Race to a 455lb bench press

[Fryguy]

@Perrin Aybara I've been out of the gym for a bit. I got sick right before the shutdown and then the gyms closed. I was back for a month, then had to quarantine due to traveling again. Planning on 2 weeks back again before setting my numbers for a new program.

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

I have a competition coming up so I needed an idea of where to set my lifts. Here’s 430 lbs




I was figuring 405, 430 and 445

I attempted 445 after and moved it only 4-5 inches off my chest.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I have a competition coming up so I needed an idea of where to set my lifts. Here’s 430 lbs




I was figuring 405, 430 and 445

I attempted 445 after and moved it only 4-5 inches off my chest.

Hell yeah. When is the meet?

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

Hell yeah. When is the meet?

Next weekend

 

[Blange89]

I have a competition coming up so I needed an idea of where to set my lifts. Here’s 430 lbs




I was figuring 405, 430 and 445

I attempted 445 after and moved it only 4-5 inches off my chest.

Damn man!

 

[Blange89]

I think you definitely have 445

 

[Silentlemon1011]

I have a competition coming up so I needed an idea of where to set my lifts. Here’s 430 lbs




I was figuring 405, 430 and 445

I attempted 445 after and moved it only 4-5 inches off my chest.

That descent was fucking slow and controlled
Awesome bro

 

[Worf]

Based on the way that moved I’d aim for 3rd attempt 440 ish. 200 kg maybe 202.5. Get a good de load and some light stuff leading up to the meet and crank up the Pre workout drinks and peds

 

[jbil75]

I have a competition coming up so I needed an idea of where to set my lifts. Here’s 430 lbs




I was figuring 405, 430 and 445

I attempted 445 after and moved it only 4-5 inches off my chest.

That’s strong as shit man, nice lift. I got 370 for one yesterday but I didn’t pause like you did, I touched and fired up. How much do weigh?

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

That’s strong as shit man, nice lift. I got 370 for one yesterday but I didn’t pause like you did, I touched and fired up. How much do weigh?

I’m likely bigger. I’m sitting at 274 lbs right now.

 

[jbil75]

I’m likely bigger. I’m sitting at 274 lbs right now.

Nice. What’s your height?

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

Nice. What’s your height?

6'3"

I'm also a Sagittarius who likes long walks on the beach at sunset...

 

[Feppen]

I have a competition coming up so I needed an idea of where to set my lifts. Here’s 430 lbs




I was figuring 405, 430 and 445

I attempted 445 after and moved it only 4-5 inches off my chest.

You could be pressing closer to 500 with some form work. Solid press though

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

You could be pressing closer to 500 with some form work. Solid press though

Damn. You got my attention. I’m all ears then...

I’ll take any advice you’re willing to give!

 

[Feppen]

Damn. You got my attention. I’m all ears then...

I’ll take any advice you’re willing to give!

Few things I noticed- your leg drive is almost non existent, (knees are same height as hips) , very minimal arch for powerlifting standards, bar pathing seems to be almost backwards compared to top level benchers (your initial movement on the press is straight up, and then back towards the rack when you struggle) look up some of the best benchers in the world, bar pathing is generally back towards the rack, then straight up once it’s stacked over your shoulders. It was also hard to tell but it seemed like your scapula flattened out on the derack. As well as your elbows being constantly tucked throughout the press which removes your delts from firing properly during the bench. You’re definitely a strong dude though- those are just off the top of my head

 

[Perrin Aybara]

@Feppen I have dreams of benching 500lbs. 440lbs in the video weighing 224lbs at that time a couple months ago. Any advice? Thought about just bulking to 242lbs and seeing what happened, but would love to do it closer to my current weight. I know my leg drive sucks.

 

[Feppen]

@Feppen I have dreams of benching 500lbs. 440lbs in the video weighing 224lbs at that time a couple months ago. Any advice? Thought about just bulking to 242lbs and seeing what happened, but would love to do it closer to my current weight. I know my leg drive sucks.

That’s actually pretty dang good- I was going to mention your scapula, however it looks like you re-tucked it on the derack before descent. Might be able to reduce your ROM a tad bit by strengthening that area though. The descent was a bit wobbly and looked like you weren’t stacked properly however that press looked great man: other than arch and leg drive which you already know it moved. As you can see in yours, your press was angled slightly towards the rack and then upwards once stacked over your shoulders- which is what I’d like @BigBaldBeardGuy to replicate. Once you guys get more leg drive your speed off your chest should increase tremendously. Also, dumb question but how do I upload videos here, I’ll post a 545 warmup that hopefully doesn’t give away who I am

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

Few things I noticed- your leg drive is almost non existent, (knees are same height as hips) , very minimal arch for powerlifting standards, bar pathing seems to be almost backwards compared to top level benchers (your initial movement on the press is straight up, and then back towards the rack when you struggle) look up some of the best benchers in the world, bar pathing is generally back towards the rack, then straight up once it’s stacked over your shoulders. It was also hard to tell but it seemed like your scapula flattened out on the derack. As well as your elbows being constantly tucked throughout the press which removes your delts from firing properly during the bench. You’re definitely a strong dude though- those are just off the top of my head

Perfect. I got some work to do.

Thanks for the assessment and re-watching with those points in mind, I can see what you’re saying. Thank you very much!

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

That’s actually pretty dang good- I was going to mention your scapula, however it looks like you re-tucked it on the derack before descent. Might be able to reduce your ROM a tad bit by strengthening that area though. The descent was a bit wobbly and looked like you weren’t stacked properly however that press looked great man: other than arch and leg drive which you already know it moved. As you can see in yours, your press was angled slightly towards the rack and then upwards once stacked over your shoulders- which is what I’d like @BigBaldBeardGuy to replicate. Once you guys get more leg drive your speed off your chest should increase tremendously. Also, dumb question but how do I upload videos here, I’ll post a 545 warmup that hopefully doesn’t give away who I am

To post a video, get a bogus gmail email address and then get a bogus YouTube account set to “private” (means only people that have the link can view the content). Then post and share the link here.

I dunno, my kids had to show me all that.

InShot is a easy video editor if you need to block out a face with an emoji.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

That’s actually pretty dang good- I was going to mention your scapula, however it looks like you re-tucked it on the derack before descent. Might be able to reduce your ROM a tad bit by strengthening that area though. The descent was a bit wobbly and looked like you weren’t stacked properly however that press looked great man: other than arch and leg drive which you already know it moved. As you can see in yours, your press was angled slightly towards the rack and then upwards once stacked over your shoulders- which is what I’d like @BigBaldBeardGuy to replicate. Once you guys get more leg drive your speed off your chest should increase tremendously. Also, dumb question but how do I upload videos here, I’ll post a 545 warmup that hopefully doesn’t give away who I am

Thanks, appreciate you looking it over.

What I do on videos is I created a YouTube account just for posting stuff here that's not linked to me otherwise. Upload video and set to unlisted. Then copy the address and put it into the little film icon on your posting menu here.

I use FilmoraGo to edit my face out.