Dexter Jackson benching 405LB 3 weeks prior to the Olympia 2004

[pamith]

The context in which I read it was credible - I’ll try to find it, but even having read it I  still find it mine blowing.

J

I saw a video of Ronnie repping what appeared to be 495 lbs but I think it was actually 500 lbs, and I think he repped it like 4 times, the 5th rep was totally assisted, he was strong on the bench but not as strong as Levrone, regardless Ronnie's chest was massive

[pamith]

[joswift]

I can flex my chest without moving

technically no you cant, because flexing is moving

but for full contraction of your pecs notice where your hands are

[pamith]

technically no you cant, because flexing is moving

but for full contraction of your pecs notice where your hands are

Flexing simply means a muscle contraction, you didn't say anything about a ''full contraction''. I think there's not need to over complicate things in bodybuilding, if a bodybuilder can bench press 200 lbs, as his max, and he eventually gains strength, and gets to bench 500 lbs, I guarantee you his chest will be much bigger, provided he is growing in proportion, meaning he doesn't let his delts and triceps grow out of proportion, there are bodybuilders who can bench a ton of weight but their pectoral muscles are not that impressive, why? look at their physique, they have huge delts and triceps. It's important to grow symmetrically

[joswift]

Flexing simply means a muscle contraction, you didn't say anything about a ''full contraction''. I think there's not need to over complicate things in bodybuilding, if a bodybuilder can bench press 200 lbs, as his max, and he eventually gains strength, and gets to bench 500 lbs, I guarantee you his chest will be much bigger, provided he is growing in proportion, meaning he doesn't let his delts and triceps grow out of proportion, there are bodybuilders who can bench a ton of weight but their pectoral muscles are not that impressive, why? look at their physique, they have huge delts and triceps. It's important to grow symmetrically

I was trying to explain how the pectoral muscle contracts , never mind...

[pamith]

I was trying to explain how the pectoral muscle contracts , never mind...

Let me guess, you struggle building your chest

[ChristopherA]

I recall reading Ronnie did 92 - 96 reps with 225. WSM competitors do less as did Larry wheels.

J

Pretty sure it was 76 and I don't believe that either

[joswift]

Let me guess, you struggle building your chest

no, its in proportion with the rest of me

[pamith]

no, its in proportion with the rest of me

Oh ok

[pamith]

Pretty sure it was 76 and I don't believe that either

76 sounds more believable

[joswift]

Oh ok

[pamith]

Is that you? If that's you you look great, are you natty? I doubt you are natty (I'm natty)

[joswift]

Is that you? If that's you you look great, are you natty? I doubt you are natty (I'm natty)

53 in that pic..
Last prep 2018

[pamith]

53 in that pic..
Last prep 2018

Great, you are not natty but idc you look amazing, good for you

[The Abdominal Snoman]

Should have used 365 for a nice solid 10.

[pamith]

Should have used 365 for a nice solid 10.

He was able to do it

[Matt]

Bob Chic told us that flat bench is a worthless exercise, it doesn’t build the chest.

Imagine what Dexter could have became if Bob shared that information with him!

What was that article of Bob's called, where he trashed all the basic movements?  "Butchering Sacred Cows"?

[MCWAY]

Bob Chic told us that flat bench is a worthless exercise, it doesn’t build the chest.

Imagine what Dexter could have became if Bob shared that information with him!

Notice how wide Lou's grip is. Same with Arnold and pics with Serge Nubret. That form of bench pressing works the chest, hands down!!

With those narrow uprights, you can put your hands near the collars. I refer to that type of bench presses as "Leroys", based on the Hall of Famer, you know...the first guy to build 21" arms, drug-free. If you don't believe it, just ask him.  

[AbrahamG]

1. Very limited range of motion. Wouldn't be considered a good lift at a PL meet. If he locked it out I'd be surprised if he could get past a few reps with 250

2. Horrible form. Left side of bar higher than right side.

3. Glad to see his spotter got a good biceps pump on that last set. Enough said.

4. Thumbless grip. Just plain idiotic.

Is this a workout or an exhibition?? The lifter needs to get a copy of Starting Strength and learn the basic lifts.

How's your Olympia prep coming Roast Beef Curtains?

[SF1900]

1. Very limited range of motion. Wouldn't be considered a good lift at a PL meet. If he locked it out I'd be surprised if he could get past a few reps with 250

2. Horrible form. Left side of bar higher than right side.

3. Glad to see his spotter got a good biceps pump on that last set. Enough said.

4. Thumbless grip. Just plain idiotic.

Is this a workout or an exhibition?? The lifter needs to get a copy of Starting Strength and learn the basic lifts.

Roast Beef Pecs, you sound like a man not to be trifled with.

[MCWAY]

What was that article of Bob's called, where he trashed all the basic movements?  "Butchering Sacred Cows"?

Yes. He wrote that article for Flex back in 2002. He also wrote one, called “Squats Suck” for IronMan also back in ‘02. I have (at least one of) them in my garage. I’ll pull it, just for fun.

[Roast Beef Pecs]

Is that you? If that's you you look great, are you natty? I doubt you are natty (I'm natty)

Lol...he went away when you asked him if he's natty. He must not like to think about that.

[pamith]

Yes. He wrote that article for Flex back in 2002. He also wrote one, called “Squats Suck” for IronMan also back in ‘02. I have (at least one of) them in my garage. I’ll pull it, just for fun.

It's funny to me because Bob never had an impressive chest like Arnold, Lou Ferrigno or Franco's

[pamith]

He had a decent chest, but nothing like Arnold, Ferrigno or Franco

[pamith]