Benched 135 x 8 today; probably could have gone 140-145
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Makes me want to try
I'm new to this forum but I want to toss my hat into the ring. I'm doing the 100K Transformation challenge and this could be the added motivation I need to help me make my goal. I don't care if I win the big prize I just want to get my weight down to 240 and have the same strength I had at 313. I'll be making my entry in the next week or so.
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The Official 2013 Ov35 Bench Press Thread! - 1st Half
The Official 2013 Ov35 Bench Press Thread! - 1st Half
Post your intention to join the comp by April 30, 2013.
Post your entries with a clear video.
- must be Flat BB Bench only (using an OLY bar). No Incline Bench, Decline Bench or DBs.
- Raw lifts only. No shirted benching. (wrist wraps & belt are OK though)
- obviously can be either gym or competition lifts.
- press can be either paused or TnG (Touch N Go) but no bouncing.
- spotters can help with racking/unracking only. Full press must be done with no assistance.
Classes:
- Ladies
1st group Up to 124lbs
2nd group 125-145lbs
3rd group 146lbs and over
- Men's
1st group up to 175lbs
2nd group 176 - 210
3rd group 211- 240
4th group 241 and over
- Masters Class (60+ in age)
The winner of each class will be the lifter who posts a vid of the heaviest completed lift.
In the event of a tie, the lighter lifter of the two will win
Like the other comps. this will run until the end of June (June. 30, 2013) and cut-off for new entries will be April 30th 2013. All entries must be 1-rep and caught on vid. All vids must between the dates of this month (February) until the end of June. 2013
Edit: I was able to get a commitment for mod reps for the winners.Last edited by Getsum; 02-13-2013 at 01:05 PM.
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02-13-2013, 05:51 PM #819
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Well, here's my opener for the 3rd group 211- 240.
340x1 today for a new PR
Here's a vid showing the plates at the very end of the video (1 45, 2 35's, 2 10's, 1 2.5 per side): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hijBFoSrDqk
Edit: oh, my body weight was 217.0 today.Last edited by Getsum; 02-13-2013 at 06:14 PM.
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Thanks man, I felt like I was in a zone and wondering if I was going to nail that 345, lol. My biggest improvement yesterday was with breathing, in on the down and out on the up. I used to hold my breathe for heavy singles but I think I like that strong exhale better. I don't know, Wendler mentions he holds his breath in his 5/3/1 book and I think that actually helps me on deadlifts and squats but maybe not on bench. It's something I'm going to pay close attention to. I know the Valsalva maneuver can cause blood pressure spikes but my blood pressure has been doing great lately; I had a 114/74 last week.
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02-17-2013, 03:13 PM #837
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I plan on participating. I have a video on my PR on my space but don' think I can post links here yet (??) Went to 225# not very good form and likley need to come further down for this event but just starting on free bar benching. I had aimed for a goal of around 250 x10 reps by the end of the year
youtube.com/watch?v=O8Bbgk-Rxoc
What does " No shirted benching" indicate??Last edited by lefield; 02-17-2013 at 03:15 PM. Reason: added question from rules
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02-17-2013, 03:21 PM #838
Is there a weight class lower than 175 for men? I could be down to 145 by april 30. If not can we please make a new weight class. 30 pounds is a lot to give up.
Last edited by stingray72; 02-17-2013 at 03:37 PM.
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