170kg (374lb) bench press pb attempt

[bigaldevlin]

hi guys so ive just peaked in strength and thought id try and do a pb in bench press - i was certain of getting 160kg(352lb) but thought id also hhave a go at 170kg(374lb) here is how it went... im going to do a pb attempt at squat and deadlift also next week and then im going into a light phase of reps and sets ... but any advice for my next heavy phase is welcome


[video]https://youtu.be/UzqfL1GGkpI[/video]

 

[woodswise]

haha! You nearly got it!

Are you clenching your shoulders? Has anyone taught you how to push with your feet while arching your back? If you master those techniques, I promise you, that weight will go right up.

 

[bigaldevlin]

Nice one cheers mate I will work on that

 

[matlos]

A spotter?!!!