underdawg Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Did some close grip benching and Zydrunas presses last night. Not much weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Did 2x5, 1x4, RH, with 130 pound DB. (one arm push press). Then 3x4, LH, 130 pound DB. Making good progress on these, but the numbers are still quite low. Adding a belt may add some strength. I've got a nice bruise on the right side of my face where the dumbbell came down hard on my cheek bone. Maybe I can work this into a Halloween costume. -Rex After reading your post earlier about one armed d-bell presses making the core and shoulders stronger and more stable, I've been working these in using my 60 lb kettlebell. I came accross a video of Andrew Durniat doing a one arm push press for 20 reps with a 132 lb kettlebell. He is pretty close on strength in both arms. Not sure if Andrew works any overhead barbell presses, but I would be very interested to know what he could put overhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Did 2x5, 1x4, RH, with 130 pound DB. (one arm push press). Then 3x4, LH, 130 pound DB. Making good progress on these, but the numbers are still quite low. Adding a belt may add some strength. I've got a nice bruise on the right side of my face where the dumbbell came down hard on my cheek bone. Maybe I can work this into a Halloween costume. -Rex After reading your post earlier about one armed d-bell presses making the core and shoulders stronger and more stable, I've been working these in using my 60 lb kettlebell. I came accross a video of Andrew Durniat doing a one arm push press for 20 reps with a 132 lb kettlebell. He is pretty close on strength in both arms. Not sure if Andrew works any overhead barbell presses, but I would be very interested to know what he could put overhead. The kettlebells are a bit more comfortable in the resting position. I plan to switch to a thick-handled DB for these, to make things more awkward and uncomfortable. One thing I like to do to improve stability is to hold the DB/KB in the lockout position for about ten seconds on my last rep of my last set. I *hate* eating. Just had to get that out there. -Rex Edited October 29, 2009 by The Natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hauled the squat stands Jedd gave me out onto my deck and gave push presses a shot for the first time in about a dozen years. Very fun lift. Didn't go real heavy. Just did a bunch of singles with 185 to try and coordinate everything. Had a bit of a problem with timing the leg drive and the press, and not getting all the drive from my legs to translate into bar drive, but it did get better as i went. Both of these problems will get better with practice and me getting the bar back onto my collarbones better. I will definitely keep practicing these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hauled the squat stands Jedd gave me out onto my deck and gave push presses a shot for the first time in about a dozen years. Very fun lift. Didn't go real heavy. Just did a bunch of singles with 185 to try and coordinate everything. Had a bit of a problem with timing the leg drive and the press, and not getting all the drive from my legs to translate into bar drive, but it did get better as i went. Both of these problems will get better with practice and me getting the bar back onto my collarbones better. I will definitely keep practicing these. The other thing I forgot to mention is, I need to work my abs! Strangely, these seemed to be my weak point in the lift. I hate doing ab work, but I think it will not only help the push press, but all my other lifts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm nowhere near what you guys are putting up but here is my third single of 275lbs. Barely got it. Bodyweight 197lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'd take it in a heartbeat! Way to stick with it bro! Very nice lift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'd take it in a heartbeat! Way to stick with it bro! Very nice lift! Thanks Mike! I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yes, you shouldn't neglect the abs. I try to hit them at least twice a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 260 for 5 singles on the axle today. Slow and steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Awesome work underdawg and captaincrush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Wow, impressive lifting from you all. I was happy with my new pr 200 pounds yesterday till i found this thead. I have lots of work to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kogba Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Wow, impressive lifting from you all. I was happy with my new pr 200 pounds yesterday till i found this thead. I have lots of work to do Same here I was so excited yesterday that I made a PR of 210lb, but these guys here are on their own (high)level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Great lifts, 200 and 210 are nice presses, 2 plates is going to fall for you both soon, it won't take long just keep playing around with push press tech and work your triceps hard. I feel the same way when i hear about competitive strongmen putting 400+ overhead from a clean, there is a long way to go for everyone in this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement. I'm looking forward to 225, it's always fun to get another plate on the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I'm nowhere near what you guys are putting up but here is my third single of 275lbs. Barely got it. Bodyweight 197lbs. Nice lift! You fought it hard. How tall are you? If you don't mind me asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kogba Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) Great lifts, 200 and 210 are nice presses, 2 plates is going to fall for you both soon, it won't take long just keep playing around with push press tech and work your triceps hard. I feel the same way when i hear about competitive strongmen putting 400+ overhead from a clean, there is a long way to go for everyone in this thread! Thank you very much. I'll follow your advice. Edited November 1, 2009 by kogba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm nowhere near what you guys are putting up but here is my third single of 275lbs. Barely got it. Bodyweight 197lbs. Nice lift! You fought it hard. How tall are you? If you don't mind me asking! thank you!! I'm 5'6" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm nowhere near what you guys are putting up but here is my third single of 275lbs. Barely got it. Bodyweight 197lbs. Nice lift! You fought it hard. How tall are you? If you don't mind me asking! thank you!! I'm 5'6" Your a beast! I'am 5'7" and 174. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 260 for 5 singles on the axle today. Slow and steady. I've seen this guy do a 300 pound log, cold. He needs to stop messing around! -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Ha, that day was anything but cold, Rex. I think I'm still around that level, just working on building up the base again in an attempt get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nice lifts everybody...Keep pressing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 260 for 6 singles on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yestarday I had my shoulder training session. PUSH PRESS: 40(88) x15 70(154) x2x10 90(198) x6 100(220) x6 120(264) x5 140(309) x2 150(331) x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 260 for 7 singles on the axle today. Plus I power cleaned all but one of them, and the one I had to continental I just screwed the timing up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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