3 weeks left .. should look for a 1 rm?

[Parabellum]

Bench Press:

I'm not sure of my 1 rep max, should I try today to see what my new 1 rm is?

Previous was 390.
3 days ago I did 385 x 2.

I'm doign the raw bench press comp on Nov 22nd.

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

seems like you can figure out where your max is based on the 385 x 2. Just curious, are you doing static holds or anything? They REALLY helped me out last bench meet. Simply HOLDING 120 - 140% of your max sure makes those training weights FEEL light

 

[Parabellum]

I do rack lockouts. With about 140-150 lbs over my perceived max.

 

[slobberknocker]

I don't think I would. But I'd be interested in seeing what Mule and Bigwhitey and Liftbig and those guys say.

 

[pwr_machine]

I wouldn't do a 1-RM this close to the meet. I'd prefer to choose an opening attempt and start nailing it down. Save the big numbers for the meet. I really don't care what I do in the gym if I can't exceed that in the meet.

 

[rjl296]

you could go w/ your openeer, or maybe a little less

 

[Vulgar_Display_Of_Power]

I recall reading in an MM article somewhere that those guys will go up to first, and maybe even second attempts at even ONE week out from the meet.

For what its worth, I say work up a bit to get a feel where your at. Dont risjk an injury, but with 3weeks left that should give you time to recover good, as well as address any last minute weak points or problems you might find.

 

[Liftbig]

if you do, do it now, and dont do it again till the meet. 2 weeks out is then i start to wind down alot, then 1 week out (the week before the meet) i dont really do much of anything, just stuff to get blood into the muscle.

 

[Parabellum]

PR's!!!!
raw bench press
405 and 415 fell today.

I had another 5-10lbs in the tank but I thought I should save it for NOv 22nd.

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

nice dude. open smart and then crush it!

 

[Parabellum]

I'm looking to open at 375, then 405 then 420. I think that's sensible.

 

[Devastation]

I'm looking to open at 375, then 405 then 420. I think that's sensible.

what you have given us, this sounds logical. do good things at the meet P

 

[BigWh1tey]

I'm looking to open at 375, then 405 then 420. I think that's sensible.

that sounds pretty good. If your opener is easy (it will be) then decide. I would take 420 as a second attempt and then go for a smaller new PR as my 3rd ( 430-440 maybe).

 

[Screwball]

If your opener is easy (it will be) then decide. I would take 420 as a second attempt and then go for a smaller new PR as my 3rd ( 430-440 maybe).

I agree with BigWh1tey. Go for a small PR on your second and then try for a 20-30 lb. PR.

 

[genarr3]

I already posted that 410 would be a lock for you. What? You don't believe me? LOL.

I would stay away from PR's this close. You don't want to overtax your CNS.

I want 405. I've done it before, but we've already heard my bitching about the layoff.
I'll go no higher then 390 in the gym.

 

[Parabellum]

Dev, BigW, & Screwball.

I'll play it by ear.

Thanks.

 

[Parabellum]

I already posted that 410 would be a lock for you. What? You don't believe me? LOL.

I would stay away from PR's this close. You don't want to overtax your CNS.

I want 405. I've done it before, but we've already heard my bitching about the layoff.
I'll go no higher then 390 in the gym.

You'll get that easy.