Author Topic: Apparantly i decline bench 400+ pounds for reps (Read 4010 times)

Marty Champions · « **on:** March 08, 2011, 02:14:31 PM »

yesterday morning i had strapped on two 40 pound dumbells=80 pounds

i weighed my self with clothes on and i was 293

so i got a set of 5 good range dips on the bannister outside

i was very pleased, then i continued on with my masonic teachings in order for a more perfect existance . Masonry is a religion seeking to unite God and man by elevating its initiates to that level of consciousness whereon they can behold with clarified vision the workings of the Great Architect of the Universe. From age to age the vision of a perfect civilization is preserved as the ideal for mankind. In the midst of that civilization shall stand a mighty university wherein both the sacred and secular sciences concerning the mysteries of life will be freely taught to all who will assume the philosophic life. Here creed and dogma will have no place; the superficial will be removed and only the essential be preserved. The world will be ruled by its most illumined minds, and each will occupy the position for which he is most admirably fitted.

Parker · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:17:41 PM »

Do you belong to a lodge?

Marty Champions · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:36:31 PM »

Quote from: Parker on March 08, 2011, 02:17:41 PM

Do you belong to a lodge?

i am studying the effects of the diatonic scale that my great friend Pythagorus invented here have a look at the effects my good initiate son

Parker · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:37:57 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Falcon on March 08, 2011, 02:36:31 PM

i am studying the effects of the diatonic scale that my great friend Pythagorus invented here have a look at the effects my good initiate son

Chakras of Enlightenment.

Marty Champions · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:44:17 PM »

Quote from: Parker on March 08, 2011, 02:37:57 PM

Chakras of Enlightenment.

thats so 2008 please tell me more

supernick · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:52:48 PM »

what did i just read?

warchild · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:02:06 PM »

400 would bury your fat ass

benchmstr · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:30:54 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Falcon on March 08, 2011, 02:14:31 PM

yesterday morning i had strapped on two 40 pound dumbells=80 pounds

i weighed my self with clothes on and i was 293

so i got a set of 5 good range dips on the bannister outside

i was very pleased, then i continued on with my masonic teachings in order for a more perfect existance . Masonry is a religion seeking to unite God and man by elevating its initiates to that level of consciousness whereon they can behold with clarified vision the workings of the Great Architect of the Universe. From age to age the vision of a perfect civilization is preserved as the ideal for mankind. In the midst of that civilization shall stand a mighty university wherein both the sacred and secular sciences concerning the mysteries of life will be freely taught to all who will assume the philosophic life. Here creed and dogma will have no place; the superficial will be removed and only the essential be preserved. The world will be ruled by its most illumined minds, and each will occupy the position for which he is most admirably fitted.

you could likely do 405 on decline with a little practice...there is a short fat guy at my gym that can do doubles with 405 on decline...but cant do 225 for 5 on flat.....i suck at decline...havent did them in probably 5 years...

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wes · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:59:34 PM »

Declines suck and are a complete waste of an exercise!!

benchmstr · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:13:12 PM »

Quote from: wes on March 08, 2011, 04:59:34 PM

Declines suck and are a complete waste of an exercise!!

i still do them close grip for tri's every once in a while.....but i havent went heavy, or used it as a chest movement in a long, long time....

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disco_stu · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:57:05 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Falcon on March 08, 2011, 02:14:31 PM

yesterday morning i had strapped on two 40 pound dumbells=80 pounds

i weighed my self with clothes on and i was 293

so i got a set of 5 good range dips on the bannister outside

i was very pleased, then i continued on with my masonic teachings in order for a more perfect existance . Masonry is a religion seeking to unite God and man by elevating its initiates to that level of consciousness whereon they can behold with clarified vision the workings of the Great Architect of the Universe. From age to age the vision of a perfect civilization is preserved as the ideal for mankind. In the midst of that civilization shall stand a mighty university wherein both the sacred and secular sciences concerning the mysteries of life will be freely taught to all who will assume the philosophic life. Here creed and dogma will have no place; the superficial will be removed and only the essential be preserved. The world will be ruled by its most illumined minds, and each will occupy the position for which he is most admirably fitted.

doesnt work like that dumb ass.

i used to dip- elbows out- with 50lb for 3 sets of 10-14. yet my bench/decline bench wasnt anywhere near my bweight + 50lb.

oh and yes, declines are a waste of time.. they are a "designer" exercise. for tools and snags who see the equipment so therefore think it must be good. decline benches should be removed from gyms.

benchmstr · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:59:52 PM »

Quote from: disco_stu on March 08, 2011, 05:57:05 PM

doesnt work like that dumb ass.

i used to dip- elbows out- with 50lb for 3 sets of 10-14. yet my bench/decline bench wasnt anywhere near my bweight + 50lb.

oh and yes, declines are a waste of time.. they are a "designer" exercise. for tools and snags who see the equipment so therefore think it must be good. decline benches should be removed from gyms.

no way...i use the post on them to stretch my hamstrings, and shoulders sometimes....and whenever i used a gym bag i always used to put it on a decline bench...those things are important!!

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Devon97 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2011, 06:01:15 PM »

JF,

What union are you in?

2ND COMING · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2011, 06:03:27 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Falcon on March 08, 2011, 02:14:31 PM

yesterday morning i had strapped on two 40 pound dumbells=80 pounds

i weighed my self with clothes on and i was 293

so i got a set of 5 good range dips on the bannister outside

i was very pleased, then i continued on with my masonic teachings in order for a more perfect existance . Masonry is a religion seeking to unite God and man by elevating its initiates to that level of consciousness whereon they can behold with clarified vision the workings of the Great Architect of the Universe. From age to age the vision of a perfect civilization is preserved as the ideal for mankind. In the midst of that civilization shall stand a mighty university wherein both the sacred and secular sciences concerning the mysteries of life will be freely taught to all who will assume the philosophic life. Here creed and dogma will have no place; the superficial will be removed and only the essential be preserved. The world will be ruled by its most illumined minds, and each will occupy the position for which he is most admirably fitted.

How long have you been at this weight? I give it 2-3 months before you develop some cardiac issues.

The extra weight isnt worth your health. Trust me.

tbombz · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2011, 06:12:04 PM »

Quote from: wes on March 08, 2011, 04:59:34 PM

Declines suck and are a complete waste of an exercise!!

you gotta train heavy old man...reppin 185 isnt gonna cut it

cephissus · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2011, 07:14:26 PM »

Dorian loved decline. Wouldn't touch flat after a certain point in his career.

Marty Champions · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2011, 05:40:07 AM »

some enthusiastic little falcons in this thread, as long as they listen to me they will know what is best for them

Marty Champions · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2011, 06:38:25 AM »

Quote from: disco_stu on March 08, 2011, 05:57:05 PM

doesnt work like that dumb ass.

i used to dip- elbows out- with 50lb for 3 sets of 10-14. yet my bench/decline bench wasnt anywhere near my bweight + 50lb.

oh and yes, declines are a waste of time.. they are a "designer" exercise. for tools and snags who see the equipment so therefore think it must be good. decline benches should be removed from gyms.

He who did not comprehend the dignity of the reasoning power could not properly be said to live.

Marty Champions · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2011, 06:43:00 AM »

Philosophy bestows life in that it reveals the dignity and purpose of living. Materiality bestows death in that it benumbs or clouds those faculties of the human soul which should be responsive to the enlivening impulses of creative thought and ennobling virtue. How inferior to these standards of remote days are the laws by which men live in the twentieth century

#1 Klaus fan · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2011, 06:51:45 AM »

Quote from: 2ND COMING on March 08, 2011, 06:03:27 PM

How long have you been at this weight? I give it 2-3 months before you develop some cardiac issues.

The extra weight isnt worth your health. Trust me.

Johnny is 6'6 or something. I don't think near 300 is that much for him.

MB · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2011, 06:56:08 AM »

Quote from: wes on March 08, 2011, 04:59:34 PM

Declines suck and are a complete waste of an exercise!!

Depends on the angle of decline. Decline benches in most gyms are at a ridiculously steep angle. If you use a very slight decline, it will take some stress off the shoulder joints.

Marty Champions · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2011, 07:05:49 AM »

Quote from: MB on March 09, 2011, 06:56:08 AM

Depends on the angle of decline. Decline benches in most gyms are at a ridiculously steep angle. If you use a very slight decline, it will take some stress off the shoulder joints.

He who has a little more rationality than his neighbor is a little better than his neighbor. He who functions on a higher plane of rationality than the rest of the world is termed the greatest thinker. He who functions on a lower plane is regarded as a barbarian. Thus comparative rational development is the true gauge of the individual's evolutionary status.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2011, 07:08:55 AM »

In a completely "irrational" world, how does thinking rationally really help one?

Marty Champions · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2011, 07:13:25 AM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on March 09, 2011, 07:08:55 AM

In a completely "irrational" world, how does thinking rationally really help one?

you just answerd your question in the question; denoting the irrationality of the world you have just begun to really help yourself stud by thinking rationally

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #24 on:** March 09, 2011, 07:15:41 AM »

Quote from: Johnny Falcon on March 09, 2011, 07:13:25 AM

you just answerd your question in the question; denoting the irrationality of the world you have just begun to really help yourself stud by thinking rationally

Yes !!! I will soar with the Falcon yet !!!!