wondering what to do

[aperry580]

So I recently hit a big milestone for me . I hit a 600 lb raw bench on my 38th birthday an it got me thinking about two things . how many years do I have left to keep making gains an moving huge weight an it is time to think about getting a little pharmaceutical boost an try to get into the top tier of raw benchers. I normally walk around at about 270 and im 5 11 im thinking maybe if I crossed over to the dark side I could gain the weight and strength to really get up there . I didn't start benching until I was around 32 so I really haven't been at it to long . I just don't want to wait till its to late if I am gonna try it

 

[biggerthanyou]

600lb raw? Thats a huge bench. Have u done a raw bench meet?

 

[aperry580]

Nope I will as soon as I can find one that's close and on a day I don't work

 

[ChrisLindsay9]

There's an APF/AAPF push-pull in Dearborn Heights on January 9. If it's not too soon, you could do a bench-only at that one just to see where your competition bench stacks up next to your awesome gym PR.
Online Entry & Info (Link)
Paper Entry Form & Meet Info PDF

 

[aperry580]

Would I have to have a singlet anshit

 

[5.0]

Would I have to have a singlet anshit

^^^^^^^ yes

 

[BrotherIron]

You should do it. The singlet isn't anything in terms of cost. Register with the fed and pay the entry fee.

 

[aperry580]

Yeah I'm doin it signed up an everything ordering a singlet online I saw an Adidas one for like forty I paused 565 yesterday pretty easy tng 605 so I'm gonna prolly set 565 or 575 as my third lift

 

[5.0]

Awesome, congratulations on pulling the trigger! You have huge power already and I can't wait to see a peaking log for this!

 

[aperry580]

It's in like 25 days so I'm not sure what I should do to get ready

 

[5.0]

It's in like 25 days so I'm not sure what I should do to get ready

I would suggest hitting POB up, he has done some amazing work with other members

 

[uncxrt]

I would suggest hitting POB up, he has done some amazing work with other members

This. And definitely read their rulebook and see what their rules are for bench.