Well? I think I may bench 155-160 now, so what do you think my Decline Max may be?? Thanks. And what do you max on decline,... compared to flat bench.
And damn... my triceps are sore... better be ready for saturday
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11-07-2002, 03:23 PM #1Registered User
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How much can you guys Decline Press, compared to Flat Bench Press?
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11-07-2002, 03:24 PM #2Registered User
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50 lbs more on decline
405/275/495 @ 181 lbs BW
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11-07-2002, 03:25 PM #3Registered User
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Wh yyou frowning?? What do you think I couild decline if my max is 155-160?Originally posted by Antaeus
50 lbs more on decline
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11-07-2002, 03:31 PM #4Registered User
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yeah I guess I shouldn't frown, but I want that on flat bench! I did press over 300 in a ME exercise for the first time yesterday so that helps.
I dunno dude try it and see.405/275/495 @ 181 lbs BW
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11-07-2002, 03:33 PM #5Registered User
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Originally posted by Antaeus
yeah I guess I shouldn't frown, but I want that on flat bench! I did press over 300 in a ME exercise for the first time yesterday so that helps.
I dunno dude try it and see.
Yeah.. I see now. But its just fine.. You'll get there soon!
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11-07-2002, 03:40 PM #6Registered User
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best decline - 205 x 3
best flat bench- easy 205.. may have had enough left for another one..
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11-07-2002, 04:11 PM #7Registered User
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Hmm........ then I wonder what this emans for me?? I can close grip 125x8...... and this was with a max bench of 140-145....Originally posted by Deciever
best decline - 205 x 3
best flat bench- easy 205.. may have had enough left for another one..
i have weak triceps
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11-07-2002, 04:12 PM #8Registered User
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you have pretty strong triceps
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11-07-2002, 04:18 PM #9Registered User
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Yeah.. they're one of my best parts.. thanks.Originally posted by Deciever
you have pretty strong triceps
Good luck at your meet!!!
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11-07-2002, 05:40 PM #10Registered User
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I wouldn't have a clue, as I have yet to decline bench. Maybe I should once in a while and give flat benches a break?
So I'm not as strong as you...It doesn't mean that I can't kick your ass.
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11-07-2002, 05:43 PM #11Registered User
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Try it!! i'm gonna on saturday.Originally posted by 14powerlift
I wouldn't have a clue, as I have yet to decline bench. Maybe I should once in a while and give flat benches a break?
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11-07-2002, 05:47 PM #12Registered User
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OK. Tomorrow is my bench day. I'll try a max and see. Last bench day I got 375 on flat. It would fell really cool to get 4 plates, even if it is decline. I'll let you know tomorrow.
So I'm not as strong as you...It doesn't mean that I can't kick your ass.
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11-07-2002, 05:49 PM #13Registered User
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Ok. Do that! Good luck!!Originally posted by 14powerlift
OK. Tomorrow is my bench day. I'll try a max and see. Last bench day I got 375 on flat. It would fell really cool to get 4 plates, even if it is decline. I'll let you know tomorrow.
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11-09-2002, 05:03 AM #14Registered User
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Well Healthy. I did the declines today. I didn't have a spotter, so I didn't max out. BUT, I normally get 315 for 4 or 5 on flat bench. I did decline after working up to 365 on flat bench. I had 315 on the bar, and did 6 reps and stopped. I had a lot more in me though. I feel like I could have gotten 9 or 10.
After the declines though, my shoulders ached a lot more than when I do flat. Does decline involve the shoulders more?So I'm not as strong as you...It doesn't mean that I can't kick your ass.
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11-09-2002, 07:16 AM #15Registered User
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Thank you SO MUCH man!!!!!!!!Originally posted by 14powerlift
Well Healthy. I did the declines today. I didn't have a spotter, so I didn't max out. BUT, I normally get 315 for 4 or 5 on flat bench. I did decline after working up to 365 on flat bench. I had 315 on the bar, and did 6 reps and stopped. I had a lot more in me though. I feel like I could have gotten 9 or 10.
After the declines though, my shoulders ached a lot more than when I do flat. Does decline involve the shoulders more? This is gonna help me today. Wow, you bench a lot!! Alright, in 30 minutes, I'm gonna do declines, to a max. I'll tell you how it compares to my old flat max, and possible new flat max.
Also, I know that incline uses shoulders more, but decline?? I'll report to you about how I feel when doing them. Maybe they do?? OR, maybe it was all of the benching you did...
Once again, THANKS!! Good luck with the acheness!
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11-09-2002, 09:23 AM #16Registered User
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Well, I got 175lbs. My old flat bench max was 140, and its probably 160 now.Originally posted by 14powerlift
Well Healthy. I did the declines today. I didn't have a spotter, so I didn't max out. BUT, I normally get 315 for 4 or 5 on flat bench. I did decline after working up to 365 on flat bench. I had 315 on the bar, and did 6 reps and stopped. I had a lot more in me though. I feel like I could have gotten 9 or 10.
After the declines though, my shoulders ached a lot more than when I do flat. Does decline involve the shoulders more?
I did get FLAT Close Grip Bench with 135lbs for 5 reps, but went to failure.... On July before the 10th, my record was 80lbs for five for Flat close grip bench. So I wonder what my FLAT max is now..
Oh yeah, I didn't feel anything different with my shoulders...
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