Dav's benchpress beano - formerly the thread called fatties unite.

Lol nothing Like a bit of pressure, will put a few up over the next few days or so.
 
Thanks CC actually finding now I'm  in a bit of a groove with heavy laterals and they have become a great mass builder for the lateral delt.

Any news on the photos dav??  Still waiting lol

Lol only just getting back into the full swing of things after Xmas (didn't stop training though) and very busy with work but will get some up mate over the next week or so.

Well received my bands from Pullum sports and starting a new routine on Monday so was a good start.

Then things turned a bit ****e, I'm not normally one for broadcasting my life on the net so didn't go to general but this being my journal of sorts I'll put in here;

My mate and great companion Archie the Airedale (dog) passed away in my arms in the kitchen a short while ago, so all in all a sad old day, he was almost 12 so had a good innings but gutting none the less.

Anyway on wards and upwards I guess training been going well looking for the new routine to end in an increase on the bench - we shall see.

very very sorry for your loss Dav, chin up mate and hope your feelin better soon :)

Thanks for the kind words Johnny much appreciated
 
Been very busy with work and tbh felt rather down without the little man (Archie) around. Never to be forgotten but a new Airedale puppy has been ordered (not arrived/been born yet) and duly named Dudley by the kids so something to look forward too.
 
A new routine will start tomorrow in the hope of increasing bench over the next 4 week, but tbh my body for some reason is not responding well to lifting heavy - joints are really playing up. This new routine will involve benching 5 times a week (various rep and rest protocols so light/speed work in with heavy low rep work each day), other assistance work will be done but no direct pressing other than benching so no shoulder pressing or CGBP so might or might not help my suffering wrists and elbows - we shall see.
 
If my body holds up this year the plan is to hit a 230-240kg single in the gym and then decide whether to compete, I'll give myself until autumn to achieve this.