Bench max tonight 315, I need advice and encouragement.

[CobraUTAH]

Well tonight is the night I go for the 315 1RM for a PR.

Last time I maxed chest was after 3 months of 5x5 and went from a max of 260 to 290. This is the warm-up I did.
1 set 8 @ 135
1 set 6 @ 205
1 set 2 @ 260
1 set 1 @ 290 1RM personal record!!
1 set 1 @ 295 failed.

My chest routine best was 240 for 5x5 all me.

Here is my plan of attack for tonight.
1 set 8 @ 135
1 set 4 @ 225
1 set 1 @ 290
1 set 1 @ 315
maybe more?

Currently I'm doing 5x3 with 270 which I got last week all by myself with only a lift off to start each set.
I got to 5x5 with 250 and then switched to 5x3 for 255-270 pounds.

I feel I'm ready but mentally still scared of the 315. What to eat or think before going in there? Does my set plan look good as far as reps and weight increases?

 

[CobraUTAH]

A bit more info. I did the 290 max back at the end of May weighing 232 pounds and 13.3%.

I'm now 245 pounds and 15%.

 

[TheOak84]

can i suggest something...

135x12
185x8
225x5
275x1
295x1
315x1

...worked for me

oh ya. keep those abs tight

 

[Toozee]

Abs tight, arch the back correctly, push your feet into the floor.

From the looks of it.......it's yours man. Do it brother.

-2z-

 

[CobraUTAH]

I don't do my bench like a powerlifter, I don't arch my back. How do you concentrate on keeping the abs tight while giving your bench everything. I've just recently learned to fill with air and hold it during the lift, which has helped. I used to release the air slowly during the lift.

 

[super_rice]

i've found holding air and then pushing it out forcefully but slowly through my sticking point has helped.

 

[Synpax]

I feel I'm ready but mentally still scared of the 315. What to eat or think before going in there? Does my set plan look good as far as reps and weight increases?

I nailed your sister.

 

[CobraUTAH]

Synpax, I don't have a sister but I appreciate the effort. I'll just pretend I have a sister, yeah that does piss me off!

 

[Sammy Sosa]

bench like a powerlifter.

 

[Synpax]

Welcome. I think I would flip over my neighbors "Honda Hybrid" if someone told me that.