I Benched 107.5 kg in Competition 3-16-08

[ripitupbaby]

Since when was this the quest to bench 225 in training? Drink a pot of coffee before weigh in (unless you are making weight in which case wait till after), make sure that shirt is on really well and do it up right. If you go into a meet expecting to bomb then you probably will. You shouldnt even acknowledge the possibility.

LOL you're totally right. 




















Of course, I could change the title of this thread.................. ..................

[Stubborn]

If you are that confident with 225 then you should do it. Even if you missed your first attempt (you wont) you have two more. I think you are good for better than 225 and if anything under it is hard to get down to your chest, start there.

[ripitupbaby]

If you are that confident with 225 then you should do it. Even if you missed your first attempt (you wont) you have two more. I think you are good for better than 225 and if anything under it is hard to get down to your chest, start there.

I think that's gonna be the plan.
I'm getting all nervous about the meet, which is silly.   

[tu_holmes]

I think that's gonna be the plan.
I'm getting all nervous about the meet, which is silly.  

It is silly... especially when you do meets every year.

Do like always... have a good time and only get serious when you're under the bar.

Kickass girl.

[thewickedtruth]

we've all seen you make 225..so stop being a pussy! 

[Alex23]

Karen Black aka BuffGoddess reps with 315 at a bodyweight of 167.

[ripitupbaby]

Thanks, it's all good, I am nervous just cuz I'm mental lol. 
The other meets were all in fun, like "hey, there's a bench meet next weekend, I got a decent bench, let's do it, why not."  For this one, I actually worked my ass off for like 5 months.   

[gtbro1]

OK, I set out to bench 225, and I did. 

So f*ck the haters, here's the video.   

My ass came off the bench a little, but I was still pretty happy with it.  I think the pause was long enough.  I got one more workout to get it right before the meet.  This is in the back of my friend's supplement store btw.

And 225 x 2 with the 1 board.

 

  epic 13 inch arms and 30 inch chest.










   jk good lift.

[ripitupbaby]

  epic 13 inch arms and 30 inch chest.




   jk good lift.

   It's the shirt. 

[ripitupbaby]

Karen Black aka BuffGoddess reps with 315 at a bodyweight of 167.

Repping out close to twice bodyweight is pretty good for a girl.  Let's have a look at the video clip, please.

Why are you posting under your old account?   

[Alex23]

Repping out close to twice bodyweight is pretty good for a girl.  Let's have a look at the video clip, please.

Why are you posting under your old account?  

My other one was taken away...

[ripitupbaby]

 

The getbig monstrosities are calling me out on your frequent repping with 295-315. I guess some egos got hurt.

All that accomplished at a bodyweight of 165-167lb. Pretty ago crushing for these little queers.

[Alex23]

Not you rip... I got angry PMs flodding after my originial post.

The good is you have hordes of fans and also you read BIGNATION

[Overload]

Think positive! imagine how EASY the lift is going to be...then get under the bar, get all pissed off and destroy the weight!

[nasht5]

I watched your video. I suggest that you don't count for the hand off, let your spotter count it down for you. Just as they are about to hand you the bar - take in a deep breath and hold it. You expelled all your air once the bar was over your chest then tried to take in a breath, that's a no no. Looks like your good for 275.

[ripitupbaby]

Think positive! imagine how EASY the lift is going to be...then get under the bar, get all pissed off and destroy the weight!

Thanks...now I just need to decide what I am going to think about to piss me off.   

I watched your video. I suggest that you don't count for the hand off, let your spotter count it down for you. Just as they are about to hand you the bar - take in a deep breath and hold it. You expelled all your air once the bar was over your chest then tried to take in a breath, that's a no no. Looks like your good for 275.

Sweet, thanks.  I'll get to 275 before too long.
I have issues with the breathing that I have not yet conquered.  I TRY to breathe in before I bring the bar down and then out as I am pushing the bar up, but when I think about it too much, it screws up the other parts of my lift that I am supposed to be thinking about.   

[Alex A]

How much does first place pay?

Ripitupbaby is a very passionate person and loves to compete so you really cant put a price on it.

Bodybuilding is even more profitable, every time I have won at a show it cost me a couple grand 

[ripitupbaby]

I did a few light sets last night, it's pretty much the only thing I did all week except for a little cardio. 

5-6 sets 95 pounds x 2
and 20 minutes of cardio.

I feel pretty good. 

[w8m8]

Thanks...now I just need to decide what I am going to think about to piss me off.   

my list is really long chicklet , I envy you to be able to say that 

Rip-It-Up Baby     

[Vet]

Yeah, if you have to think to come up with something to get pissed, I envy you.   


All I gotta do is think about yesterday.  Theres usually something I can get real damned good and pissed about.   If that doesn't work, I think about drowning.   

[ripitupbaby]

Well, I didn't even have to get pissed off, and I managed to get 225 and 235.   

The meet went really well. 

Failed the first attempt of 225 - my ass lifted and I knew it when it happened.
Got a good second lift of 225
Got a good third lift of 235.   

Third lift was the best lift...it felt great, right in the groove, went up nice and easy.  Had I gotten the first attempt of 225, I am certain that I could have gotten more than 235. 

I won the meet, but there were only three women. 
I broke the APF NH State women's record for all weight classes and ages by 45 pounds. 

I'll post a clip of the last lift later.  I'm gonna change the title of this thread now.   

[davidpaul]

Well, I didn't even have to get pissed off, and I managed to get 225 and 235.   

The meet went really well. 

Failed the first attempt of 225 - my ass lifted and I knew it when it happened.
Got a good second lift of 225
Got a good third lift of 235.   

Third lift was the best lift...it felt great, right in the groove, went up nice and easy.  Had I gotten the first attempt of 225, I am certain that I could have gotten more than 235. 

I won the meet, but there were only three women. 
I broke the APF NH State women's record for all weight classes and ages by 45 pounds. 

I'll post a clip of the last lift later.  I'm gonna change the title of this thread now.   

Congratulations, you must be a good benchpresser.

[Vet]

Well, I didn't even have to get pissed off, and I managed to get 225 and 235.   

The meet went really well. 

Failed the first attempt of 225 - my ass lifted and I knew it when it happened.
Got a good second lift of 225
Got a good third lift of 235.   

Third lift was the best lift...it felt great, right in the groove, went up nice and easy.  Had I gotten the first attempt of 225, I am certain that I could have gotten more than 235. 

I won the meet, but there were only three women. 
I broke the APF NH State women's record for all weight classes and ages by 45 pounds. 

I'll post a clip of the last lift later.  I'm gonna change the title of this thread now.   

There you go......  This is what powerlifting is all about as far as I'm concerned.  You set a goal, you worked towards it, and in the end you went past what you'd originally planned on.   GOOD JOB!!!!!

Now rest up a day or two, start planning on 255, and get back to work.   

[Geo]

Well, I didn't even have to get pissed off, and I managed to get 225 and 235.   

The meet went really well. 

Failed the first attempt of 225 - my ass lifted and I knew it when it happened.
Got a good second lift of 225
Got a good third lift of 235.   

Third lift was the best lift...it felt great, right in the groove, went up nice and easy.  Had I gotten the first attempt of 225, I am certain that I could have gotten more than 235. 

I won the meet, but there were only three women. 
I broke the APF NH State women's record for all weight classes and ages by 45 pounds. 

I'll post a clip of the last lift later.  I'm gonna change the title of this thread now.   

congratulations ripitup.......

you're officially butch !

[ripitupbaby]

HAha Thanks!    

Yes, back to work...first off to the Arnold, and then back to work.