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Cyrus Ford
02-21-2010, 05:24 PM
It's been a while since I posted here. Here are a few videos training for the March 20th USAPL Meet at the RMLC in Denver. Pretty good workout considering I did not feel like benching today.

475 x 3
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485 x 2 x 1 Rested one minute and did 1 pause rep
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Workout
Flat Bench
Warm ups
45x7
135x7
225x7
315x7
Working sets
405x3
475x3
485x2x1 resting one minute and did 1 pause rep
455x3
405x7

Cable Pushdowns
70x10
90x10
100x10
110x10
115x10
ELmx479
02-21-2010, 05:40 PM
Very impressive benching!! Nice and controlled too. I remember watching some of your vids in the past.
JasonLift
02-21-2010, 06:14 PM
Looked easy.
skinny99
02-21-2010, 07:36 PM
Strong lifting! What are your planned lifts for the meet?
vdizenzo
02-21-2010, 08:19 PM
Very strong. Good lifting.
Brian Hopper
02-21-2010, 08:45 PM
Nice benching Cyrus!!!
robchris
02-21-2010, 08:58 PM
Lookin' strong bro!

500+ no problem... Good luck at the meet!
RC
Cyrus Ford
02-22-2010, 10:53 AM
Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback.
ScottYard
02-22-2010, 12:17 PM
Good Work. Whats your meet PR?
Cyrus Ford
02-22-2010, 12:49 PM
Good Work. Whats your meet PR?

Thanks Scott. My meet PR is 501 done last May.




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Tim K
02-22-2010, 05:15 PM
Thanks Scott. My meet PR is 501 done last May.

You made that 485 x 2 look easy. I bet you'll hit at least 515 in your next meet.
Cyrus Ford
02-22-2010, 05:41 PM
You made that 485 x 2 look easy. I bet you'll hit at least 515 in your next meet.

Thanks man. I will definitely try to improve from 501 to something more. I hate calling out numbers because I am superstitious, lol.
Cyrus Ford
02-22-2010, 05:43 PM
You made that 485 x 2 look easy. I bet you'll hit at least 515 in your next meet.

By the way, I see that you live in South Carolina. That's my home state, and I lived in Georgetown. It's not too far away from Sumter.
Tim K
02-22-2010, 05:54 PM
Georgetown is a bit nicer than Sumter. :D

You don't have to call out any numbers, we'll do it for you. :D
Cyrus Ford
02-22-2010, 06:15 PM
Georgetown is a bit nicer than Sumter. :D

You don't have to call out any numbers, we'll do it for you. :D

Lol! Thanks I appreciate that.
Xellarz
02-28-2010, 10:38 PM
Exceptionally impressive!
sbirgel
03-01-2010, 02:36 AM
nice lifts man... might wanna look into some clips though help stop those plates from wobbling on the end :P
Cyrus Ford
03-01-2010, 09:00 AM
Exceptionally impressive!

Thanks for the comment.
Cyrus Ford
03-01-2010, 09:05 AM
nice lifts man... might wanna look into some clips though help stop those plates from wobbling on the end :P

Thanks. I have collars, but I train alone so they are off for my safety.
Ruff Riff
03-01-2010, 12:15 PM
SOLID as hell!!!
Cyrus Ford
03-02-2010, 08:31 AM
SOLID as hell!!!

Thanks man.
Brian C
03-02-2010, 01:16 PM
You destroyed that triple bro, very impressive!
Cyrus Ford
03-02-2010, 03:28 PM
You destroyed that triple bro, very impressive!

Thanks. I had a good day.
SoCoBarbell
03-03-2010, 05:50 PM
Are you ever gonna get strong? LOL
Cyrus Ford
03-03-2010, 07:36 PM
Are you ever gonna get strong? LOL

Mike,

I went into the BASEMENT to do this especially for you. :smoke: Lol!

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SoCoBarbell
03-03-2010, 08:07 PM
WOW You even took your shirt off for me. I feel so special. LMAO!!!! :) You better be careful over here on this site there's alot of strong Westside lifters here.

Seriously though nice lifting. We don't use Westside any more I was just harassing you a little. We use Big Iron training.

SoCo Barbell now has 3 #400 + raw benchers 1 more real close and another knocking at #500 who's going equipped. We have a great crew right now and you're always welcome.
Cyrus Ford
03-04-2010, 04:31 PM
WOW You even took your shirt off for me. I feel so special. LMAO!!!! :) You better be careful over here on this site there's alot of strong Westside lifters here.

Seriously though nice lifting. We don't use Westside any more I was just harassing you a little. We use Big Iron training.

SoCo Barbell now has 3 #400 + raw benchers 1 more real close and another knocking at #500 who's going equipped. We have a great crew right now and you're always welcome.

Lol! Thanks for the invite. My work schedule makes it hard to get out there to train with you guys. If I can ever make it I will give you a call.