Shirt Bench and more stuff...
What a night at Montreal Barbell...!!
Raw bench warm-up
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 3 or 4
315 x 1
Shirt on
405 x 2
455 x 1
475 x 1
500 x 1
Raw strenght was good...think i could have bench 365 raw but i didn't needed too. All shirted bench felt really good. Didn't felt much pain from the injury. 475 felt light... 500 felt good too. Was expecting some trouble getting 5 again but it felt so good in my hand. I am happy cause i know that i will be able to lift 500+ at the meet next week. It was the first time i had an injury in 12 years of lifting weight and i'm glad it's in the past now... it was quick recovery and i have to thank my teammate cause they never let me down. I never quit on myself too...
It was a great night, new guy Chris was AMAZING! He tried the shirt for the first time and had good form. Ross did a great job showing him the technique. Chris is a great example of mental toughness. He did many many sets and reps trying to touch and get that 405 bench he did. He never gave up and was not complaining at all. He wanted to try again when most of the people would have probably stop and call it a night. For me, Chris showed me that he is a metal militia warrior!! He inspired me a lot.
Cheryl did 260 getting her opener ready for the pro-am... i'm 100% sure that she will do great at the meet cause she's determined and strong minded. It will be a pleasure to lift by her side again at the pro-am!
BIG Leo Tilli was a true example of hard work and dedication... he his a wonderful teammate and training with him is always a good experience. Leo, you are a BEAST!
Ross, training at your gym and wearing your color is a privilege and i can't thank you enough for what you are doing... i feel bless that i met you and your family.
I am getting a little emotional here but people have to know that powerlifting is a big part of my life. Lifting heavy weight and pushing my mind and my body to the limit may sound stupid and useless but it make me a better person in every aspect of my life. I know i don't make money out of it (actually it cost a lot!) and will never go to the olympic...people always wonder why i do this, they just don't understand and i don't expect them to. In powerlifting you have to go over your fear, go beyond your limits... nothing come easy in this sport. When you achieve something that you tought was impossible...you might look at the little problem in your life with a different perspective. I drive two hours to train with the best at montreal barbell and yes, it's hard for my girlfriend to be alone with the kids and sometime i feel real bad about it...but powerlifting make me a better person, a better friends, husband and...dad.
I want to end by telling you about why i do this.........
What kind of dad would i be if later i'm telling my children's to live their dream if i did not live mine?