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« on: October 17, 2011, 10:32:24 AM » |
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Did 150 lbs on Bench 5x5. plz evaluate my form and give tips. ps, I edited the vid on youtube, but it may take a while for the changes to be processed, so you may be seeing awkward angles, etc, but plz be patient! thank you!  |
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Goals for November 2011:
Squat: 265 1 rm *success 2/6/11* New goal 285 1 rm
Deadlift: 405 1 rm, Current 300 x 5
Bench: 195 1 rm *2//9/11 New Current 1 rm = 200 New Goal = 225
Overhead Press: 135 1 rm
Row: 175 x 5 (strict)
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amatella
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« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2011, 05:49:19 PM » |
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edited
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« Last Edit: October 17, 2011, 05:51:09 PM by amatella »
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+++True champions are made when NO ONES watching+++
Goals for November 2011:
Squat: 265 1 rm *success 2/6/11* New goal 285 1 rm
Deadlift: 405 1 rm, Current 300 x 5
Bench: 195 1 rm *2//9/11 New Current 1 rm = 200 New Goal = 225
Overhead Press: 135 1 rm
Row: 175 x 5 (strict)
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amatella
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2011, 05:54:35 PM » |
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wow, im retarded, didnt post the link  sorry about that!
this was the second set with more of a horizontal side view! ( i rotated it it may still be processing)
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+++True champions are made when NO ONES watching+++
Goals for November 2011:
Squat: 265 1 rm *success 2/6/11* New goal 285 1 rm
Deadlift: 405 1 rm, Current 300 x 5
Bench: 195 1 rm *2//9/11 New Current 1 rm = 200 New Goal = 225
Overhead Press: 135 1 rm
Row: 175 x 5 (strict)
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superbadninjadude
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2011, 06:33:46 PM » |
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seemed textbook to me!
-you moved it in a straight line
-you lowered it slowly and exploded on the positive
-You brought the bar down below the chest which most people dont do (and they injure their shoulders as a result)
HOWEVER if i had to critique it i might add to try to pull yopur shoulder blades back on the negative.
but overall very well done!
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MercNil
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2011, 06:38:42 PM » |
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Mr. Amatella,
My only comment is you should line up the bar with you man tits if you're doing a bb bench press, tighten your gut, keep the arch tight, and hold it at the top for a second.
Elsr, you're effort is great.
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amatella
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« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2011, 04:30:40 AM » |
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so drive those damn toes into the ground? and its not cheating unless my ass is off the bench? I will try tucking my bows in a lot more next time. Thanks guys for the advice!
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+++True champions are made when NO ONES watching+++
Goals for November 2011:
Squat: 265 1 rm *success 2/6/11* New goal 285 1 rm
Deadlift: 405 1 rm, Current 300 x 5
Bench: 195 1 rm *2//9/11 New Current 1 rm = 200 New Goal = 225
Overhead Press: 135 1 rm
Row: 175 x 5 (strict)
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Thormod
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« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2011, 11:39:03 AM » |
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- Straighten your wrist - Tuck your arms in(yours are like a guillotine bench press) - It seems like you're unstable on the bench so tighten your shoulderblades. - Keep your heels on the ground with the shin perpendicular to the floor. Read this: http://stronglifts.com/how-to-bench-press-with-proper-technique-avoid-shoulder-injuries/With that link and a video camera there's no way to not be able to do it properly(or with the least risk of injury) Also, read the the link I posted. Print it, look at it before every set. Asses your set with the criteria on the printed paper you bring with you in-between sets. Focus on the lift while lifting, what you did/ didn't do correct. |
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amatella
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« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2011, 11:46:55 AM » |
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I agree with everything except the wrists which according to Dave Tate says they have to be in line with the elbows. And yes, next time I am going to tuck the elbows in, put much more arch (while keeping ass on the seat) and driving my heels to the ground. I always thought this was cheating, but now I know better. I really think this will skyrocket my bench.
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+++True champions are made when NO ONES watching+++
Goals for November 2011:
Squat: 265 1 rm *success 2/6/11* New goal 285 1 rm
Deadlift: 405 1 rm, Current 300 x 5
Bench: 195 1 rm *2//9/11 New Current 1 rm = 200 New Goal = 225
Overhead Press: 135 1 rm
Row: 175 x 5 (strict)
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amatella
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« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2011, 06:30:53 AM » |
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I agree with everything except the wrists which according to Dave Tate says they have to be in line with the elbows. And yes, next time I am going to tuck the elbows in, put much more arch (while keeping ass on the seat) and driving my heels to the ground. I always thought this was cheating, but now I know better. I really think this will skyrocket my bench.
now apparently after watching Tate's entire 7 video series, he says to keep your ass OFF the bench. Is this true? Is it what you guys do? |
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+++True champions are made when NO ONES watching+++
Goals for November 2011:
Squat: 265 1 rm *success 2/6/11* New goal 285 1 rm
Deadlift: 405 1 rm, Current 300 x 5
Bench: 195 1 rm *2//9/11 New Current 1 rm = 200 New Goal = 225
Overhead Press: 135 1 rm
Row: 175 x 5 (strict)
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MercNil
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« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2011, 06:58:31 AM » |
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mr. amatella, no. my ass is not off the bench. |
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King Neptune
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« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2011, 07:25:34 AM » |
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- Straighten your wrist - Tuck your arms in(yours are like a guillotine bench press) - It seems like you're unstable on the bench so tighten your shoulderblades. - Keep your heels on the ground with the shin perpendicular to the floor. Read this: http://stronglifts.com/how-to-bench-press-with-proper-technique-avoid-shoulder-injuries/With that link and a video camera there's no way to not be able to do it properly(or with the least risk of injury) Also, read the the link I posted. Print it, look at it before every set. Asses your set with the criteria on the printed paper you bring with you in-between sets. Focus on the lift while lifting, what you did/ didn't do correct. x2 |
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