Speed Bench Workout, 4-5-02

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Cornholio: I think that I will keep the flyes in there for a few weeks to maybe help with my atlas and hussefeld stones. Maybe it will help the "squeeze" that I have to put on them. I didn't really 15 sets for chest...the 8 sets of 3 were all for speed work...extremely fast. With speed work...the weight is usually so light that you can hear the plates bounce at the top of the rep. 225 is less than 50% of my 1RM. The heavier sets were all done in strict form and were very very easy...I just want to start to get my body used to using the heavy weights again.

The set of inclines and the flyes...were not easy though..haha.

deathonthefield: My training is based on an ala Westside Barbell training program. I do 2 dynamic effort (speed) days a week and my heavy (max effort) and event training days all on Sunday. Seems to have worked for me very well so far.

heavywear: The pins that I have to lift off from...is about 1" above my nose. I have to lift off from there, press it up...then begin my set. I did the liftoff then 2 full reps in my rack. I am convinced that if I didn't have to lift it off from there...I'd be a much happier man..lol. Thanks.

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[Lestat]

Newbie question:

What is a shirted bench press?

 

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Newbie question:

What is a shirted bench press?

As in with a bench press shirt. Powerlifting maxes on the bench, the world records etc..., are with a bench shirt. I have a very loose one...but have never used it.

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[BodybuildingUniverse]

What is a shirted bench press?

super tight, takes 3 people to get it on you supportive shirt. Can be made of poly, double poly, denim, double denim, triple denim. Really helps a LOT out of the hole (off of your chest) There are guys that have gotten 150+ pounds out of a shirt. Personally, the difference for me between a shirtless bench and a denim shirt bench is 70 or so pounds. Pretty wild...I think shirtless benching is the truest measure of strength myself. Just you and the iron, I know many will disagree...

 

[Arioch]

I agree, but then even with a shirt, I still die at lockout. Neither one of my parents had triceps either, and I can blame them for my lousy bench.

 

[mekannik]

Arioch
I agree, but then even with a shirt, I still die at lockout. Neither one of my parents had triceps either, and I can blame them for my lousy bench.

Really! Talk about some freaky genetics.... j/k.


B Fold - might have a stone throwing competition this September up near Kent, OH you might be interested in. #127 stone - pick up, stagger a few steps, and throw.

Current champion - 14 or 15 years running - Jud Logan. Record is something like 15'. Interested?

 

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B Fold - might have a stone throwing competition this September up near Kent, OH you might be interested in. #127 stone - pick up, stagger a few steps, and throw.

Current champion - 14 or 15 years running - Jud Logan. Record is something like 15'. Interested?

Our NASS nationals is in Sept/October and I am actually looking to promote my own contest in August/September.

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