You actually can go up without hitting your opener. It’s generally unwise unless the weight is so light it’s still a shoe-in if you fix the error, but you can do it.
Great work getting back on the bench after that spasm; I’ve had my share of those on bench over the years when a disc gets pinched up & it’s a killer.
Still got a legit 424 on the books and a clean 440 gym lift to your name! Your mistake was only technical, the easiest thing to clean up and fix for your next comp - it’s a lot harder to get stronger or need to change something technically than just get used to commands.
This is only meet #2. This is what we talk about when we say the value of competitive experience - it’s different than the gym, way more conditions that you will learn to deal with as you do more comps. I am at a stage where I routinely beat guys at local meets who are stronger than me because I am a better, more experienced competitor. I just know how to prepare & perform optimally for my capabilities under a variety of situations.
Focus on all of the things you nailed: what you felt was most useful how you laid out your training peak, PEDs, supps, hydration, food. Learning how to listen to your body to adjust those things to land the plane optimally so you could be this damn strong on game day - even with a hurt disc!
Proud of you homie
First thing I did was send your summary and your IG video to my boy for inspiration. Dude fuckin 440lbs is insane!! Red flag or not you know any gym in the nation would plaster that lift up on their wall as a massive accomplishment to chase
Dude I’ve had a few heavy bench days or at meets where it spasms during a warmup or something - usually it’s maxing on squats prior that probably got it inflamed. It’s definitely a bad time.
He said the current school record is 325 bench/425squat. I know he could hit the squat with 2.5yrs to go. But I'm not going to necessarily tell him how rare a 440lb bench is, only show him that you killed massive weight so as far as he knows, big numbers are attainable. Life and time will let him decide what's hardThanks Dustin! Dude your kid is gonna be a tank if he sticks with it! Keep that fire stoked!
He said the current school record is 325 bench/425squat. I know he could hit the squat with 2.5yrs to go. But I'm not going to necessarily tell him how rare a 440lb bench is, only show him that you killed massive weight so as far as he knows, big numbers are attainable. Life and time will let him decide what's hard
First thing he said when he saw the video was talking about how fast and clean your bench looked
I did order a maternity side sleeping pillow from Amazon a few days ago that should be here today, I will be sending that back. Guess I can keep some dignity
if a dude hasn't at some point slept with a pillow between his legs then has he ever actually had back pain?
That’s alright fellas, when you get old like me, the wife will give you your own pilllow for between your legs. Ha, I messed with her and told her she gave it to me to keep me from poking her throughout the night, if you know what I mean.
It’s true. I stole the wife’s decorative pillow as my spacer and she suggested the maternity pillow. It does look cozy as hell but my shoulders are rejoicing from sleeping on my back last night.
I was like be glad it still works. Ha, morning wood is not just for the youngsters.
That’s alright fellas, when you get old like me, the wife will give you your own pilllow for between your legs. Ha, I messed with her and told her she gave it to me to keep me from poking her throughout the night, if you know what I mean.I was like be glad it still works. Ha, morning wood is not just for the youngsters.
I told my wife it’s foolish to waste a hardon over 40Sometimes you just gotta let her know “I’m having sex with or without you”
I told my wife it’s foolish to waste a hardon over 40
I tell her to use it or lose it.
and then I remind her that she's the one who wanted a younger man lol
My wife would be like PSHHHH, there will be PLENTY MORE!!!!I told my wife it’s foolish to waste a hardon over 40
Not saying it worked…just the case I made. Not quite as dumb as “if I wear a condom it doesn’t really count cause we r technically not touching” but close.
Sounds like turning a page in your life and really reflecting and enjoying family! That is awesome to hear and glad you are feeling better & pain free!
That was a very profound and thoughtful post. It’s really great to see you reflect on how the good and challenging times in your life helped shaped you into the man you have become, and how striving to be the best Father, Husband, and person is what life is all about. And it’s so true that holding things in eventually catches up, but there is a freedom in sharing and being able to get things off your chest. I definitely agree this forum is filled with some awesome people that genuinely care and want to help others, and it is really refreshing to see that, compared to some of the crap out there on social media.
That was a very profound and thoughtful post. It’s really great to see you reflect on how the good and challenging times in your life helped shaped you into the man you have become, and how striving to be the best Father, Husband, and person is what life is all about. And it’s so true that holding things in eventually catches up, but there is a freedom in sharing and being able to get things off your chest. I definitely agree this forum is filled with some awesome people that genuinely care and want to help others, and it is really refreshing to see that, compared to some of the crap out there on social media.
I know your family is proud of you.
Hey and congrats on the PR.
Everyone is different and you’ll respond differently at different points in your life, but for me, that became too dry very quickly. Even 180/80 got too dry eventually. That’s when I pulled my adductor.
Hell yeah man, you'll have some fun. By the way, DO NOT pull on the part with Velcro, the stitching is weak and you will easily rip it off (learned the hard way).
Sorry to hear it! But glad you are doing what’s best for you, not just blindly proceeding.
Bird's the word! Happy Thanksgiving Sk.
Nice sessions! Have a great time in Vegas
dude for real.
I was like be glad it still works. Ha, morning wood is not just for the youngsters.
