Onn Basson benches 225 lbs for 72 reps

Onn Basson benches 225lbs for 72 reps after benching 505 lbs for 6 sets or 3 reps

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[sbowesuk]

@jcbiggs So now you're saying people shouldn't arch their back when benching? Now I know you're either trolling or a complete incompetent. Arching the back (with shoulder-blades pinched and feet firmly planted) creates a strong stable platform to bench from. It reduces the distance the bar has to travel, and offers greater leverage/mechanical advantage. Like locking out at the top, arching is the CORRECT way to bench.

[dxnydxny]

you're all idiots. go do some pushups.

[tebone7]

@alin1975 Yeah, that's what i meant about the back arch, just wasn't enough letters left.

[alin1975]

@tebone7

Nothing wrong with a back arch that is properly executed. Its only bad when the arch is excessive. The extent to which you can arch depends on your build. What the other guy said was not wrong - you pinch the shoulders, keep the feet and butt firmly planted, and make sure your whole body is tight as hell.

Regarding "unnecessary muscles"... well that depends on your goals. If your goal is max weight lifted, every muscle is necessary.

I agree about the lock-out though.

[tebone7]

@sbowesuk No, actually it doesn't. It causes unnecessary stress on the shoulders, same with the super arch he had, it's bad for the lower back and working unnecessary muscles used for the movement. Locking out causes stress on the elbows and can easily cause injury. You can "lock-out" when you rack the weight, but to do it for consecutive reps can cause injury.

Unfortunately, your rudimentary teachings of High School weights isn't going to cut it here. And your physics is way off

[NutritiouslyHigh]

@sbowesuk The majority of people who are going for speed reps don't lock out. I highly doubt Scot was doing speed reps with 715. Reason is because at that speed, locking out can actually damage your joints, particularly elbows, because odds are not every rep is not going to be perfect form and you can hurt yourself hyperextending. While I agree these are not full reps, this is still impressive and people need to just learn to respect others' achievements instead of criticizing.

[NutritiouslyHigh]

@huggg567 I'm jealous because I can't do this so I'm going to make comments about his form.

[hot9087]

awesome and amazing despite it all even if others say it is not proper form or partial reps I would still like someone go the same distance as you did and rep out 72 .. people are always super cirtical .. great work and also correct powerlifting technique ...

[huggg567]

He needs to go all the way up then ill give him credit

[bambarby]

@thekillermike22 Apart from bouncing off his chest, this is a good form cause you keep all the tension in you chest the whole time by not locking out on top.

[bigfrigginpat]

@coolsideeric01 This guy is using a powerlifting technique. It isn't wrong, you just didn't know the difference until I cleared it up for you. Your technique more than likely sucks and one day, you're going to blow out a shoulder or peck because you have no clue what to do. You're welcome.