How to Increase Bench by Friday?

[DeadliftAlex]

Try bending the bar into an upside down 'U' shape. I find that helps me push more weight.

A 'trick' I got in my email the other day was to put a mouth guard in your mouth so you can clench your jaw tighter without damaging your teeth.
Apparently -

This not only transfers power to your lift, but also taps your
adrenal glands (your "fight or flight" hormone) to increase
secretion and provide you with a burst of "slightly less than
super human" strength.

Says it increases strength by 17%. I haven't tried this so I can vouch for it

[eLvarouza]

Says it increases strength by 17%.

17% wow. Someone should tell this to Andy Bolton so we can see a 1170lbs deadlift.

[sandycao68]

Thats sounds amazing!!

[DeadliftAlex]

Says it increases strength by 17%.

17% wow. Someone should tell this to Andy Bolton so we can see a 1170lbs deadlift.

I don't know where he (Jeff Anderson) pulled that number from but if it helps the OP, even through a placebo effect, then the trick did its job.
If I find my old mouth guard I'll give it a go.

[Initiate]

Looking forward to hearing how it goes, btw

[sandycao68]

Has there been any real proof that it works? And i'll be sure to post my results as soon as i test on friday!

[Initiate]

Well there are studies showing contracting muscles that are actually not working to lift the weight increases strength in surrounding muscle groups. Like gripping the bar hard in the press or bench press.

[DeadliftAlex]

Has there been any real proof that it works? And i'll be sure to post my results as soon as i test on friday!

Well I just googled it and these two results came up

http://www.ergo-log.com/grityourteeth.html
http://blog.triphx.com/?p=341

The second link he's obviously promoting that certain brand of mouthguard but read his results for his weightlifting test.

[sandycao68]

Wow. That's awesome. Hey, do you guys have any last minute tips?

[eLvarouza]

Look, there aren't any tricks. You're either strong enough or you aren't, so stop obsessing over it. You don't want to change anything before you're doing a max anyway. If you make changes you must practice with the new technique. Get some sleep, eat a good breakfast, make sure you are warming up properly, and go lift.

[sandycao68]

What foods should i eat for breakfast before i go max tomorrow morning?

[eLvarouza]

Eat what you normally do. You don't want to suddenly introduce new shit into your routine before you try to max out. Maybe your normal breakfast is terrible, but you're used to it by now.

[sandycao68]

Naw man i eat healthy.

[sandycao68]

i got 190 =]

[Initiate]

Congratulations! Glad you made it!

Which of the tips did you use?