The Official Ov35 Bench Press Thread!

[Brackneyc]

I'll start...

335 @ 216 (should have got a vid of a weigh in)

I'm out. (Seinfeld, The Contest)

Easy money right there. Good lift.

[bustasinclair]

I'll start...

335 @ 216 (should have got a vid of a weigh in)

Yeah, I agree......you look about 217.5# in the video.


Nice lift Geoff; looks like plenty left in the tank. Great work!

[Getsum]

The natives are restless!

I honestly didn't even notice that the weight classes were the same in the other 2 comps... I can certainly get them in line with those if that's what everyone wants.

Not a problem.

EDIT: OK... edited 1st post and modified the weight classes. That look better?

Good deal man! I'm in for the 2nd group 176 - 210.

[Getsum]

I'll start...

335 @ 216 (should have got a vid of a weigh in)

Very nice lift OS, you had that no problem man!

[Nikonguy]

For the squat comp I just copied the weight classes from the DL comp.

We only had 11 official entries in total, so having 7 weight classes would have been overkill.

I'm guessing the BP comp will have a lot more entries, though.

Just going by what I tend to see in the gym; lotta pussies who won't squat.

No worries

...and fixed

[discdoggie]

Just going by what I tend to see in the gym; lotsa people benching - few squatting.

Yeah. That's a shame, you know.


I wonder if the masses are aware that heavy squatting will improve one's bench?

[litljay]

I haven't done a 1rm in a while. This might be fun.

I'll try to get in on this...

[boathead]

it's all good, peeps!

my opener...haven't done a bench press in months, so was curious. perhaps i can eek out another 25lbs over time and with some effort.

235 @bw 168.

[Iceman1800]

My childish plan is to wait until the deadline to enter. I'll see what I have to beat and do 5 reps with it then move up in weight

[db_ggmm]

We only had 11 official entries in total, so having 7 weight classes would have been overkill.

Maybe there would be more entries if the weight classes were legit instead of make believe.

[discdoggie]

My childish plan is to wait until the deadline to enter. I'll see what I have to beat and do 5 reps with it then move up in weight

Childish. ^^^^^^

[boathead]

Maybe there would be more entries if the weight classes were legit instead of make believe.

that's some bullshiiit right there. it's sad that there were only 11 official entries, but to blame it on the weight classes is ridiculous. more likely that most people around here are pussies. probably get negged for that, but f it.

i compete against steve. i have no chance. but i'm all about trying to improve myself. put me in oceanside/busta/flex group, i don't care. i'll still bust my hump.

[nvrstopworking]

it's all good, peeps!

my opener...haven't done a bench press in months, so was curious. perhaps i can eek out another 25lbs over time and with some effort.

235 @bw 168.

Nice job Boat! I'm sure that another 25lbs is well within reach. Didn't look like you had too much trouble with that.

[Tyrbolift]

TnG or Paused. Either is fine. Basically full ROM with a lockout at the end.

You mean like with the football players?

[freebirdmac]

I vote we each just get our own class.

1st group Up to 139lbs
2nd group 140lbs and over

Hopefully you will. Competing at 120 or under against someone pushing 140 seems a tad biased.

[nvrstopworking]

that's some bullshiiit right there. it's sad that there were only 11 official entries, but to blame it on the weight classes is ridiculous. more likely that most people around here are pussies. probably get negged for that, but f it.

i compete against steve. i have no chance. but i'm all about trying to improve myself. put me in oceanside/busta/flex group, i don't care. i'll still bust my hump.

Speaking as a guy who's pretty much IN that "group of death" I'll agree lol....

It's not necessarily about winning... it's about pushing yourself to improve.

If I can add 25-50lbs. to my lifts by being in these comps (which usually run 6 mos.) then I consider that a victory in itself.

[-=FLEX=-]

Maybe there would be more entries if the weight classes were legit instead of make believe.

Who the f'k are you again?


The weight classes were the same for the 2010 deadlift comp and 2011 deadlift comp and no one said sh't about them in any thread.

And you're gonna cry now?

This is the O35, not any official powerlifting anything.

STFU.

[Tyrbolift]

Yeah. That's a shame, you know.


I wonder if the masses are aware that heavy squatting will improve one's bench?

That's because it will render me paralyzed from the waist down. I'll have to wheelchair everywhere!

[nvrstopworking]

You mean like with the football players?

Ha! Exactly!

1st group Up to 139lbs
2nd group 140lbs and over

Hopefully you will. Competing at 120 or under against someone pushing 140 seems a tad biased.

DD's bad-a$$... she can handle it.

Traditionally we don't get a lot of ladies out to these things so I didn't add as many weight classes. Maybe I'll add one more and we can leave it at 3 for now.

EDIT: K. Added 1 more ladies class so there are 3 now.

[erinlee01]

Dang it - you could have at least set those up so that each of the 3 females who already signed up get their own weight class.

[storm1507]

I haven't maxed w/ bench in well over 3 years. I haven't even done any heavy benching in that long. I don't stand a chance.....

But, I need to start working on my bench too. In for the teeny, weeny group.

[Tyrbolift]

Ha! Exactly!



DD's bad-a$$... she can handle it.

Traditionally we don't get a lot of ladies out to these things so I didn't add as many weight classes. Maybe I'll add one more and we can leave it at 3 for now.

EDIT: K. Added 1 more ladies class so there are 3 now.

Wayne, perhaps there can be additional awards given. Like who looks best while attempting their max.

Or calculate a final total by adding our age in years to our max for an "adjusted gross total".

[Tyrbolift]

Dang it - you could have at least set those up so that each of the 3 females who already signed up get their own weight class.

We could do "Hair Color Class".

Blonde, brunette, redhead, and brown with vanilla frosted highlights.

[erinlee01]

We could do "Hair Color Class".

Blonde, brunette, redhead, and brown with vanilla frosted highlights.

Then I'd have to go up against DD.

[nvrstopworking]

I haven't maxed w/ bench in well over 3 years. I haven't even done any heavy benching in that long. I don't stand a chance.....

But, I need to start working on my bench too. In for the teeny, weeny group.

Great to hear Storm!

Dang it - you could have at least set those up so that each of the 3 females who already signed up get their own weight class.

Now where would the fun in that be?

I'm sure that all of you gals are gonna be pretty competitive. Should be fun.

We could do "Hair Color Class".

Blonde, brunette, redhead, and brown with vanilla frosted highlights.

brb dying hair Dennis-Rodman style so I can get my own class and win!

[Iceman1800]

Of course we would need proof of their natural hair color

We could do "Hair Color Class".

Blonde, brunette, redhead, and brown with vanilla frosted highlights.

[nvrstopworking]

I'm also going to start tracking everyone's current best lift (must have a vid!) in the 1st post.

[storm1507]

Like I said I haven't maxed in quite some time. But, if I had to guestimate I would say a clean rep of 200#. My all time max is over 3 yrs ago 250# @ 165#. I still hurt from that. LOL

[Smelly bull]

Who really cares who wins? I think it is cool just to have people give it their all.....and have the b@lls to post it....Good luck to everyone!

And who know, you just may get some tips that will help you. I did when I posted my last picture..

[cowboybiker]

Of course we would need proof of their natural hair color

Make sure the carpet matches the drapes?

Check my avi.
Will there be a silver class???