Some new PRs, but also stuck on other stuff

[searay]

is that you in the avitar ? you must be like 6'10" to weigh 250lbs.......

 

[Lee]

that is me in the avatar, 5 years ago at a bodyweight of 220. thanks for the smartass comment though.

 

[thebadguy54]

I really understand where you're coming from - we're all taught that the bench press is the measure of a man and then we get to where we really enjoy the lift - two things that make dropping it really difficult (trust me, I loved it too).

Replacements would depend on what your goals are. I don't know anything about your history, progress, or future intentions.

But whatever your goals are, the choice is really up to you; if you're just lifting for fun and staying healthy and active, then I would basically suggest doing whatever doesn't hurt. If your pec is the source of pain, then I would suggest moving the emphasis to shoulders with some tricep assistance. Honestly, I don't really see any point in chest isolation exercises if you're not a bodybuilder (and by bodybuilder, I mean one that competes, not someone who just wants to take AAS and look big). And trust me, OH BB presses are sooo much harder and more impressive than bench; people who bench 235 are a dime a dozen, but people who can push 235 overhead are fucking men.

Moving focus to more functional areas (e.g. back, shoulders, posterior chain muscles) will not only make you stronger, it will greatly reduce risk of future injuries.

Plus, who looks bigger/stronger/better: a guy with a wide, thick back and massive delts or a guy with a regular back, average shoulders, and pecs that obscure his view of his yogurt-slinger?? I hope you pick #1.

Great post bro. I couldn't agree more.

Replace BP's with standing overhead presses, push presses and push jerks.

When you can push jerk 300lbs. nobody will care what you bench.

 

[Lee]

would there be doing any point to doing OHP, push presses, and push jerks in the same workout? They're all basically the same movement.

 

[searay]

that is me in the avatar, 5 years ago at a bodyweight of 220. thanks for the smartass comment though.

better than being a dumbass....

im just sick of seeing the bullshit and posts that just dont add up. why would you post a pic of yourself from 5 yrs ago when you now weight 30lbs more and would obviously look much more impressive if you actually gained 30lbs of muscle. is it because you gained 30lbs of fat ? i weight 230lbs at 5'10" so i have a pretty good idea of what a person needs to look like to weigh 250lbs. from the looks of your avitar you would have to be very tall to even weigh 220lbs. im not saying you look bad because you dont but your pic and your stats dont add up and the lifts you are posting dont either. you can shrug over 500lbs ? at my height and weight i have never shrugged or even attempted to shrug 500lbs. whatever.....post a pic of yourself today at your claimed weight of 250lbs and if it adds up ill appologize. if not, then try telling the truth from now on.

 

[ceo]

better than being a dumbass....

im just sick of seeing the bullshit and posts that just dont add up. why would you post a pic of yourself from 5 yrs ago when you now weight 30lbs more and would obviously look much more impressive if you actually gained 30lbs of muscle. is it because you gained 30lbs of fat ? i weight 230lbs at 5'10" so i have a pretty good idea of what a person needs to look like to weigh 250lbs. from the looks of your avitar you would have to be very tall to even weigh 220lbs. im not saying you look bad because you dont but your pic and your stats dont add up and the lifts you are posting dont either. you can shrug over 500lbs ? at my height and weight i have never shrugged or even attempted to shrug 500lbs. whatever.....post a pic of yourself today at your claimed weight of 250lbs and if it adds up ill appologize. if not, then try telling the truth from now on.

I'm 6'2" and 220 lbs. I can shrug over 500 lbs for reps (although I haven't done shrugs since I weighed 210 lbs, 6 months ago. I can deadlift over 500lbs for reps too. Some people have stronger lifts than others who may be close to the same size.

Lee's had that avatar for as long as I can remember bro. Same one for years now. Maybe changing it just isn't high on his priority list. Maybe he doesn't give a fuck what someone on the internet thinks about how he looks or should look. Sounds like he's just looking for some advice and options.

 

[Lee]

searay im not going to sit here and try to impress you because you dont believe me. i could give a fuck less what you think. i dont post on here to pad my ego, i post here to learn as much as i can. if you dont think i really weigh 250 pounds, thats fine. i never once said i weighed 250 pounds of solid muscle so im not sure where your little flame fest comes from. the reason i dont change my avatar is because i dont own a digital camera or a webcam.

 

[Lee]

so after reading all the opinions on this post, im gonna try my new routine today with the base of it being Push Presses.

Im thinking something like this.
Push Press: 3x8
Incline DB Press: 3x8
Seated OHP: 3x8
Skulls: 3x8
Weighted Dips: 3x8

I'll see how this goes. If I don't like the amount of presses I'll replace/remove some of the lifts. Maybe after a few months off of Flat Bench I'll put it back into my routine.

 

[djeclipse]

better than being a dumbass....

im just sick of seeing the bullshit and posts that just dont add up. why would you post a pic of yourself from 5 yrs ago when you now weight 30lbs more and would obviously look much more impressive if you actually gained 30lbs of muscle. is it because you gained 30lbs of fat ? i weight 230lbs at 5'10" so i have a pretty good idea of what a person needs to look like to weigh 250lbs. from the looks of your avitar you would have to be very tall to even weigh 220lbs. im not saying you look bad because you dont but your pic and your stats dont add up and the lifts you are posting dont either. you can shrug over 500lbs ? at my height and weight i have never shrugged or even attempted to shrug 500lbs. whatever.....post a pic of yourself today at your claimed weight of 250lbs and if it adds up ill appologize. if not, then try telling the truth from now on.

What's your problem?

Why do you care what his pic looks like, are you gay for him or something?

What does his pic have to do with this thread or anything he said?

Are you king of all lifts, if you can't do something no one can? Are you really going to come on here being so arrogant to tell everyone else here that if you can't do a lift no one can?

If you can't shrug 500, maybe it's time to start lifting like a man with proper training.

Don't be so ignorant dude.

 

[Lee]

had a hard time lifting today. not sure why but i felt really weak and shaky during my workout.

First time ever doing push presses and i got 165 for 3 sets of 8. Then went to incline DBs and did 3 sets of 10 with 100's. I didnt wanna go high since i was feeling so odd. Did weighted dips with 55 pounds on the belt. Skipped on skulls for CG Bench with 3 speeds sets of 10 with 165. After this I felt like passing out so I called it a day. Hopefully next time I wont feel like ass and put up some more weight.