[quote]Donut62 wrote:
J.W. wrote:
I think the appropriate question for the guys on this website would be how many times can you bench 225? (A pathetic 18 for me).
I don’t think 18 is pathetic at all. Out of curiousity, what is your 1RM? I think I’ll try the 225 test next week. It’s been about a year since I did it, and I got 12 back then.[/quote]
in order to get high reps out of 225 you have to lift it frequently - defrancos athlete do it to prepare for the combine. i never really work with that weight
what i usually do when i do bench press
i warm up with 225 - 5 reps
285 4 reps
315 3-4 reps
~350 2-3
and then I start working out whatever is on the agenda for bench press
even for warm-up i never go light - that shit does not help you
I’m not trying to diss you, but you’re a marine who can only bench 135lbs?
Not surprising. The Marine Corps only puts value in the 3-mile run, pull-ups and sit-ups when it comes to physical standards. There is absolutely no emphasis on strength training. Most Marines aren’t that big or strong. That doesn’t mean they aren’t some of the meanest, nastiest sons of bitches around, though![/quote]
I disagree big time on that
some long distance runners are more mean that most of the marines
[quote]Dedicated wrote:
RSU, you are repping 315 for two or three right? Finish your workout up with 225 for reps. I hit flat bench today and it was the last exercise after a few other compound movements. I hit 225 for fifteen on my first and ten on my second set. This was after slow temp DB incline bench 80 for three sets of eight. Don’t mess around with 135 other then for a eight to ten rep warm up.
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The 315 thread was because it was a 1 rep PR. I began laying off flat to save my shoulders but I went back to it this week. I wouldn’t consider the 135 set part of my workout, I did the set just for fun (as was the intention of this thread!). I don’t know why people act like it is somehow harmful or counterproductive…
Speaking of saving the shoulders, why is it that flat bench press seems to wreck the shoulders the most? I myself have been experiencing some pain in my right shoulder and have decided to lay off benching for a bit.
[quote]GermanPower wrote:
the blowjob crunch I really want to see that - take a camera and make some pics. i guess that shit just happens in NZ[/quote]
The guy is actually German! Not kidding either. I don’t think you need a video of it though. If you really want to try it I think my description gave you enough info.
[quote]Rookie21 wrote:
Speaking of saving the shoulders, why is it that flat bench press seems to wreck the shoulders the most? I myself have been experiencing some pain in my right shoulder and have decided to lay off benching for a bit.[/quote]
i would address that question to one of the coaches here, is probably your best bet, or go with the search machine, would not surprise me if CT already asnwered this one at least 100 times
[quote]Gregatron wrote:
GermanPower wrote:
the blowjob crunch I really want to see that - take a camera and make some pics. i guess that shit just happens in NZ
The guy is actually German! Not kidding either. I don’t think you need a video of it though. If you really want to try it I think my description gave you enough info.
Anyway, I don’t want to hijack the thread.
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i think it would be hilarious if you would post a short video of that. that guy has to be Lo…
my bench has never been that strong… it is something i am working on, though. honestly, 135 is around my workout weight. only about 6 reps… i have gone up a bit, but nothing big…
havent done a 1rm in a while… i work out by myself, and dont want to look like an ass with the bar sitting on my chest… so, i really dont know what it is…
“i’m working on it”-(in my best “middle-aged man” voice from SNL)
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ok, i was wrong in my ealier statement…
today, i did 185 two times after doing 3 sets of 155… so, who knows, maybe i will have 225 up soon…
i just realized that i havent really been pushing myself hard enough… felt like throwing up today…
ps- i used the power rack just in case i couldnt get it back up… people rarely use it for anything, for those that have something against that. mostly women using machines in my gym
It does no good to say you can bench press 225 for X reps unless you also give your body weight. If you weight 250 pounds a 225 pound bench press is not very impressive, but if you weight 165 pounds a 225 bench press is pretty impressive! That’s why thye have weight classes in power lifting!
I guess its all relative when you think about it. I am not trying to disrespect anyone here but if your 1 rep max is like 225 and you bang out a bunch of 135 as a chest finisher to get a good pump then I guess thats one thing.
For me personally, that would not do shit. I will hit 135 for two sets just to losen up but to try and see how many reps I can get at that weight, it would be a complete waste of time.
[quote]dswithers wrote:
It does no good to say you can bench press 225 for X reps unless you also give your body weight. If you weight 250 pounds a 225 pound bench press is not very impressive, but if you weight 165 pounds a 225 bench press is pretty impressive! That’s why thye have weight classes in power lifting![/quote]
Damnit!! When I was 165 my 1RM was 215… so close, so close!
[quote]Right Side Up wrote:
Dedicated wrote:
RSU, you are repping 315 for two or three right? Finish your workout up with 225 for reps. I hit flat bench today and it was the last exercise after a few other compound movements. I hit 225 for fifteen on my first and ten on my second set. This was after slow temp DB incline bench 80 for three sets of eight. Don’t mess around with 135 other then for a eight to ten rep warm up.
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The 315 thread was because it was a 1 rep PR. I began laying off flat to save my shoulders but I went back to it this week. I wouldn’t consider the 135 set part of my workout, I did the set just for fun (as was the intention of this thread!). I don’t know why people act like it is somehow harmful or counterproductive…[/quote]
Then my apologies RSU and to answer your original question, I have no idea on my 135 max for reps haven’t done it or felt the need to up to this point. I agree it’s not counter productive just not seen as a bench mark for most.
[quote]bullpup wrote:
I normally warm up with 135, 1 set of 20, then 225, 2 sets of 10, and finish my flat bench workout with 3 sets of 295, 8-10 reps. After this I break it all the way down to 135, and do as many reps as possible until failure, normally 25-30. Is there anything wrong with this?
After flat bench, I will do 3 sets of 75 pound inclined dumbell presses.
I finish my chest work out with dumbell flyes on an incline bench, 3 sets 0f 12.
Is there any advantage and or disadvantage to doing a burn out with 135 on the flat bench prior to my other chest exercises?
I do notice when I do the 135 burnout, It takes a lot more effort to do my other chest exercises.
Any comments and or changes you think might be necessary?
I have increased my 1RM dramatically since working this way, from 315, to 355 in about 6 months.
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Dude, your benching over 350 pounds. I think you ‘know what you doing is right’
[quote]Dedicated wrote:
Right Side Up wrote:
Dedicated wrote:
RSU, you are repping 315 for two or three right? Finish your workout up with 225 for reps. I hit flat bench today and it was the last exercise after a few other compound movements. I hit 225 for fifteen on my first and ten on my second set. This was after slow temp DB incline bench 80 for three sets of eight. Don’t mess around with 135 other then for a eight to ten rep warm up.
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The 315 thread was because it was a 1 rep PR. I began laying off flat to save my shoulders but I went back to it this week. I wouldn’t consider the 135 set part of my workout, I did the set just for fun (as was the intention of this thread!). I don’t know why people act like it is somehow harmful or counterproductive…
Then my apologies RSU and to answer your original question, I have no idea on my 135 max for reps haven’t done it or felt the need to up to this point. I agree it’s not counter productive just not seen as a bench mark for most.
Take care,
D[/quote]
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Well, if its not productive, which I can’t see how it could be, it would be considered counter productive unless you’re still in a highschool PE class.
If a person can bench 300+ theres no reason for them to toss around 135lbs. The reason why people react negatively towards this lift is b/c its weak and out of place. Its like someone asking you how many times you can curl a 30lb dumbbell. You kinda want to shake your head in disgust and leave.
The “T” in T-Nation does stand for testosterone right?
[quote]AznMscls wrote:
Dedicated wrote:
Right Side Up wrote:
Dedicated wrote:
RSU, you are repping 315 for two or three right? Finish your workout up with 225 for reps. I hit flat bench today and it was the last exercise after a few other compound movements. I hit 225 for fifteen on my first and ten on my second set. This was after slow temp DB incline bench 80 for three sets of eight. Don’t mess around with 135 other then for a eight to ten rep warm up.
D
The 315 thread was because it was a 1 rep PR. I began laying off flat to save my shoulders but I went back to it this week. I wouldn’t consider the 135 set part of my workout, I did the set just for fun (as was the intention of this thread!). I don’t know why people act like it is somehow harmful or counterproductive…
Then my apologies RSU and to answer your original question, I have no idea on my 135 max for reps haven’t done it or felt the need to up to this point. I agree it’s not counter productive just not seen as a bench mark for most.
Take care,
D
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Well, if its not productive, which I can’t see how it could be, it would be considered counter productive unless you’re still in a highschool PE class.
If a person can bench 300+ theres no reason for them to toss around 135lbs. The reason why people react negatively towards this lift is b/c its weak and out of place. Its like someone asking you how many times you can curl a 30lb dumbbell. You kinda want to shake your head in disgust and leave.
The “T” in T-Nation does stand for testosterone right?
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[quote]AznMscls wrote:
Dedicated wrote:
Right Side Up wrote:
Dedicated wrote:
RSU, you are repping 315 for two or three right? Finish your workout up with 225 for reps. I hit flat bench today and it was the last exercise after a few other compound movements. I hit 225 for fifteen on my first and ten on my second set. This was after slow temp DB incline bench 80 for three sets of eight. Don’t mess around with 135 other then for a eight to ten rep warm up.
D
The 315 thread was because it was a 1 rep PR. I began laying off flat to save my shoulders but I went back to it this week. I wouldn’t consider the 135 set part of my workout, I did the set just for fun (as was the intention of this thread!). I don’t know why people act like it is somehow harmful or counterproductive…
Then my apologies RSU and to answer your original question, I have no idea on my 135 max for reps haven’t done it or felt the need to up to this point. I agree it’s not counter productive just not seen as a bench mark for most.
Take care,
D
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Well, if its not productive, which I can’t see how it could be, it would be considered counter productive unless you’re still in a highschool PE class.
If a person can bench 300+ theres no reason for them to toss around 135lbs. The reason why people react negatively towards this lift is b/c its weak and out of place. Its like someone asking you how many times you can curl a 30lb dumbbell. You kinda want to shake your head in disgust and leave.
The “T” in T-Nation does stand for testosterone right?
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Well, I don’t think it’s “counterproductive” and in the same post I also told him I don’t think it’s needed and haven’t done it.