Pump Reps for America
those who cannot lift...form check
A recent video of Secretary of War Hesgeth doing rapid reps on bench press made the rounds on X.
When I first saw the video, I didnt think much of it. Hesgeth is exceptionally fit, and has been filmed multiple times doing a 1RM on the bench press of around 315.
Hesgeth was doing upwards of 40+ “pump” style reps with 135. He wasnt locking out, but the fact he could get the weight to the chest and keep it moving for that many reps was impressive.
Pump style refers to non stop reps that are momentum driven.
To generate momentum and move weight this easily, you need muscular strength. Which he clearly has. Hes got great strength to weight ratio.
As he was training with his fellow soldiers, I assume this was probably some sort of burn out at the end of a workout, done for fun, camaraderie, and the challenge of it.
His form was no different than what you’d see in Pro sports bench press tests.
For example, every year at the NFL Combine there is the 225 bench press test, and practically every athletes does fast, momentum driven, sometimes crooked reps, with no real lockout.
I will be blunt and say people that arguments about the purity of FORM all come from basic bitch men whom I dont take seriously as human beings
Every day across America, people go to gyms and use less then ideal technique on exercises.
Ironically, this form was not acceptable to a wide range of liberal male commentators.
Obviously these are not men that anyone considers paragons of masculinity, strength, or anything imitable. At best, they are spiritual enuchs.
Regardless, it was rather hilarious.
James for example belongs to the political punditry class who have seen their life’s work destroyed by Trump and the ascendancy of Based Politics. They have no purpose to their existence anymore other than to bitch post every day online.
This is James daily life
None of them posted their own videos of them bench pressing of course, because they are irredeemable faggots.
That aside, lets talk about PUMP Reps
Are they GOOD to do?
Yes. Doing rhythmic reps with a weight is fine provided there is sufficient Range of motion.
There are many many many examples of top tier bodybuilders who dont fully lockout their reps, and like to lift fast.
The truth is that so long as tension is on the target muscle and intensity is high, you WILL stimulate muscle growth
8-time Mr Olympia Ronnie Coleman was well known for his fast paced style of training. He never fully lockouts when training chest.
Here is Branch Warren
Branch contorts his whole body when lifting, never lockouts, and turns every lift into a total body exercise.
Should you do ALL your exercises like this?
Thats up to you. There is no ultimate lifting style that is superior to all others. Some exercises are more suitable to fast reps, others are not. Over the course of a workout, you may do some movements with more control and slower negatives, and some faster.
Again though, there is nothing INNATELY wrong with training like this.
Is it working for you? Are you getting stronger and building muscle?
If its working keep doing it.
If its not working, train with more control.
But those guys are on STEROIDZ!?!?!?!
Okay. Heres natural bodybuilding chamion Brian DeCosta
He also has a fast style of lifting, and on many exercises doesnt pause at the top or bottom of each rep
Heres Doug Miller, another natural bodybuilder
He’s doing high rep DEADLIFTS, and doesnt lock out at the top. It doesnt matter becauses he’s a fucking MUTANT and strong AF
The validity of any training style is best assessed by its OUTCOMES.
Your training is always an N=1 process. You find what works for you through experimentation, and refine that personal methodology over time.
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One of my favorite posts. Belongs in the AJAC Hall of Fame:
“I will be blunt and say people with arguments about the purity of FORM all come from basic bitch men whom I dont take seriously as human beings.”
Thank you!
There is strength training and there is velocity training, 2 sides of the same coin. I do love lifting heavy shit but I’m not getting any younger and admittedly I’ve been neglecting velocity 😞