bench press

**blevunly** · 07-22-2008 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by Voodoosteamboat

what about tanning? i hear that it can improve strength and endurance also

Enjoy the skin cancer?

**Bloodshot {ADR}** · 07-22-2008 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by blevunly

Enjoy the skin cancer?

lung cancer ftw.

**hotnewton** · 07-22-2008 04:00 AM

being jacked and tanned is a lethal combination when it comes to MMA and grappling.

Look at Phil Baroni for proof.

**Dozi** · 07-29-2008 07:55 PM

Jacked and Tanned definatly helps in the getting pussy department......fighting not so much.

**Boss** · 07-29-2008 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Bloodshot

lung cancer ftw.

agreed

**Boss** · 07-29-2008 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by hotnewton

being jacked and tanned is a lethal combination when it comes to MMA and grappling.

Look at Phil Baroni for proof.

lol

**Sub Zero** · 10-02-2009 02:20 AM

How much can you guys bench? I can do 118 lbs.

**danxgerous** · 10-02-2009 07:09 PM

bench press helps when someone has me in side mount and i need to hip escape out. it also helps when im posturing up and trying to pass guard. triceps also help a lot for that matter. i think overall, it does help. the muscle endurance is helpful. being able to constantly push and maintain pressure when someone is trying to put their weight on me.

i play a lot of guard however, so it may be especially beneficial for me. pulling exercises are also helpful, for spider guard, maintaining grips, breaking posture, etc.

**nizze** · 10-06-2009 11:40 AM

If you do choose to do bench press, don't do them too often. Do them max 2-3 times/month, and throw in some dips (weighted if neccessary) in between. Also, choose a more narrow grip, your shoulders will thank you in the long run.

**Zere** · 10-09-2009 07:34 AM

Why the fuck would you bench only 2-3 times a month? Are you close to a fight?

**PMX** · 04-10-2010 01:33 AM

IMHO any strength training is good, as long as you don't lose your flexibility.

Anyone try the thumbless grip when benching (thumb on the same side of the bar as your fingers)? A collegiate power lifter said that's the way to get more weight up. The line through your wrist is cleaner, but it feels kind of sketchy when doing it.

Here's a guy using it... and losing it.

**Zere** · 04-10-2010 01:45 AM

suicide grip is called suicide grip for a reason

**PMX** · 04-10-2010 11:46 PM

If you don't train much but can bench your body weight, you're doing pretty good.

For gym rats, seems like 300# is what separates the men from the boys. I hope to do that much in the future.

**ninjashoes** · 04-11-2010 05:36 PM

I like the guys who can bench press over 300 lbs but they can't even do one pullup.

**PMX** · 04-11-2010 07:45 PM

haha, that'll be me. I think I can do 3.

**ninjashoes** · 04-11-2010 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by PMX

haha, that'll be me. I think I can do 3.

thats 2 more than me, I am pretty fat right now though

I'm working on it anyway, just started doing pullups, trying to get more well rounded functional strength

**Zere** · 04-11-2010 11:38 PM

smoking pot doesn't lead to functional strength you lazy piece of shit

**PMX** · 04-14-2010 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by ninjashoes

thats 2 more than me, I am pretty fat right now though

I'm working on it anyway, just started doing pullups, trying to get more well rounded functional strength

Oops, tried it today. We're even at 1.