50 plus and 300 plus (Bench)

[-=FLEX=-]

OK, so the Bench Press thread got me wondering....

Who here is over 50 years old and benching over 300 lbs still?

Vids or GTFO.

[Mark1T]

Mr. Flex, I have video proof of 360 at age 55 at weight of 205 but a couple years old.

So, all I can say is that I did it and I have a video. Also 300 going up 6 or 8 times, 350 2 times.

You’re welcome.

[ajdahlheimer]

Vids or GTFO.

So you e-stats then, brah? Where is your vid?

[Bando]

Who here is over 50 years old and benching over 300 lbs still?

Vids or GTFO.

I have a video that you took on my phone of me benching 335 @ 180lbs at 51 with JTBNY spotting.

I'll see if I can find it so you can be sure I'm not bullchitting lol

[x-trainer ben]

I can hear the pec tears from here....

[-=FLEX=-]

A year ago I benched 365. Last few bench sessions the best I've been able to muster is 305.

I will try for 315 today and post a vid.....

Negs to ben for mentioning injuries ITT.

[x-trainer ben]

A year ago I benched 365. Last few bench sessions the best I've been able to muster is 305.

I will try for 315 today and post a vid.....

Negs to ben for mentioning injuries ITT.

I didn't mean it(no jinkx ), lol, i just know that i am dry and tight due to many factors....weather being one of them.
Heading to the gym now, good luck!

[Corbi]

300 lbs still?

Still?
I have never put up 300 and never will, best ever was 285, went for 295 and freaked myself out over the weight and ended up hurting my shoulder for 6 months as a result.

[Mark1T]

I have never hurt myself on flat bench. But I have hurt my shoulder twice on incline bench. I haven’t done incline bench in 15 years.

[Corbi]

I have never hurt myself on flat bench. But I have hurt my shoulder twice on incline bench. I haven’t done incline bench in 15 years.

I prefer incline because I can actually feel the way the muscles are operating and get the stretch, however i'm also about 85 lbs less on an incline vs flat.

[Mark1T]

I prefer incline because I can actually feel the way the muscles are operating and get the stretch, however i'm also about 85 lbs less on an incline vs flat.

You are a lucky one that incline bench doesn’t negatively affect your shoulders. It’s why I have only done DB incline bench which is one of my favorite exercises.

[-=FLEX=-]

Borrowed Lisa's Ohio bar, just because 315 is a nice aesthetic 3 plates, as opposed to my 32mm Power bar.

Success! My first raw 315 lb bench in about 11 months.

[radrd]

Borrowed Lisa's Ohio bar, just because 315 is a nice aesthetic 3 plates, as opposed to my 32mm Power bar.

Success! My first raw 315 lb bench in about 11 months.

Nice lift, man. I'll probably never hit 300. My dad could still do it in his early 60s srs. No vid though. He ended up getting a shoulder replacement in late 60s. I'm sure they aren't connected. He also reverse-grip OHP 225+ in his 50s. Shoulders of peace.

[ImBunky]

Not in your league, best ever was 295 around 10 years ago.

After some setbacks made it back to 265 about a year and a half ago. More setbacks, and now working higher reps (15 -20). But been off again for a couple of months.

[Jtbny]

Borrowed Lisa's Ohio bar, just because 315 is a nice aesthetic 3 plates, as opposed to my 32mm Power bar.

Success! My first raw 315 lb bench in about 11 months.

Nice press!

[charlievanriper]

OK, so the Bench Press thread got me wondering....

Who here is over 50 years old and benching over 300 lbs still?

Vids or GTFO.

lol......

your all just kids, this week I hit flat bench and declines at 275, all my lifts are video'd
next week will be breaking 280 on both and hopefully hitting 260 plus on inclines.. 300 just a couple weeks away

[induced_drag]

I am a young whipper-snapper at 48 so I have to wait two years to play.

Pretty sure I can take the full 2 years off and come back and bench 315

j/k


Got cocky pushing heavy again, and strained my shoulder on monday. Re evaluating the "heavy" benching for a while

[-=FLEX=-]

Pretty sure I can take the full 2 years off and come back and bench 315

u r 1 cheeky kunt, m8

[induced_drag]

Borrowed Lisa's Ohio bar, just because 315 is a nice aesthetic 3 plates, as opposed to my 32mm Power bar.

Success! My first raw 315 lb bench in about 11 months.

Missed vid. Replied from phone earlier. Nice lift man. What is with the working out to sounds of people vomiting violently? You make fun of my music...damn.

[-=FLEX=-]

What is with the working out to sounds of people vomiting violently? You make fun of my music...damn.

Don't be a hater.....

[charlievanriper]

pushing 63 and a 280 decline today 300 maybe next week

Day 2a- Week 9
Focus- Decline Press Bench
Decline max attemp -277x1 New Pr
Now pr attempting -285 failed
Now pr attempting - dropping to 280x1
NEW NEW PR
today's top out 280



THE HATERS THE FAKE NATTY'S THE LAUGHABLE INFLUENCERS THE SNOWFLAKE DEMASCULATED PUSSIES OF TODAY'S SOCIETY CAN KEEP HATING BUT YOU CANT STOP ME, NOR SLOW ME DOWN .... I WILL BE HERE LONG AFTER YOUR BODY EXPIRES

[PhDPepper1111]

Borrowed Lisa's Ohio bar, just because 315 is a nice aesthetic 3 plates, as opposed to my 32mm Power bar.

Success! My first raw 315 lb bench in about 11 months.

Good job!

I am a young whipper-snapper at 48 so I have to wait two years to play.

Pretty sure I can take the full 2 years off and come back and bench 315

j/k


Got cocky pushing heavy again, and strained my shoulder on monday. Re evaluating the "heavy" benching for a while

Yeah yeah, you are a beast! Although I do want to see some recent vids!

pushing 63 and a 280 decline today 300 maybe next week


NEW NEW PR
today's top out 280



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Good work - looking forward to the 300!

I posted my 315 from a week ago - will post my comp lift from this coming weekend - confident for 315 again, maybe more.
EDIT: Competing in the 50yo class since I turn 50 in a few months... but not quite there today!

[induced_drag]

Yeah yeah, you are a beast! Although I do want to see some recent vids!


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I took 2-3 years off benching heavy. Trying to get the confidence back in my shoulders to actually allow my body to push the weight, but I am very hesitant to try to give that 100% force exercitation.

I started a could weeks back trying to push a little. I decided to put 315 on and see how I felt. You can see it in this vid. After rep 2 I felt OK with pushing harder back on the weight.





I got my shoulders feeling better by working a lot of reverse. For years I only did 135. Towards the end of this past year, I decided to add weight and see how it felt. Surprisingly I was able to add weight without any pain. After feeling comfortable with 275 I decided to go to 315 conventionally.

[-=FLEX=-]

THE HATERS THE FAKE NATTY'S THE LAUGHABLE INFLUENCERS THE SNOWFLAKE DEMASCULATED PUSSIES OF TODAY'S SOCIETY CAN KEEP HATING BUT YOU CANT STOP ME, NOR SLOW ME DOWN .... I WILL BE HERE LONG AFTER YOUR BODY EXPIRES

u ok bro?

[ChazWood]

THE HATERS THE FAKE NATTY'S THE LAUGHABLE INFLUENCERS THE SNOWFLAKE DEMASCULATED PUSSIES OF TODAY'S SOCIETY CAN KEEP HATING BUT YOU CANT STOP ME, NOR SLOW ME DOWN .... I WILL BE HERE LONG AFTER YOUR BODY EXPIRES

Fine, but just one question. How many keyboards you been through? I only ask cuz you seem like the kind of dude who's particularly hard on keyboards, and if so I recommend a good mechanical model that can withstand vigorous typing.

and I know what you're thinking, but rest assured the added upfront cost will pay off in the long run.

[Bando]

u ok bro?

This fella has always been a tad "touched."

He'll probably have a coronary after reading this, he can't stand me.

[PhDPepper1111]

I took 2-3 years off benching heavy. Trying to get the confidence back in my shoulders to actually allow my body to push the weight, but I am very hesitant to try to give that 100% force exercitation.

I started a could weeks back trying to push a little. I decided to put 315 on and see how I felt. You can see it in this vid. After rep 2 I felt OK with pushing harder back on the weight.





I got my shoulders feeling better by working a lot of reverse. For years I only did 135. Towards the end of this past year, I decided to add weight and see how it felt. Surprisingly I was able to add weight without any pain. After feeling comfortable with 275 I decided to go to 315 conventionally.

I think I did see the first one previously, the reverse grip I hadn't.
Dude you make that look so easy!
Strong stuff!!

[induced_drag]

I think I did see the first one previously, the reverse grip I hadn't.
Dude you make that look so easy!
Strong stuff!!

Technically not 50 yet, but just 2 years out.

Thanks for the props. Just fighting the same battle everyone else is. "Heavy" is all relative. The struggle is the same though.

I was going to work back up to a 405 bench. 315x10 is a comfortable (no spot) 405 bench for me. I did 315x7 with another in the tank last week, but my shoulder did not feel good the next day, or the day after that

So I am going to go back to working 225 or less reverse grip for a while. Maybe even drop to 135 for a month or so. Not worth walking around gimped up chasing something I have already done. "Been there done that" type thing.

In the end, I have given up chasing numbers because frankly I have never been satisfied and I wont imagine I ever will. Adopting a more balanced approach forward. I dont feel like I have anything to prove to anyone, and I have always known that I end up accomplishing things I set my mind to. Just smart enough to set better goals now

[PhDPepper1111]

Technically not 50 yet, but just 2 years out.

Thanks for the props. Just fighting the same battle everyone else is. 1. "Heavy" is all relative. The struggle is the same though.

2. I was going to work back up to a 405 bench. 315x10 is a comfortable (no spot) 405 bench for me. I did 315x7 with another in the tank last week, but my shoulder did not feel good the next day, or the day after that

3. So I am going to go back to working 225 or less reverse grip for a while. Maybe even drop to 135 for a month or so. Not worth walking around gimped up chasing something I have already done. "Been there done that" type thing.

4. In the end, I have given up chasing numbers because frankly I have never been satisfied and I wont imagine I ever will. Adopting a more balanced approach forward. I dont feel like I have anything to prove to anyone, and I have always known that I end up accomplishing things I set my mind to. Just smart enough to set better goals now

1. Agreed. Heavy is pushing oneself to lift more!
2. I did 405 10+ years ago prior to fracturing my back... and then never lifted with any consistency until now. Part of the chronic nerve issues I have is lack of enervation to my right tri and outer pec.... as I train now I really have to monitor my shoulder. It gets much more demand put on it, so i have to be careful. I'm working on my form too which should help. I'm also hoping that I can retrain some of my long-dormant right side to reactivate (my physical therapist seems to think it might be possible).
3. I'm up for trying reverse grip in the rotation.
4. Since I've never truly chased numbers, I'm doing so now that I'm approaching 50. I imagine either injuries or a few years down the road I'll settle down to 'a more balanced approach' and be good with it. For now I have a few goals that I think are really good to keep pushing me forward!

[charlievanriper]

1. Agreed. Heavy is pushing oneself to lift more!
2. I did 405 10+ years ago prior to fracturing my back... and then never lifted with any consistency until now. Part of the chronic nerve issues I have is lack of enervation to my right tri and outer pec.... as I train now I really have to monitor my shoulder. It gets much more demand put on it, so i have to be careful. I'm working on my form too which should help. I'm also hoping that I can retrain some of my long-dormant right side to reactivate (my physical therapist seems to think it might be possible).
3. I'm up for trying reverse grip in the rotation.
4. Since I've never truly chased numbers, I'm doing so now that I'm approaching 50. I imagine either injuries or a few years down the road I'll settle down to 'a more balanced approach' and be good with it. For now I have a few goals that I think are really good to keep pushing me forward!

Smart, injuries are a cog in the wheel for sure and something that definitely can't be ignored
You accomplished a lot in your younger time and don't needto risk heavy anymore.
Well done, reps on recharge