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the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« on: May 18, 2014, 03:08:19 PM »
As you all know...I'm a dick and have a big mouth.  (Insert gift joke here)

Thing is I seem to have accepted a challenge from a rather large,  strong, lifelong powerlifter....to a bench press competition. We both turn 50 in June , that's kinda the crux of it.

I have no idea of his max, be seems about the same as me, probably higher max because he has way better technique.  It's friendly, he's a cool guy...but fuck that I want to win...and I'm sure he's thinking the same thing.

I'm taking Superdrol ( ha ha fuck him)  ...need some technique/training .pointers.

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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2014, 03:10:37 PM »
Quote from: The Effervescent on May 18, 2014, 03:08:19 PM
As you all know...I'm a dick and have a big mouth.  (Insert gift joke here)

Thing is I seem to have accepted a challenge from a rather large,  strong, lifelong powerlifter....to a bench press competition. We both turn 50 in June , that's kinda the crux of it.

I have no idea of his max, be seems about the same as me, probably higher max because he has way better technique.  It's friendly, he's a cool guy...but fuck that I want to win...and I'm sure he's thinking the same thing.

I'm taking Superdrol ( ha ha fuck him)  ...need some technique/training .pointers.



And your max is?
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2014, 03:12:35 PM »
Quote from: Coach is Back! on May 18, 2014, 03:10:37 PM
And your max is?

Have no clue..this happened an hour and a half ago.. we have a month prep.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2014, 03:13:42 PM »
Quote from: anabolichalo on May 18, 2014, 03:11:44 PM
next pectearoff

I have a question for you?

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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2014, 03:14:10 PM »
Quote from: anabolichalo on May 18, 2014, 03:11:44 PM
next pectearoff

I've never tore or strained a muscle in.my life...I'm not too concerned.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2014, 03:16:13 PM »
Quote from: The Effervescent on May 18, 2014, 03:14:10 PM
I've never tore or strained a muscle in.my life...I'm not too concerned.
Superdrol + too heavy a weight = pec tear.

Its not worth it, you will likely look like shit for the rest of your life after that.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2014, 03:16:27 PM »
Quote from: The Effervescent on May 18, 2014, 03:08:19 PM
As you all know...I'm a dick and have a big mouth.  (Insert gift joke here)

Thing is I seem to have accepted a challenge from a rather large,  strong, lifelong powerlifter....to a bench press competition. We both turn 50 in June , that's kinda the crux of it.

I have no idea of his max, be seems about the same as me, probably higher max because he has way better technique.  It's friendly, he's a cool guy...but fuck that I want to win...and I'm sure he's thinking the same thing.

I'm taking Superdrol ( ha ha fuck him)  ...need some technique/training .pointers.



Get two benches put fake plates on yours and real plates on his, that should teach him a lesson.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2014, 03:20:45 PM »
Quote from: anabolichalo on May 18, 2014, 03:19:17 PM
that would be good so we can bully him about torn tits

I Realize my arm comments cut you deeply... ;D.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2014, 03:22:08 PM »
Groink versus Coach.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2014, 05:22:01 PM »
The secret is in trying to "rip the bar apart" while you press. Then and only then will you be a master of this lift.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2014, 05:23:56 PM »
Quote from: The Effervescent on May 18, 2014, 03:08:19 PM
As you all know...I'm a dick and have a big mouth.  (Insert gift joke here)

Thing is I seem to have accepted a challenge from a rather large,  strong, lifelong powerlifter....to a bench press competition. We both turn 50 in June , that's kinda the crux of it.

I have no idea of his max, be seems about the same as me, probably higher max because he has way better technique.  It's friendly, he's a cool guy...but fuck that I want to win...and I'm sure he's thinking the same thing.

I'm taking Superdrol ( ha ha fuck him)  ...need some technique/training .pointers.



When I saw the title, I assumed you had pushed Karen too far and she challenged you to a bench contest.

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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2014, 05:24:53 PM »
Quote from: the trainer on May 18, 2014, 03:16:27 PM
Get two benches put fake plates on yours and real plates on his, that should teach him a lesson.

You're on to something here... cheat, but do it without chemicals. Well, with chemicals but also traditional cheating. Almost makes you natural.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2014, 05:26:57 PM »
Quote from: Big Chiro Flex on May 18, 2014, 05:22:01 PM
The secret is in trying to "rip the bar apart" while you press. Then and only then will you be a master of this lift.

Spot on
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2014, 05:28:22 PM »
This:
Quote from: Simple Simon on May 18, 2014, 03:16:13 PM
Superdrol + too heavy a weight = pec tear.

Its not worth it, you will likely look like shit for the rest of your life after that.

And this:
Quote from: anabolichalo on May 18, 2014, 03:19:17 PM
how about you people do 225 for as many reps as possible instead

safer

more useful

equally hard challenge

Best of luck though, stay healthy
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2014, 07:18:59 PM »
You guys should train minimum 8 weeks for it Groink.......not enough time IMO.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2014, 07:25:17 PM »
Quote from: Big Chiro Flex on May 18, 2014, 05:22:01 PM
The secret is in trying to "rip the bar apart" while you press. Then and only then will you be a master of this lift.

Don't forget to "push your feet through the floor"

That is also key.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2014, 07:29:24 PM »
I think you should also implement some Slingshot work into your bench routine.



Also make sure you keeo your rep range under 5. Anything more than that its all for hypertrophy.

Lastly, make sure to eat plenty of complex/clean carbs and BCAA intraworkout supplementation.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2014, 07:32:54 PM »
Quote from: visualizeperfection on May 18, 2014, 07:29:24 PM
Lastly, make sure to eat plenty of complex/clean carbs and BCAA intraworkout supplementation.

Complex carbs. Critical.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2014, 07:37:26 PM »
Quote from: Big Chiro Flex on May 18, 2014, 05:22:01 PM
The secret is in trying to "rip the bar apart" while you press. Then and only then will you be a master of this lift.

Do you mean like pulling outward or pushing inward on your grip on the bar? Sounds interesting
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2014, 07:41:58 PM »
Quote from: Roger Bacon on May 18, 2014, 07:37:26 PM
Do you mean like pulling outward or pushing inward on your grip on the bar? Sounds interesting

I believe that the bullshit "cue" (oh brother) is to "rip the bar apart" on the eccentric phase of the lift. On the press, you'll "push your feet through the floor" while "squeezing your lats".

Note that none of these things is gonna get that bar off your sternum.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #20 on: May 18, 2014, 07:44:20 PM »
Quote from: The Effervescent on May 18, 2014, 03:08:19 PM
As you all know...I'm a dick and have a big mouth.  (Insert gift joke here)

Thing is I seem to have accepted a challenge from a rather large,  strong, lifelong powerlifter....to a bench press competition. We both turn 50 in June , that's kinda the crux of it.

I have no idea of his max, be seems about the same as me, probably higher max because he has way better technique.  It's friendly, he's a cool guy...but fuck that I want to win...and I'm sure he's thinking the same thing.

I'm taking Superdrol ( ha ha fuck him)  ...need some technique/training .pointers.



You can count on me to watch both of your walkers during the challenge.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #21 on: May 18, 2014, 07:44:27 PM »
Crunch scaplua together,lift chest,plant feet,press like a mofo!
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #22 on: May 18, 2014, 07:45:17 PM »
Quote from: _aj_ on May 18, 2014, 07:41:58 PM
Note that none of these things is gonna get that bar off your sternum.

 :D
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2014, 07:46:16 PM »
I think you should do the Moktar Chant of Strength.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #24 on: May 18, 2014, 07:48:21 PM »
Quote from: Roger Bacon on May 18, 2014, 07:37:26 PM
Do you mean like pulling outward or pushing inward on your grip on the bar? Sounds interesting

I believe it is rooted in the technique for shirted bench pressing.... some of the shirts are so stiff you need to literally pull the bar to get it to touch your chest.

So newbs will listen to people like Louie Simmons or Dave Tate talk about stuff like this, not knowing that geared-lifters are the intended audience, and will attempt to apply these techniques to their own pathetic lifts
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