your max flat really is only 325? i find that hard to belive id imagine you could do at least 340 350 no arch considering what i seen you do in some of your videos
its varies for everyone a close grip is usually can be anywhere from 5-30 pounds harder. If you close grip 325, shooting for 335+ might a reasonable to shot for.
well I haven't been feeling 100% on the bench press movements, my left shoulder has been holding me back some, maybe if it wasn't bothering me I could press more, I never really tried maxing flat at the start of a workout, the 325 I did was after a max arching attempt so I wasn't 100% for it. Maybe when I am feeling better I will but this just as of now.
so your close and reg max are pretty close only 10 lbs apart the reasonn i asked was cause i close gripped 325 the other day soo i figured id ask you what yoru max was to maybe get an idea of what i should go for but im almost postive i wouldnt get 360
Your getting stronger and stronger I remember you were only maxing 300 Keep it up Hey LOL seen Bruce Willis 500bench press scene its funny check it out
yeah I came along way on this exercise, my max was before this was like 290, so I made some great gains on this one, I am hoping for a 350+ close grip in the future and 405 raw bench press.
lol at the dude wearing camo and lifting gloves...Nice bench man! You close grip is 20-30 lighter than reg? Interesting. Either way, good work! I see your doing basic oldschool rep schemes still. When they platue out, let me know...I'll help you set up a better program. Rep schemes only get you so far...
hey the camo dude was a kickass spotter, i could care less what he wears as long as he spots good!
My close grip bench is usually 15-30 pounds lighter then my normal grip bench, 12 inch grip on close grip, and 28 inch grip normal.
If the 5-3-1 doesn't work out I may consider critical bench, your program, or the johnie jackson program, all this time i really just kind of did whatever i felt like lol, so I think it is time to try something new. I am hoping to hit 385-405 within the next year.
I think yesterday when I went flat I just had a really off day, because my normal grip is usually 15-30 pounds stronger then my close grip, I think on a better day with a normal grip I could get 330, but I want to shift into the 5-3-1 next week, and use 90% of 315 for close grip, and use 90% of 325 after O get done doing 2-3 cycles with the cambered bar.
I said yesterday was an off day not today, today was an awesome day.
hey by the way that gym that held the bench press contest is planning to throw a full meet in november, squat, bench press (touch and go), and deadlift.
I was so happy today, I basically redeemed myself today after such a terrible performance yesterday. I came close to trying my best PR with an arched back.
your max flat really is only 325? i find that hard to belive id imagine you could do at least 340 350 no arch considering what i seen you do in some of your videos
mcakajuice 2 years ago
its varies for everyone a close grip is usually can be anywhere from 5-30 pounds harder. If you close grip 325, shooting for 335+ might a reasonable to shot for.
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago
well I haven't been feeling 100% on the bench press movements, my left shoulder has been holding me back some, maybe if it wasn't bothering me I could press more, I never really tried maxing flat at the start of a workout, the 325 I did was after a max arching attempt so I wasn't 100% for it. Maybe when I am feeling better I will but this just as of now.
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago
well either wayy nicee lift bro
mcakajuice 2 years ago
thanks and good luck on your lifts
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago
you too bro
mcakajuice 2 years ago
whats your max reg bench press?
mcakajuice 2 years ago
360 arched, 325 flat, might be stronger now though.
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago
so your close and reg max are pretty close only 10 lbs apart the reasonn i asked was cause i close gripped 325 the other day soo i figured id ask you what yoru max was to maybe get an idea of what i should go for but im almost postive i wouldnt get 360
mcakajuice 2 years ago
Your getting stronger and stronger I remember you were only maxing 300 Keep it up Hey LOL seen Bruce Willis 500bench press scene its funny check it out
flex78er 2 years ago
yeah I came along way on this exercise, my max was before this was like 290, so I made some great gains on this one, I am hoping for a 350+ close grip in the future and 405 raw bench press.
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago
Great job Jared! Congrat's on the huge PR! 500 stars.
BRETZERR 2 years ago
holy shit, crisp clean!
CertifiedOddBall 2 years ago
lol at the dude wearing camo and lifting gloves...Nice bench man! You close grip is 20-30 lighter than reg? Interesting. Either way, good work! I see your doing basic oldschool rep schemes still. When they platue out, let me know...I'll help you set up a better program. Rep schemes only get you so far...
mazurek45 2 years ago
hey the camo dude was a kickass spotter, i could care less what he wears as long as he spots good!
My close grip bench is usually 15-30 pounds lighter then my normal grip bench, 12 inch grip on close grip, and 28 inch grip normal.
If the 5-3-1 doesn't work out I may consider critical bench, your program, or the johnie jackson program, all this time i really just kind of did whatever i felt like lol, so I think it is time to try something new. I am hoping to hit 385-405 within the next year.
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago
Keep up the good work!
merishane 2 years ago
damn dude thats insane. idk anyone else who can shatter a PR by 25 pounds
SML693 2 years ago
Man I was so happy today, I can't believe i almost tied my best max with an arch.
Jerichosquink 2 years ago
whats that?
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
my best max with an arched back is 320 pounds.
Jerichosquink 2 years ago
i wouldnt be surprised if you could do 340 flat backed normal grip. you definately had 320-325 in you today with close grip.
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
I think yesterday when I went flat I just had a really off day, because my normal grip is usually 15-30 pounds stronger then my close grip, I think on a better day with a normal grip I could get 330, but I want to shift into the 5-3-1 next week, and use 90% of 315 for close grip, and use 90% of 325 after O get done doing 2-3 cycles with the cambered bar.
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago
how was this an off day? it seems like a good day to me.
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
I said yesterday was an off day not today, today was an awesome day.
hey by the way that gym that held the bench press contest is planning to throw a full meet in november, squat, bench press (touch and go), and deadlift.
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago
what does yesterday have to do with anythings?
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
I answered your question by saying that today was a good day, and yesterday was an off day.
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago
Great job man! I wish I could make 25 lb PR's haha....you must be psyched!!!
HHH396 2 years ago
I was so happy today, I basically redeemed myself today after such a terrible performance yesterday. I came close to trying my best PR with an arched back.
WeightLifterNerd 2 years ago