Just thought id post a link to me benching 180kg for a single. Some of you may have seen it on MP. Its pretty old and hopefully will post a new vid soon as strength is on the increase again.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_ADLbOVcDc

As well as being strong youre a brave sod

nice one!

Thanks guys!

Ben thats awesome dude.

Makes my spotted atttempt some months ago look absolutely pathetic.

The way you controlled the negative is so so impressive.

Cheers Alex,due to the fact that i have no spotter i always strictly control the negative on bench this way. Sometimes i feel it uses up too much energy but better safe than sorry. I think that with a spotter i could well equal/beat my pb of 190,feeling strong lately but to wary to go over 180.Repping 170 for 4/5 at the moment

Jake wrote:Cheers Alex,due to the fact that i have no spotter i always strictly control the negative on bench this way. Sometimes i feel it uses up too much energy but better safe than sorry. I think that with a spotter i could well equal/beat my pb of 190,feeling strong lately but to wary to go over 180.Repping 170 for 4/5 at the moment

Thats very impressive. How are your other lifts?

Cheers, Deadlift 250kg, Squat 225kg,shoulder press 140kg(smith 155kg),incline bench 140kg. Seem to be good at pressing,not so hot on squats and deads!

Yeah, that's why i was wondering. People either seem to be natural squatters and deadlifters or natural benchers dont they. My squatting and pulling is similar to yours but your bench is literally 70kg on mine.

Thing is,i have been training for 10 years plus,but only started squating 2 years ago and deadlifting 18 months ago. Used to train chest mon,back tues,shoulders wed,arms thurs then chest again. Poor routine really.

Nice work mate. Great control over the bar.

Really impressive JTM

Sorry to hi-jack but this came up as a link after your vid...scary! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_pdaFXbhl8Q&NR=1

ollie wrote:Really impressive JTM

Sorry to hi-jack but this came up as a link after your vid...scary! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_pdaFXbhl8Q&NR=1

held it a touch too close to his throat for a touch too long. poor bloke!


Jake - that bench is fantastic, especially because of the lack of a spotter. excellent work :]

Great lift & as was siad earlier your a brave mother doing that with no spotter!

Thank you kind sirs!

nice one mate, to lift that weight in a 'bodybuilding' style manor is pretty crazy!

excellent form mate! great stuff

Cheers guys,ive been following your advice Rogue and doing some pause sets.Definately helped,strength has increased,hopefully it wont be long before i post a vid of my 190kg bench.

they certainly help me, glad they work for you too! Want to see you at 200!

Jake wrote:Cheers guys,ive been following your advice Rogue and doing some pause sets.Definately helped,strength has increased,hopefully it wont be long before i post a vid of my 190kg bench.

Do you mean rest/pause work?

resting bar on the chest when benching (powerlift syle)

simon m wrote:

Jake wrote:Cheers guys,ive been following your advice Rogue and doing some pause sets.Definately helped,strength has increased,hopefully it wont be long before i post a vid of my 190kg bench.

Do you mean rest/pause work?

Yeh as Rogue says resting bar on chest for a second. Rogue advised me to do some pause sets at 150-160kg. Really has helped get through the plateau i was on.

Excellent benching Jake, it must take a lot of confidence to do that without a spotter

Thanks Richard,confident at 180 but reluctant to go heavier,especially after i go pinned under an attempt at 195

ill always give ya a spot mate!