I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I would be putting this footage up of me lifting at the Pro Bench in Melbourne, Australia. It's a powerlifting event that is held annually. So here it is for anyone interested. The footage has been uploaded to YouTube.
Attempt 1 - 220kg (484lb): There was a half hour wait between warming up and finally benching so we were all pretty cold. I can't remember when the last time was that I missed 220kg but here is an example of what it looks like
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OtNsW2JG2g"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]
Attempt 2 - 220kg (484lb): Benched with no dramas this time.
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkfwOn0ipEM"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]
Attempt 3 - 240kg (528lb): Was surprised at how easy this lift was. I've never benched it before so didn't know what it was supposed to feel like. But it was good!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJLAAdzm9U"]YouTube - Pro King of the Bench 2008 - Cub - Attempt 3 (240kg)[/ame]
Attempt 4 - 260kg (572lb): I was feeling pretty pumped at this point so I decided to just throw another 20kg (45lb) on the bar and see what would happen. I took it out and it felt good, came down easy enough and went up nice and quick. I got stuck at the lockout and paused for a split second, then kept it going. I had it but the head referee called it so I missed out. I'll hit this weight this year. The reason I look spaced out when I get up is because I burst my left inner ear. I had to go straight to emergency and get cleaned up. All good though.
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euPWktgm-vQ"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]
Overall I was happy with how everything went and I'm looking forward to the next comp!
Attempt 1 - 220kg (484lb): There was a half hour wait between warming up and finally benching so we were all pretty cold. I can't remember when the last time was that I missed 220kg but here is an example of what it looks like
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OtNsW2JG2g"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]
Attempt 2 - 220kg (484lb): Benched with no dramas this time.
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkfwOn0ipEM"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]
Attempt 3 - 240kg (528lb): Was surprised at how easy this lift was. I've never benched it before so didn't know what it was supposed to feel like. But it was good!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJLAAdzm9U"]YouTube - Pro King of the Bench 2008 - Cub - Attempt 3 (240kg)[/ame]
Attempt 4 - 260kg (572lb): I was feeling pretty pumped at this point so I decided to just throw another 20kg (45lb) on the bar and see what would happen. I took it out and it felt good, came down easy enough and went up nice and quick. I got stuck at the lockout and paused for a split second, then kept it going. I had it but the head referee called it so I missed out. I'll hit this weight this year. The reason I look spaced out when I get up is because I burst my left inner ear. I had to go straight to emergency and get cleaned up. All good though.
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euPWktgm-vQ"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]
Overall I was happy with how everything went and I'm looking forward to the next comp!