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post 1683161683 05-22-2023, 06:29 AM
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6 weeks of bench gains

Went from a shaky 365 with 2/10 form to a much cleaner faster 370 with like 6/10 form


Honestly felt like I could've hit 380. Bodyweight still at 179.

370 lb. the other day



365 lb. back on april 6



+5 lb. in 6 weeks ain't amazing but I'll take the much improved speed and stability.
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post 1683162003 05-22-2023, 06:41 AM
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strong back arch
post 1683163043 05-22-2023, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted By SteadySmokin⏩
strong back arch
back has 0/10 flexibility on account of slipped discs, that's about as far as I can take it
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post 1683227063 05-23-2023, 05:45 AM
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bump for the singular miscer that lifts
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post 1683227193 05-23-2023, 05:47 AM
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Great lift. Blasted through that sticking point this time. Mirin.
post 1683227253 05-23-2023, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted By SpeakethTruth⏩
Great lift. Blasted through that sticking point this time. Mirin.
ty m8. Tbh I think the one big difference was better stability. I had the strength for 365 all day but if you watch, my elbow flares out badly mid press and completely kills my drive. Fixing that really helped me push through the sticking point.
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post 1683228343 05-23-2023, 06:14 AM
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Thats impressive as fuarkk, im nattyandweak so will never bench such weight however that is also very impressive for 6 weeks. Decent form too mirin.
post 1683228443 05-23-2023, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted By nattyandweak⏩
Thats impressive as fuarkk, im nattyandweak so will never bench such weight however that is also very impressive for 6 weeks. Decent form too mirin.
Never say never mate. I'm lifetime natty and while the progress has gotten very slow it still is there. I was at 300 lb. bench by 16, so it's taken 14 years to add 70 more lb.

Although in that time my physique has improved, and I spent a long time working to just maintain strength while cutting. I been benching 365 since 2020 but I was 190 lb. then so I consider it 'gains' to have gotten back to it at sub 180.
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post 1683228563 05-23-2023, 06:18 AM
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'mirin smashing through that mid-bench rep, always a bit scared to go hard when I'm feeling close to maxing out
post 1683228893 05-23-2023, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted By Igor3K⏩
'mirin smashing through that mid-bench rep, always a bit scared to go hard when I'm feeling close to maxing out
I almost bitched out of maxing that day, 355x2 did not go well the week before. My spotter hyped me up though and I went for it


Gotta have good lifting partners.
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post 1683228993 05-23-2023, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted By Jacobcapra⏩
Never say never mate. I'm lifetime natty and while the progress has gotten very slow it still is there. I was at 300 lb. bench by 16, so it's taken 14 years to add 70 more lb.

Although in that time my physique has improved, and I spent a long time working to just maintain strength while cutting. I been benching 365 since 2020 but I was 190 lb. then so I consider it 'gains' to have gotten back to it at sub 180.
Just watched your 195lbs for 29 even if it was filmed using a potato goddam impressive.
post 1683229133 05-23-2023, 06:30 AM
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Solid AF boyo, nice rep. 370 is big boy bench weight.
post 1683229283 05-23-2023, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted By nattyandweak⏩
Just watched your 195lbs for 29 even if it was filmed using a potato goddam impressive.
Thanks mate, that was part of a bodyweight bench press competition (so I was weighing 195 ish then)


I'd smoke that now though, I'm at 225x24 or so. Probably could get 195 for mid 30's and I weigh like 15 lb. less. might get frisky and do another bodyweight press, see if I can hit 180 x 40.
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post 1683229363 05-23-2023, 06:37 AM
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Mirin brother. I’m 200lb and not even close to that. Really hard to wrap my mind around tbh
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Hows your pulling compared to your push ? I dont really see many guys pushing that kind of weight so curious what your numbers for are for deadlift, single arm db row and chin ups.
post 1683229483 05-23-2023, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted By nattyandweak⏩
Hows your pulling compared to your push ? I dont really see many guys pushing that kind of weight so curious what your numbers for are for deadlift, single arm db row and chin ups.
I can hit about 26-28 pull ups in a single set, and max out at +100 lb. or so.

I single arm DB row 100's for sets of 10-12 (heaviest DB my gym has).

I went to snap city so I don't deadlift anymore but some of my best pulls were 455x10 and 585 max (no vid for the latter, rip). I think the heaviest I have on vid is 562 but 0/10 form and it was 8 years ago.
Originally Posted By MetroBrah⏩
Mirin brother. I’m 200lb and not even close to that. Really hard to wrap my mind around tbh
It's mostly form and practice. I'm not that terribly cockstrong, pretty average at things I don't do often. You'd think I could throw around 150 lb. dumbbells but I probably max at like 120, just don't ever train them for max. Goes to show you get good at what you repeatedly do.
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post 1683229563 05-23-2023, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted By Jacobcapra⏩
I can hit about 26-28 pull ups in a single set, and max out at +100 lb. or so.

I single arm DB row 100's for sets of 10-12 (heaviest DB my gym has).

I went to snap city so I don't deadlift anymore but some of my best pulls were 455x10 and 585 max (no vid for the latter, rip). I think the heaviest I have on vid is 562 but 0/10 form and it was 8 years ago.
Genuine mogger srs.
post 1683229823 05-23-2023, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted By nattyandweak⏩
Genuine mogger srs.
Thanks mane, I am trying to leave humanity behind but its hard natty

I've posted many of these over the years but just so you don't think I'm fraudin

a decent set of pullups, not my best.


+100 lb. pull up


455x10 pull
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post 1683230253 05-23-2023, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted By UncleFeel⏩
Absolutely Sickening srs. What’s your height?
5'9, misc manlet crew
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post 1683230533 05-23-2023, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted By Jacobcapra⏩
5'9, misc manlet crew
Fellow 5’9”er here

We’re king of manlets brah, impressive lift brah srs

you strong MADAFAKA
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post 1683230633 05-23-2023, 07:07 AM
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Das it mane. Looks like you might be one of the chosen few who will be able to hit 4 plates.
I'm back, bitches!
post 1683230733 05-23-2023, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted By dfprodz⏩
Fellow 5’9”er here

We’re king of manlets brah, impressive lift brah srs

you strong MADAFAKA
5'9" is the new 6'0" we are KINGS
Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩
Das it mane. Looks like you might be one of the chosen few who will be able to hit 4 plates.
I've made a mental goal to hit it by the end of the year. If I can keep adding +5 lb. every 6 weeks that'd be about 395-400 in december. As if +5 lb. every 6 weeks is some walk in the park lol but gonna try.
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Originally Posted By Jacobcapra⏩
5'9" is the new 6'0" we are KINGS





I've made a mental goal to hit it by the end of the year. If I can keep adding +5 lb. every 6 weeks that'd be about 395-400 in december. As if +5 lb. every 6 weeks is some walk in the park lol but gonna try.
I'm back, bitches!
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Do it again without bouncing it off your sternum like a trampoline
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Originally Posted By OneLegSquats⏩
Do it again without bouncing it off your sternum like a trampoline
Took longer than I thought for you to come in with the same r3tarded comment as you always come in with

Lol you have no idea what you're talking about, and must not have ever seen what actually bouncing your bench looks like.
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Impressive! What percentage of your power do you attribute to your porn stache?
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legit mirin

once u hit 405, they give u 2 virgins and ur wife can't get mad srs
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Originally Posted By Jacobcapra⏩
ty m8. Tbh I think the one big difference was better stability. I had the strength for 365 all day but if you watch, my elbow flares out badly mid press and completely kills my drive. Fixing that really helped me push through the sticking point.
dude that fix mid push was awesome
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Originally Posted By nothingshocking⏩
Impressive! What percentage of your power do you attribute to your porn stache?
350% no less
Originally Posted By Ratfish⏩
legit mirin

once u hit 405, they give u 2 virgins and ur wife can't get mad srs
I'll just take my pic of the sloots that mire in the gym

oh wait no virgins to be found there though
Originally Posted By monster0ultra⏩
The most notable thing isn't the weight, it's that OP has been doing it for years chasing weight.

Most people destroy their shoulders very quickly with bench.

Some people are built for it though I suppose. That alpha destiny guy is another example.
Yeah endomorph body type has been a plague my whole life, but this is one aspect where it's been great for me. I have dealt with some minor shoulder issues, AC joint pain and minor pec strains, etc. but have never taken more than a week off of bench since I was 13
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post 1683240013 05-23-2023, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted By ~Hades~⏩
dude that fix mid push was awesome
You mean on the 365?

If so yeah, it was kind of lucky. Really had to leg drive with full on butt in the air to get the weight going again but at least I didn't get pinned.
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