hi all, think I will do my journal here from now on!
Chest day

Bench Press
10x60kg
10x100kg
10x140kg
6x180kg
2x220kg
1x240kg not there today too big a jump
4x200kg
5x190kg
5x190kg
5x190kg
5x190kg
5x190kg

parallel bar dips
15xBWT=(133kg)
10xBWT+20kg
10xBWT+40kg
7xBWT +60kg
15xBWT
15xBWT

Cable flys
Dunno what weight was 50kg maybe each arm, who knows!
10x?
10x?
10x?

Adding more variety now to chest days, good feeling too!

Amazing.

Alex, beat that!

Rogue

Good to see thisll be the home of your journal!...

I reckon I can give you a run for your money on the Dips!.. ..and Smith Shoulder Press..this year!...

<At least I think I do.....>

As long as you dont train shoulders for 6 months!


Whats your shoulder press now? Come on depress me!

Awesome on the dips...thats a serious load!

KP

simon m wrote:Amazing.

Alex, beat that!

Fuck off

Alex wrote:

simon m wrote:Amazing.

Alex, beat that!

Fuck off

Don't be nasty, I'm very ill and going off for another nap!

Absolute monster.

Does no one comment in the gym when you move weight like that, or are they too scared? Have you ever thought about competing?

Amazing weight there Rogue and something to aim for

In all seriousness I'm making it my goal to Bench 1x200kg this year.

Impressive dips as well.

simon m wrote:

Alex wrote:

simon m wrote:Amazing.

Alex, beat that!

Fuck off

Don't be nasty, I'm very ill and going off for another nap!

To be fair I Bench Dip more

You go nap mate with your baby formula bottle on the go

I prefer parallel bars to be honest. Benches too padded to do good bench dips.

Alex wrote:Amazing weight there Rogue and something to aim for

In all seriousness I'm making it my goal to Bench 1x200kg this year.

Impressive dips as well.

From what I read in your journal it wont take long to get there. We should have a session one day. A Benching extravaganser! Be good to meet with the people on here.

Awesome session mate, but honestly i am dying to see you try lifting equipped! How come you only compete raw?

crazy raw lifting mate, not many people around in the world who can do that.

Great to see you've decided to keep your journal here mate. Are you any closer to that 260 bench?

Like the avatar btw

Richard wrote:Great to see you've decided to keep your journal here mate. Are you any closer to that 260 bench?

Like the avatar btw

LOL..me too.
Bit concerned on the state of Rogue's mind though after having seen that

KP

words outta breathe as your title for your journal???

Finlee wrote:words outta breathe as your title for your journal???

10 points to you sir! great piece of popular music

Incredible!

Rogue, what technique tips would you give someone with a struggling bench?

Wardie wrote:Absolute monster.

Does no one comment in the gym when you move weight like that, or are they too scared? Have you ever thought about competing?

Of course no one comments! Probably because he's using all of the weight so no one else can train.

Psychosomatic addict insane. Awesome title

Wardie wrote:Have you ever thought about competing?

IIRC Rogue used to compete in the BDFPA

Do you still compete mate?

I did compete with BDFPA. Won a few titles. Nerves always stopped me lifting to my best. I used to train with a guy called Mark Robinson (nobody famous), he suggested having a go at powerlifting or strongman but I never got round to it.
One morning I was awoken with the news he had died in a motorcyle accident when the exhaust of a car fell off and he hit it and then a wall. The funeral was a family affair and I couldnt go, so I decided to show my respect by competing as he had always asked.
I joined BDFPA as I iked their stance on non drug use and entered a competition. The total allowed me to enter the British Champs, which I won, which in turn entered me for the euros, which I won. I went to the worlds but nerves got me and I came 3rd. I went through the same process the following year ending in winning the worlds in Atlanta. Unfortunately the following season I hurt my knee and couldnt make the qualifiers so missed that year. Last year I couldnt compete due to work comitments. Now Im torn between competing again in powerlifting or having a go at strongman. Still undecided.

not a good sesh today. Knee aches so didnt go to heavy as dont want to mess up rest of week
squat
10x60kg
10x60kg
10x60kg
10x100kg
10x140kg
4x180kg slight agro in knee
2x220kg didnt like the feelings i was geting so thought best to stop

leg extensions not sure what the numbers on stack refer to
10x40?
10x65
10x80
10x100
10x110

thought it best to leave it there. will plan in a squat in week. No idea why knee ached.

Rogue

You are a World Champion!

Fuck me mate MP should sponsor you!

As a hasbeen mate can I just say that if you're still fit never retire as it's the worst thing... If you can compete again at that level, do it.

Karlos wrote:Incredible!

Rogue, what technique tips would you give someone with a struggling bench?

well, the pyramid system works for me. I always go for a 1rep max each session. It also would depend on where you are struggling. If its at the push from the chest then I would recomend pausing the weight on your chest for a set or two (powerlifing style) and add a set with your feet on the bench, great for balance! If its the last part of the bench then dips. Also a technique used by some is to try to snap the bar by pulling your hands apart. Sounds daft but people swear by it! Dont neglect the work that delts play. My shoulders are one of my strongest parts and they help.

I am in no way an expert. It may be a simple change such as moving your grip in or out slightly. get someone to take a pic of you holding the bar at the top and bottom of the movement. You might find your too narrow. If you have a hammer strength bench machine they are very good at building the explosive off the chest push, and they are safe!
Hope this helps. Like I say im no expert and am not embarrased to be corrected

simon m wrote:Rogue

You are a World Champion!

f-ck me mate MP should sponsor you!

As a hasbeen mate can I just say that if you're still fit never retire as it's the worst thing... If you can compete again at that level, do it.

Thanks dude
I need to compete again, I miss the thrill and the friends, dont miss the nerves!

World champion, that is impressive mate.

I still think you should stick with PLing, you're obviously very good at it.

rogue_zero wrote:

Karlos wrote:Incredible!

Rogue, what technique tips would you give someone with a struggling bench?

well, the pyramid system works for me. I always go for a 1rep max each session. It also would depend on where you are struggling. If its at the push from the chest then I would recomend pausing the weight on your chest for a set or two (powerlifing style) and add a set with your feet on the bench, great for balance! If its the last part of the bench then dips. Also a technique used by some is to try to snap the bar by pulling your hands apart. Sounds daft but people swear by it! Dont neglect the work that delts play. My shoulders are one of my strongest parts and they help.

I am in no way an expert. It may be a simple change such as moving your grip in or out slightly. get someone to take a pic of you holding the bar at the top and bottom of the movement. You might find your too narrow. If you have a hammer strength bench machine they are very good at building the explosive off the chest push, and they are safe!
Hope this helps. Like I say im no expert and am not embarrased to be corrected

Thanks for that

I struggle a few inches of the chest which is where most people stick i think? I've put some dips in there recently, hopefully as they improve my bench will. I've heard that 'pulling the bar apart' tip before.Its meant to activate the triceps more i believe. I feel my programme has got everything in place for pushing my bench up.Ive just got to accept my bench is poor and put in the work rather than avoid it...