I couldn't bench teh 275

[Alphaboy]

I let you down Sherbros.

I was at the gym the other day on the bench press. I am trying to break through this plateau and bench [an undisclosed amount of weight] so I do a few warm up reps and finally try to achieve my goal.

Now, usually, I don't do this without a spotter, but it is a (Smith Machine I think it's called) so I don't need no spotter.

Spoiler

Had my headphones on, hype music going and I lifted the bar. Already it felt heavier than a sonofabitch. Fuck that, can't bail out now. There is no spoon!

Got the bar down...

elbows locked in a 45 degree position...

Crap! I wanted to push through (even though with the smith machine you can bail at any point).

A guy nearby saw me and asked if I needed help. Realizing I wouldn't be able to get it this time, I submitted. Thing is, the guy helped me lift it in such a panicky way, it appeared to make a scene. I mean, I appreciated it, but damn! Lol

I sat up on the bench after my failure. To make matters worse, a guy next to me on an adjacent bench MADE SURE to make eye contact.

Why tf couldn't he just let me brood in my failure, why did he have to make it known

"I saw you!"



Any way do I have to turn in my Sherdog card now?

All support is welcome.

 

[MescalineDreams]

Pussy

 

[Alphaboy]

Pussy

 

[PG29 red0 Jr]

I haven't bench pressed in about 10 years. I tried to put up 275 the other day and failed too

 

[JOE QUEEF]

Smith Machine

Spoiler

 

[Alphaboy]

I haven't bench pressed in about 10 years. I tried to put up 275 the other day and failed too

 

[Jimmy McGill]

I wouldn't worry about it TS, its the most overrated exercise in the gym universe.

 

[Alphaboy]

I wouldn't worry about it TS, its the most overrated exercise in the gym universe.

Thanks man.

On another note, I wonder why benching became the de facto "comparison" exercise. Why don't guys walk around asking "Yo, how much you squat?" or "how much you curl, bro?"

 

[MescalineDreams]

Smith machine number is nowhere near your actual number btw

It's pretty deceiving

Using it only holds back progress

 

[toaa]

I've never put up 275 and probably never will.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

I haven't benched in forever... but I'm on TRT so it wouldn't be fair

 

[SalvadorAllende]

I don't want to be rude. But 275 in a Smith Machine is like 145 in a regular bench.

You NEVER use the smith machine again. Ok?

Spoiler: If you insist

 

[RollSonnenRoll]

A smith machine can really mess up your shoulders. Be careful with it.

 

[SalvadorAllende]

Thanks man.

On another note, I wonder why benching became the de facto "comparison" exercise. Why don't guys walk around asking "Yo, how much you squat?" or "how much you curl, bro?"

That is just for meathead bros...

Low bar squats or deadlifts are a better way of measuring overall strenght.

 

[JoeyJoeJoeJr]

Don't feel bad bro, I only bench around 145.

 

[drstrangelov]

Thanks man.

On another note, I wonder why benching became the de facto "comparison" exercise. Why don't guys walk around asking "Yo, how much you squat?" or "how much you curl, bro?"

Guys who can squat a lot are the proudest gym guys, they’ll use the squat number to shout down any achievement you might have on another exercise (except deadlifts, everybody loves and appreciates deadlifts). They know that most other guys at the gym aren’t doing squats, and those other guys know it too.

 

[Wet Blanket]

I can't even count to 275.

 

[Alphaboy]

Smith machine number is nowhere near your actual number btw

It's pretty deceiving

Using it only holds back progress

I don't want to be rude. But 275 in a Smith Machine is like 145 in a regular bench.

Damnit, even worse!

 

[SalvadorAllende]

Damnit, even worse!

Don't worry brother.

I also have never benched 275.

 

[smooth assassin]

I let you down Sherbros.

I was at the gym the other day on the bench press. I am trying to break through this plateau and bench [an undisclosed amount of weight] so I do a few warm up reps and finally try to achieve my goal.

Now, usually, I don't do this without a spotter, but it is a (Smith Machine I think it's called) so I don't need no spotter.

Spoiler

Had my headphones on, hype music going and I lifted the bar. Already it felt heavier than a sonofabitch. Fuck that, can't bail out now. There is no spoon!

Got the bar down...

elbows locked in a 45 degree position...

Crap! I wanted to push through (even though with the smith machine you can bail at any point).

A guy nearby saw me and asked if I needed help. Realizing I wouldn't be able to get it this time, I submitted. Thing is, the guy helped me lift it in such a panicky way, it appeared to make a scene. I mean, I appreciated it, but damn! Lol

I sat up on the bench after my failure. To make matters worse, a guy next to me on an adjacent bench MADE SURE to make eye contact.

Why tf couldn't he just let me brood in my failure, why did he have to make it known

"I saw you!"



Any way do I have to turn in my Sherdog card now?

All support is welcome.

I need time, Can’t even look at you right now