Bench Press Heptathlon

Jarrod and I took on the Bench Press Heptathlon.  I had a lot of fun, despite him beating me on nearly every lift.

Competition Lifts

Bench Press - Feet on Floor - 175

Bench Press - Feet in Air - 175

Bench Press - Reverse Grip - 115 - personal best and set the 50 yo 100kg record

Bench Press - Alternate Grip - 125 - personal best

Bench Press - Hands Together - 145 - set the 50 yo 100kg record

Bench Press - Right Arm - 55 - set the 50 yo 100kg record

Bench Press - Left Arm - 55 - set the 50 yo 100kg record

Certificates

Bench Press - Rampage - 19 reps x 95 pounds

Bench Press - Reg Park - 110 pounds - first time trying the lift

Bench Press - Roman Chair - 75 pounds - beat the 50 yo 100kg record held by Patrick Hadley

Records

Vertical Bar, 1 Bar, 1" Left - 141 pounds

Vertical Bar, 1 Bar, 1" Right - 141 pounds

Vertical Bar, 2 Bars - 262 pounds

I was pretty conservative in my attempts, but it worked out well.  I missed attempts at 65 pounds for the one arm presses, but otherwise was good on all of my attempts.

Reg Park Bench Press ticks off one more from my remaining lifts to attempt.

Remaining

1. Bent Press
2. James Lift
3. Judd Clean & Jerk
4. Reflex Bench Press - new
5. Abdominal Raise
6. Lano Lift
7. Carter Lift
8. Phumchaona Lift
9. Total Poundage

Mobility (8), Strength (2), Equipment Limited (2)

1. Clean and Press - Reverse Grip - M
2. Jackson Press - M
3. Pullover & Press - with Wrestler's Bridge - S
4. Snatch - Kelly - M
5. Squat - One Leg - S
6. Bench Dip - M
7. Curl Wrist - M
8. Mansfield Lift - M
9. Van Dam Lift - M
10. Back Lift - E
11. Chin Up - M
12. Foot Press - E

There are a handful of others that I have attempted and failed

1. Inman Mile
2. Leg Press - Self Loaded
3. Leg Press - Unsupported