Wee Brag: My Son Reps 225 on a flat incline

[Payton1221]

My son lifts on his own based on a little input from me. For the last year he's been cycling 185x10 one day, then 190x9 ~three days later, working progressively heavier each successive workout but with fewer reps until stopping at 215x5. I suggested that he push the envelope a bit so he did 220x4 on his last cycle but then insisted on going back to 185. I said, when you get to 225, I want to video you. This is the result:




I remember many years ago I could get 225x10 (maybe 12) on the decline, but my incline falls off significantly more than the typical lifter. I think he's stronger on the incline than I've ever been. And his diet sucks. I'm sure he averages less than 100g of protein per day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9E0wIbidQ8

[mtpockets]

My son lifts on his own based on a little input from me. For the last year he's been cycling 185x10 one day, then 190x9 ~three days later, working progressively heavier each successive workout but with fewer reps until stopping at 215x5. I suggested that he push the envelope a bit so he did 220x4 on his last cycle but then insisted on going back to 185. I said, when you get to 225, I want to video you. This is the result:




I remember many years ago I could get 225x10 (maybe 12) on the decline, but my incline falls off significantly more than the typical lifter. I think he's stronger on the incline than I've ever been. And his diet sucks. I'm sure he averages less than 100g of protein per day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9E0wIbidQ8

Damn Payton, that is nice. WTG young fellow, neither of you will forget this day.
#proudmoments

[Mark1T]

Payton, that is impressive. Took me years to get to 225 and beyond, it not that young. If he stays consistent, he will be a beast.

You taught him good.

[ajdahlheimer]

A couple questions:

1) What is your son's age and height/weight?

2) WTF is a "flat incline"? That sounds like an oxymoron.

Props to your son for putting in the work.

-AJ

[kimm4]

He made that look easy! Nicely done!

[Oceanside]

My son lifts on his own based on a little input from me. For the last year he's been cycling 185x10 one day, then 190x9 ~three days later, working progressively heavier each successive workout but with fewer reps until stopping at 215x5. I suggested that he push the envelope a bit so he did 220x4 on his last cycle but then insisted on going back to 185. I said, when you get to 225, I want to video you. This is the result:




I remember many years ago I could get 225x10 (maybe 12) on the decline, but my incline falls off significantly more than the typical lifter. I think he's stronger on the incline than I've ever been. And his diet sucks. I'm sure he averages less than 100g of protein per day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9E0wIbidQ8

he's got good strength...

just get him back into a public gym and let his competitive nature take over...

if it's there, he'll lock in and get his diet right and progress..

it's either there or it's not...

strong kid though no doubt

[Bando]

Damn. that's a strong kid.

[OldFartTom]

... I suggested that he push the envelope a bit so he did 220x4 on his last cycle but then insisted on going back to 185...

Not only a very strong kid, but already a whole lot wiser than half the people in public gyms!

[Plateauplower]

Very nice! That is awesome that he is lifting and impressive lifts!

[Payton1221]

Thanks guys. And by "flat incline" I meant an incline with very little slope.

He's 5'11" and weighs 206. I'm nearly 5'11" and weigh 174 He takes after his mom's side. She has a brother that's a beast: 5'8", 195, and 15% max bodyfat. He used "supplements" back in the day, but he hasn't in several years.

[Jtbny]

Wow impressive for sure. Do you have him squatting or deadlifting at all?

[Gabbar99]

very cool.

[bodyhard]

Good lift.

[Payton1221]

Wow impressive for sure. Do you have him squatting or deadlifting at all?

Thanks! And I tried, but he has no interest. He's got a naturally good set of wheels/gluts, but I couldn't talk him into it.

When I went down there to video him, he had a 45, 25, 10, and two 5's on each side. I was like "NO WAY!" We're doing this with 2 PPS

Propelled by excitement, when he finished, I said "let's see what your old man can do! Strip off a plate and let me warm up." I haven't benched in months due to a nagging shoulder injury, and after ONE rep with 135 I was like "yeah, I'd better stick with the dumbbells."

[Cantplankwell]

Thanks! And I tried, but he has no interest. He's got a naturally good set of wheels/gluts, but I couldn't talk him into it.

When I went down there to video him, he had a 45, 25, 10, and two 5's on each side. I was like "NO WAY!" We're doing this with 2 PPS

Propelled by excitement, when he finished, I said "let's see what your old man can do! Strip off a plate and let me warm up." I haven't benched in months due to a nagging shoulder injury, and after ONE rep with 135 I was like "yeah, I'd better stick with the dumbbells."

Nice lifts, and good times with your boy...burn it into your memory!

[ajdahlheimer]

Thanks guys. And by "flat incline" I meant an incline with very little slope.

Hmm......and the point of that is what exactly? Maybe tell the kid to regular flat and then regular incline as two different lifts. Unless he limited to what he's doing because of his equipment/setup.

[PhDPepper1111]

Thanks! And I tried, but he has no interest. He's got a naturally good set of wheels/gluts, but I couldn't talk him into it.

When I went down there to video him, he had a 45, 25, 10, and two 5's on each side. I was like "NO WAY!" We're doing this with 2 PPS

TWO plates - big boy weight! Good stuff!!

[ezra76]

Sheesh. With a pretty close grip too. He'd be at 315 flat in no time if he wanted to. I'd just jealous of that shoulder mobility.

[weiss1967]

I remember many years ago I could get 225x10 (maybe 12) on the decline, but my incline falls off significantly more than the typical lifter.

sounds familiar. This is so easy to correct. Upper chest respond to training so beautifully, you can catch up and surpass your flat bench in a year. Simply target the upper chest, nothing special.

[2nd_chance]

Good job young man! I thought he was gonna trip over the bench though!

[smokinal]

Very nice!!

[KeepItMoving]

He was reppin'!

Age?? That brings back so many great memories. Way to be there.

[Payton1221]

He's 20 and what's funny is his diet sucks. I'm sure he never gets 100g of protein a day

[Payton1221]

My son finally cycled around where he had to lift 225 again. I didn’t even consider videoing it thinking he would get six or perhaps seven. He cranked out a set of 10 A one rep calculator puts his max at 300, and if he can get 225x12 that should translate to a max of 315.

I’ll update this later if he gets stronger, and I’m going to recommend that he start creatine. Maybe that’s worth a rep or two