What do u think of my bench

[Kevin83]

How can i get too 315 heres 270 im 216 pounds 6 foot 7 inches. started with 115 pounds max july of 2005 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BOgU6jPHSM

[AusLifter06]

Gain muscle and try the SQ/DL.

[Westside_Reflex]

EAT, hit the triceps/lats hard, and of course, focus on compound movements.

[slimtech]

nice lift.

no spot???

looks like you could do more weight than that with some focus/intensity, and a spotter

also, a decent rock song and a nice grunt at my sticking point adds a few pounds to my max.

6'7" and 216 lbs? definitely need to eat more.

[Wowstrongcut]

you got some short arms for 6'7

pretty good lift you were shaking a little bit though so maybe get some tricep work in...

overall very good

[RipStone]

Good lift.

Just focus on improving your form and technique. This is the best way to get stronger in any lift. Check out this article...

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=570881

[JNo20]

Good job, I agree with RipStone. Read that article and learn how to set-up on the bench for the biggest possible lift, and pay close attention to LEG DRIVE.

[ironmikex]

Golly ur 6'7 i wish i was that tall. Oh yeah but some collars on there dont wanna see the weight fly off one side and see ur self get hurt

[alucidinterval]

Golly ur 6'7 i wish i was that tall. Oh yeah but some collars on there dont wanna see the weight fly off one side and see ur self get hurt

actualy with no spotter youre prolly better off with no collars because its easier to bail out if you really need too.

[smitsky]

How can i get too 315 heres 270 im 216 pounds 6 foot 7 inches. started with 115 pounds max july of 2005 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BOgU6jPHSM

Ok... Let me try and give a suggestion. It is based on the idea of the 5 X 5 routine (personally-tailored version).

According to one rep max calculations, 240 lbs X 5 reps is about where you are. If you get a chance, please try this during one of your next bench workouts:

After warming up (dynamic stretching-lifts with bar only)...

200 X 5; 210 X 5; 220 X 5; 230 X 5; 240 X 5

Rest at least 3 minutes between sets (I rest 4 min. when I go heavy).

Let me know how that goes.

[Kevin83]

thanks everyone for ur comments ill give that bench a try monday thanks

[smitsky]

thanks everyone for ur comments ill give that bench a try monday thanks

Sure. I'm subscribed to this thread.

Remember to try to get 1 gm of protein for each lb of bodyweight.

[ironmikex]

actualy with no spotter youre prolly better off with no collars because its easier to bail out if you really need too.

oh yeah good point but still

[that guy170]

its not like he needed collars anyway he did it pretty easily

[BIGRUSS2007]

do alot of tricep and upper back work.do some board or floor presses.whatever you do be patient and you will be there in no time.good luck

[Earthtime]

Ok... Let me try and give a suggestion. It is based on the idea of the 5 X 5 routine (personally-tailored version).

According to one rep max calculations, 240 lbs X 5 reps is about where you are. If you get a chance, please try this during one of your next bench workouts:

After warming up (dynamic stretching-lifts with bar only)...

200 X 5; 210 X 5; 220 X 5; 230 X 5; 240 X 5

Rest at least 3 minutes between sets (I rest 4 min. when I go heavy).

Let me know how that goes.

lol.

I feel this system represents far too much volume.

lol.

[WowWeakForum]

How can i get too 315 heres 270 im 216 pounds 6 foot 7 inches. started with 115 pounds max july of 2005 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BOgU6jPHSM

That is some outstanding progress, very strong for a guy of your height to weight ratio. Why not just keep doing what you're doing?

[Thewhite9t]

3 things that will help-

1)Better music

2) As others have said, train your triceps. You came off the chest easy and had trouble with the second half of the lift.

3) Read this : http://www.criticalbench.com/benchpressarticles8.htm

[bee su]

several things.


tall and light

good lift

messy basement

[Mateo_66]

How can i get too 315 heres 270 im 216 pounds 6 foot 7 inches. started with 115 pounds max july of 2005 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BOgU6jPHSM

First and foremost. Your set up is sloppy. Pull your feet up under you more. Widen that grip you have long arms. You have to shorten that range of motion to bench the big weights. Get tighter! When the bar is coming to your chest you should be thinking of pushing your body up to meet the bar.

Also if you are pressing raw dont just focus on triceps you have to focus on everything. Chest, Deltoids(Front, side, Rear) Lats, Traps, Triceps and biceps.


You are going to have to gain weight. At that height you have a lot of frame to fill out.

Congrats on the improvement you have made!

[smitsky]

lol.

I feel this system represents far too much volume.

lol.

Yeah, I'll have to rethink the volume

Good points Earthtime. Stay strong

[that guy170]

several things.


tall and light

good lift

messy basement

you should see my basement

[Rawngus]

i think you can get over 300 off of your chest but i dont think you can lock anything above 275lbs out so work your 3,4,and 5 board

[Kevin83]

i will be starting sheiko training routine #2 monday. i hope to hit 300 on both bench and squat after this is done. if i do i guess its time to join a gym cause thats all the weight i have. its hard to dead since i only have 300lbs been doing 3x10 pretty easy so i have no idea what my max is. my body weight is increasing steadly now hope i can keep it up.