I didn’t want to do DB presses today, because my shoulder has been cranky. So I decided to do seated barbell OHP, which I haven’t done in ages. I had it in the back of my mind that @alex_uk made a post a long while back about failing one of these at 90, so I was pretty concerned that I would fail to properly one-up him. Turned out I needn’t have been, it was easy enough that I did another rep at 95. To be fair, I like to lean the seat back a little, which a lot of strong dudes seem to also prefer. So maybe it is just a very high incline.
Anyway, I am a little surprised. Maybe I will dig into these a bit more.
Afternoon Workout
Friday, 27 June 2025 at 15.10
Overhead Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 40 kg × 5
Set 2: 52,5 kg × 5
Set 3: 62,5 kg × 5
Set 4: 72,5 kg × 3
Set 5: 82,5 kg × 3
Set 6: 92,5 kg × 1
Set 7: 102,5 kg × 1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 20 kg × 5
Set 2: 30 kg × 5
Set 3: 40 kg × 5
Set 4: 50 kg × 5
Set 5: 60 kg × 3
Set 6: 70 kg × 3
Set 7: 80 kg × 1
Set 8: 90 kg × 1
Set 9: 95 kg × 1 (PR)
Set 10: 80 kg × 8 (rep PR)
Set 11: 60 kg × 8 https://link.strong.app/pptffvae
And I know @Koestrizer wants to point out my flaws, so here’s a video of 90:
I am absolutely digging the crotch shot! Didn’t think I’d get to see that kind of content without a pay wall.
In this case I have to humbly say: Nothing but respect for that rep, Sir. Looked easy, very legit rep. I don’t have much experience with seated presses but I am not too confident I could beat you on that (especially given you can definitely do more).
(Of course one has to touch their collar bones for it to count but yeah nah.)
Here’s some more stuff. Rep PR on flat bench. I might be able to go for five if I have a spotter (I did not have a spotter).
Afternoon Workout
Monday, 30 June 2025 at 14.44
Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 50 kg × 5
Set 2: 60 kg × 5
Set 3: 72,5 kg × 5
Set 4: 85 kg × 3
Set 5: 95 kg × 3
Set 6: 110 kg × 1
Set 7: 120 kg × 4 (rep PR)
Set 8: 80 kg × 20 https://link.strong.app/crzypohg
Alright, so, yeah. 100. I did it twice because I was not happy with the first. I am also not happy with the second, but it was slightly better. Anyway, it was tough. I am not sure if I like pressing in this position, but can’t hurt to try new things.
Afternoon Workout
Friday, 4 July 2025 at 14.38
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 20 kg × 5
Set 2: 30 kg × 5
Set 3: 40 kg × 5
Set 4: 50 kg × 5
Set 5: 60 kg × 3
Set 6: 70 kg × 3
Set 7: 80 kg × 1
Set 8: 90 kg × 1
Set 9: 100 kg × 1
Set 10: 100 kg × 1 (PR)
Set 11: 80 kg × 10 (rep PR)
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 20 kg × 6
Set 2: 26 kg × 6
Set 3: 32 kg × 6
Set 4: 32 kg × 6
Set 5: 40 kg × 6
Set 6: 30 kg × 15 https://link.strong.app/qxwbtgoe
And a video. I am technically at or slightly below chin level, I think it is more or less the same as the video with 90 last time, but I am not sure even I consider this good enough.
Fine. No more videos for you meanies. See what happens @Koestrizer ? People online are judging me.
Here’s some other stuff. Big rep PR, I nearly didn’t manage the last rep. Is 10 also a rep PR on the incline? Maybe a tie, can’t remember. Was also a near thing.
Afternoon Workout
Monday, 7 July 2025 at 16.18
Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 50 kg × 5
Set 2: 60 kg × 5
Set 3: 75 kg × 5
Set 4: 90 kg × 3
Set 5: 100 kg × 3
Set 6: 110 kg × 10 (rep PR)
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 50 kg × 5
Set 2: 60 kg × 5
Set 3: 70 kg × 5
Set 4: 80 kg × 3
Set 5: 90 kg × 3
Set 6: 100 kg × 10 https://link.strong.app/lwwjxpho
