212 Weight Class

[Big Flat Bench]

I never really paid much attention to the 212s until this past Olympia and I must say I was more impressed with some of them than the heavyweights. Now the physique class left me somewhat luke warm. I'm not "getting it" I suppose.

[Kwon]

So, how much ya bench?

[Big Flat Bench]

So, how much ya bench?

Right now just sets of 315 or thereabouts. Getting over an ac strain in my left shoulder and tennis elbow in my right forearm. When it rains it pours! I've done north of 500 in the past.

[Kwon]

Lemme guess, flat bench is your fav exercise.

[Big Flat Bench]

Lemme guess, flat bench is your fav exercise.

I also believe in squats, military presses, barbell and dumbell rows, deadlifts.  What I found out the hard way is that incline bench presses are shoulder wreckers. In terms of building a chest I consider the Flat Bench Press to be king. Honorable mention to Flat Dumbbell Flyes. Incline anything is a tool of the devil.

[judochoke]

any videos tough guy??

[Big Flat Bench]

inclines are fine for me, they boost both my flat bench and my shoulder press

Incline bench presses don't help Flat Bench Presses. Flat Bench Presses help Flat Bench Presses. Incline bench presses don't help Military Presses. Military Presses help Military Presses. Incline bench presses place shoulder joints in a completely vulnerable position, and wreck them. I know that sounds basic, and I can get into advanced physiology, but it would serve little purpose. Most gym members need to make the transition from "gym member" to "body builder". 80% of new muscle is acquired through two exercises: the Full Squat and the Flat Bench Press, both with free weights. Not hanmer strength this and body solid that. You wouldn't train for a marathon by driving an automobile so don't train for muscles in a machine either.

[Kim Jong Bob]

Right now just sets of 315 or thereabouts. Getting over an ac strain in my left shoulder and tennis elbow in my right forearm. When it rains it pours! I've done north of 500 in the past.

every time soneone says thry "done north of"  or "around xxx pounds"  they lie,  either you know what your max is or you lie

[Big Flat Bench]

every time soneone says thry "done north of"  or "around xxx pounds"  they lie,  either you know what your max is or you lie

When I bench pressed on Saturday I warmed up with 135 then 225. I then did 3 work sets of 315, and a final set of 320. I would suggest that someone who speaks of  "your max" or suggests that personal records are static and permanent doesn't know much at all about the subject.

[Griffith]

When I bench pressed on Saturday I warmed up with 135 then 225. I then did 3 work sets of 315, and a final set of 320. I would suggest that someone who speaks of  "your max" or suggests that personal records are static and permanent doesn't know much at all about the subject.

Good natural strength.

[Big Flat Bench]

Good natural strength.

You think? It's actually light for me, because I am currently rehabbing 2 injuries. I will be getting cortisone injections early next week so I should be putting the pedal down again by November.

[falco]

I also believe in squats, military presses, barbell and dumbell rows, deadlifts.  What I found out the hard way is that incline bench presses are shoulder wreckers. In terms of building a chest I consider the Flat Bench Press to be king. Honorable mention to Flat Dumbbell Flyes. Incline anything is a tool of the devil.

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