First shirted bench press attempt - 402 lb.

[Jacobcapra]

Actually 2nd time wearing a shirt, first time wearing one with a back, super katana this time. This was my first time going full range-of-motion presses, and I was able to touch my chest with as little as 231. So I'm thinking that it must be too big. Even still it was hella tight on my shoulders and arms, I think just because my arms and shoulders are big compared to my chest and back. Pretty excited to see what I can press with an appropriately sized shirt!!

Fuarking tore my arms up, but working with the shirt is hella fun and moving tons of weight is pretty addicting





Did 231, 275, 319, 363, 385 and 402. All the reps felt pretty good, until 402. Spotter had to push the bar into the right bar path so I wouldn't end up smashing my own head


got a vid of the 402 bench attempt

[SPFjudge]

Very cool. Love seeing new geared guys in Georgia.

[baize82]

If it's as tight on your arms as you say, you can probably have the chest plate taken in some and it'll be perfect

[308smk]

Just gain weight. The chest plate will fill out.

[JRMoore82]

Just gain weight. The chest plate will fill out.

Time to call Dominos!!

Nice going Jacob

[SPFjudge]

We'll be going head to head if you do the state meet this year equipped. Should I pepper my angus?

[dang111]

If it's as tight on your arms as you say, you can probably have the chest plate taken in some and it'll be perfect

Agreed. If it's really tight on your arms but you can touch 231 you def need a tighter chest plate.

[Iceman1800]

Flare the elbows just a bit earlier. That will help keep the bar moving vertical

[Jacobcapra]

If it's as tight on your arms as you say, you can probably have the chest plate taken in some and it'll be perfect

If it's as tight on your arms as you say, you can probably have the chest plate taken in some and it'll be perfect

Ah, didn't even think about altering. I am using Steve's shirts, I'm not sure he'd let me. That being said I could always just look into getting my own and altering it, or buying one that actually fits!

Just gain weight. The chest plate will fill out.

The only advice I would've expected from you

We'll be going head to head if you do the state meet this year equipped. Should I pepper my angus?

Don't you bench like 500+ shirted though? o.0 Maybe I should be the one peppering

Flare the elbows just a bit earlier. That will help keep the bar moving vertical

Duly noted sir

[AnimalNation]

How much does your shirted bench compare to your regular bench? Just curious as I never wore one and some of the meets we have you have a mix of shirted and non-shirted lifters.

(not an official meet, just an unofficial judged local meet)