trying 500lb bench today.. EEK!

[Dave_19]

I was about 210-213lbs last time on the scale. I want to thank Prowriststraps for sending me every thing I requested due to member of the month. Tonight I'm going to go for a new PR on decline and try 500lbs using their wraps.
I got 495 last week so I feel good about it, but I'm in the off season so who knows. I cannot do flat due to a injury with my left shoulder, but we'll see what happens. If I hit it I'll post it up in this thread later.

 

[W8killa]

If you are not a powerlifter, a 1 rep max is stupid. Not only does it not build muscle (momentum, cant really control the weight well, 1st rep is always the most dangerous) you can be injured. Why not 4-5 good/clean reps with 400? You will get a lot more out of that.

 

[Dad]

Keep us posted, and go get 'em!

By the way, is that yuo in yuor avatar?
If so, VERY impressive!

 

[Philthy]

If you are not a powerlifter, a 1 rep max is stupid. Not only does it not build muscle (momentum, cant really control the weight well, 1st rep is always the most dangerous) you can be injured. Why not 4-5 good/clean reps with 400? You will get a lot more out of that.

Because we are guys, and as guys we like to push our limits.

SFW!!

 

[get it in ya]

good luck bro, get amped

 

[Dave_19]

If you are not a powerlifter, a 1 rep max is stupid. Not only does it not build muscle (momentum, cant really control the weight well, 1st rep is always the most dangerous) you can be injured. Why not 4-5 good/clean reps with 400? You will get a lot more out of that.

Technically I'm a powerlifter, I broke a state bench record at 17 in MI. But why do it? who really can define the why? If breaking a personal record does some thing for me, for personal achievement to make me feel better about my self whats wrong with that? I have been lifting for 11yrs I doubt I'm going to get injured today, and even if there is a risk of that Its never happened in the previous 11yrs so I'm not about to limit my self today based on the risk or tomorrow. I have never broken that 500lb barrier so I say why not? I can do it, so try it, and do it.

 

[get it in ya]

why do you push heavy weight, because you can. the 500 club is no joke and thats a great feeling. not many can say they pushed a 500 and at your weight its amazing if you ask me. its not like your 250

 

[Baal]

There is no better feeling than benching a big weight!

Best of luck to you Dave!!

 

[Dave_19]

thank you for positive words, I feel I have to get it up. If not I'm letting down any one from the board who gave attention to my thread. So nothing will stop me.

 

[terryd5150]

If you are not a powerlifter, a 1 rep max is stupid. Not only does it not build muscle (momentum, cant really control the weight well, 1st rep is always the most dangerous) you can be injured. Why not 4-5 good/clean reps with 400? You will get a lot more out of that.

I disagree. I wouldn't condone 1 rep max as a standard workout scheme, but it gives me great pumps when I do and it seems to help me gain if I do it every six weeks or so.


Just my .02.

 

[Dave_19]

I disagree. I wouldn't condone 1 rep max as a standard workout scheme, but it gives me great pumps when I do and it seems to help me gain if I do it every six weeks or so.


Just my .02.

You're right, strength allows you to push heavier weight, more positive/negative resistance/stress on the muscle.. a direct correlation with mass/size. This is like saying negative reps are worthless because they only focus on the negative portion of the exercise and don't equate to even 1 rep.

 

[bigguns078]

try to get a pic or a video..

 

[terryd5150]

HELL YEAH!!!!

.... So nothing will stop me.

RIP THAT SHIT UP DAVE!!

 

[get it in ya]

If you are not a powerlifter, a 1 rep max is stupid. Not only does it not build muscle (momentum, cant really control the weight well, 1st rep is always the most dangerous) you can be injured. Why not 4-5 good/clean reps with 400? You will get a lot more out of that.

he's been lifting for 11 years, i think he knows he will get a better workout with 4 or 5 reps than 1 rep. he's a powerlifter and wants a 500. go get it bro

 

[Dave_19]

try to get a pic or a video..

yeah I'm going to film it man.

 

[jfunk316]

I think if you hit the 495 last week you are going to be a member of the 500 club today. WHich is a great accomplishment, CONGRATS EARLY!!!!

 

[bigguns078]

yeah I'm going to film it man.

Good stuff.. I'll be looking for it..

 

[knucklehed]

Wow Dave

500 at 215 is amazing. I will be looking for your follow-up later on tonight.
Good luck bro

 

[w8tlifterty]

Go get it Dave, hell of a lift at 215. Best I've been able to get at the same bw is 475. You got some freaky strength there bro!!!

 

[jrs]

keep in mind that a decline is much, much, much easier than a flat bench. your title is misleading, is all

still very impressive for your weight, no doubt