A little about me

I have competed in both Olympic Weightlifting and Bench-Only Lifting. I competed in Olympic Lifting as a kid. Best lifts of 255 Olympic Press, 225 Snatch, 255 Clean & Jerk. I met many of the great lifters and coaches from the 60's and 70's. After a 20-year break to serve my country I started lifting regularly again and competing in Bench-Only. Best Lift: 419lbs "equipped".

Feel free to follow along on the adventure...

Steve Denning

12/18/07

T-bone Strength 12-17-07

Big and I mean big Max effort day in the bench

Bench:135x12, 195x5, 225x5x 315x5, 365x1
3Boards:365x3, 385x3, 405x2, 425x1, 435x1
At this point I wanted to just feel 475 in my hands, when I picked it off the rack I thought I can do this and the result...:
475x1 off a 3board RAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pushdowns:7x8x130
Rolling Triceps:50x8, 60x8, 70x5
Pulldowns:3x8xstack
Chest Supported Rows:3x5x5 plates, used a double underhand grip, worked them lats!

I couldn't be more happy with my progress. I really wonder what I can do in a shirt. 475 was a grinder all the way but I got that sucker up. My triceps strength has improved greatly and I couldn't be happier with my progress. My 500 bench is looking more and more realistic by the moment! My lats still need work as do my shoulders and I will address this issue Friday on my dynamic day. Still, 475 off a 3 board!!!!!!!!!!!! Give it up to Mr.475!

1 comment:

Island Strength said...

Great lifting T !!! 475 is a big number!

Steve