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Title: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: EL Mariachi on August 16, 2007, 11:04:37 AM
right now im at 176 pounds on them for 8 reps,nothing fancy, but im going to be at 225 for 6 reps in 6 months. all natural strength. i never tried really my max rep, i think thats ego and useless, i did try 3/4 reps sometimes, but the weight that you can complete 7 reps with s the measurement of strength.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Top Dog on August 16, 2007, 11:14:28 AM
135 for 10.  Impressed?
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: thewickedtruth on August 16, 2007, 11:15:19 AM
Didn't we already have this thread ala SF?!  ???
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Dave Baran on August 16, 2007, 11:16:50 AM
I'm lifting the olympic bar only
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: XFACTOR on August 16, 2007, 11:19:48 AM
185 for 7 I do them standing though.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Joey Tito on August 16, 2007, 11:25:29 AM
My last workout I did 234.745 lbs for 5.65 reps
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: EL Mariachi on August 16, 2007, 11:31:10 AM
Yes, standing is much harder.  I think I did 185 for five followed by another set which consisted of 12 reps mostly all assisted.  Standing is much better for building strength.

for me standing is not harder, it makes it easier, you can cheat and swing, sitting its all shoulders so it makes it harder. standing can also cause lower-back injury if you re not careful my friend.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: SteelePegasus on August 16, 2007, 11:32:21 AM
10lbs x 3 ..I only do 1/4 reps
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Joey Tito on August 16, 2007, 11:35:20 AM
Shouldn't this thread be on the training board? ???
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: EL Mariachi on August 16, 2007, 11:37:55 AM
Shouldn't this thread be on the training board? ???


yes it should, multile accounts shouldnt be used also.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Joey Tito on August 16, 2007, 11:39:20 AM

yes it should, multile accounts shouldnt be used also.

"multile" ???

Anyway, how does your lame response invalidate the point that this thread should be on the training board, or perhaps dumped in the Z, where it really belongs? ::)
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on August 16, 2007, 11:54:02 AM
Yes, standing is much harder.  I think I did 185 for five followed by another set which consisted of 12 reps mostly all assisted.  Standing is much better for building strength.
yes but they are also much more shitty on the lower back
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: dr.chimps on August 16, 2007, 12:01:48 PM
Used to be able to get up to 205 seated, then *bang* I blew a rotator. That was a long time ago, and the last time I tried with 40lb dumbells it still hurt. Ah well, never liked training shoulders, anyway.  :'(
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: kwri298 on August 16, 2007, 12:05:49 PM
225 for 7.  I do them seated and to the front.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Joey Tito on August 16, 2007, 12:08:04 PM
225 for 7.  I do them seated and to the front.

bullshit
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: thewickedtruth on August 16, 2007, 12:09:15 PM
585 for 22 1/8 rep rest paused to 60 total for sets!
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: jaejonna on August 16, 2007, 12:11:05 PM
80 lbs dumbells for 8 ...the drop set that b izatch
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: sandpiper on August 16, 2007, 12:14:20 PM
are we talking in front or behind the neck?

Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: bigmc on August 16, 2007, 12:14:30 PM
80 lbs dumbells for 8 ...the drop set that b izatch

good weight jj  :)

i warm up with that shit   8)
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Joey Tito on August 16, 2007, 12:15:04 PM
585 for 22 1/8 rep rest paused to 60 total for sets!

I love your signature mate ;)
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: SS on August 16, 2007, 12:17:01 PM
bunch of shoulder pressing monsters in this thread ::)
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: thewickedtruth on August 16, 2007, 12:21:39 PM
I love your signature mate ;)

If you want to share, you need to talk to SS!
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: wolfgang187 on August 16, 2007, 12:22:15 PM
right now im at 176 pounds on them for 8 reps,nothing fancy, but im going to be at 225 for 6 reps in 6 months. all natural strength. i never tried really my max rep, i think thats ego and useless, i did try 3/4 reps sometimes, but the weight that you can complete 7 reps with s the measurement of strength.



STFU
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 16, 2007, 12:38:45 PM
A lot.  here is a photo from my last workout.

Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Alex23 on August 16, 2007, 12:40:39 PM
My last workout I did 234.745 lbs for 5.65 reps


Calling you out. I saw it and no way it was 5.65. More like 5.23466666666.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Joey Tito on August 16, 2007, 12:42:29 PM

Calling you out. I saw it and no way it was 5.65. More like 5.23466666666.

haha!  You're right, I admit publicly I was wrong. ;D
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: wolfgang187 on August 16, 2007, 12:43:13 PM

Calling you out. I saw it and no way it was 5.65. More like 5.23466666666.




PUT HIM IN THE GROUND ALEX!
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: JasonH on August 16, 2007, 12:44:47 PM
Squadfather in three.....two......one.. ....
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Option D on August 16, 2007, 12:49:47 PM
80 lbs dumbells for 8 ...the drop set that b izatch

today i did the 80s for 12...4 sets...i was feelin hella good today though...i was about to go for the 100s....but i wasnt feelin that good
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: The Squadfather on August 16, 2007, 01:03:07 PM
635 for 2 on the Smith machine and 190 pound db's for countless reps, Matt Duvall is my training partner.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Option D on August 16, 2007, 01:05:06 PM
635 for 2 on the Smith machine and 190 pound db's for countless reps, Matt Duvall is my training partner.


were those by any chance BHN?
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: mesmorph78 on August 16, 2007, 01:07:57 PM
225 military 8-10
115 dumbells presses 6-8
not all that strong on shoulders
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: The Squadfather on August 16, 2007, 01:08:54 PM
225 military 8-10
115 dumbells presses 6-8
not all that strong on shoulders
that's very good weight in the real world Meso but yeah on the internet it's nothing. ;D
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: mesmorph78 on August 16, 2007, 01:32:57 PM
 ;D
military presses especially i find are a bitch....
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: The Squadfather on August 16, 2007, 01:34:11 PM
;D
military presses especially i find are a bitch....

in all seriousness 225 for 8-10 is awesome and more weight than you see 99 percent of people in gyms strictly pressing.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: thewickedtruth on August 16, 2007, 02:01:45 PM
in all seriousness 225 for 8-10 is awesome and more weight than you see 99 percent of people in gyms strictly pressing.

No lying there. It's hard as fuck doing 225. I can only get 8 now and that's on a good day. I think once you find your grip width and proper position you can do okay.

Question on benches. Are most o ???f your benches straight up and down or are they angled back slightly? Ours looks like a severe incline bench. Is that right??! Or should I setup in teh cage and do them sitting straight up and down?
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: maxxmuscle on August 16, 2007, 02:02:21 PM
Cybex Smith Machine - 3 x 20kg plates per side - 6 reps
Hammer Strength Machine - 5 x 20kg plates per side 6 reps
Dumbells - 130lbs - 7 reps
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: mesmorph78 on August 16, 2007, 02:03:22 PM
little less than 90 degrees
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: The Squadfather on August 16, 2007, 02:03:48 PM
No lying there. It's hard as fuck doing 225. I can only get 8 now and that's on a good day. I think once you find your grip width and proper position you can do okay.

Question on benches. Are most o ???f your benches straight up and down or are they angled back slightly? Ours looks like a severe incline bench. Is that right??! Or should I setup in teh cage and do them sitting straight up and down?
i slide the adjustable bench in the power rack and start the press from below chin level instead of reaching up and back and taking the bar off the stupid ass seated press bench, those things are horrible.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: thewickedtruth on August 16, 2007, 02:07:23 PM
i slide the adjustable bench in the power rack and start the press from below chin level instead of reaching up and back and taking the bar off the stupid ass seated press bench, those things are horrible.

Yeah racking and unracking is ridiculous on that thing. They have this catch bar whatever the fuck out front like you're supposed to toss it away or something. SAY WHAT?!?! I liked the idea of the cage for safety instead of the smith. I've been going to the collar bone with them. I LIKE IT. It's more impressive to me than doing 275 or 315 to 90* on the elbows. Seated military is weak for me but I feel better doing it FULL ROM now!  ;D I just can't do them with upright rows or anything else or the power plummets.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: davidpaul on August 16, 2007, 02:09:12 PM
I broke 495 for just 6 reps, whe I was training with Matt Duval, he got a double on 755 pounds, stroing guy is matt, made me look like a bitch.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: kwri298 on August 16, 2007, 02:12:27 PM
bullshit

Why do you say that?  You don't think anybody can do this or what?
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: SS on August 16, 2007, 03:34:23 PM
Why do you say that?  You don't think anybody can do this or what?
maybe 1% of GB can.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: MoralMan on August 16, 2007, 03:47:57 PM
Im crap at them but there is a guy at my gym who does 110lb dbs for about 10 with them, strong dude
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: chaos on August 16, 2007, 04:00:43 PM
for me standing is not harder, it makes it easier, you can cheat and swing, sitting its all shoulders so it makes it harder. standing can also cause lower-back injury if you re not careful my friend.
how the hell do you "swing" on standing shoulder presses? no wonder you involve so much back in you "shoulder" presses ::)
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: CARTEL on August 16, 2007, 05:06:30 PM
Seated Military presses are for twats and girls.

Stand up and be a man.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: EL Mariachi on August 16, 2007, 05:09:21 PM
Seated Military presses are for twats and girls.

Stand up and be a man.


so you think youre tough standing there in your speedo you no good son of a bitch?
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: CARTEL on August 16, 2007, 05:13:40 PM

so you think youre tough standing there in your speedo you no good son of a bitch?

Yep. Speedo and a half shirt puffing on my homemade cig.

I try to look like demented Euro Trash. Kind of like you.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: CT_Muscle on August 16, 2007, 06:02:38 PM
My gym has this bench and I fuckin hate it......
(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o4/djnewman/popup_full_HAMMERSTRENGTH-HS-OLYMIL.jpg)
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: EL Mariachi on August 16, 2007, 06:08:39 PM
Yep. Speedo and a half shirt puffing on my homemade cig.

I try to look like demented Euro Trash. Kind of like you.

smoking meltdown :D
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: CARTEL on August 16, 2007, 06:15:56 PM
smoking meltdown :D

OK hatchetman.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: chaos on August 16, 2007, 06:17:34 PM
OK hatchetman.
hahaha nothing beats a 16 year olds collection of sharp objects from dads garage, including threatening letter to DP meltdown. ;D
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Camel Jockey on August 16, 2007, 06:37:54 PM
Press like 205 front for 4 hard reps... I can't behind the neck press it though.


Dumbells I stick with 80's for like 6-7 reps. 85 is heaviest my gym has.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Marty Champions on August 16, 2007, 06:38:50 PM
right now im at 176 pounds on them for 8 reps,nothing fancy, but im going to be at 225 for 6 reps in 6 months. all natural strength. i never tried really my max rep, i think thats ego and useless, i did try 3/4 reps sometimes, but the weight that you can complete 7 reps with s the measurement of strength.

boom king marachi i sholder press 95 pound barbell put that up your clinched butthole (http://a614.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/87/l_609630dcf82242ce32263a632b3a047d.jpg)
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Al-Gebra on August 16, 2007, 06:41:52 PM

 daddywaddy, your gaunt look is scaring your hairline away from your face.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Marty Champions on August 16, 2007, 06:43:22 PM

 daddywaddy, your hollowed cheek look is scaring your hairline away from your face.

an attempt at insult to the great one shows your true status amongst the dimensions of the one
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Al-Gebra on August 16, 2007, 06:45:45 PM
an attempt at insult to the great one shows your true status amongst the dimensions of the one

all is (are?) one. 
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Marty Champions on August 16, 2007, 07:00:51 PM
all is (are?) one. 

yeap we are just isignificant peices of the one. we have a higher purpose though but we have to earn it through the suffering of an imperfect life my friend. one must not dwell inward but radiate out love
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: chaos on August 16, 2007, 07:21:28 PM
boom king marachi i sholder press 95 pound barbell put that up your clinched butthole (http://a614.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/87/l_609630dcf82242ce32263a632b3a047d.jpg)
dude lay off the tweak man, your withering away!!!!
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: sgt. d on August 16, 2007, 07:25:59 PM
Daddywaddy what drugs do you use including aas?
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: EL Mariachi on August 16, 2007, 07:32:30 PM
boom king marachi i sholder press 95 pound barbell put that up your clinched butthole (http://a614.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/87/l_609630dcf82242ce32263a632b3a047d.jpg)


ill try those 95 ''sholder'' presses, maybe one day i will develop huge sholders like the great legend of daddywaddy, you been hitting those dictionary bicep curlitos lately?
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: GroinkTropin on August 16, 2007, 07:39:20 PM


STFU

Based on that pic, you may not EVER start another training thread again.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: MisterMagoo on August 16, 2007, 08:22:05 PM
Press like 205 front for 4 hard reps... I can't behind the neck press it though.


Dumbells I stick with 80's for like 6-7 reps. 85 is heaviest my gym has.


for some reason shoulder presses just don't agree with me too well. i've done 205x4 as well, hit 225 for a double once. dumbbell-wise the most i've gotten was a pair of 105s for four. meanwhile i close-gripped 320 last saturday. my shoulders just blow, i think.

lately i just do standing militaries, 135 for sets of 8, pause at the bottom of each rep.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: GonnaRuckYou on August 16, 2007, 08:43:23 PM
lately i just do standing militaries, 135 for sets of 8, pause at the bottom of each rep.

Exactly what I'm doing right now. 3 sets of 8 reps. For whatever reason it doesnt bother my fucked rotator cuff much, only bent rows and deadlifts do.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: GroinkTropin on August 16, 2007, 08:46:00 PM
Exactly what I'm doing right now. 3 sets of 8 reps. For whatever reason it doesnt bother my fucked rotator cuff much, only bent rows and deadlifts do.

Did you just say what I think you said? Neither exercise should stress your rotator cuff in the least! The only times training back his hurt my shoulder was when I had tendonitis in my rotator cuff, you might want to get that checked out. Stop sleeping on your stomach.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: GonnaRuckYou on August 16, 2007, 08:47:33 PM
Did you just say what I think you said? Neither exercise should stress your rotator cuff in the least! The only times training back his hurt my shoulder was when I had tendonitis in my rotator cuff, you might want to get that checked out. Stop sleeping on your stomach.

Well whatever the fuck this nagging pain is. Fucking thing "pops" when I walk around.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Marty Champions on August 16, 2007, 09:33:53 PM
you guys are so stupid it doesnt matter 3 sets of 8 or 20. just fuckin workout you dumb little shits ;D
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: D.L. 5 on August 16, 2007, 09:45:40 PM
Used to be able to get up to 205 seated, then *bang* I blew a rotator. That was a long time ago, and the last time I tried with 40lb dumbells it still hurt. Ah well, never liked training shoulders, anyway.  :'(

what rep speed were u using for the positive and negatives (in seconds) im curious to see?

and wat do u think caused the rotator injury momentum, loose form or both.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: CARTEL on August 16, 2007, 09:59:19 PM
If I was to guess what kind of weight I use, I would say I could grab Daddywaddy in my right hand and Mariachi in my left and press them both for 6 really good reps.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: sgt. d on August 16, 2007, 11:16:55 PM
you guys are so stupid it doesnt matter 3 sets of 8 or 20. just fuckin workout you dumb little shits ;D

crackhead meltdown
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: onlyme on August 16, 2007, 11:19:47 PM
you guys are so stupid it doesnt matter 3 sets of 8 or 20. just fuckin workout you dumb little shits ;D

daddy when did you get out of the joint?  you lost all your muscle.  get back in the gym
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: D.L. 5 on August 16, 2007, 11:22:19 PM
daddy when did you get out of the joint?  you lost all your muscle.  get back in the gym

I didnt even recognise him.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Alex23 on August 17, 2007, 12:13:15 AM
Couldn't resist.


Flame on.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: dr.chimps on August 17, 2007, 05:04:59 AM
what rep speed were u using for the positive and negatives (in seconds) im curious to see?

and wat do u think caused the rotator injury momentum, loose form or both.
Hmm. Probably a 2-2. Very controlled and slowish. I think the problem was too much weight, going too low, and behind the neck! I always looked in the mirror and I went 'til the bar was just about touching the rear delts. Just too heavy, too low, btn and did it for years. It was probably inevitable it would go. I want a wayback machine on this one.  :-\
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: slaveboy1980 on August 17, 2007, 05:36:57 AM
Yes, standing is much harder.  I think I did 185 for five followed by another set which consisted of 12 reps mostly all assisted.  Standing is much better for building strength.


if your a bodybuilder do em seated. standing is for the bi-curious (powerbuilders).
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: slaveboy1980 on August 17, 2007, 05:39:34 AM
in all seriousness 225 for 8-10 is awesome and more weight than you see 99 percent of people in gyms strictly pressing.


agreed. 225 is real good. i do 235 for 6 and 275 for 6-8 on the smith machine.  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: spinnis on August 17, 2007, 05:51:53 AM
My bodyweight, maby just for one or 2 slow presses for more ehh whats its called? :D jerk? lol
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: slaveboy1980 on August 17, 2007, 06:02:35 AM
My bodyweight, maby just for one or 2 slow presses for more ehh whats its called? :D jerk? lol

clean and jerk off.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Mars on August 17, 2007, 06:06:59 AM
jerkoff and cleanex tisue.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: spylike on August 17, 2007, 06:27:10 AM
220*6

22 year old natural.

Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: 2big4u on August 17, 2007, 04:14:05 PM
I can do 225 for 13,250 for 7,275 for 3 free weight,dumbbells 110 for 13,120 for 7,125 for 4.at 6'1 260
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: The Squadfather on August 17, 2007, 04:15:38 PM
I can do 225 for 13,250 for 7,275 for 3 free weight,dumbbells 110 for 13,120 for 7,125 for 4.at 6'1 260
we'd have expected nothing less from you "2big4u". ::)
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: chris_mason on August 17, 2007, 05:22:03 PM
220*6

22 year old natural.



Good lift!
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: chris_mason on August 17, 2007, 05:22:43 PM
I can do 225 for 13,250 for 7,275 for 3 free weight,dumbbells 110 for 13,120 for 7,125 for 4.at 6'1 260

Good lifts.  Post a video and show us.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: dammitman on August 17, 2007, 07:27:15 PM
If it weren't for the weight of my hands I could probably get my arms all the way to lockout.  DW, lookin' lean by the way.  How much weight have you lost?
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Knives on August 17, 2007, 07:38:37 PM
220*6

22 year old natural.



why don't you lower it all the way down?
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: D.L. 5 on August 17, 2007, 09:33:10 PM
Hmm. Probably a 2-2. Very controlled and slowish. I think the problem was too much weight, going too low, and behind the neck! I always looked in the mirror and I went 'til the bar was just about touching the rear delts. Just too heavy, too low, btn and did it for years. It was probably inevitable it would go. I want a wayback machine on this one.  :-\

ah ok. yes 2-2 is a good speed, i think that it was probably over the years the wear and tear built up (especially since behind the neck). that is alot of weight i bet ur delts are huge. front presses pushed to the max poundage are a worry for the long term.

the most i ever did was with momentum 150 plus bar but it was not slow and controlled...i thank god i never injured myself doing those stupid ego presses...these days i think if i did it i would be much under 100 for sure but with good form. dont want to risk it.

Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: onlyme on August 17, 2007, 10:11:25 PM
Couldn't resist.


Flame on.


Who is that?  Not one good rep.  Why do people lift like this is beyond me. 
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: spylike on August 18, 2007, 06:37:59 AM
Good lift!

Thanks Chris.

why don't you lower it all the way down?

I've been led to believe that any lower would only recruit chest fibres and increase chances of injury.
Title: Re: How much do you shoulder press?
Post by: Ursus on August 18, 2007, 09:44:27 AM
On all shouler exercises i always bring to claviceles.

as my tris overpower many exercises i have been doin bradford pressed.

at end of training cyclye before i back cycled i was capable of standing bradford press 200lbsx15