The Official Ov35 Bench Press Thread!

[themyth2009]

Since I'm at 150lbs this morning and will not be gaining any weight the rest of the year...
Most likely I'll be losing some strength during contest prep. So, I figured I'd see what I can do today.


275 @ 150

That was super easy you had 20 more lbs in you.

[socket]

That was super easy you had 20 more lbs in you.

^^^^^^^this. Looked solid Karl. Strong bench is strong

[ntrllftr]

Did I hear you say, "Let's see if i can do this." at the start of the vid?

You did it, and it looked perfect from here.

Yes you did.
Thanks Anna!!!

Touch and go's are legit. Was an easy press for ya

Edit : should be first in the weight class for now

Thanx Brother!!!

I heard it too!! Like you were doubting yourself...

Great job!!!!

I haven't pressed more then 225 for over two years. So, maybe I did have it in the back of my mind that it was some heavy weight for me..

You are benching nearly 2X bodyweight -- You are a strong mofo!

That's the plan. Get 2x.

"Let's see if I can do this?"

Looked EASY! Shoot man! Nice job! Definitely a good lift.

Thanks man!!!

That was super easy you had 20 more lbs in you.

Maybe. There still is a long whey to go until the end of the year.

^^^^^^^this. Looked solid Karl. Strong bench is strong

Thanks Appreciate the encouragement as always!!!

[boathead]

holy moly, carlman, nice lift! you sure are strong.

[storm1507]

Since I'm at 150lbs this morning and will not be gaining any weight the rest of the year...
Most likely I'll be losing some strength during contest prep. So, I figured I'd see what I can do today.


275 @ 150

Not surprised about the great lift.

The only question I have is "Where is Steve now?"

[Smelly bull]

Since I'm at 150lbs this morning and will not be gaining any weight the rest of the year...
Most likely I'll be losing some strength during contest prep. So, I figured I'd see what I can do today.


275 @ 150

Great lift.

[bustasinclair]

I see Carl has dropped in....great lift bro!!


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I finally stopped failing long enough to get on the board with 340# at 208 bodyweight. It's kind of bittersweet as this is 25# below my personal best. I gotta get my strength back--hoping I can get it back before the end of the year.

[Getsum]

I see Carl has dropped in....great lift bro!!


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I finally stopped failing long enough to get on the board with 340# at 208 bodyweight. It's kind of bittersweet as this is 25# below my personal best. I gotta get my strength back--hoping I can get it back before the end of the year.

Excellent lift man!

[themyth2009]

I see Carl has dropped in....great lift bro!!


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I finally stopped failing long enough to get on the board with 340# at 208 bodyweight. It's kind of bittersweet as this is 25# below my personal best. I gotta get my strength back--hoping I can get it back before the end of the year.

Really have my work cut out for me if I am gonna catch up to you. 340 is a great lift at 208lbs IMO.

[CaptChip40]

I see Carl has dropped in....great lift bro!!


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I finally stopped failing long enough to get on the board with 340# at 208 bodyweight. It's kind of bittersweet as this is 25# below my personal best. I gotta get my strength back--hoping I can get it back before the end of the year.

Wow. Nice lift!!

[djflex]

I see Carl has dropped in....great lift bro!!


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I finally stopped failing long enough to get on the board with 340# at 208 bodyweight. It's kind of bittersweet as this is 25# below my personal best. I gotta get my strength back--hoping I can get it back before the end of the year.

Wow great lift man...

[ntrllftr]

I finally stopped failing long enough to get on the board with 340# at 208 bodyweight. It's kind of bittersweet as this is 25# below my personal best. I gotta get my strength back--hoping I can get it back before the end of the year.
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As hard as you work Matt....

I'm positive that you'll be right back to where you were and beyond.
Great lift mang!!!

[nvrstopworking]

Fack sakes Matt! Hell of a lift!

Hey OS! You can start tryin' again now that someone's finally 1-upped ya!

Updated for July 26, 2011!



Classes:


- Ladies

1st group Up to 124lbs

2nd group 125-145lbs

3rd group 146lbs and over
*mrmbm: 135 @ 189


- Men's

1st group up to 175lbs
* ntrlftr: 275 @ 150
* djflex: 255 @ 174
* boathead: 240 @ 168
* boathead: 235 @ 168

2nd group 176 - 210
* bustasinclair: 340 @ 208
* CaptChip40: 305 @ 176
* korr: 303 @ 181
* Getsum 302 @ 187
* Getsum 297 @ 187
* litljay: 295 @ 192

3rd group 211- 240
* OS: 335 @ 216

4th group 241 and over
* nvr: 275 @ 242



- Masters Class (60+ in age)



Where the ladies and the Masters at? C'mon folks! You don't have to log your best lift EVER as your first lift! Just get something recorded and get on the board!

[erinlee01]

I'm 2 weeks into a 5x5. Once I hit week 5 and get back to my max, I'll post up. Assuming my back holds up that long.

[discdoggie]

I'm 2 weeks into a 5x5. Once I hit week 5 and get back to my max, I'll post up. Assuming my back holds up that long.

Nice avi erin!

[erinlee01]

Nice avi erin!

Thanks!

[litljay]

I see Carl has dropped in....great lift bro!!


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I finally stopped failing long enough to get on the board with 340# at 208 bodyweight. It's kind of bittersweet as this is 25# below my personal best. I gotta get my strength back--hoping I can get it back before the end of the year.

On Spread...and F@ck, that's a lot of weight...

[jayluk4600]

Killer lifts. Very impressive you guys. Alot of just naturally freaky strong guys around here.

[jayluk4600]

Ok I am in.

365 at 262 pounds bodyweight. (Not super impressive I know)

Honestly I have not maxed out since losing weight, I was at 305 pounds on jan 1st now this morn on scale I was 262. So I will start with 365 and see where I need to go from here. Far from my personal best but lets get it going for me with this. I did it twice just to be sure



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[Getsum]

Ok I am in.

365 at 262 pounds bodyweight. (Not super impressive I know)

Honestly I have not maxed out since losing weight, I was at 305 pounds on jan 1st now this morn on scale I was 262. So I will start with 365 and see where I need to go from here. Far from my personal best but lets get it going for me with this. I did it twice just to be sure



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Amazing!

[Smelly bull]

Ok I am in.

365 at 262 pounds bodyweight. (Not super impressive I know)

Honestly I have not maxed out since losing weight, I was at 305 pounds on jan 1st now this morn on scale I was 262. So I will start with 365 and see where I need to go from here. Far from my personal best but lets get it going for me with this. I did it twice just to be sure



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Nice job esp. considering the 40# weight loss!

[nvrstopworking]

Ok I am in.

365 at 262 pounds bodyweight. (Not super impressive I know)

Honestly I have not maxed out since losing weight, I was at 305 pounds on jan 1st now this morn on scale I was 262. So I will start with 365 and see where I need to go from here. Far from my personal best but lets get it going for me with this. I did it twice just to be sure



View My Video

Jeez! It's impressive to me!

Nice job!


Missed the update yesterday so......

Updated for July 29, 2011!



Classes:


- Ladies

1st group Up to 124lbs

2nd group 125-145lbs

3rd group 146lbs and over
*mrmbm: 135 @ 189


- Men's

1st group up to 175lbs
* ntrlftr: 275 @ 150
* djflex: 255 @ 174
* boathead: 240 @ 168
* boathead: 235 @ 168

2nd group 176 - 210
* bustasinclair: 340 @ 208
* CaptChip40: 305 @ 176
* korr: 303 @ 181
* Getsum 302 @ 187
* Getsum 297 @ 187
* litljay: 295 @ 192

3rd group 211- 240
* OS: 335 @ 216

4th group 241 and over
* jayluk4600: 365 @ 262
* nvr: 275 @ 242



- Masters Class (60+ in age)

[David Wiggins]

Haven't been checking in much lately..... Of course I like this thread (lol). I meant other than the first 6 pages of crap...

I don't do max raw right now. Trying to get ready for a shirted comp Sept. 10. Hope to go 650.

I'll try to get a vid up of my "lighter" raw day next week or so. Something safe - maybe 425 or so...

[nvrstopworking]

Haven't been checking in much lately..... Of course I like this thread (lol). I meant other than the first 6 pages of crap...

I don't do max raw right now. Trying to get ready for a shirted comp Sept. 10. Hope to go 650.

I'll try to get a vid up of my "lighter" raw day next week or so. Something safe - maybe 425 or so...

Dave! Ha! I figured it'd only be a matter of time until you found this and came out of the woodwork!

Hope you and Chan-Man are doing well!

[SERLY]

awsome!!!!

[drudixon]

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Thanks Gang!!!!

Kept my feet flat on the floor, my butt down and didn't lift my head. I did a touch and go, not really a full pause at the bottom but I'm counting it.

Wow, I was going to enter till I saw that....

[hammerfelt]

I'm in. I am definitely in the 4th group. 365 @ 350.

Finishing up Smolov Jr cycle either today or tomorrow (330 10 x 3). Will test 1 rep max a day or two after. Shooting for 405+, but we will see what happens.

[nvrstopworking]

Wow, I was going to enter till I saw that....

LOL... I get the feeling that people are scared to put up vids if it isn't going to lead their category.... why that is I don't know! It's all about IMPROVING people! Not setting WRs! Join up!

I'm in. I am definitely in the 4th group. 365 @ 350.

Finishing up Smolov Jr cycle either today or tomorrow (330 10 x 3). Will test 1 rep max a day or two after. Shooting for 405+, but we will see what happens.

Awesome! Just get us a vid and you're in!

[drudixon]

Alrighty, I'll get a buddy to spot me if he comes over tonight. I'm on a keto diet atm, so my numbers will suck. I haven't done fewer than 3 reps since high school. I could have my wife spot me, but most likely she'll push down on it....

[drudixon]

Well, nvm. I decided to just go down stairs and see what I got. I've been on a 14 week cut, the last week I've been on keto, so perhaps I could do better. At any rate, I was 173 lbs this morning. The form on this vid sucks. I pretty much lifted straight into the rack. Feet were flat, but butt moved. It was also touch and go, but not a bounce. I went for 260 immediately after this and also recorded it, but the stupid camera moved and pointed too high, so basically all you get is the sound of me grunting, then dumping the weight after I fail to lock it out. Sad as it is, here's 245.