Chest Progress Vid Journal Log (Journey to 315 PR)

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Take a week off completely from benching and then try 315. If u got 225 for 10 then u def got 315 in you man. Don't doubt yourself. Smash that shit.

And I think a its awesome that u keep the gloves just cus everyone drills on u for them here. Good stuff.
 
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Take a week off completely from benching and then try 315. If u got 225 for 10 then u def got 315 in you man. Don't doubt yourself. Smash that shit.

And I think a its awesome that u keep the gloves just cus everyone drills on u for them here. Good stuff.

Good advice. Its weird to come back stronger after a break. Always seems to happen though.

Your awesome X.
 
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Good advice. Its weird to come back stronger after a break. Always seems to happen though.

Your awesome X.

That's why most powerlifters take a week completely off from all lifting before a meet. U come in rested and fresh
 

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x2 on ecks..If u can press 225 for 10 u deff can hit 315 for 1..My bench got stronger from doing 3-5 reps
 

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If you took a little coaching from the PL'rs here you'd hit that 315 right now.
 
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I have noticed more that i have more muscle endurance than strength. I Tried another Bench test with 225lbs and i was able to do 11 reps, i think i could have gotten 12 if i had a spotter or was doing it in a cage. Anyhow, i actually did order some wrist wraps just so everyone is happy lol ... my right wrist started hurting more, so it was time to try something tighter than what my gloves provide.

 

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Dude don't ditch the gloves!!!! Nooooo .
 
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I gave it a rest for about 2 days and decided to try 275 to see how it feels. It felt much heavier than i expect it, because i never actually go that heavy, only a smith machine, on free weight its a much different feeling. I was able to get in 2 reps, that puts me roughly around 295-300lbs at the moment?

Since i have been mostly doing 12-15 reps on incline and bench i can see why my muscles do better with more reps, but not as well with heavy weights because my body is not used to it as much, will be changing up my lifting routine starting 2017.

About 2 months ago i have attempted 185lbs on bench and incline before i started having shoulder pains, i didnt quiet get my wanted goal of Incline 4x12 and Bench 3x15 (only 3x13) and after the shoulder pain thats when i decided to do the smith machine for a bit and see if it helps with the pain while still lifting heavy.

 

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you seem very concerned with pain..Most of us have some kind of pain going on..You always have to ask yourself is it worth the pain..For me its a hell yes it is
 
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you seem very concerned with pain..Most of us have some kind of pain going on..You always have to ask yourself is it worth the pain..For me its a hell yes it is

well i keep pushing, if there is something that helps ill try it out. Smith machine for example helped with my shoulders, used back belts even during benching and curls, that helped also, gloves with wraps and so no lol, falling apart sucks
 

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I find the smith to be worse on joints cause of the range of motion..Always try to strengthen what ever weak areas u have instead of avoid them..If i was you I would jump on a deca test dbol cycle..You will help your joints with the deca and blow by 315..once the juice starts flowing u will take off the mittens
 
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Ordered the sling shot last week, tried it out on incline and bench, dumbbells as well, i like it, i see it helping get the weight up a little from the bottom and then less so on the lock out. I will likely do it mostly on flat bench for the 3-5 reps heavy weight overload, but was just curious if in fact it would work on incline and dumbbells.


 
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Wanted to give 275 a shot, got it for 2 reps, that puts me at wround 295 1RM, at 3-4 reps i think that would put me at 315 1RM, so close!! 2017 is around the corner!!

 
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Early last week had a test run at my 15 year old PR (295), tried 275 for 1 rep, felt pretty good, went for 295 barely got that, Was hoping it would feel a bit lighter but im glad at least i matched my previous PR lol

 
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Last Friday had a 16 sets workout to get the most out of my time left.

45lbs x 20
135lbs x 10
135lbs x 8
175lbs x 5
205lbs x 3
235lbs x 1
265lbs x 1
295lbs x 3 (slingshot)
295lbs x 2 (slingshot)
315lbs x 2 (slingshot)
315lbs x 1 (slingshot)
275lbs x 2
275lbs x 1
250lbs x 4
225lbs x 8
225lbs x 7



The other day on Tuesday i had the 3 day weekend to rest from the 16 set routine, and went for another heavy loaded routine,

Bench Workout
45x20
95x15
135x10
185x8
225x5
255x3
265x2
275x1
275x1
255x2
225x5
225x4

Now ill be resting and come saturday morning 12/31/16 ill be going for that 315 goal, i was thinking to maybe just go for a 305 instead, but i think ill just jump on the 315 and give it all i got.
 
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Kid died doing 315 on bench the other day, crazy... Messes with my head, my 315PR attempt Saturday will be for this kid, RIP bro..

 

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Sad story.
Wrap them thumbs around that bar to reduce the chance of slippage.
 

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