#lightbenchpress

[mikealexandercpt]

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Trained in my former home gym yesterday. Decided to move my pinkies away from the rings of the bar, as even then my #forearms still weren't in a vertical position. This definitely looks better already. Here's a #lightbenchpress of 100x5x5. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #beyond531 #strong #strength #fullbodytraining #fitness #nasm #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #ificandoitsocanyou #nevergivein #nevergiveup #letstraintogether (at Powerhouse GYM Staten Island SOUTH) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByZ-akxjQGO/?igshid=8f8tu5pmdr39

[mikealexandercpt]

Another one bites the dust! Back to 400lbs as of last night, albeit just for a single this time around. It's fine, as it did go up smoother than I had anticipated. Quality over quantity, NEVER forget that. Also included here is my #lightbenchpress of 95x5x5. Tip for #longarmedbenchers: never extend your arms while performing your sets, at least not until you're ready to rack the bar. Us lanky lifters have far more #rangeofmotion than most but it's our enemy here. Extend your arms completely will result in loss of tension in the #pecs and we want to keep it. It'll also result in getting tired sooner due to working harder than necessary. I try to extend my arms at most 3/4 of the way. Give it a try if this is you and let me know if you notice a difference! #unitedinstrength #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #nasm #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #igfitness #strong #powerbodybuilding #strength #fullbodytraining #lankyoroblems #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #beginnerstrengthtraining #beyond531 #oneononepersonaltraining #letstraintogether #onlinepersonaltraining @nasm_fitness (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/ByC6oEKDSzD/?igshid=1ghiugsncam79

[confessionsofanangrymetalhead]

Another 400lb #deadlift in the books fuckers! And it even went up faster than expected. And due to certain things, there was no way I was going to go any further than a single. Also filmed is my last set if #lightbenchpress with 95x5x5. Quick tip for you #longarmedbenchers like me: want to keep the tension on your pecs? Don't extend your arms all the way while going for reps. Beinlanky is great for deafs, sucks ass for benching. Too much range of motion. #confessionsofanangrymetalhead #metalhead #metalheadlifters #liftwithrage #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #liftwithhatred #powerlifting #jimwendlerisgod #jimwendler #beyond531 #deadliftheartthrob #powerliftingismetal #extrememetal #ihateyou #yourmothersucksdicksinhell #strongandshapelygym #nasmcptfromhell #heavymetalpersonatrainer #nasmcertified #heavymetalmusclehead #beinglankyabsolutelysucks (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/ByB8hbgp1yE/?igshid=1aki6ugiyx23e

[mikealexandercpt]

Almost done with the second week of my #beyond531 cycle redeux. Even pulling 360x5 is harder thanks to the lower #bodyweight. If you're in a situation where your body needs time to acclimate to certain changes such as this, let it happen. Listen to your body. If you need to rest a little longer, go ahead and do so. Here's 360x5 along with a 90x5x5 #lightbenchpress and 30/50x5x5 #ezbarcurl/#overheadpress #superset. Not filmed: #bandedbackextensions@75x10. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasm #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #iamacpt #trainerize #certifiedpersonaltrainer #strong #strength #fullbodytraining #strongandshapelygym #njpowerlifting #legionathletics #legionpulse #deadlift @nasm_fitness @legionath @trainerize (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxp5T7MDUI7/?igshid=1wjjtzupf9fhz

[mikealexandercpt]

We're here! This is the cycle where I finally #deadlift 400 for the first time - four hundo! What's most significant to me, more than even hitting 400, is that this cycle marks the first time I hit 380 or around that with the conventional form as opposed to sumo. Also here is 95lb #lightbenchpress for 6x8. When it comes to benching, always find a #gripwidth in which you feel your #lats the most. This means your ring fingers don't always have to rest on the rings on the bar. #unitedinstrength https://www.instagram.com/p/BtFEFhFFgVG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wfm82mymj0f0