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Thursday's stink!!!!

b fold the truth

b fold the truth

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Thursday is bench day for me...always the day that I dread the most.

I just can't get pumped up to bench press...the most useless day in my training. It just doesn't get me going like gm's, deads, overheads, or squats...

People always ask...'how much can you bench' and I just kindly explain to them that I believe that the bench press is probably the least functional exercise that an athlete can do AND that I don't focus on it much...

Just complaining for a bit...before I go and bench for a while.

I do get to do some JM's, rotators, barbell rows, curls and maybe some hang snatches though!!!! :)

B True
 
well.............. just suck it up.

i can agree with you about it not being as functional as the other lifts you mentioned. however, i love to bench.

so go set a pr, come back here, and we'll tell you how great you are........lol

have fun bud.

X
 
Exodus said:
well.............. just suck it up.

i can agree with you about it not being as functional as the other lifts you mentioned. however, i love to bench.

so go set a pr, come back here, and we'll tell you how great you are........lol

have fun bud.

X
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No PR's today I don't think...just gonna get it done.

B True
 
I don't see the point of benching at all. In fact, I wouldn't bench... except I am probably competing in a pl meet next month.

lol
 
I have a hard time getting psyched to bench too. But I have to do it, so I do it.
 
I think the bench is a functional lift...grappling and football are two things that come to mind that the bench press helps a lot
 
Cuthbert said:
I don't see the point of benching at all. In fact, I wouldn't bench... except I am probably competing in a pl meet next month.

lol
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I think that I am finding that benching with bands is helping my overheads some...the extra tricep strength is good I guess.

I use speed bench as my 2ndary pressing day. My primary day is overheads...and I LOVE overheads. Talk about a fully body movement.

Maybe I look at GM's, deads, overheads, and squats as a challenge. I know that if I don't take it FULLY serious...that I am going to get hurt. I feel like I am in a battle in which my ENTIRE body is being pushed to the limit...

I don't feel that from bench press. I guess it is needed though.

I'll go change my panties now and put on a pair of underwear and get to work.

B True
 
b fold the truth said:
Thursday is bench day for me...always the day that I dread the most.

I just can't get pumped up to bench press...the most useless day in my training. It just doesn't get me going like gm's, deads, overheads, or squats...

People always ask...'how much can you bench' and I just kindly explain to them that I believe that the bench press is probably the least functional exercise that an athlete can do AND that I don't focus on it much...

Just complaining for a bit...before I go and bench for a while.

I do get to do some JM's, rotators, barbell rows, curls and maybe some hang snatches though!!!! :)

B True
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How dare you insult my friend the Bench Press.:kaioken:
 
I feel your pain man. I used to hate the bench too. But right now im enjoying all of my movements. Mostly because there all progressing.

but i know exactly what your talking about

lying against that soft padded bed, and pushing up a weight with the least muscled part of your body, in a position that dosent occur outside of that movement.

I hear ya,

and ya theres nothin like throwin some weight up over your head to make you feel huge.
 
Just to add, its pretty funny how so many people relate a strong bench press to functional strength, when all in fact it really means is that you can move a lot of weight up in a straight line. I am a simple man though with simple pleasures and the bench is one of them.
 
I hate bench, but don't mind it so much these days :)

only with a close grip though, I think wide grip is fairly useless application wise
 
clint, i'm gonna have to start treating you like i treat everyone else:

cut the shit
 
hehe. actually i enjoy both equally. it requires a degree of concentration from me that i enjoy. also, sitting UNDER some weight and knowing, that its not coming up unless i move it there is very challenging. it used to be my fear.

same can be said though about a bar sitting on the ground. i get compelled to get it off the ground, either deadlifting it, or cleaning it.....its going up.
 
I feel the same way B...I just can't get pumped up for benching anymore. Now you put some weight on a barbell place by my feet and say "I bet you can't lift that"...well now im ready to go damnit ;)
 
Prime Rib said:
This is coming from a man who benches 405. Must be nice to "dislike" bench and put up 4 plates :p
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Pretty sure I can triple 405 raw...maybe I'll try here in mid-December.

B True
 
bench is hard to get fired up, too many people use it as a measure of strength. Just think of it as another tool to help build overall strength, like pushing a tire down once you got it standing. It is a means to an end, don't discount it because you hate it. Being good at is relative, it is progress we strive for...
 
Lord_Suston said:
bench is hard to get fired up, too many people use it as a measure of strength. Just think of it as another tool to help build overall strength, like pushing a tire down once you got it standing. It is a means to an end, don't discount it because you hate it. Being good at is relative, it is progress we strive for...
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I agree with you. It is a means to the end of me increasing my overhead press to a degree. I just never feel like I am in a dog fight when I am benching. I do when I squat, GM, or pull.

B True
 
I hear ya B, Like any tool, it can be really effective when applicable, but can dull with overuse... I personally feel it is good for a strong lockout and overall stress of the upper body muscles, almost condtioning one to get use to heavy loads
 
Lord_Suston said:
I hear ya B, Like any tool, it can be really effective when applicable, but can dull with overuse... I personally feel it is good for a strong lockout and overall stress of the upper body muscles, almost condtioning one to get use to heavy loads
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Agree...hence why I am sticking with the use of bands...to overload the lockout.

Gosh...I have to stop using the word hence...people are gonna start to think that I have a brain. I need to go hide my degree...lol.

I'm glad that I can laugh at myself:)

B True
 
b fold the truth said:
People always ask...'how much can you bench' and I just kindly explain to them that I believe that the bench press is probably the least functional exercise that an athlete can do AND that I don't focus on it much...
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I dont know but that question seems totally rude to me unless its someone you know really well... why dont you just tell them more than you maggot...lol!
 
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MsBeverlyHills said:


I dont know but that question seems totally rude to me unless its someone you know really well... why dont you just tell them more than you maggot...lol!
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Well...people ask me all the time...

'You play football?"

I want to look them straight in the eye and say...

"Nope...do you play mini golf?"

B True
 
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b fold the truth said:


Well...people ask me all the time...

'You play football?"

I want to look them straight in the eye and say...

"Nope...do you play mini golf?"

B True
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Thats one of the funniest things that I have ever heard. :FRlol: :FRlol:
 
Well B Fold. . .you have proven that the bench press is not necessary for winning competitions.

Your hip and pressing strength is amazing. I agree though. . .I don't see much use for the bench press in your sport. . now the incline press is a different story.
 
louden_swain said:
Well B Fold. . .you have proven that the bench press is not necessary for winning competitions.

Your hip and pressing strength is amazing. I agree though. . .I don't see much use for the bench press in your sport. . now the incline press is a different story.
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I've been hitting the inclines pretty hard, with bands, now for a few months. Hope it pays off and I can hit a 330 log press soon on my ugly log. I'd like to get 350 x 5 on the Viking Press too.

B True
 
b fold the truth said:


I've been hitting the inclines pretty hard, with bands, now for a few months. Hope it pays off and I can hit a 330 log press soon on my ugly log. I'd like to get 350 x 5 on the Viking Press too.

B True
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Thats good stuff. . it would be awesome if you could hit 365lbs on the log.

The Viking press looks like it would be an amazing delt builder.

You will do it though. . .you are making constant progress. . .really I have never seen you hit a plateau.
 
louden_swain said:


Thats good stuff. . it would be awesome if you could hit 365lbs on the log.

The Viking press looks like it would be an amazing delt builder.

You will do it though. . .you are making constant progress. . .really I have never seen you hit a plateau.
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Thanks for the kind words. Not sure I'll ever see a 365 log...especially not on mine. I doubt ANYONE will ever see a 365 or anywhere near that on my log...lol.

The Viking Press really is a good delt builder to be honest.

As far as a plateau...I try to change things up (exercises, reps, rest, etc...) before I hit one. Hopefully it will keep working...

Thanks, again, for the kind words.

B True
 
I think the bench press serves a purpose. In your case not as much as overhead presses or inclines, but like you said, you do them because they are a means to an end.

What you said about benching makes sense and I agree 100% with you. I also think benching takes a lot of flak from coaches and trainers who are against it. It isn't totally useless, but it isn't the be all and end all of exercises and the truest measure of strength.

I think most serious athletes know this and know it well. The average trainee, the average high school kid, and sedintary people do not know this. These are the "How much do ya bench?" people. I get it all the time, in the supermarket line, at the gas station, in the line at Blockbuster Video, at work, at family gatherings, you name it.......My response is 'A lot'. However, when I talk to anyone serious about training who happens to know their ass from a hole in the ground, they will usually ask something like "How do you train?"

I feel most people who bash benching either suck at it (not the case with you obviously), or they are just sick and tired of the general public jerking off over this lift when they know nothing about it and even less about training as a whole (I suspect this may be the case with you, and I will tell you this has been the case with me at times).

You train at home, but think back to your gym days. Remember all the wannabe 140lb tough guys and the fat middle aged men who only come to the gym on Mon and bench for 2 hours culminating into a 1 rep max attempt with 315 with their asses a foot off the bench and their spotter pulls he bar off of them , next, they do some bicep curls with form that more resembles the latest dance craze, and then leave, not to return the until the next Monday to mindlessly do the exact same thing. Then when you see them out and about they say "How much can ya bench?" and then you can either knock them out or act totally arrogant.

To sum up how I feel, I couldn't agree with you more B. The bench press is an effective tool in an athlete's arsenal, but no more effective than overheads, inclines, declines, or dips.

Now since you took your panties off, I will take my tampon out and go on with my day.
 
Mebbe not so much for functional strength. But it's still important to train opposing muscle groups. And since you strongman types have a ton of strength in your backs you gotta keep training the pecs to avoid the muscle imbalances. Even if you're not concerned about the functionality or asthetics - there are still some neuromuscular* reasons for maintaining strength balance. Right?

*Heh. I used a big word.
 
:)

You guys are good...lol.

B True
 
slobberknocker said:
lol @ BigBadBootyDaddy.
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Me too...

The curl with the latest dance move REALLY got me...lol.

B True
 
b fold the truth said:


Me too...

The curl with the latest dance move REALLY got me...lol.

B True
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Just reminded me of so many days in the college gym. I had to switch my bench day from Monday to Tuesday since I could never get a bench on Mondays. Yet, for some reason the squat rack was always open. Except of course for the guy standing in it doing curls, lol.
 
slobberknocker said:
Just reminded me of so many days in the college gym. I had to switch my bench day from Monday to Tuesday since I could never get a bench on Mondays. Yet, for some reason the squat rack was always open. Except of course for the guy standing in it doing curls, lol.
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Funny, same here- I still do squats on monday and bench on tues...

as for thursday, friday and saturday, no one is usually there at all!
 
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