So I did my first push/pull meet. Went well and had a great time! However I really bombed my bench press. Was going to do 275-300-315. When I got to my 2nd attempt I held the bar at my chest while I waited for the "press" command. I lost tightness and missed the lift. Got it halfway before I failed. Wasn't use to the pause at the bottom which I'm sure if common problem. Anyways when I was back at my gym yesterday an old timer told me that I wasn't activating my chest on my bench press. I thought this was more of a bodybuilding concept? He said I was pushing with primarily my shoulders and arms which I don't doubt. He said that I've gotta big chest that's not doing much work and that I should be benching a lot more than I am. Anyone ever heard anything like this before?
Here's a couple pics of my first meet. The good news is I did hit a new PR on DL. 430 lbs =)
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05-05-2015, 10:19 AM #1
Finished my first meet bombed my bench.
*Misc Lean Bulk Crew*
*Mysterylifter support crew*
M.F.C.
Current/Goal
Bench 300/315
Squat 385/405
Deadlift 450/500
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05-05-2015, 10:31 AM #2
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05-06-2015, 05:49 AM #7
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05-06-2015, 09:14 AM #8
Train paused reps as already stated. I like to train them in a power rack with the safety directly on my chest (shoulders back.)
Even the light ones.
Awesome job! You have the strength! Train those mechanics and next time it will be a breeze! Good luck!2014 Misc Raw Bench Press Contest winner in the 276lb+ 555lb lift @ ~280lbs
2014 Obtained goal of 600+ raw bench press. Shoulder also hates me.
2015 Lost 110 lbs and currently enjoy being healthy. Retired heavy bench press.
2016 Stay healthy? Help others?
2017 Staying Healthy
2018 Might Return To The Game
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