interview done by: Igor "The Air Raid Powerlifter" Jolevich

Igor: Mr. Harris, please tell us what your best bench press is and at what body weight?

Jamie: I HAVE DONE 760 lbs (345.4 kg) at 367 lbs (166.8 kg body weight) on OCT 19 1996 with a close miss at 781 atthe IPA PA state open.

Igor: Do you enter full meets or do you specialize for the bench press?

Jamie: I was a one lift specialist but i have done an 805 squat and a 700 deadlift.

Igor: In what federation do you compete?

Jamie: I have lifted in the IPA and APF, however I believe the politics of powerlifting feds is just ruining the sport, i have no preference because i believe they all have good and bad points, mostly bad.

Igor: How many times a week do you bench and what does your routine look like?

Jamie: I believe that one time a week is plenty, rest and recovery is so important at that level, my routine is basic, looks like this:

monday

bench press 750x2 shirt 660x2 no shirt 600x8 no shirt incline press 550x5, 600x2 close grips 585x5 625x2 skull crushers with curl bar 405x5 barbell curls 225x10

thursday

lat pulldowns 400x10 bent rows 455x8 standing press 405x2 shrugs 600x8 laterals (front and side) 55x10 leg press 600x10 leg ext leg curl calf raise ( whatever i feel like doing)

Igor: What exercises do you do for the triceps that by your opinion create such an amazing bench press?

Jamie: skulls and close grips are the only ones I do, they are the most effective, but most dangerous, injury prone.

Jamie Harris dominates the weight!

Igor: What is your favorite bench shirt?

Jamie: John Inzer and myself have worked together on my shirts, his denim is by far the best on the market. Call them at 18002226897 and tell them I sent you and you want the same shirt JAMIE HARRIS uses, he will fix you up, if you have any questions about the shirt contact me at my page.................. I will help you the best I can!

Igor: Do you think that the lifters that lift raw should have a different emphasis while training the bench press and what would that be?

Jamie: Lifting without gear is a different animal, I would only say that if you compete with a shirt get used to it at least 7 weeks before the meet. The rep and set schemes can stay the same.

Igor: What kind of exercises do you do for the deltoids? Any pressing movements?

Jamie: Rear delt work is extremely important, when they are weak you have unstableness, which can lead to derease in max or an injury WORK THOSE DELTS!!!

Igor: Do you have some general advice for the lifters that have been troubled with a plateau in the bench press? What is usually the mistake?

Jamie: QUIT OVERTRAINING and DO NOT LIVE in the GYM. More is not better in this game, the better you get the more you will understand that your body is not a machine and will only last if you listen to it. Take advantage of deep tissue therapy, chiropractic care and nutrition and the like MOST IMPORTANTLY, DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO ANYONE BUT YOU, BREAKING PRS IS THE NAME OF THE GAME. ON MEET DAY, BE A ANIMAL, LET NOTHING STAND IN YOUR WAY, ATTACK THE WEIGHT, FIND OUT WHAT MOTIVATES YOU AND WHAT TRIGGERS THE BEAST IN YOU! HAVE FUN AND STAY STRONG! GOD BLESS!

Jamie Harris with Terry Grimwood

Igor: Jamie, I would like to publicly thank you for your time, effort and for giving me the opportunity to do this interview with you. Personally, I think that your amazing accomplishments are well worth attention! I hope we will continue our correspondence in the future! Thank you!

Dear readers, if you want to find out more about JAMIE HARRIS and his MONSTER FACTORY and supplement business, click on the links below!

Jamie Harris (American Strength Legends)

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