Hit 200 lbs on BP today.
03-03-09, 09:12 AM
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Hit 200 lbs on BP today.
Hit 200 lbs on BP today.
I know, I know - that is nothing to a lot of you, and some of you don't even believe in the bench press.
But, years ago, I used to do 220 on the BP, then I dropped to around 175. I vowed to get back up, and, on my journey there, I did get to 200 lbs today.
So, there!!
We 69+'rs CAN improve.
I know, I know - that is nothing to a lot of you, and some of you don't even believe in the bench press.
But, years ago, I used to do 220 on the BP, then I dropped to around 175. I vowed to get back up, and, on my journey there, I did get to 200 lbs today.
So, there!!
We 69+'rs CAN improve.
03-03-09, 09:35 AM
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03-03-09, 09:37 AM
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Oh 200 on the bench press. At how many reps? Very good job. I was definitely confused there for a minute.
03-03-09, 09:58 AM
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Well congratulations. I doubt that I could do that.
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Alright Dnvr.! Keep it going. 205 can't be far away.
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I am impressed, Denver.
For me, one benefit of being temporarily (I hope) retired is that I have had time to lift weights at the YMCA every third day. Now that my rotator cuff tendon problem is abating nicely, I am almost back to where I was on the military press. I would like to blame my uninspiring bench press performance on the injury, but I honestly cannot.
For me, one benefit of being temporarily (I hope) retired is that I have had time to lift weights at the YMCA every third day. Now that my rotator cuff tendon problem is abating nicely, I am almost back to where I was on the military press. I would like to blame my uninspiring bench press performance on the injury, but I honestly cannot.
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03-03-09, 05:55 PM
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Was that one rep/one set? 
Seriously, I benched 225 in my college football days but I doubt I could do 150 today! Mrs. DnvrFox must like those pecs of yours!!
Seriously, I benched 225 in my college football days but I doubt I could do 150 today! Mrs. DnvrFox must like those pecs of yours!!
03-03-09, 06:18 PM
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Nice job Dnvrfox. I bet the most of the guys in the gym noticed what you did, even if they didn't say anything to you.
03-03-09, 06:20 PM
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What they notice at the gym is when I add 50 pounds with a weight belt and then do 10 dips, followed by 20 pushups.
03-04-09, 07:40 AM
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At least I keep my reps @ 10 - 12 per set and under 200lbs.
03-04-09, 07:47 AM
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Single reps @ max, by yourself with no spotter? You are a hardazz! I have to sneak in my squat sets in the basement when my wife is upstairs. Our boy's told her I needed a spotter therefore I have "orders". At least I keep my reps @ 10 - 12 per set and under 200lbs.
At least I keep my reps @ 10 - 12 per set and under 200lbs.
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03-04-09, 08:14 AM
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That is great.
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