360 lbs x 3 Reps, 156 lb Dumbells x 3 Reps, 400 lb 3.5" Lock-Out (at 205 lbs)

There was a lot of metal flying today! (you'll see what I mean when you watch the video - LOL)

I hit a PR of 360 lbs x 3 reps. Next time out I think I can get 365 lbs x 3 reps because I wasn't feeling that strong today.

Then I took on the challenge of the adjustable dumbells again because I wanted to try out 156 lb'ers. I hit a PR of 3 reps with those. Next time out I might try 161 lb dumbells. We'll see...

I am about 3.5 inches from hitting 400 lbs on the bench. I was able to lower 400 lbs to 3.5 inches above my chest and press it back up. I was very happy with that considering I did it at the end of my bench workout.

Things are looking good for the next few weeks. Now it is time to take a few days off...

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[TheMark76ers]

your at the same weight as me when i got 365 for 3 the next week, 315 for 10 rep i got 400 raw. tomorrow i'm trying for 405 raw then 425 with mark bell's sling shot. good job on your lifts keep posting. i'll try to post tomorrows lift. i'm at a new gym tomorrow

[BRETZERR]

@TheMark76ers

Cool. Yeah, this vid's a bit old. My best triple was 375 lbs and I was able to get a clean, long pause with 405 lbs. I also hit 315 lbs x 11 one day and 2 sets of 10 another day. My best max is only 410 lbs though...

All these vid's are posted on my channel.

Looking forward to seeing your 405 lb vid. Send it over when you hit it! Stay strong.

[CameronImMySelf]

Have you ever been at the time when you really needed a spotter? because my coach gets on me when i don't use one, but yah, your really a beast!

[BRETZERR]

@CameronImMySelf

Ha, ha...nah...I have spot racks in place, so my spotter is always there. Thanks for the comments.

[theone91109]

you bench weird when i see you benching you dont grip the bar im like o damn the bars going to slid,,,,,,,,,splat

[BRETZERR]

Ha, ha...don't worry bro...I have benched with a false-grip for 20+ years and never had any issues. But I always bench under control and within my means...so I think I am safe.

Oh, and I have spot racks in place anyway.

Nice bench vid's yourself...300 lbs for 8 is impressive bro...keep it up.

[BRETZERR]

Thanks man...this 360 lbs x 3 felt good that day. But the bench is a weird animal...your strength goes up and down all the time. I still haven't been able to hit 400 lbs as of yet...but hopefully soon!

Thanks for the nice comment bro.

[omgiheartpie]

By the looks of your maximum dumbell bench press, and how easily you did 365 X 3, I think It would be safe to say that 400 wouldn't be that hard for you =). Anyways you are a beast!

[BRETZERR]

Thanks bro - I appreciate that.

[fooshfoosh]

good job man!