@SandWraith123 He had a clean lift to me, his arms were parallel with his chest which is perfect form. Touching your chest puts unnecessary strain on the shoulder promoting injury. I don't know why everyone always discredits people on bench when the don't have the bar glued to their chest.
@Irkie500 it's just a standard thing. all official weightlifting competitions require it, and most require a pause as well. And as far as "unnecessary" is concerned, so is deadlifting. But im not discrediting at all. I'd be proud to get that shit off the rack.
Awesome lift! I thought you were going to rep out more. It looked so easy. I have never used the suicide grip. I might try it. but with way lower weight. ha. Like 380. ha
@ssz28envy yeah it scares a lot of people - but i've always trained like that and cannot place my thumbs around the bench. I had one accident, but that was when I came back from not lifting for awhile and tried to push 405lbs, mad move! But other than that, never had an accident. - KNOCK ON WOOD!
@jeasy02 no, i didn't even notice you not going down all the way, I said terrible form because it looks like you just plop yourself down on the bench and press without getting tight or getting a good arch or leg drive or anything, which is why it is impressive that you cna still bench 500 without any factors working in your favor
@iratelyblank I apologize for that - yeah that's how I usually bench. When it comes time for competition, then I'll get my good form and do what I need to do. But an ordinary day, this is how I train!
@iratelyblank You think that's terrible form? Why because I did not go down all the way? Well if that's the case look at my other videos while at a competition doing more weight and look at how I went ALL the way down to my chest and ALL the way up to the lockout position - then come back and comment
@iratelyblank LOL! bad form? How? Asking for perfect form at 510 is like asking for 40mpg out of a muscle car; you can't have both! You sir have earned a thumbs down
No lift in any federation in the whole world. Touch the chest. I see more and more guys doing this fake bench. What's going on? Who invented this crap. Just like those half ass barely parallel sumo good morning lock outs what they call a "squat"in these days. No more ass to grass squats like olympic lifters.
@juliesteve Ok just go to my videos and you will see me doing 535lbs at my last competition - touch and go! When you see that then come back and talk to me
@juliesteve Ass to grass.. the good ol days. My resistance training teacher asked me to demonstrate squats for the class the other day. Then he said I was going too low. Know what I did? I did his bullshit squat half squat because I wanted a good mark.
@skating4u Thanks man - yeah I did, but I know that when i tend to do big weight like that, I try to only stick with one rep because I am afraid of my shoulder.
Dude that was awesome! I can only dream of getting there, my goal right now is just 400 lbs. I suffered a pec tear a little over a year ago, before coming to college, so it's be tough getting my bench back up. How do you train?
@FRIDAY13TAURUS hahah... yeah he is a pretty good spotter though. I made sure I told him before I lift to NOT touch the bar at all. The only time I want you to touch it is when you see the weight going right back down to my touch and then just lift it up.
hmm its pretty dangerous lifting such heavy weight with that grip.. but i guess if it hasnt slipped and fallen on you yet it hopefully wont ever. good lift!
yeah nice bench, but to jersey boy....i did 315 at 175lbs....but im 6ft tall....all i have to say is im benching 90 lbs now...i blew my shoulder out and now have 5 shinny screws in it lol watch out lifting heavy when your a small guy
I use the false grip as well. Seems to shit the weight more on my lats and off my triceps. Very stumble difference in feel but my back is my strong point and my triceps are weak in comparison. Let me ask u. I read that u should flex ur lats for a few seconds right before u bench. triggers more muscle fibers right before ur max lift. I'm at 365LBS but I think my form needs improvement because I have been getting slight pulls in my right pec and left shoulder. check out Glen Chabot 600lbs-3X raw!
Yeah a guy told me at a comp that rest on your traps and flex your lats and arch the back a little. For the longest I never did that but still did well. But once I started doing it the weight went up a lot easier. And always keep your shoulders tight to your body. It takes a lot of practice to get it down packed but once you do, then you good!!!! HEAVY WEIGHT - LIGHT REPETITIONS!!!
Ok - let's see - I've been using the "false grip" for the past 10 years now and never once got hurt. "I've been using the "false grip" for the past 7 years competition and never got hurt. "I've been using the "false grip" for the past 10 bench press comps I've done and came in 1st 8 times...and..umm..let's see... yeah that's about it! But thanks for the compliment tho appreciate it
hahah... that is the only grip I am comfortable with. I've tried others but just cannot seem to get the same amount of power as I do with the death grip. I had one accident at 4 plates but gratefully it was not that high from my chest.
Nah not when I am training - it tends to put a little strain on my elbows when I go all the way down. The only time I go all the way down is at my comp. My other video is me at a comp three years ago and that is touch-pause-go! When I train I go almost all the way down.
sweet bench bro, great form, very impressive, dangerous grip but if it works for you than cool. i would get a bigger spotter though to make sure he could really help if you ever need it..
O yeah of course. I mean I thought about it, but then I realized that I can continue without the shirt and my goal is to have the best RAW lift. My next comp is in March and the Nationals in June, the goal is 600lbs raw! If I can get that then I'll be good... thanks tho!
Nice power you got there. Just like you im going for the 600 soon enuff. I am banging on the east coast. Maybe we will bump into each othe at a meet. USPL. Raw.
Nice, u really don't have to touch ur chest, a lot of the videos show guys arching their backs to touch their chests, he kept his back straight and his arms were perfectly aligned when he went low, Good Shit
This is a good lift. The speed the bar moved with is excellent. And fake plates? please. You can see the whip of the bar on the lift off. And lastly, always glad to see another guy who doesn't dig bench shirts. Keep benching raw. Eventually raw will overtake this shirted BS we are seeing because people are getting sick of it.
allow me to rant for a sec. first off great lift. second notice the standard 20kilo/45lb plates that were on the bar? that is what you look for to determine if the vid is real or not. if you see thicker than normal black plates on the bar and they claim to be 45s those are rubber bumper plates usually weigh 35lbs. so many people fall for fakes. a guy 1/2 this guys size outlifting him would have to be a pro athlete right? this vid is real and very good. watch out for fakers.
Thanks man I appreciate it... you know it's funny I never thought they even had fake plates until I started watching some videos on youtube, well maybe not fake but like you said 35lbs. Terrible!!! Thanks tho for the comment...
you should do raw powerlifting! you are very strong, remember if you think your bench is stock at a curtain weight, do a lot of tricep and shoulder work and thats going to help you out, but again you prolly now this, good job homie.
O yeah no doubt! That post was like a year and a half ago. ALl of my competitions are raw lifts. I compete with people who use shirts and I still come in first place. Not trying to brag or anything, but I love the competition. But my last comp I did 540lbs. I have one this November and trying to hit 560lbs, so we'll see! Thanks bro!
everyone who is trying to correct this man's form needs to shut up. He just pushed 520 lbs. That is not an accident or a fluke...that is called years of hard work and dedication. Good lift big man!!!!!!!!
Yeah it is the placement of the hands. I like what everyone calls the suicide grip. I cannot use the other one, I get more power this way. I was just reading a lot of the posts on here about the lifting the butt off of the bench. I arch my back more than anything without lifting my butt off the bench. When I do my competitions I arch a little and rest on my traps and I have achieved great success doing that.
need to touch your chest w/ the weight and pause. then finish the rep. if you do that you will be at 600 by this time next year. still looked strong though. first time i hit 525 it was touch and go also. i wound up screwing up my shoulders. by the way, what fed. you lifting in?
Actually I have another video in my list that I was actually doing the same weight at a competition two years ago - and that I touched my chest. If you take a look at "Big James 540 lb raw bench press" that is me doing 540lbs at the Nationals in Rhode Island last year. This year I'll be doing hopefully 570lbs raw or more on June 7th
I wasnt down playing your lift, i used to train like that, but when i got up to training with 430 for reps, I wound up getting an impenged ligament in my shoulder. Doc said it was from prolonged strain on my shoulder joint in an unatural position. you never answered what federation you lift in? just curious. I just got back into powerlifting after ten years and just won ADFPF Indiana State title about two weeks ago.
Yea, no, calling me an idiot is not neccesary, but, when you arch your back so far your ass comes off the seat, and clearly his did, thats when the integrity of the rotator cuff is comprimised. Thanks but no thanks, I know from experience of doing wrong first then doing it right!! But whatever you can be right if it makes you feel better!!!
Are you retarded? First of all, his butt doesn't come off the bench, he barely arches. Look at scott Mendleson or any other pro-bencher to see a larger arch. I think THEY know what they are doing.
Secondly arching reduces shoulder rotation ful stop, there is no reason that romoving your butt from the bench compromises the rotator cuff. You are talking out your ass, and if not, please send me some links to prove what you say isn't total bullshit.
you're absolutely right, harris. Arching is actually the CORRECT, and safe, way to perform a bench press. You take a ton of stress off of your shoulders doing this, preventing injury as well.
another thing...when u arch ur back you actually USE YOUR CHEST if you keep your back flat you use more of your back and arms...look at all the big body builders...you dont see their back flat on the bench...get ur shit straight.
true to a degree but theres two different ways to lift , arch and with little or no arch , depends on person and there are different bench suits to accommodate for both types
nice lift! how much do you weigh? and how old are you? and one last question, how long have you been lifting? ha when i was 14 i benched 105(i know i was really small) i am 19 now and can bench 345, any suggestions on how to get a better bench besides just doing bench?
Thx! I am 28 and weigh approx. 265lbs. I have been lifting for about 10 years now. I started off benching 185 and now around 550. So it took me awhile to get up to where I am now, everyone has to begin somewhere. Do a lot of tricep work. More closegrip bench! Closegrip helped my bench a lot because you figure you are using your triceps the last 50% of the lift, so it is important to build a strong triceps. So do a lot of good heavy tricep work. Any more questions feel free to send me email
Yeah well that was just in the gym... But if you look at my other video that I have, you'll see me doing 520lb at a competition. And recently, if you look up the Nationals that was held in RI on June 29th, I did 540 there. But thanks for the complement though, greatly appreciated!!!
Nah that definitely would not have counted. When I am at the gym I do not practice my pauses, unless it's approx. 4 weeks out. When it gets close to the comp then I begin practicing my pauses
I lift in Mass, at a World's Gym. Most of the federations that I compete (APF, USPF) they don't require me to wrap the thumb. I know everyone thinks it is dangerous and I do appreciate everyone's concern, but I have had this grip for so long and have tried so many different grips and this is the most comfortable one for me. I get a lot more power doing it this way. But thx!
wait, you lift in apf and still lift raw? haha thats awesome. ya they allow anything, and uspf even allows a reverse grip. whatever floats your boat though. keep up the good work
Real strong pressing. Wrap those thumbs though!!! You seen the youtube video with the guy benching 405 I think it is and the bar slips and falls in his chest? I know it's probably more comfortable but all it takes is a sweaty palm for a 1/4 of weight to be sitting on your neck. Then again, you're benching 500+ and I'm not. Just throwing it out there though. Good work.
Thanks! Yeah I have been doing that grip forever now and no accidents (knock on wood!) I've tried the other grip with the thumb wrapped around and it is very uncomfortable for me. Yeah what I try to do before every lift is take a towel and wipe my hands clean so they are dry. But thanks again tho!
Thx!! Yeah using a shirt, I mean I am not going to knock it but it is definitely something I want to shy away from. There is this guy, I forgot his name, but he is on youtube, who benched 650lbs RAW with no shirt! Now that's impressive and I want to get up to that level. But thx!
Thx!! Yeah using a shirt, I mean I am not going to knock it but it is definitely something I want to shy away from. There is this guy, I forgot his name, but he is on youtube, who benched 650lbs RAW with no shirt! Now that's impressive and I want to get up to that level. But thx!
You made that look to easy..Thats amazing bro,Ur a beast!!!
AllenA94 14 hours ago
everyone in the background is mirin'
ohiovr6 2 months ago
Son I am impressed
PrinceLoki 2 months ago
That's awesome. Now touch your chest : )
SandWraith123 3 months ago
@SandWraith123 He had a clean lift to me, his arms were parallel with his chest which is perfect form. Touching your chest puts unnecessary strain on the shoulder promoting injury. I don't know why everyone always discredits people on bench when the don't have the bar glued to their chest.
Btw solid lift man! keep up the good work!
Irkie500 2 months ago
@Irkie500 it's just a standard thing. all official weightlifting competitions require it, and most require a pause as well. And as far as "unnecessary" is concerned, so is deadlifting. But im not discrediting at all. I'd be proud to get that shit off the rack.
SandWraith123 2 months ago
Awesome lift! I thought you were going to rep out more. It looked so easy. I have never used the suicide grip. I might try it. but with way lower weight. ha. Like 380. ha
TheNewBlackster 6 months ago
the grips getting me nervous but you could have taken that for a double easy dude. good bench!
Quigss92 7 months ago
Looks like you could have gotten that for 10 reps. Good job.
815Rider 8 months ago
@815Rider Thanks a lot bro!
jeasy02 7 months ago
how much more weight does a shirt allow you to do?
Schizzzbizzle 8 months ago
@Schizzzbizzle To tell u the truth I am not sure - I'd say an extra 100lb+ I think - but not sure
jeasy02 8 months ago
@jeasy02 careful witht he suicide grip
Andydag904 7 months ago
@Andydag904 thanks - I feel more of a push when I use the suicide grip versus the normal grip. But thanks tho
jeasy02 7 months ago
@Schizzzbizzle I am not even sure - well that was 3 years ago now it's gone up about 50lbs. But I focus more on squats and deadlifts now
jeasy02 7 months ago
@jeasy02 oh gotcha, im small still working on it
Schizzzbizzle 7 months ago
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TheBAholla 9 months ago
Your thumb placement scares the hell out of me.
ssz28envy 9 months ago
@ssz28envy yeah it scares a lot of people - but i've always trained like that and cannot place my thumbs around the bench. I had one accident, but that was when I came back from not lifting for awhile and tried to push 405lbs, mad move! But other than that, never had an accident. - KNOCK ON WOOD!
jeasy02 9 months ago
@ssz28envy suicide grip. it's the only way i can bench also. then again i only push 315.
somestupiddude1234 7 months ago
very strong and competely raw.......
sgtfitz71 9 months ago
@sgtfitz71 THanks man - I'll keep it raw all day everyday!
jeasy02 9 months ago
@sgtfitz71 You are strong like bull ,very power full !!!
j123popeye 8 months ago
@jeasy02 no, i didn't even notice you not going down all the way, I said terrible form because it looks like you just plop yourself down on the bench and press without getting tight or getting a good arch or leg drive or anything, which is why it is impressive that you cna still bench 500 without any factors working in your favor
iratelyblank 10 months ago
@iratelyblank I apologize for that - yeah that's how I usually bench. When it comes time for competition, then I'll get my good form and do what I need to do. But an ordinary day, this is how I train!
jeasy02 10 months ago
damn terrible form and still strong as hell
iratelyblank 10 months ago
@iratelyblank You think that's terrible form? Why because I did not go down all the way? Well if that's the case look at my other videos while at a competition doing more weight and look at how I went ALL the way down to my chest and ALL the way up to the lockout position - then come back and comment
jeasy02 10 months ago
@iratelyblank HOW THE HELL WAS THAT TERRIBLE FORM? THAT WAS A PERFECT BENCH PRESS YOU DON'T KNOW SHIT ABOUT LIFTING WEIGHTS DUDE
rashaud352 10 months ago
@iratelyblank LOL! bad form? How? Asking for perfect form at 510 is like asking for 40mpg out of a muscle car; you can't have both! You sir have earned a thumbs down
jedwards09elmira 10 months ago
BLACK POWER! WOO!
pumitaproductions 10 months ago
@pumitaproductions haha.. that's right!! lol
jeasy02 10 months ago
No lift in any federation in the whole world. Touch the chest. I see more and more guys doing this fake bench. What's going on? Who invented this crap. Just like those half ass barely parallel sumo good morning lock outs what they call a "squat"in these days. No more ass to grass squats like olympic lifters.
juliesteve 10 months ago
@juliesteve Ok just go to my videos and you will see me doing 535lbs at my last competition - touch and go! When you see that then come back and talk to me
jeasy02 10 months ago
@juliesteve Ass to grass.. the good ol days. My resistance training teacher asked me to demonstrate squats for the class the other day. Then he said I was going too low. Know what I did? I did his bullshit squat half squat because I wanted a good mark.
pumitaproductions 10 months ago
why use the deathgrip?
llennroy 11 months ago
You made that look too easy.
dbfan2scfan 11 months ago
wow perfect!
davidealessio 11 months ago
looks like you had another rep or 2 in you good lift.
skating4u 11 months ago
@skating4u Thanks man - yeah I did, but I know that when i tend to do big weight like that, I try to only stick with one rep because I am afraid of my shoulder.
jeasy02 11 months ago
Did you touch the chest?
Darkfath 11 months ago
Dude that was awesome! I can only dream of getting there, my goal right now is just 400 lbs. I suffered a pec tear a little over a year ago, before coming to college, so it's be tough getting my bench back up. How do you train?
mattmacnuke3000 1 year ago
awesome verry good lift
srx700max 1 year ago
holy shit....
rohdelee 1 year ago
Great lift bro...... Way to keep the hips down! Awesome job!
sfranklin0440 1 year ago
@sfranklin0440 Thanks a lot - appreciate it!
jeasy02 1 year ago
Good Job!
Dave19141918 1 year ago
@Dave19141918 Thanks...
jeasy02 1 year ago
get your hands away from it spotter
FRIDAY13TAURUS 1 year ago
@FRIDAY13TAURUS hahah... yeah he is a pretty good spotter though. I made sure I told him before I lift to NOT touch the bar at all. The only time I want you to touch it is when you see the weight going right back down to my touch and then just lift it up.
jeasy02 1 year ago
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Hello Bencher,
I am the admin of the World Strongmen and Powerlifting League.
We are building a world ranking of Benchers via Youtube.
There are but too many people like you benchpressing on their own waiting to see their performance recognised as such.
I've found your bench quite good.
If you think it is worth being ranked please get in touch with us.
Just google WSMPL Rules and there you are !
Regards.
Lambiel Fabien - WSMPL admin.
loomingscythe 1 year ago
Hello Bencher,
I am the admin of the World Strongmen and Powerlifting League.
We are building a world ranking of Benchers via Youtube.
There are but too many people like you benchpressing on their own waiting to see their performance recognised as such.
I've found your bench quite good.
If you think it is worth being ranked please get in touch with us.
Just google WSMPL Rules and there you are !
Regards.
Lambiel Fabien - WSMPL admin.
loomingscythe 1 year ago
@loomingscythe look at Kiril Sarychev's video...he's 21 yrs old benching 660 raw with a pause...
FRIDAY13TAURUS 1 year ago
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loomingscythe 1 year ago
fuckin hell im doin 120 for 6 at 15 this guy mustve been like 250 for 20 at my age xD
brasilarethebest 1 year ago
good thing u beasted that lift, cuz if u got stuck i'm not sure ur spotter coulda done much
lightsabre5511 1 year ago
Steroids...
xbx2010 1 year ago
was he putting his shoulder blades together, i didnt notice him popping his chest out...seems like he was doing it flat on bench...thats superb!!
nomitata 1 year ago
holy shit, amazing
Szwedo 1 year ago
niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
lgsintheparty 1 year ago
lol the chick at this vid, Peanuts! Lightweight lightweight !:D
kwezeltjuh1 1 year ago
He didn't come down all the way.
readynow12345 1 year ago
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@readynow12345 oh please just shut up and get the fuck outta here
BigSamFoSho 1 year ago
how many times can you bench press 300 pounds
nwcomet 1 year ago
dude.. beast mode !
killstuff22 1 year ago
nice little pause there
6reevesy9 1 year ago
you're a beast man! way to go!
cowsfromalaska 1 year ago
Great job, great form. I see people posting 315+ bench presses with the most atrocious form, and its laughable.
mohammad112388 1 year ago
damn this nigga is strong
Questionerable 1 year ago
one shit spoter.kill the spoter
ASSLOVER56 1 year ago
hmm its pretty dangerous lifting such heavy weight with that grip.. but i guess if it hasnt slipped and fallen on you yet it hopefully wont ever. good lift!
nothing128 1 year ago
very impressive.
freqeist 1 year ago
much respect very nice lift!!!!! 5 stars...
vvmjrc 1 year ago
with the false grip you can't pull the bar apart as well - there's less lat engagement.
dm325 1 year ago
yeah nice bench, but to jersey boy....i did 315 at 175lbs....but im 6ft tall....all i have to say is im benching 90 lbs now...i blew my shoulder out and now have 5 shinny screws in it lol watch out lifting heavy when your a small guy
phasejet 2 years ago
Nice lift man.. respect!
I just got 315 yesterday at 5' 7'' 160. I'm starting to lift like a powerlifter now so hopefully my bench keeps climbing haha
JeRsEySwAg420 2 years ago
whoops. shift the weight .LOL. not shit
westy44cal 2 years ago
I use the false grip as well. Seems to shit the weight more on my lats and off my triceps. Very stumble difference in feel but my back is my strong point and my triceps are weak in comparison. Let me ask u. I read that u should flex ur lats for a few seconds right before u bench. triggers more muscle fibers right before ur max lift. I'm at 365LBS but I think my form needs improvement because I have been getting slight pulls in my right pec and left shoulder. check out Glen Chabot 600lbs-3X raw!
westy44cal 2 years ago
Yeah a guy told me at a comp that rest on your traps and flex your lats and arch the back a little. For the longest I never did that but still did well. But once I started doing it the weight went up a lot easier. And always keep your shoulders tight to your body. It takes a lot of practice to get it down packed but once you do, then you good!!!! HEAVY WEIGHT - LIGHT REPETITIONS!!!
jeasy02 2 years ago
@westy44cal Your gona find false grip will eventually "shit" or shift the weight directly onto your clavicle. Your choice though.
SkInHoUnD 1 year ago
man stop using false grip (thumbs behind the bar) ive seen ppl get serisously hurt using that...but nice bench keep on workin out
themusclehamster1 2 years ago
Ok - let's see - I've been using the "false grip" for the past 10 years now and never once got hurt. "I've been using the "false grip" for the past 7 years competition and never got hurt. "I've been using the "false grip" for the past 10 bench press comps I've done and came in 1st 8 times...and..umm..let's see... yeah that's about it! But thanks for the compliment tho appreciate it
jeasy02 2 years ago
amazing to say u dident tuck ya legs in and arched ya back,why dident u do that if u compete in benching u would lift more
scottbarbell 2 years ago
Crazy....I got a buddy who doesn't "dense-up" with a 500 raw. Incredible strength, incredible control man. Hopefully you did well at your comp.
SunChipsINC 2 years ago
My comp is March 21st and my last one I came in First.. thanks man!
jeasy02 2 years ago
I do arch the back and tuck the legs - that was just an ordinary bench day in the gym
jeasy02 2 years ago
haha, you bastard jeasy
SunChipsINC 2 years ago
oh no not the dreaded death grip...nasty
GIANTreed1 2 years ago
hahah... that is the only grip I am comfortable with. I've tried others but just cannot seem to get the same amount of power as I do with the death grip. I had one accident at 4 plates but gratefully it was not that high from my chest.
jeasy02 2 years ago
no touch?
MiKeHendrycks 2 years ago
Nah not when I am training - it tends to put a little strain on my elbows when I go all the way down. The only time I go all the way down is at my comp. My other video is me at a comp three years ago and that is touch-pause-go! When I train I go almost all the way down.
jeasy02 2 years ago
what a pussy. 1 rep? PU-SAY!
the0best0ever0 2 years ago
hahah.. I can only imagine who this is
jeasy02 2 years ago
actually im a freshman and can bench 10 reps of 230
the0best0ever0 2 years ago
Thanks bro! I compete in USPF and APA. Got a big meet coming up in June in Rhode Island which is the Nationals. So we'll see how that goes.
jeasy02 2 years ago
massive bench! well done man
estanuk 2 years ago
thank man...
jeasy02 2 years ago
stay raw
What is your body weight?
thew47 2 years ago
LIGHT WEIGHT BABY!!!
Younowkoed 2 years ago
um that was just silly!! I mean dam!! Great Benchpress!! You look like you could have done more too!! Sick man just sick..
Max0veride 2 years ago
yeah I probably could have done one more, but at that moment just wasn't feeling it.. but my next comp, which is in June, i'm shootin for 600lbs raw!
jeasy02 2 years ago
sweet bench bro, great form, very impressive, dangerous grip but if it works for you than cool. i would get a bigger spotter though to make sure he could really help if you ever need it..
aeron159 2 years ago
good lift dont ever wear a shirt keep doing it raw.
gwatson101 2 years ago
O yeah of course. I mean I thought about it, but then I realized that I can continue without the shirt and my goal is to have the best RAW lift. My next comp is in March and the Nationals in June, the goal is 600lbs raw! If I can get that then I'll be good... thanks tho!
jeasy02 2 years ago
LEGIT!!
Titter123 2 years ago
thanks bro...
jeasy02 2 years ago
very good form...
teehee45 2 years ago
thanks... a lot of people criticize me about the way I position my thumbs.. but for me that works!!!
jeasy02 2 years ago
how long have you been working out for?
muzimuzi 2 years ago
sorry just getting back to this post. Ever since 98 so going on 12 years now. And I remembe my first big bench was 185..lol
jeasy02 2 years ago
ah nice =P
muzimuzi 2 years ago
Notice the guy in the background wishin he was as strong as you haha
awesome lift
beastjoe53 2 years ago
Nice power you got there. Just like you im going for the 600 soon enuff. I am banging on the east coast. Maybe we will bump into each othe at a meet. USPL. Raw.
dogg5798 2 years ago
Nice, u really don't have to touch ur chest, a lot of the videos show guys arching their backs to touch their chests, he kept his back straight and his arms were perfectly aligned when he went low, Good Shit
bigrayiscool50 2 years ago
This is a good lift. The speed the bar moved with is excellent. And fake plates? please. You can see the whip of the bar on the lift off. And lastly, always glad to see another guy who doesn't dig bench shirts. Keep benching raw. Eventually raw will overtake this shirted BS we are seeing because people are getting sick of it.
plcj58 2 years ago
allow me to rant for a sec. first off great lift. second notice the standard 20kilo/45lb plates that were on the bar? that is what you look for to determine if the vid is real or not. if you see thicker than normal black plates on the bar and they claim to be 45s those are rubber bumper plates usually weigh 35lbs. so many people fall for fakes. a guy 1/2 this guys size outlifting him would have to be a pro athlete right? this vid is real and very good. watch out for fakers.
dopezra 2 years ago
Thanks man I appreciate it... you know it's funny I never thought they even had fake plates until I started watching some videos on youtube, well maybe not fake but like you said 35lbs. Terrible!!! Thanks tho for the comment...
jeasy02 2 years ago
you should do raw powerlifting! you are very strong, remember if you think your bench is stock at a curtain weight, do a lot of tricep and shoulder work and thats going to help you out, but again you prolly now this, good job homie.
xxxjose213 2 years ago
O yeah no doubt! That post was like a year and a half ago. ALl of my competitions are raw lifts. I compete with people who use shirts and I still come in first place. Not trying to brag or anything, but I love the competition. But my last comp I did 540lbs. I have one this November and trying to hit 560lbs, so we'll see! Thanks bro!
jeasy02 2 years ago
iight, im sure you'll hit 560 and soon 600. you should post other vids if you can, good luck on your comp, and keep up the good work.
xxxjose213 2 years ago
what a douchebag spotter... cool lift bro
snapassss 2 years ago
everyone who is trying to correct this man's form needs to shut up. He just pushed 520 lbs. That is not an accident or a fluke...that is called years of hard work and dedication. Good lift big man!!!!!!!!
Lancer5454 2 years ago
I greatly appreciate the comment Lancer thanks!!! It was years of hard work and dedication. Thanks man!!!
jeasy02 2 years ago
all of you guys fighting... seriously? mind your own business.
back on topic, nice bench bro.
n3g4tory 2 years ago
haha.. thanks bro!!!! Appreciate it!
jeasy02 2 years ago
Yeah it is the placement of the hands. I like what everyone calls the suicide grip. I cannot use the other one, I get more power this way. I was just reading a lot of the posts on here about the lifting the butt off of the bench. I arch my back more than anything without lifting my butt off the bench. When I do my competitions I arch a little and rest on my traps and I have achieved great success doing that.
jeasy02 2 years ago
is the grip thing you guys are talking about have to do with the placement of his thumbs or what?
o0STANG0o 2 years ago
omg suicide grip. death waiting to happen.
wizduels 2 years ago
i hate it when ppl grip like that
cliffjumper11 2 years ago
scary grip
d1ez3 2 years ago
Nice one mate.
sardoniclysane 2 years ago
thats a hugeweight... well done.. I was half expectinone of them accident videos
terryfink 2 years ago
its very impressive but give the guy some credit its 520lbs raw
djsteve96 2 years ago
need to touch your chest w/ the weight and pause. then finish the rep. if you do that you will be at 600 by this time next year. still looked strong though. first time i hit 525 it was touch and go also. i wound up screwing up my shoulders. by the way, what fed. you lifting in?
abm1913 2 years ago
Actually I have another video in my list that I was actually doing the same weight at a competition two years ago - and that I touched my chest. If you take a look at "Big James 540 lb raw bench press" that is me doing 540lbs at the Nationals in Rhode Island last year. This year I'll be doing hopefully 570lbs raw or more on June 7th
jeasy02 2 years ago
I wasnt down playing your lift, i used to train like that, but when i got up to training with 430 for reps, I wound up getting an impenged ligament in my shoulder. Doc said it was from prolonged strain on my shoulder joint in an unatural position. you never answered what federation you lift in? just curious. I just got back into powerlifting after ten years and just won ADFPF Indiana State title about two weeks ago.
abm1913 2 years ago
sorry about that.. I am in a couple of federations: USPF, APA, and APF. And there are some local Raw shows that I compete in to.
jeasy02 2 years ago
impressive
cheerskiwi 2 years ago
wow that was a great lift. im amazed. great work.
rpgamer94 3 years ago
Again with the arch back!!! Hope he has really good insurance!
trombonedemon 3 years ago
You are meant to arch your back you idiot. Not doing so pputs your shoulders in a compromised position for one thing.
harrisbrownable 2 years ago
Yea, no, calling me an idiot is not neccesary, but, when you arch your back so far your ass comes off the seat, and clearly his did, thats when the integrity of the rotator cuff is comprimised. Thanks but no thanks, I know from experience of doing wrong first then doing it right!! But whatever you can be right if it makes you feel better!!!
trombonedemon 2 years ago
Are you retarded? First of all, his butt doesn't come off the bench, he barely arches. Look at scott Mendleson or any other pro-bencher to see a larger arch. I think THEY know what they are doing.
Secondly arching reduces shoulder rotation ful stop, there is no reason that romoving your butt from the bench compromises the rotator cuff. You are talking out your ass, and if not, please send me some links to prove what you say isn't total bullshit.
harrisbrownable 2 years ago
you're absolutely right, harris. Arching is actually the CORRECT, and safe, way to perform a bench press. You take a ton of stress off of your shoulders doing this, preventing injury as well.
ilovehell666 2 years ago
another thing...when u arch ur back you actually USE YOUR CHEST if you keep your back flat you use more of your back and arms...look at all the big body builders...you dont see their back flat on the bench...get ur shit straight.
cliffjumper11 2 years ago
true to a degree but theres two different ways to lift , arch and with little or no arch , depends on person and there are different bench suits to accommodate for both types
jbdaman2 2 years ago
man i hate when ppl look at cha when your working out
ImYourFriend2 3 years ago
Great Lift Big Dawg!
DrStrongBear 3 years ago
i dont care how big you are that is an ass of weight! haha keep it up!
bubbadrummer 3 years ago
Dam man your are beastly. 5 stars!
supernova1077 3 years ago
that shit's crazy man, keep up the good work!
rephy212 3 years ago 2
How much can u bench lardass? sounds like you a jealous bitch
Thechosenone65 3 years ago
awesome lift and motivational video... keep em' coming. Best of luck in future competitions!
racer17y 3 years ago
suicide grip all day! nice lift
Beej1989 3 years ago
nice lift! how much do you weigh? and how old are you? and one last question, how long have you been lifting? ha when i was 14 i benched 105(i know i was really small) i am 19 now and can bench 345, any suggestions on how to get a better bench besides just doing bench?
tusculumboy33 3 years ago
Thx! I am 28 and weigh approx. 265lbs. I have been lifting for about 10 years now. I started off benching 185 and now around 550. So it took me awhile to get up to where I am now, everyone has to begin somewhere. Do a lot of tricep work. More closegrip bench! Closegrip helped my bench a lot because you figure you are using your triceps the last 50% of the lift, so it is important to build a strong triceps. So do a lot of good heavy tricep work. Any more questions feel free to send me email
jeasy02 3 years ago
that wouldn't even have counted because he didn't pause nor did he touch his chest good effort though
thewood024 3 years ago
Yeah well that was just in the gym... But if you look at my other video that I have, you'll see me doing 520lb at a competition. And recently, if you look up the Nationals that was held in RI on June 29th, I did 540 there. But thanks for the complement though, greatly appreciated!!!
jeasy02 3 years ago
Sweet lift. How much did you get in the comp?
Ian7570 3 years ago
would that lift have been accepted in a comp? usually it has to stay on the chest for a pause doesnt it
matperry65 3 years ago
Nah that definitely would not have counted. When I am at the gym I do not practice my pauses, unless it's approx. 4 weeks out. When it gets close to the comp then I begin practicing my pauses
jeasy02 3 years ago
where do you lift where they dont require a wrapped thumb? most all feds require that because of the obvious danger involved.
curanus 3 years ago
I lift in Mass, at a World's Gym. Most of the federations that I compete (APF, USPF) they don't require me to wrap the thumb. I know everyone thinks it is dangerous and I do appreciate everyone's concern, but I have had this grip for so long and have tried so many different grips and this is the most comfortable one for me. I get a lot more power doing it this way. But thx!
jeasy02 3 years ago
wait, you lift in apf and still lift raw? haha thats awesome. ya they allow anything, and uspf even allows a reverse grip. whatever floats your boat though. keep up the good work
curanus 3 years ago
Ya dude no thumb = very dangerous :P careful man and ur strong!
lineage13 3 years ago
Real strong pressing. Wrap those thumbs though!!! You seen the youtube video with the guy benching 405 I think it is and the bar slips and falls in his chest? I know it's probably more comfortable but all it takes is a sweaty palm for a 1/4 of weight to be sitting on your neck. Then again, you're benching 500+ and I'm not. Just throwing it out there though. Good work.
dblockspky 3 years ago
Thanks! Yeah I have been doing that grip forever now and no accidents (knock on wood!) I've tried the other grip with the thumb wrapped around and it is very uncomfortable for me. Yeah what I try to do before every lift is take a towel and wipe my hands clean so they are dry. But thanks again tho!
jeasy02 3 years ago
umm man becareful you gotta lock your thump around the bar
tothelimit99 3 years ago
great lift, very very strong
dario2004 3 years ago
Thx! I appreciate it! It's a lot of weight tho man let me tell ya! Goal is 600lbs with no shirt! So by the end of this year hopefully! Thx again!
jeasy02 3 years ago
Thx!! Yeah using a shirt, I mean I am not going to knock it but it is definitely something I want to shy away from. There is this guy, I forgot his name, but he is on youtube, who benched 650lbs RAW with no shirt! Now that's impressive and I want to get up to that level. But thx!
jeasy02 3 years ago
Nice lift! Jeremy Hoornstra was the 650 RAW guy probably. In case no ones replied to this already.
Tballin75 3 years ago
Thx!! Yeah using a shirt, I mean I am not going to knock it but it is definitely something I want to shy away from. There is this guy, I forgot his name, but he is on youtube, who benched 650lbs RAW with no shirt! Now that's impressive and I want to get up to that level. But thx!
jeasy02 3 years ago
great lift, yeah i like raw better also, its more impressive than a shirt
sgtfitz71 3 years ago
Hey great lift. Good thing you have a spotter while using that suicide grip.
l3lackquel 3 years ago