Jeremy C. Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I've seen a lot of bench press stuff on the forums so I thought I would post my PR from last summer. 405 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king crusher Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Excellent press. That's a really wide grip you take. Those are some funky colored plates. Are you beyond four plates now as this was last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy C. Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Wide grip takes some getting use too but it's better technique for pushing heavy weight. It allows you to incorporate more chest and lats/back. You also have less distance to travel with the bar. I haven't lifted heavy since that day. I changed my goals to bench 225 for 30 reps. I have done it a couple times but not very consistent yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy C. Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Dayuum dewd! I had no idea you were that strong on the bench. Was this shortly after the grip comp last year? I think it was about 2 month before the grip contest. I have worked hard but gains on bench press has always been pretty good for me. I'm no expert but if you work on your technique a little I think you will make some good gains in weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 That's a huge bench, Jeremy! Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Can't watch the vid right now, but 405 is beastly dude. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy C. Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 That's a huge bench, Jeremy! Nicely done! Thanks Eric Can't watch the vid right now, but 405 is beastly dude. Congrats. Thanks Chez Dayuum dewd! I had no idea you were that strong on the bench. Was this shortly after the grip comp last year? I think it was about 2 month before the grip contest. I have worked hard but gains on bench press has always been pretty good for me. I'm no expert but if you work on your technique a little I think you will make some good gains in weight. awesome man, will do! Eric actually mentioned trying a wider grip recently. im going to see what i can do with it. Tommy when you go wider your weight may decrease a little at first but you will quickly improve. Make sure you keep your shoulders "locked in" don't roll them out at the top of your press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy C. Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Very cool! I will definitely work on it. Much thanks man! Btw, im still trippin on how jacked you are in the vid.. Did you trim down for the comp? we were finishing a max weight program, so we had been doing heavy, compound lifts. Low reps, heavy weight (which my muscles respond to very well) for about 9 weeks. Gradually working up to less reps and heavier weight. I lost about 15 lbs before the contest, I was trying to cut down some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beef_supreme Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Nice lift! There's a great 7-part "So you think you can bench" video by Dave Tate on youtube. Not saying that you need it (my max is 385 so I'm in no position to "advise" here lol), he does have some very good points though and his stuff is applicable to raw and shirted benching as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy C. Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Cool, I'll check it out. I'm always open for more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Dam dude thats a wicked bench press! I also use a wide grip, But its the way my bench is made you have no choice but to. I can say my max has went up since i started using a wide grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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