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[DanT]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

5'10 225 is still pretty big.

I'm 5'11 185 right now and can bench around 290, working on getting back to 300 in the next month or so.

And I'm also training for a marathon in November. Its a tough balance for certain but I've benched 300 and ran a 3:20 marathon in the same 6-8 month time period back in 2018 so hope I can do it again except in the same month this time. (5 years older as well ugh)

Good luck next weekend for the Crossroads Marathon, Marcellus!
I hadn't heard about that race until you mentioned it, but it sounds like the inaugural event last year was terrific and that a lot of runners will be in Salina next weekend for the various races. Have fun!

[Rams Fan]

Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Benched 315 on Saturday.

Gonna focus on training to run a marathon in December now.

Update: Running a marathon in March. In Week 14 of an 18 week training plan.

Feel great.

[penguinz]

Quality shoulder and trap session today. Other than I care barely lift arms high enough to feed myself now.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Quality shoulder and trap session today. Other than I care barely lift arms high enough to feed myself now.

Do you think the Arnold press is effective?

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by In58men

Do you think the Arnold press is effective?

I don't personally like it. I would rather take the extra time to isolate each head.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by In58men

Do you think the Arnold press is effective?

Sure, if you take the time to feel and contract your deltoids. I'd say it's no better or worse than any other overhead press movement. It's what you make out of it and what agrees with your unique anatomy.

So you tell us if it's effective for you.

[SupDock]

Originally Posted by loochy

Sure, if you take the time to feel and contract your deltoids. I'd say it's no better or worse than any other overhead press movement. It's what you make out of it and what agrees with your unique anatomy.

So you tell us if it's effective for you.

I’m not sure how I feel about it. I think the compound ROM makes it a little tougher on heavy loads, but maybe that’s a good thing.

The front delt is hardly ever lacking on people, so I’m not totally sure what advantage it has over standard OHP.

I mix it in on occasion.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by SupDock

I’m not sure how I feel about it. I think the compound ROM makes it a little tougher on heavy loads, but maybe that’s a good thing.

The front delt is hardly ever lacking on people, so I’m not totally sure what advantage it has over standard OHP.

I mix it in on occasion.

Arnold press shouldn't be done under heavy load. it should be a light to moderate for reps exercise.

What about Lu Raises? I can't stand them. Even before my shoulders were f'd there was too much cracking and popping for me.

[In58men]

Hit 315 on squats today, which is a PR. Did 2 reps, but the 2nd rep I didn’t get low enough. My goal is to hit it 5 times before the end of summer.

[penguinz]

Pulled a 405 standard dead yesterday. Only equipment was straps. No belt, suit or knee wraps. Was easy once it broke from the ground. I think I could have gone another 15-20lbs if I pushed it.

On target to hit the 1000lb club by end of the year.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Pulled a 405 standard dead yesterday. Only equipment was straps. No belt, suit or knee wraps. Was easy once it broke from the ground. I think I could have gone another 15-20lbs if I pushed it.

On target to hit the 1000lb club by end of the year.

I need 45lbs to go and I’ll be there

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by In58men

I need 45lbs to go and I’ll be there

I haven't tried to go heavy on squats yet so I could be there. I have pushed 265 raw on bench so would only need a 330 squat. Tomorrow is legs so might push it and see how it goes.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by penguinz

I haven't tried to go heavy on squats yet so I could be there. I have pushed 265 raw on bench so would only need a 330 squat. Tomorrow is legs so might push it and see how it goes.

I’m 285 on bench raw, flat back not arched.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by In58men

I’m 285 on bench raw, flat back not arched.

Flatback as well. If I did the powerlifting arch I could easily top 300.

[In58men]

Fake it until you make it