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Unless your a power lifter does it really matter?? When you step on stage at a show the judge doesn't ask how much you bench...or how many reps...its how your bod looks....dont get me wrong...I can throw up some weight...no where near 225...but then i really dont care..
ladymacbeth
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The most I've ever benched was 130, and that was when I was 17. I don't know truly how high I could have gone then, because I never tried. I do reps on 85 now, and I'm very weak. That is all I can do, too, don't think I'm skimping or trying to "tone". Trust me, since my PT had me start doing this stuff again, it's all been very embarrassing.
Of course, my goals have also been very different from many of the women on these boards. Most of my life I have been doing weight training for swimming.
Of course, my goals have also been very different from many of the women on these boards. Most of my life I have been doing weight training for swimming.
VeggieLifterChick
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I am up to about 85 lbs on the incline bench right now, for 6-8 reps. Last year I did 105 lb on the incline (6 reps) and 135 lb on the decline (3 reps). What I am doing now is kind of scrawny weight for me, I know I'll improve. Silly how the boys in the gym think anything more than 45 lbs is impressive for a gal.
Yeah I'm a male. I just wanted to have the best stast on a thread for once.lol. My shoulder started to hurt on flat bench about 4 weeks in and probably about 4 weeks later I couldn't do shit with it. I never went to the dr. for it but couldn't do flat bench for a long time but other movements didnt' bother me to much such as incline. I did alot of rotator cuff work and now after probably 1.5yrs. I can flat bench again.
Well I have proper form. It was the dbol because I put 70lbs. on my bench in 6 weeks. I think the main problem was gripping the bar to wide. I always coulld lift the most with a really wide grip but it also put alot more stress on my shoulders. Also it was probably do to benching to much and since it was only on flat I think it was an impingment injury that I would of probably developed over time anyway. Step 4 on tips for benching is a good one. I wish I would of done that before I got injured. That is how I repaired my shoulder though. From now I'll probaly always do some sort of rotator cuff work such as external rotations. I believe they have helped me greatly.
Arioch
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Olympic lifting involves the execution of two lifts. The snatch, and the clean and jerk. It is somewhat harder on the joints as the bar is moved much faster (study to follow in another post). There have been quite a few injuries in OL'ing simply because the skills take far longer to develop, let alone master, and given the vast number of people who do not know what they are doing, the potential for injury is obvious.
That being said, I have only suffered two minor injuries and I first began OL'ing when I started training (1972).
The number one reason many people dislike OL'ers is that it has gotten some bad press by "sport medicine" types and other self-appointed experts who basically were unable to achieve anything in this arena.
More to follow.
That being said, I have only suffered two minor injuries and I first began OL'ing when I started training (1972).
The number one reason many people dislike OL'ers is that it has gotten some bad press by "sport medicine" types and other self-appointed experts who basically were unable to achieve anything in this arena.
More to follow.
Arioch
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Sorry for the delay. That work thing came up.
Olympic lifting links:
www.lifttilyadie.com
If you can not find a link for what you want regarding OL'ing at that site, it is not on the net or not worth reading.
Two threads I started concerning the Olympic lifts, where you can post questions:
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=112897
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=112181
Olympic lifting links:
www.lifttilyadie.com
If you can not find a link for what you want regarding OL'ing at that site, it is not on the net or not worth reading.
Two threads I started concerning the Olympic lifts, where you can post questions:
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=112897
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=112181
Arioch
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Med Sci Sports Exerc 1980 Spring;12(1):54-60
Power production by Olympic weightlifters.
Garhammer J.
A new procedure was developed for calculating power production during Olympic lifting movements and comparisons were made with a method previously used. The power output of seven superior lifters was determined during selected phases of the snatch, clean, and jerk, from films taken at the 1975 U.S. National Championships. The values obtained depended on the following variables: vertical change in the bar's mechanical energy from the beginning of a force exertion phase until maximum vertical bar velocity was achieved; work done by the athlete in producing horizontal bar movement; and work done in raising the body's center of gravity. Results showed the expected increase in power with increased bodyweight for a given movement. Values for the jerk drive ranged from 2140 watts in the 56 kg class to 4786 watts for a 110 kg lifter. Heavier lifters exceeded published maximal estimates for human power output during brief exertions. More significant was the high degree of consistency in the rate of work done by any given lifter in movements which were very similar with respect to joint action, but competitively had very different objectives. The procedure should prove useful in detecting problems in lifting movements that result in power outputs which are low relative to those measured for biomechanically equivalent exertions.
Power production by Olympic weightlifters.
Garhammer J.
A new procedure was developed for calculating power production during Olympic lifting movements and comparisons were made with a method previously used. The power output of seven superior lifters was determined during selected phases of the snatch, clean, and jerk, from films taken at the 1975 U.S. National Championships. The values obtained depended on the following variables: vertical change in the bar's mechanical energy from the beginning of a force exertion phase until maximum vertical bar velocity was achieved; work done by the athlete in producing horizontal bar movement; and work done in raising the body's center of gravity. Results showed the expected increase in power with increased bodyweight for a given movement. Values for the jerk drive ranged from 2140 watts in the 56 kg class to 4786 watts for a 110 kg lifter. Heavier lifters exceeded published maximal estimates for human power output during brief exertions. More significant was the high degree of consistency in the rate of work done by any given lifter in movements which were very similar with respect to joint action, but competitively had very different objectives. The procedure should prove useful in detecting problems in lifting movements that result in power outputs which are low relative to those measured for biomechanically equivalent exertions.
Arioch
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It is such a sweet pain. One of the differences between OL'ing and every other type of lifting, including PL'ing, is the incredible skill demand. While the basics can be learned from a competent coach in a couple of weeks, it takes years and years to truly develop your skills. The majority of the training is geared around building the skills on the basic lifts through the use of lighter weights and partial versions of the competitive lifts.
The truly heavy muscle building work (not that the OL's do not build muscle) generally comes from assistance work, such as squats, rdl's, good mornings, etc. This is where the conjugate method (ala Westside) came from.
The truly heavy muscle building work (not that the OL's do not build muscle) generally comes from assistance work, such as squats, rdl's, good mornings, etc. This is where the conjugate method (ala Westside) came from.
ladymacbeth
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Arioch said:
OMG, the dude saying "Oh Wow!", when you open that site will have me laughing for WEEKS. Bwaaaaaaahahahahahaha
English is not my first langauge so please excuse my answer. Spatterson i am 195 pounds if i am right about how to change kilo to pounds. I keep no less than 16-17% BF becuase i prefer a bit of curve over my muschles. I can do more than this amount of i bench press like the guys do, you know kicking, wiggling and bouncing the wieght. I go slow, pause at bone under the neck then drive up.
Woo hoo! I was doing my chest workout the other day and after doing my warm-up set for bench presses I absent mindedly (I know, I know, I wasn't too focused at that time) put on 25 pounders on each side for a total of 115 pounds. I realized what I had done and decided, "What the heck, give it a try. Push yourself a little!" 'Bout time I am handling more weight for benching! 105# is now a thing of the past. Yesssssssssss!
aurelius
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HA HA HA! It was merely a joke. The thing you can´t transmit through the computer is tone. No offense intended. (although I think he was slightly offended. He´s been after me a bit) Take it easy H!
She said 2 set of 6 reps at 225. That´s impressive! I couldn´t get 225 once after my first year or so. I´ll give you a second to wipe the diet coke off your screen.
Not yet. I´m sure I´ll plateu some time, though.
What are you, my therapist? HA HA HA!!
A direct address of concern from spatterson. I must admit, in all honesty, I´m a bit flattered. I mean, you seem to have quite a reputation around here and I don´t doubt it´s well deserved.(your box squats explanation was the clearest one I´ve ever read) No, I think if you met me you would find I´m absolutely loveable. take care
