Close Grip Bench 385 x 1, 345 x 3, 315 x 7 All PR's

[MMMiller99]

Nice, I like how you fight for everything! Good work!

[HHH396]

Thank you very much!

[LosingWaistline]

Awesome tricep strength !

[HHH396]

Thanks man!

[beasybaby347]

nice reps u dont look that big but ur strong as hell and isnt that a little far for close grip?

[HHH396]

Thanks man! Yeah the close grip width can vary quite a bit but when I go really heavy I usually use this width grip.Some guys go closer but it's tough on the wrist when u get this heavy.

[MalcolmFitness]

nice lifts

[HHH396]

Thanks Malcolm!

[jin1fea]

how long have you ben lifting and can you give me some bench tips other than work tris or lats im talkin advanced tip i wana put up big wieght.

[HHH396]

I've been working out pretty steady for about 14 years.I woud say the best tip I could give you is,eat lots of protein.If u don't build up what u broke down at your workouts,gains will be impossible.

[otk8963]

Great job! You have monster triceps. I agree with you... If I feel I can get another rep I go it.

[HHH396]

Thanks man! Yeah do every last rep,that's how gains happen!

[Jerichosquink]

nice work broke your record, you'll be hitting 405 on close grip sooner or later ;)

[HHH396]

Thanks Jared,I appreciate the comment!

[haydencantact]

Wow. The question is, who has stronger triceps you or Superman? Btw, what does,'PR' mean?

[strongmann99]

PR means personal record. I like personal best better.

[HHH396]

Thanks bro! Pr means;personal record

[ItalianWarrior777]

Great lifts, that 7th rep was amazing!

[HHH396]

Thanks buddy! Yeah I don't hold back,if I can do another rep I do it!

[ItalianWarrior777]

No pain no gain, balls to the wall

[sgtfitz71]

good work!!!

[HHH396]

Thanks my freind!

[crazydlineman97]

congrats man on the PR. That is sick weight for CGB. Keep postin new PR's!

[HHH396]

Thank you...I appreciate the comment!

[A550RGY]

Strong mofo!

Is your video camera a 1080p HD model, or just regular? Looks so nice.

[HHH396]

Thanks brother! I have a Cannon Powershot "SD1100 IS"it's a still camera but it takes video better than most camcorders.

[A550RGY]

Thanks, bro! I looked up your camera on dcresource (awesome site for camera reviews) and the video res is 640x480. Looks very sharp to me, even though it's not HDTV. It's only about $155 now... I might pick one up.

Do you use a lot of lights in your video or is that just daylight? It looks so bright and clear and usually you only get that kind of clean image when you use several light sources.

[HHH396]

Thanks Buddy! Yes PR's each week would be nice.I need to do some powerful eating this week ; )

[HHH396]

Thanks masterfey I appreciate your comment!

[cyberkai99]

Nice work man! That close grip with 385 was just amazing to me. Especially at your age. Are you drug free too?

[HHH396]

Thanks bro! Yeah drug free and even supplement free.I'm not even on protein powder at the moment.Just years of lifting and never quiting.That's the most important thing,don't ever stop lifting.

[ZackAttack1978]

Heck ya, i bet you'd nail 405 on regular bench once well recovered from this workout

[HHH396]

Thanks buddy! Yeah that's the plan.Anything 410 or over would be great!

[HHH396]

Zack did u get that video uploaded yet?

[ZackAttack1978]

why not go for 415 in like a month? try 400 and then back off practicing with lower weight.. recover and then go for it!

my vid is a long one, still going or may have stalled; might have to redo it tomorrow

[ZackAttack1978]

almost..may have stalled, its a long one

why not go for 400 in a week and then jump to 415 in a month? i think you can get it. make sure you recover well, coz you might have not done that enough before.

[409man]

Good job Mark, very nice on the PR as well. I think its time for me to step my game up before its too late! 5 star bro!

[HHH396]

Thanks brother! I appreciate it.What's your first name?

[409man]

Sorry bout that bro, its Gabe!

[HHH396]

Ok good to know you Gabe!

[dario2004]

thats great Mark, thats a huge PR, man you are doing 385 close grip, soon you be at 4 plates, than you regular bench must be way up there, you look very strong by the way, 5 stars good job buddy

[HHH396]

Thanks Dario! It always means a lot coming from you.Yeah I felt very good this workout.I hope it can continue.I'll see if I can creep up a little heavier next week.

[BRETZERR]

Yeah!!! Great job Mark!!! That's awesome!!! See what a little competition can do?! Although, I am not quite there yet, but you better keep it up, or I am going to catch you.

Congrat's again!!! 100 stars!

[HHH396]

Thanks Randy,I appreiate that! It's funny when i saw u put up the close grip video,because I had planned to do this video anyway today.I wish I had done 390 lbs first(I failed with 390 on a second attempt) because 385 felt easy.I just didn't have the engery with 390 on the second attempt.

Your progress has been incredible,if that incredibleness continues you will go by me! Thanks again and keep those great vids coming!

[BRETZERR]

Oh, I definitely think you could have had 390 lbs on the first attempt (easy). I better step up my game if I hope to catch you my friend. Time will tell...

Thanks Mark! This vid is going to provide a lot of motivation for me...

[BRETZERR]

Well, I couldn't help it...after watching your vid, I still had 365 lbs sitting on the bar (like I normally do). So, I added the 2.5 lb'ers and tried 370 lbs on the close-grip...and I now have a new PR! Now I can keep my 20 lb distance when you do 390 lbs next time around. I am in the middle of posting it...that is definitely my limit for the next little while...

Later - RB

[HHH396]

Damn I'll need to hit 395 next week.That's awesome man! I do believe we would make good workout partners.

[BRETZERR]

Agreed bro...we would push each other for sure. Well, I plan on pushing you from here...I am sure you want to stay ahead of me, so let's compete; we'll both improve...just like today! Keep it up Mark! Hopefully I can as well...

[HHH396]

Sound good buddy!

[bibearfan]

Great quality video - clearest I've ever seen on YT. How did you do it?

[HHH396]

Thanks man! I us windows movie maker and save the movie in high quality video(large) and it comes out a lot better.

[strongmann99]

Mark this is the best video of yours I've ever seen! I did'nt think you would ever make i't past 405 but you could definetly get 410. You could have goten 390 close grip. You could have goten more then 10 with your normal grip at 315 that would have been a new pr for you. Good job I am favoriting this video! 5 STARS buddy. What did you take a steriod injection today? You seemed to have gained 30 pounds of strenght good job!!!!

[HHH396]

Thanks Bro! Just eating more protein.I think a pr is coming on regular bench 410+

[hosslogan]

Awesome job Mark, I am seeing a new pr on flat bench for you in the near future!

[HHH396]

Thanks bro! I hope so!