[drudixon]

The real one. 460 entry. Video has two lifts. First is 425. Second is 460. Spotter grabbed 460. I assure you he didnt help. Make the call getsum.

Holy crap. Nice lift James. Out of curiosity, how well do you bench standard width or wide grip?

[Rocky3540]

Holy crap. Nice lift James. Out of curiosity, how well do you bench standard width or wide grip?

My grip moves around the bar from set to set. Ill go wider early and then move in a couple inches. I dont normally worry too much about it. I put my hands where I feel I am going to make the lift at hand.

[D2rmind]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-y_...e_gdata_player

The real one. 460 entry. Video has two lifts. First is 425. Second is 460. Spotter grabbed 460. I assure you he didnt help. Make the call getsum.

Nice pressing! 425 looked almost effortless. IMPRESSIVE !

[corepuncher]

I'll try to post a video of my max soon (probably 295 @ 185#) but I have major trouble getting the bar to touch my chest...almost like my shoulders are too tight. The only way I can get it to touch is if I let it fall and "bounce"...otherwise, with a slow controlled movement, it just stops about 1" above. Not sure how this plays into the rules?

I"m just starting a new program today, should add 20 - 25 lbs to my max in only 7 weeks. The program worked for me in the past (250 to 275) so I'm excited about finally pushing up 315. I'm gonna make it happen.

[polishedball]

how often you guys test your max?

[CockDiesel73]

how often you guys test your max?

obviously not often, since nobody's posted in about a week. I'm gonna see how my changes in about 2weeks.

[trev71]

obviously not often, since nobody's posted in about a week. I'm gonna see how my changes in about 2weeks.

Yea, personally, I plan to start checking it on my deload weeks. I am pretty dedicated to my program, and really don't want to negatively impact my gains by skipping a day, or whatever. Also, it's a time/schedule thing. I am sure if I had more time, I could run in mid-week and do some strength testing. Deload weeks tend to be good for that purpose -- in my situation.

Plus, we are all in the comp already. It's working time right now man ! lol.. throw them vids up May-June..

EDIT: My birthday this month, is on a deload week, maybe I'll give my self a present by throwing 300+ up.. hrmm.. hrmm...

[Rocky3540]

how often you guys test your max?

After I hit 405 for 3 or 4 reps Ill know if I want to go all the way that day or not.

[polishedball]

After I hit 405 for 3 or 4 reps Ill know if I want to go all the way that day or not.

I follow the same but seeing how it goes at 365 as the test. I did hit a 405 for a single monday.

[Rocky3540]

I follow the same but seeing how it goes at 365 as the test. I did hit a 405 for a single monday.

Very nice single.