Tommy J. Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Chez said: Killed it Tommy. Super impressive Thanks homie! Btw you’re still my guy I’m thinking will win the bottle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) So A trainer at my gym asked to bench with me Wednesday so that should provide some motivation for a good workout.....let’s go! Edited January 5, 2021 by Chez 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I'm starting to feel froggy again. I should be back on the bench within the next month. My current training program consists of walking 1-2 miles a day. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy J. Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 12 hours ago, Mike Rinderle said: I'm starting to feel froggy again. I should be back on the bench within the next month. My current training program consists of walking 1-2 miles a day. yeeyee! Gittit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Resting tonight cause bench is tomorrow.......calm before the storm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 11 hours ago, Chez said: Resting tonight cause bench is tomorrow.......calm before the storm Getcha some! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Another great workout tonight and I beat the trainer up real good. He’s going to be feeling it. Flat Barbell Bench Press 4 warm ups 260 lbs - 6x, 7x, 6x, 6x 320 lbs - smooth single sling shot work now 290 lbs - 3 doubles with SS 305 lbs - double with SS 320 lbs - double with SS 335 lbs - single with SS 350 lbs - single with SS Close Grip Barbell Floor Press - every rep paused 230 lbs - 3x 265 lbs - 2x 300 lbs - 1x. Probably could have gotten a second but decided to save it Incline Barbell Bench Press 230 lbs - 3x 260 lbs - 2x 290 lbs - 2x. Felt good 245 lbs - 6x and spotter put finger tips to help me finish the 7th Machine Pec Deck Flys 250 lbs (stack) - 4 sets of 10x Prone Hamstring Curls 95 lbs - 10x 125 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 155 lbs - 8x Leg Press Machine Calf Raises 1 warm up 300 lbs - 4 sets of 30x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) In such a great groove right now. Thought last night would be the last workout of the cycle but I’m still getting stronger so i will push it another week. Took video of the bench working sets Flat Barbell Bench Press 4 warm ups 260 lbs - 6x, 7x, 7x, 6x 325 lbs - smooth single Slingshot work 295 lbs - 3 doubles with slingshot 310 lbs - double with SS 325 lbs - double with SS 340 lbs - single with SS. Easy but hit pegs on way up throwing me off balance 355 lbs - single with SS Close Grip Floor Press - all reps paused 235 lbs - 3x 270 lbs - 2x 305 lbs - 1x nice, more in the tank Incline Barbell Bench Press 235 lbs - 3x 265 lbs - 2x 295 lbs - 2x. Ya buddy 255 lbs - 6x Machine Pec Deck Flys 250 lbs (stack) - 4 sets of 10x video of all the bench press working sets Edited January 14, 2021 by Chez 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy J. Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Probably the ugliest reps I’ve put in the thread... but hey... 350 for 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tommy J. said: Probably the ugliest reps I’ve put in the thread... but hey... 350 for 3 Nobody ever asks, "did you f@€k the hot chick perfectly?" They just want to know if you did it. Great job! Of course the barbell will be getting together with her barbell girlfriends tonight to rate every aspect of those reps. Edited January 19, 2021 by Mike Rinderle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Tommy J. said: Probably the ugliest reps I’ve put in the thread... but hey... 350 for 3 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy J. Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Got my bloodwork stats today for my 6 month checkup. If your interested in the levels PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy J. Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 BOOM! 375 raw! while I AM proud of the no sleeves, no bounce, no ass off the bench, no bullshit T&G rep, I actually want to cuss this weight out for making me wait so long! DANG!... Finally! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Tommy J. said: BOOM! 375 raw! while I AM proud of the no sleeves, no bounce, no ass off the bench, no bullshit T&G rep, I actually want to cuss this weight out for making me wait so long! DANG!... Finally! Hell yeah boi! Finally at 375! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Tommy J. said: BOOM! 375 raw! while I AM proud of the no sleeves, no bounce, no ass off the bench, no bullshit T&G rep, I actually want to cuss this weight out for making me wait so long! DANG!... Finally! That's pretty dang badass Tommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Tommy J. said: BOOM! 375 raw! while I AM proud of the no sleeves, no bounce, no ass off the bench, no bullshit T&G rep, I actually want to cuss this weight out for making me wait so long! DANG!... Finally! Congrats Tommy, strong pressing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IROC-Z Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Tommy J. said: BOOM! 375 raw! while I AM proud of the no sleeves, no bounce, no ass off the bench, no bullshit T&G rep, I actually want to cuss this weight out for making me wait so long! DANG!... Finally! Nice lifting Tommy! 405 isn't too far off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Hell ya. Congrats tommy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy J. Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Thanks fellas! quick random note, after that raw max, I can now say 100% for sure that the sleeves give me no less than 10lbs when I wear them. I knew they helped, I could feel it. But dang I didn’t know sleeves alone could give 10 pounds! alright dammit!!! Now somebody hit 375 so I can send cash for a bottle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 37 minutes ago, Tommy J. said: alright dammit!!! Now somebody hit 375 so I can send cash for a bottle! Just started my third training cycle. Hitting bench tonight. Been steadily improving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy J. Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) 315 for 8 tonight Edited February 10, 2021 by Tommy J. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy J. Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 ....getting closer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just do it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy J. Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, Mike Rinderle said: Just do it! Lol I want to sooo bad bro!... Unfortunately, while I went on a soap box a few pages back about how the bench calculators have been super accurate for me, I now know it’s off 10+ pounds. In sleeves I’m thinking 385-390 is possible on a good day. Especially if I let my form go to shit and lift my ass off the bench. I suspect I’ll need to hit 315 for 9-10 before I can bag that 4 hondo trophy tho. guys please forgive me for continuing to post prs here.. my bench thread is so far behind that it wouldn’t make sense to post there until I update it. And starting more threads in the strength forum every pr could bury this thread if it doesn’t liven back up. I don’t want that to happen. I need to see somebody else get the 375 here before I let the thread die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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