My article on the overhead press

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Oxman		...	20-04-2014 @ 09:35
Likes tight rubber Member 2981, 11067 posts SQ 242.5, BP 192.5, DL 330 765.0 kgs @ 92.9kgs UnEq	Love reading your stuff mate, great article.

dan302		...	20-04-2014 @ 09:54
i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5 665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq	cracking read

alex_tait		...	20-04-2014 @ 10:35
Member 1629, 522 posts	Great article. Do you know what the heaviest ever standing barbell strict press is?

ursus		...	20-04-2014 @ 17:37
Man up and have a fuckin coffee Member 2086, 9717 posts SQ 340, BP 252.5, DL 300 892.5 kgs @ 158kgs UnEq	alex_tait said:Great article. Do you know what the heaviest ever standing barbell strict press is? This is a very tough question to answer really as a lot are rumours or stories. Very little video footage of current overhead beasts . Mike Jenkins pressed 390lb for 5 reps IIRC ? Big Ed strict pressed 200kg on an axle and Robert Wilkerson has done 200kg strict but although their is no footage there are various suggestions that Z has rack pressed 227kg but I would imagine he flicked his heels in his normal fashion. I've only used current lifters as the older 'pressers' used a lot of hip thrust and bent knees ,hence why it was banned.

PaulSavage		...	20-04-2014 @ 19:32
Member 2775, 6927 posts	ursus said: I did ten sets of 50 in the morning and ten sets at night , took no more than 20mins(about 1 mins rep between sets) . I did it for a good year and a half ,guaranteed best pump ever lol At what bodyweight was this? What could you do for max reps? Would have be 200+? Thanks for the article.

MCM		...	20-04-2014 @ 19:32
Member 2252, 256 posts SQ 210, BP 140, DL 250 600.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	Brilliant article, you are such a beast - wish I could have that level of dedication! Question - do we count the old Olympic lifts as strict presses? For example?

ursus		...	20-04-2014 @ 19:50
Man up and have a fuckin coffee Member 2086, 9717 posts SQ 340, BP 252.5, DL 300 892.5 kgs @ 158kgs UnEq	PaulSavage said: At what bodyweight was this? What could you do for max reps? Would have be 200+? Thanks for the article. no way ,not 200 ,could have done 100 easy and often did to speed up the workout but pumped up too quick after that .


ursus		...	20-04-2014 @ 19:55
Man up and have a fuckin coffee Member 2086, 9717 posts SQ 340, BP 252.5, DL 300 892.5 kgs @ 158kgs UnEq	MCM said:Brilliant article, you are such a beast - wish I could have that level of dedication! Question - do we count the old Olympic lifts as strict presses? For example? Thanks alot mate . When it comes to a strict press the one above is not for me ,as impressive as it is.

PaulSavage		...	20-04-2014 @ 21:29
Member 2775, 6927 posts	ursus said: no way ,not 200 ,could have done 100 easy and often did to speed up the workout but pumped up too quick after that . Mental recovery to do 10 sets of 50 with 1 minute rest. I don't think i could move my arms after 2 sets.

paddymc1986		...	21-04-2014 @ 09:33
dieting is not the way to go Member 1539, 5526 posts SQ 330, BP 230, DL 350 910.0 kgs @ 135kgs UnEq	ursus said: Thanks alot mate . When it comes to a strict press the one above is not for me ,as impressive as it is. Can't see the difference between calling this a "strict press" and calling some your lifts or my lifts "strict" tbh

Savolainen87		...	22-04-2014 @ 11:41
banned. Member 4768, 413 posts SQ 310, BP 232.5, DL 310 852.5 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 22.04.2014 @ 11:48 AM by Savolainen87 ursus said: This is a very tough question to answer really as a lot are rumours or stories. Very little video footage of current overhead beasts . Mike Jenkins pressed 390lb for 5 reps IIRC ? Big Ed strict pressed 200kg on an axle and Robert Wilkerson has done 200kg strict but although their is no footage there are various suggestions that Z has rack pressed 227kg but I would imagine he flicked his heels in his normal fashion. I've only used current lifters as the older 'pressers' used a lot of hip thrust and bent knees ,hence why it was banned. Z second rep on 208 kg axle was absolutely strict (arnold 2010) Great article by the way , just wondering how u keep improving when staying natural , most natural guys hit the wall for years . Is it always raleted gaining bodyweight to strenght or cahnge in the training . Natural guys always need more weight to gain strenght . Will be interesting to know what u think about that .

AMH_Power		...	22-04-2014 @ 13:23
we ride at dawn Member 4363, 1442 posts SQ 310, BP 250, DL 320 880.0 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq	Brilliant read, thanks.

VinnyJones		...	24-04-2014 @ 09:43
Who said it's hardcore? Member 3896, 847 posts SQ 265, BP 150, DL 320 735.0 kgs @ 128kgs UnEq	Ursus is not natural... he was sent from outer space

chaos		...	27-04-2014 @ 09:35
An amazing human being Member 2047, 17156 posts SQ 262.5, BP 170, DL 300 732.5 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	Cracking stuff jay!

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