M.I.T.C.H.S. Log of gaining and overtraining

[alwaystranquil]

In for bench results.

Also what has your weight gain looked like for this bulk?

[VictoryBrah]

good job brah!

[ErickStevens]

Keep working on your setup and improving your arch, don't just resign yourself to having a crappy one. Also it looks like you're flaring way too early on the concentric of the press and taking your triceps completely out of it. Watch this:



Get biggers arms too. That will help. I'd recommend training bis and tris 2x per week.

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

been deloading this week btw so nothing to really log. @Eric, do you think I should try benching with my heels up? I will definitely try to work on my bar path, and using my lats on the descent.

[ErickStevens]

been deloading this week btw so nothing to really log. @Eric, do you think I should try benching with my heels up? I will definitely try to work on my bar path, and using my lats on the descent.

Nah, keep your heels down. The majority of feds have you bench like that and IMO you are much more stable that way.

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

this was from 2 days ago b4 watching that video Eric posted. Jumped to 205 right after and just couldnt lock it out. I think in another week I should be good for it, or at least a nice pause on 195 or 200. Im still pretty beat up in all honesty....im going to try some of the setup tips from that video and see how it feels.

[L The Pirate]

Ur upper backs pretty flat ur not on ur traps at all. Check my session for yesterday that's my new setup . I used to set like u, now I feel a hell of a lot stronger and tighter when I'm up on my traps. We r crappy bench bros but it might help u

[MrCarl.]

This rep was uite fast imo. I guess you had more in you. Btw how are your shoulders/elbows/wrists feeling after running Smolov? Intrigued to try it out but little bit scared of my unstable shoulders which I have been correcting and improving lately though.

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

Ur upper backs pretty flat ur not on ur traps at all. Check my session for yesterday that's my new setup . I used to set like u, now I feel a hell of a lot stronger and tighter when I'm up on my traps. We r crappy bench bros but it might help u

yeah your setup looks a lot like the guy in the video Eric posted. Im definitely gonna give that a try next time I bench, i definitely dont get up high enough on my traps...may be quite a few days tho (see below)

This rep was uite fast imo. I guess you had more in you. Btw how are your shoulders/elbows/wrists feeling after running Smolov? Intrigued to try it out but little bit scared of my unstable shoulders which I have been correcting and improving lately though.

tbh my shoulders and pec tie ins (Bicep tendon?) and completely ruined. Even a pushup somewhat aggravates them. I think if u are prone to shoudler issues I might suggest staying away from JR.

[ErickStevens]

I think if you switched up your technique (less elbow flare) you'd have no issues with your shoulders/pecs.

[AlexW1991]

How's SB2k13 going for you??

[adamsz]

updates? did you go in again and try and re-hit a PR?

[Bnizzle163]

Duuuuuude, where have you been?

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

Hey guys sorry to disappear. Due to some personal problems I havent really been lifting with any sort of intensity (or eating enough). When I can get back on track I will surely start logging again. Thanks for the support.

[psychodiver9]

Sorry to hear about personal troubles. Hope all gets better quickly

[Bnizzle163]

Sorry to hear about personal troubles. Hope all gets better quickly

This.

We miss you bro , lol. Take care of your priorities, and come back when you're ready. The gym will always be there; it's not going anywhere!

[MarkVI]

Take your time, the gym is not that important.

I truly hope everything that you're dealing with turns out well

[redraider86]

Stay safe, Mitch. Real life comes first.

*hugs*

[leinenn]

you alright brother?

[anuragp122195]

Lol no need to apologize.

This site means jack sh*t compared to real life. Do what you have to do.

Whatever it is, I hope it goes your way.