300 lbs ALMOST

[MindFreak]

i just got back from vacation so i hadnt lifted in a little over a week so since i was fully rested i decided to max out my bench. i hardly ever max out its been about 2 yrs since i have done so. anyway, i did my proper warm which progressively brought me up to 235 for 1 rep which is my normal ending weight for my warm up. during my workout i usually hit 260 4 or 5 times, 4 sets so i was thinking i should be able to do 300 at least once. after warm up put 255 on which i knew i could do easily one rep. then went 265 1 rep again pretty easy. went to 275 one rep which i got up relatively easy. 285 hit a little snag but got it up. 295 got it up without any help from spotter but i struggled. i had a feeling i would struggle getting 300 up but i thought i could do it. i was pretty confdent. i put two 2 1/2 lbs plates on each side for an even 300. i controlled it nicely coming down and got it about 1/4 the way up and just couldnt get it past there. i know there isnt much difference between 295 and 300 but mentally i was disappointed. just seems like 300 is such a big difference over 295. im thinking that if i made bigger jumps than 10 lbs at a time i may have let some more in the tank. now im actually kind of motivated to do it. in a few weeks ill try again.

[SunnyInc.]

I know you're disappointed but I'm jealous. Seriously, 295lb's is still ****ing impressive. It'll be a long time before I can do anywhere near what you can do. Most people will never be as strong as you are dude. Three hundred isn't far away for you mate. You'll kill it a month or two from now.

[MindFreak]

Originally Posted by SunnyInc.

I know you're disappointed but I'm jealous. Seriously, 295lb's is still ****ing impressive. It'll be a long time before I can do anywhere near what you can do. Most people will never be as strong as you are dude. Three hundred isn't far away for you mate. You'll kill it a month or two from now.

thanks bro. like i said i usually dont max out but since i failed in my challenge i am motativated to do it!

[hrpiii]

why did you screw around with 265, 275, 285, and 295? Warm up to the 255 lbs 1 rep, then load the 300 lbs on there. Geesh, you burnt yourself out before even getting to your Max.

[MindFreak]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

why did you screw around with 265, 275, 285, and 295? Warm up to the 255 lbs 1 rep, then load the 300 lbs on there. Geesh, you burnt yourself out before even getting to your Max.

i agree man. like i said i think i had nothing left in the tank. I shouldnt have messed around with the lighter weight. next time i am going to follow your advice and see what happens

[Noir]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

why did you screw around with 265, 275, 285, and 295? Warm up to the 255 lbs 1 rep, then load the 300 lbs on there. Geesh, you burnt yourself out before even getting to your Max.

Bump to this. Just do a few warm up sets next time and you should be able to get 300 easy maybe even 315.

[mitchcumstein]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

why did you screw around with 265, 275, 285, and 295? Warm up to the 255 lbs 1 rep, then load the 300 lbs on there. Geesh, you burnt yourself out before even getting to your Max.

exactly.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

why did you screw around with 265, 275, 285, and 295? Warm up to the 255 lbs 1 rep, then load the 300 lbs on there. Geesh, you burnt yourself out before even getting to your Max.

I was thinking the exact same thing

[BigMikeD]

Damn i cant wait to go 4 wheelen! hopefully by the end of summer ill be a little closer.

[Spinman]

Originally Posted by BigMikeD

Damn i cant wait to go 4 wheelen! hopefully by the end of summer ill be a little closer.

lol, random as hell