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20-Aug-03, 04:17 PM
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How much weight was on the bench press?
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20-Aug-03, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by gregc
How much weight was on the bench press?
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130 ish i think, 150, 160 - 180 not sure.
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20-Aug-03, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkangel5
130 ish i think, 150, 160 - 180 not sure.
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You're not sure...? :confused: |
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21-Aug-03, 01:29 AM
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Not anymore. The standard for my weight set goes up to 160 supposedly (its a pulley). I have had this fort a while and it is aging, and consequently getting harder. At the lowest of weights it seems that im doing 20 - 25 pounds on a dumbbell. I did the 3rd, 2nd and last pin so those were the approxiametes. I am sure it was more than 160 though i have felt the incease. The pulleys are also squeeky and stuff lol.
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21-Aug-03, 09:18 PM
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Workout:
Bench: 4 sets total, 1 set just to test my strength 1 hour before actual workout.
1 set of 9 reps at 160
1 set of 20 reps at 140 pounds
1 set of 8 reps at 150
1 set of 4 reps at 160 (i just got pooped)
Straight Arm Pulldowns:
3 sets of 12 reps at 50 pounds
I also did some pushups and some other stuff, but was not really too into it today. After doing the hard stuff it felt pointless to do the small stuff. I will try better next time but for today this is it.
All done with no rest. I will also be checking how accurate these weights are because when my friend came to my house today, his bench is at 150 for his reps, and he said that my last weight seems a lot more than 160. I will definetely check it out.
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23-Aug-03, 07:34 PM
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Workout:
BENCH:
1 set of 7 reps at the last weight(still not sure how much)
1 set of 8 reps at the weight before that
1 set of 12 reps at the weight before that
Straight arm pulldown
3 sets of 14
Squats - 1 set of 50(without weights today seeing which burns / works more)
Calf raises - 1 set of 50, 1 set of 70(without weights, both legs involved as well)
Bent over dumbbell rows - 2 sets of 20 (i need some heavier dumbbells  )
Arnold dumbbell Press - 2 sets of 14
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23-Aug-03, 07:51 PM
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50 squats without weight? Are you kidding...? lol... If you want to maximize your reps, do like two sets of 10 with the squat, but put some freaking weight on the bar! lol.
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23-Aug-03, 10:38 PM
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Journal is looking good man, although I think that your workouts are a little confusing to read. Have you ever considered keeping track of the weight and everything like that, that way you know whether or not youre progressing.
Maybe something like this:
Bench: 135x5
Obviously meaning bench presses, 135 lbs. for 5 reps.  |
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24-Aug-03, 02:53 AM
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Alright, i will just read off the weights that they say they are. I will just assume they are correct for now .
EDIT:
I read through the user's manual. The max weight on the bench press is 182 pounds. This can vary with usage/wear of pulleys so a 20 - 30 pound fluctuation may occur over time.
I am going to round up the 182 to 190 for the benefit of my ego:P. It may be 190 for all i know, i asked my dad and he says it feels more like 200 - 220 ish. I will refer to the the last 3 weights from now on as:
Last: 190
2nd to last: 170
3rd to last: 150
Its good to know that i have been doing at least 182 this whole time i thought i was doing only 160.
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Last edited by DaRkAnGel; 24-Aug-03 at 03:13 AM.
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24-Aug-03, 03:48 PM
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I have a question how much easier is an upright bench compared to a normal flat bench with a bar? I would imagine flat bench with a bar is harder because you hav to support the bar and balance as well. But if i use good form, can i make my upright one just as hard?
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24-Aug-03, 09:25 PM
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Flat bench is easier, and better IMO.
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04-Sep-03, 06:29 PM
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Long and awaited update:
Ok i have changed up my routine a little since last time i posted here. I am working out an average of 35 mins a day every day now and here is the usual routine:
Upright bench: Pyramid down to 3 sets(12, 10, 8, or 8, 10, 12)
Bicep Curls: 3 sets of 8 - 10( i find this best for biceps)
Hammer Curls: 3 sets of 8 - 10
Lever Curls: 2 sets of 20
Backward lever curls: 2 sets of 20
Wrist Curls: 2 sets of 15 - 20
Calf Raises: 2 sets of 30 - 50 (one legged)
Squats: As many as i can on first set until i get some good squatting gear.
Straight Arm Pull Downs - 3 sets of 15
Tricep Pull Downs - 2 sets of 15
This is the basic routine, i change some things from time to time, and the sets/reps as well.
Hope you enjoy the new spiffy colors lol.
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04-Sep-03, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkangel5
Long and awaited update:
Ok i have changed up my routine a little since last time i posted here. I am working out an average of 35 mins a day every day now and here is the usual routine:
Upright bench: Pyramid down to 3 sets(12, 10, 8, or 8, 10, 12)
Bicep Curls: 3 sets of 8 - 10( i find this best for biceps)
Hammer Curls: 3 sets of 8 - 10
Lever Curls: 2 sets of 20
Backward lever curls: 2 sets of 20
Wrist Curls: 2 sets of 15 - 20
Calf Raises: 2 sets of 30 - 50 (one legged)
Squats: As many as i can on first set until i get some good squatting gear.
Straight Arm Pull Downs - 3 sets of 15
Tricep Pull Downs - 2 sets of 15
This is the basic routine, i change some things from time to time, and the sets/reps as well.
Hope you enjoy the new spiffy colors lol.
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finally, an update !  what made you want to cahgne your routine? |
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04-Sep-03, 07:54 PM
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I did this pretty much all during my vacation and have been doing it before and it seems im getting results in 2 weeks flat. I'm just changing up some thing and doing some more direct work now that i havnt done in a while.
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04-Sep-03, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkangel5
I did this pretty much all during my vacation and have been doing it before and it seems im getting results in 2 weeks flat. I'm just changing up some thing and doing some more direct work now that i havnt done in a while.
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