Overhead Press Challenge Thread

[quote]maraudermeat wrote:

[quote]Tex Ag wrote:

[quote]maraudermeat wrote:
reverse grip overhead press would be a good challenge. [/quote]
Did those yesterday, similar to the z-press as it surprised me on how little I could press initially.

What parameters do you have in mind for the challenge?[/quote]

standing… bar starts on the chest…minimal leg drive… lockout and hold for a moment to show it’s locked out. whoever can get to BW or beyond. [/quote]

Got any technique tips on reverse grip presses?

[quote]Kalle wrote:
No challenge for me I’m a few weeks out from a comp with a max log press so all my focus will be on that[/quote]

Looking good in the avi

If y’all want to set up a challenge within a challenge, feel free. I’m out. I tweaked my right hand more than just a tweak two weeks ago. I do not plan on pressing for the rest of this month.

[quote]DoubleDuce wrote:
A little late to the game, but 195x1 and 205x1 (BW)[/quote]

nice job!

[quote]Tex Ag wrote:
If y’all want to set up a challenge within a challenge, feel free. I’m out. I tweaked my right hand more than just a tweak two weeks ago. I do not plan on pressing for the rest of this month.[/quote]

That sucks dude! heal up.

Thanks btw I’ve been leaning out

[quote]Kalle wrote:

[quote]Tex Ag wrote:
If y’all want to set up a challenge within a challenge, feel free. I’m out. I tweaked my right hand more than just a tweak two weeks ago. I do not plan on pressing for the rest of this month.[/quote]

That sucks dude! heal up.

Thanks btw I’ve been leaning out[/quote]
What’s the date of the comp?

Keep us updated on training, nothing else is going on in the thread anyways.

Quick question: how many weight classes are there in strongman? I got asked at the gym and have no idea. Normally I only see/hear about the heavyweights.

[quote]Tex Ag wrote:

[quote]Kalle wrote:

[quote]Tex Ag wrote:
If y’all want to set up a challenge within a challenge, feel free. I’m out. I tweaked my right hand more than just a tweak two weeks ago. I do not plan on pressing for the rest of this month.[/quote]

That sucks dude! heal up.

Thanks btw I’ve been leaning out[/quote]
What’s the date of the comp?

Keep us updated on training, nothing else is going on in the thread anyways.

Quick question: how many weight classes are there in strongman? I got asked at the gym and have no idea. Normally I only see/hear about the heavyweights.[/quote]

March 17th. I keep a training log on here 200lb strongman training. I hit 250x3 log press last week going for 260 for at least a double tonight Triple would be pretty awesome.

the MAIN weight classes for NAS www.nastrongman.com is Lightweight (231 and under) Heavyweight 232+ there is subclasses for LW of 200 and 265 and 300 for HW’s

They are building up a new division 175lb with a big international comp next year at the Arnold and thats the goal I am working towards

Bump.

Did a light 5x10 Rev grip press to try it out. Not as awkward as a I thought it would be.

[quote]DoubleDuce wrote:
Bump.

Did a light 5x10 Rev grip press to try it out. Not as awkward as a I thought it would be.[/quote]

How wide was your grip?

[quote]Tex Ag wrote:

[quote]DoubleDuce wrote:
Bump.

Did a light 5x10 Rev grip press to try it out. Not as awkward as a I thought it would be.[/quote]

How wide was your grip?[/quote]

About the same as regular press. Haven’t tried anything heavy yet though.

Hit 240x5 log last week for a 5lb pr and 173x10 strict press with an axle

Kalle Beck Log Press 240x5 - YouTube bodyweight was down to 192 but i’ve ate a lot this past week so I am back up to 195.

Going for 255x3(+) tonight for a big pr

Kalle Beck 255x4 Log Press - YouTube ended up hitting 4. Pretty happy with this

Kalle - keeping this thread respectable!

DoubleDuce - I have only tried them wide, will have to give cleans width a try.

Alright, let’s get this thread going again. My hand has healed up enough to start pressing some decent weight. Still cannot transition from the catch to press but eh, just means I press from the rack.

Got up a bit above body weight in those reverse grip OHP, though not strict. Anybody else doing these? How are they coming DoubleDuce?

Kalle,

How is the prep coming for the strongman event ? Pressed 300 yet?

[quote]Tex Ag wrote:
Alright, let’s get this thread going again. My hand has healed up enough to start pressing some decent weight. Still cannot transition from the catch to press but eh, just means I press from the rack.

Got up a bit above body weight in those reverse grip OHP, though not strict. Anybody else doing these? How are they coming DoubleDuce?[/quote]

haven’t done much with them yet.

Just finished a de-load and was going to take a run at them over the upcoming weeks though.

Last session was 265x3 and 235x8 comp is this Saturday I am saving the 300 attempt for game day

Good luck!

So what’s the current challenge? I want to get in on this one.

[quote]moosy wrote:
So what’s the current challenge? I want to get in on this one.[/quote]

Two skinny chicks (one for each hand) or one fat chick.