Alright here's the video of 280. This was after hitting 275 clean. Idk if I got it though. I asked the spotter (random guy) if he helped me and he said no. He was just touching it but didn't help... Idk though..either it felt like he did help or I somehow broke though the part where I got stuck for a second. Y'all can be the judge
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Alright here's the video of 280. This was after hitting 275 clean. Idk if I got it though. I asked the spotter (random guy) if he helped me and he said no. He was just touching it but didn't help... Idk though..either it felt like he did help or I somehow broke though the part where I got stuck for a second. Y'all can be the judge
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Touching does something psychologically and it's funny that, when he touched it, you stopped struggling and it flew up, but when he let go, you went back struggling.
It doesn't look like he "helped", but this is why I hate spotters who don't know me and just touch as soon as you struggle. Then it feels like they helped, even if they say they didn't.
I'm the type of person to have to do it again for the mental clarity, lol. I'd say try it again though, before attemping 285 or whatever.
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At least he didnt grab the bar and do an upright row.
Agree with sound, id do it again. I always feel better when i hit it and they nevr touched the bar.
Another thing i hate about spotters touching the bar too early is even if i fail i dont know how far i got myself,so i can never judge how close i am to hittinf that weight
Agree with sound, id do it again. I always feel better when i hit it and they nevr touched the bar.
Another thing i hate about spotters touching the bar too early is even if i fail i dont know how far i got myself,so i can never judge how close i am to hittinf that weight
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I used to tell them "Wait 3 seconds and if I haven't pushed or it starts to go down, grab it"
I train with my cousin now, so he knows. but if I was still riding solo, I'd just throw the weight off, side by side. I hate when people grab the bar before you even have a fighting chance smh
I train with my cousin now, so he knows. but if I was still riding solo, I'd just throw the weight off, side by side. I hate when people grab the bar before you even have a fighting chance smh
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Good work bro! Making me want to retest my 1RM. I’ve only flat benched once since my last record at 255 about a month and a half ago. Been strictly incline DB. Should have some kind of positive effect. Might try to get 80s up for multiple reps/sets (currently working on a 5x5 or 4x6 on 75) before going back to flat.
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Why max out next week again? Give it a couple of weeks, then go for it again. Maxing out back to back is not the best way to go about it i think .
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Close gripped 315 for 2 (no spot 
)on arm day last Friday. My wrists hurt after that 
)on arm day last Friday. My wrists hurt after that
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I wait until I see the weights going down.....them I put my hands under and make people work for that last rep. No free rides here lol
I wait until I see the weights going down.....them I put my hands under and make people work for that last rep. No free rides here lol
i would normally agree with this for squats and DL but not for a bench. despite being a compound, its not as taxing on your cns as a DL and squat imo.
keep in mind, i maxed out last week with 275 and failed. re-tested again and hit it + almost hit 280.
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How do you know you weren't able to hit 280 because it was to soon tho? Maybe you could have hit it had you waited a couple of weeks before maxing out again?
I hit 275 which was a huge PR for me before I tried 280. i was feeling good but I wasn't at 100% anymore. despite resting I already used energy that wasnt coming back. who knows, you could be right. but im pretty sure I can get it next time.
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Good luck then! Lets make 2018 the year of the prs. Im planning on maxing out in flat bench in a couple of weeks.
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Close gripped 315 for 2 (no spot
Savage over here
Exactly what i do.
I stay telling fools dont touch the bar til it stops moving. When i hit 285 on incline dudes grabbing the bar tryna help lift off, nah yo im good if i want a lift off ill ask for it
Word, maybe going for it after u hit 275 was too soon. Whenever that happens to me i feel like i was getting greedy lol
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@Black Adam
Dude that’s funny you mention frequency. I used to hammer on my bench and squats 3x a week and didn’t really get anywhere.
They way I do it is 5/3/1 then I’ll bust out some more reps after. Then I move to pause reps or bands depending on the lift then I move to accessories.
I pretty much disregard the deload weeks too. I just do some body building stuff with lighter weight.
Just goes to show how everyone is different.
Dude that’s funny you mention frequency. I used to hammer on my bench and squats 3x a week and didn’t really get anywhere.
They way I do it is 5/3/1 then I’ll bust out some more reps after. Then I move to pause reps or bands depending on the lift then I move to accessories.
I pretty much disregard the deload weeks too. I just do some body building stuff with lighter weight.
Just goes to show how everyone is different.
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45 minutes? Maybe if Im doing a quick arm session. 1.5-2 hours has always been my time frame.
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I’m actually lifting 45- hour.
I might **** around a while longer talking to brahs and Sahs or doing stuff I’m not good at like ohp.
I might **** around a while longer talking to brahs and Sahs or doing stuff I’m not good at like ohp.
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Week two
DL 410x2
Speed DL 335x3 x8
Circuits
Some bicep stuff
Actually noticed a sign that said no chalk use
**** em ima still use chalk
DL 410x2
Speed DL 335x3 x8
Circuits
Some bicep stuff
Actually noticed a sign that said no chalk use
**** em ima still use chalk
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Hit 160 on standing ohp twice tonight for two singles. That’s a pr. 20 more pounds and I’ll be pressing body weight.
I murdered my shoulders tonight. I struggled to put on my hat leaving the gym.
I murdered my shoulders tonight. I struggled to put on my hat leaving the gym.
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Pull Day 1/28/18
175 was feeling incredibly hard today. I’ve been getting close to doing a 5x5 on it, but I’m dealing with a light sickness right now. All in all a great workout.
Underhand Barbell Rows
Set 1: 135 lb × 5 [Warm Up]
Set 2: 175 lb × 3
Set 3: 155 lb × 8
Set 4: 155 lb × 8
Set 5: 155 lb × 8
Set 6: 155 lb × 7
Asymmetrically Loaded Low Back Extension Hold
Set 1: 1 min, 30 sec
Set 2: 1 min
Set 3: 1 min, 18 sec
One Arm Rotational Cable Pulldown
Set 1: 70 lb × 13
Set 2: 60 lb × 13
Set 3: 60 lb × 15
Set 4: 60 lb × 15
Ab Super Set
Spinning Barbell Plank
Set 1: 95 lb × 1
Set 2: 95 lb × 1
Band Rotational Stability Series
Set 1: 1 sec
Set 2: 1 sec
Bent Over Rear Delt Row DB (ext rotate)
Set 1: 15 lb × 25
Set 2: 20 lb × 16
Set 3: 20 lb × 19
Set 4: 20 lb × 15
Wide DB Curls
Set 1: 15 lb × 18
Set 2: 10 lb × 15
Set 3: 10 lb × 13
DB Bicep Curl (single arm)
Set 1: 15 lb × 5
Set 2: 10 lb × 8
Set 3: 10 lb × 6
DB Drag Curls (Single Arm)
Set 1: 15 lb × 5
Set 2: 10 lb × 8
Set 3: 10 lb × 10
HIGHLY recommend the one arm rotational Cable pulldown. You major stretch in the lat eccentrically because of the overhead position (something you don’t get in bent over rows or DB rows), you get the core involved, and if you externally rotate on the eccentric and internally rotate on the concentric, it reallllly deepens the stretch in the lat. Just remember to to addictive and retract!
Here’s a video for reference:
175 was feeling incredibly hard today. I’ve been getting close to doing a 5x5 on it, but I’m dealing with a light sickness right now. All in all a great workout.
Underhand Barbell Rows
Set 1: 135 lb × 5 [Warm Up]
Set 2: 175 lb × 3
Set 3: 155 lb × 8
Set 4: 155 lb × 8
Set 5: 155 lb × 8
Set 6: 155 lb × 7
Asymmetrically Loaded Low Back Extension Hold
Set 1: 1 min, 30 sec
Set 2: 1 min
Set 3: 1 min, 18 sec
One Arm Rotational Cable Pulldown
Set 1: 70 lb × 13
Set 2: 60 lb × 13
Set 3: 60 lb × 15
Set 4: 60 lb × 15
Ab Super Set
Spinning Barbell Plank
Set 1: 95 lb × 1
Set 2: 95 lb × 1
Band Rotational Stability Series
Set 1: 1 sec
Set 2: 1 sec
Bent Over Rear Delt Row DB (ext rotate)
Set 1: 15 lb × 25
Set 2: 20 lb × 16
Set 3: 20 lb × 19
Set 4: 20 lb × 15
Wide DB Curls
Set 1: 15 lb × 18
Set 2: 10 lb × 15
Set 3: 10 lb × 13
DB Bicep Curl (single arm)
Set 1: 15 lb × 5
Set 2: 10 lb × 8
Set 3: 10 lb × 6
DB Drag Curls (Single Arm)
Set 1: 15 lb × 5
Set 2: 10 lb × 8
Set 3: 10 lb × 10
HIGHLY recommend the one arm rotational Cable pulldown. You major stretch in the lat eccentrically because of the overhead position (something you don’t get in bent over rows or DB rows), you get the core involved, and if you externally rotate on the eccentric and internally rotate on the concentric, it reallllly deepens the stretch in the lat. Just remember to to addictive and retract!
Here’s a video for reference:
