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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #25 on: May 18, 2014, 07:58:35 PM »
Quote from: ProudVirgin69 on May 18, 2014, 07:48:21 PM
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

[raises hand]

That was me. I got "coached" by a Westside Louie Simmons guy. He was giving me the business about "ripping the bar apart" as I was "pulling" 135 down. I remember thinking "WTF is this guy going on about?"
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #26 on: May 18, 2014, 08:00:56 PM »
Quote from: _aj_ on May 18, 2014, 07:58:35 PM
[raises hand]

That was me. I got "coached" by a Westside Louie Simmons guy. He was giving me the business about "ripping the bar apart" as I was "pulling" 135 down. I remember thinking "WTF is this guy going on about?"

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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #27 on: May 18, 2014, 08:01:57 PM »
Quote from: ProudVirgin69 on May 18, 2014, 07:48:21 PM
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

ah, okay... Thanks
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #28 on: May 18, 2014, 08:10:23 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.


Any particular reason your not taking him on in deadlift or squat? Oh that's right, I forgot....you're a fairy who doesn't train legs. That's okay. You'll still get smashed on the bench because you're a weak pussy.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #29 on: May 18, 2014, 08:13:17 PM »
Quote from: ganero76 on May 18, 2014, 08:10:23 PM
Any particular reason your not taking him on in deadlift or squat? Oh that's right, I forgot....you're a fairy who doesn't train legs. That's okay. You'll still get smashed on the bench because you're a weak pussy.

 ::)

Didn't we go though this whole thing today with your "Powerlift" gimmick?
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #30 on: May 18, 2014, 08:15:12 PM »
Quote from: _aj_ on May 18, 2014, 07:58:35 PM
[raises hand]

That was me. I got "coached" by a Westside Louie Simmons guy. He was giving me the business about "ripping the bar apart" as I was "pulling" 135 down. I remember thinking "WTF is this guy going on about?"

Lol ditto....I read as many of their articles as i could and wondered why I was having a hard time benching more than 185 for a couple despite my immaculate form.  

Meanwhile all the other meatheads around me would plop down on a bench and rep out 225+ without giving it a thought.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #31 on: May 18, 2014, 08:15:57 PM »
Quote from: ganero76 on May 18, 2014, 08:10:23 PM
Any particular reason your not taking him on in deadlift or squat? Oh that's right, I forgot....you're a fairy who doesn't train legs. That's okay. You'll still get smashed on the bench because you're a weak pussy.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #32 on: May 18, 2014, 08:45:28 PM »
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #33 on: May 18, 2014, 10:02:12 PM »
Don`t forget to bring your elbows in and keep them from flaring out.  ::)

Worst fucking advice ever.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #34 on: May 18, 2014, 10:21:37 PM »
Quote from: Hulkotron on May 18, 2014, 05:26:57 PM
Spot on

 classic Hulkotron material  :D
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #35 on: May 18, 2014, 10:56:52 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 "lower to the upper stomach area" and "bring your elbows in" to really move those heavy weights.

Would not do another 1rm bench unless there was at least the cost of reconstructive surgery riding on it.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #36 on: May 18, 2014, 10:59:00 PM »
Quote from: The True Adonis on May 18, 2014, 10:02:12 PM
Don`t forget to bring your elbows in and keep them from flaring out.  ::)

Worst fucking advice ever.

Is that how you manage to get that massive 135 up?
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #37 on: May 18, 2014, 11:02:09 PM »
Quote from: Coach is Back! on May 18, 2014, 10:59:00 PM
Is that how you manage to get that massive 135 up?
Yes.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #38 on: May 18, 2014, 11:36:06 PM »
Quote from: The True Adonis on May 18, 2014, 11:02:09 PM
Yes.

Did you learn how to bench by reading a muscle magazine?
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #39 on: May 21, 2014, 01:04:57 AM »
Quote from: wes on May 18, 2014, 07:18:59 PM
You guys should train minimum 8 weeks for it Groink.......not enough time IMO.

This. It's not enough time.   Groink is on superdrol  meanwhile    that guy is going to be on halotestin guaranteed.   Groink has the muscle size and density to bench in the mid to high  400's easy... tapping into it is going to be  another story.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #40 on: May 21, 2014, 01:34:19 AM »
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

lol...

the easier term to visualize is 'break the bar', like you're trying to break a stick or a pencil.

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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #41 on: May 21, 2014, 01:53:54 AM »
Quote from: ESFitness on May 21, 2014, 01:34:19 AM
lol...

the easier term to visualize is 'break the bar', like you're trying to break a stick or a pencil.



Oh, okay... not to sound so dense, but which way? so that it would break upwards or downwards or towards your feet or head? ???

Upwards I assume?
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #42 on: May 21, 2014, 01:58:28 AM »
Quote from: Roger Bacon on May 21, 2014, 01:53:54 AM
Oh, okay... not to sound so dense, but which way? so that it would break upwards or downwards or towards your feet or head? ???

Upwards I assume?

grabbing the bar, you want to try to push your index finger knuckles forward and your pinky knuckles towards you.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #43 on: May 21, 2014, 01:59:13 AM »
Quote from: ESFitness on May 21, 2014, 01:58:28 AM
grabbing the bar, you want to try to push your index finger knuckles forward and your pinky knuckles towards you.

Ah cool, interesting thanks!!
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #44 on: May 21, 2014, 04:42:39 AM »
seriously I wouldnt entertain this

its got injury written all over it

don't let your ego make the decision to prove you still have it at 49

do a high rep challenge with a lighter weight much safer

and probably a better test of where you are
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #45 on: May 21, 2014, 05:49:15 AM »
Had one of my lifting buddies tear a pec last night. Strong kid, very good bencher for his weight. 4th rep on 375 and RIP.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #46 on: May 21, 2014, 05:53:38 AM »
Quote from: Big Chiro Flex on May 21, 2014, 05:49:15 AM
Had one of my lifting buddies tear a pec last night. Strong kid, very good bencher for his weight. 4th rep on 375 and RIP.

did he have any pain or tightness going into the set
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #47 on: May 21, 2014, 06:00:19 AM »
Heavy benching after age 40 is not worth the risk. 

Challenge him to a DB pressing contest.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #48 on: May 21, 2014, 06:06:43 AM »
Quote from: Big Chiro Flex on May 21, 2014, 05:49:15 AM
Had one of my lifting buddies tear a pec last night. Strong kid, very good bencher for his weight. 4th rep on 375 and RIP.

Did he row the bar to his chest whilst ripping the bar apart? Failure there may have been his downfall.
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Re: the 50 year old bench press challenge.
« Reply #49 on: May 21, 2014, 06:42:04 AM »
Quote from: bigmc on May 21, 2014, 05:53:38 AM
did he have any pain or tightness going into the set

He said he felt great. 375 is always his go to for his heavy sets. Freak incident.

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