Max Bench Disappointment

[Wiggity]

this. How many times has anyone come up to you and said...hey aren't you the guy that can bench 380?

There is nothing wrong with working out and staying in shape, but to destroy your body for a lifetime for some "cool factor" among the guys at the gym should be something to think about

It was cool for a little bit, but I've given up a lot for the rest of my life for that little bit of glory which is long gone and no one remembers.


If you go that heavy for long enough, you WILL injure yourself.

[Adawg38]

Damn, sounds like a couple of you guys got some good benches and squats in. The bench was for fun and I follow menshealth to where don't lift to failure but just to where that last rep is a start to struggle. I just like my brothers size and would be happy there. I feel I've come a lot farther and really just want to stay in good shape despite all my past smoking and drinking. I just have the big brother syndrome to where I am competing with them because I'd be damn if I can't whoop them both at the same time anymore like I used too lol. I just can't do it like they can, plus I don't have the time like they do working and taking care of my little 1 yo girl.

[Wiggity]

Damn, sounds like a couple of you guys got some good benches and squats in. The bench was for fun and I follow menshealth to where don't lift to failure but just to where that last rep is a start to struggle. I just like my brothers size and would be happy there. I feel I've come a lot farther and really just want to stay in good shape despite all my past smoking and drinking. I just have the big brother syndrome to where I am competing with them because I'd be damn if I can't whoop them both at the same time anymore like I used too lol. I just can't do it like they can, plus I don't have the time like they do working and taking care of my little 1 yo girl.

That is probably okay. Make sure to listen to your body. Pain is your body's way of telling you something is wrong. You have a respectable bench! Don't ruin it or else you may never be able to bench again. I know what it's like to lose 350lbs on your bench in 1 second, no fun!

[blacklabel]

I would recommend a non-linear strength program, got My bench over 400 and my squat close to 600

What would you recommend?

[Wiggity]

What would you recommend?

In a nutshell, it means switching it up all the time

[blacklabel]

In a nutshell, it means switching it up all the time

I assumed as much. I was curious what "switching it up all the time" meant to him.

[Adawg38]

I assumed as much. I was curious what "switching it up all the time" meant to him.

I change my workout, muscle group order and reps up about every 4 weeks. Get that cardio in there about once or twice a week as well.

[trlcavscout]

My best benching was about 2 years ago, hit 425. Then took some time off and recently started lifting again with no desire or spotter to go heavy. I have been doing the 10X10 with good results, when i plateau i will change but after 6 weeks its still going strong. 10x10 on bench then light triceps/shoulders every 4th day, everyother day its heavy triceps/shoulders. Pulling every 2nd day.

I agree with dont go overboard. I have always been very competitive when lifting and working. From having hay throwing contests to anything else we could do. I had a bulged disc in high school and now at 35 my back hurts so bad sometimes i cant stand it. I will never quit tearing my self up over stupid stuff, but i know what my dad meant now.

[JM Ver. 2.0]

I dropped 300 on my chest Saturday night. I missed the hooks on the smith machine and couldn't stop it from falling. Don't hurt yourself, bro.

[TDO]

What would you recommend?

West side barbell has tons of awesome routines, just google for a exel spreadsheet workout and find one that you like. Also, Dave Tate has some awesome routines as well, here is one that I used for a while.
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...nch_press_cure