Great job!!!
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Good work. I can pull off a max of about 250 right now… Rep nicely at 200. 315 is wicked. Keep up the good work!!! I have my eyes set on 300. I reckon I can get my max to 260 in a month or two, then from there about 6 months to 300. Ill be using juice though. Trained for several years, but pretty much didn’t touch weights last year, came back to the gym in september with a max bench of about 155. Luckily muscles have memory.
Great job! Been there, wish to get back. Keep pushing yourself.
This is the first thread I have witnessed where everyone is not bullshitting about their max bench. I’m always seeing these little scrawny dudes saying shit like “ya you know, I can’t bench too much, just max at maybe 270 or so”.
In my experience most people bullshit about their bench. Though this thread seems to be with honest folk.
[quote]The Dmachine wrote:
This is the first thread I have witnessed where everyone is not bullshitting about their max bench. I’m always seeing these little scrawny dudes saying shit like “ya you know, I can’t bench too much, just max at maybe 270 or so”.
In my experience most people bullshit about their bench. Though this thread seems to be with honest folk.[/quote]
You consider a 270 max bullshit?
[quote]malonetd wrote:
The Dmachine wrote:
This is the first thread I have witnessed where everyone is not bullshitting about their max bench. I’m always seeing these little scrawny dudes saying shit like “ya you know, I can’t bench too much, just max at maybe 270 or so”.
In my experience most people bullshit about their bench. Though this thread seems to be with honest folk.
You consider a 270 max bullshit?[/quote]
Well imagine if 150lb guys start coming into the thread saying that…I’ve never seen a skinny guy bench that much…lol
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Well imagine if 150lb guys start coming into the thread saying that…I’ve never seen a skinny guy bench that much…lol[/quote]
I can bench twice my bodyweight at 230lbs. I’ve seen a few guys around 150lbs do the same. It isn’t that uncommon with proper form.
I’ve seen people (myself included) add 50lbs to their bench in a few weeks by focusing on proper form. But keep in mind the type of bench press you see most people doing to build muscle, is not the same as the form you see for someone competing in a bench press competition.
[quote]jstreet0204 wrote:
Well imagine if 150lb guys start coming into the thread saying that…I’ve never seen a skinny guy bench that much…lol
I can bench twice my bodyweight at 230lbs. I’ve seen a few guys around 150lbs do the same. It isn’t that uncommon with proper form.
I’ve seen people (myself included) add 50lbs to their bench in a few weeks by focusing on proper form. But keep in mind the type of bench press you see most people doing to build muscle, is not the same as the form you see for someone competing in a bench press competition.
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double bodyweight bench is not common heh-bodyweight bench is fairly common-, feel proud that is a very solid lift.
[quote]malonetd wrote:
The Dmachine wrote:
This is the first thread I have witnessed where everyone is not bullshitting about their max bench. I’m always seeing these little scrawny dudes saying shit like “ya you know, I can’t bench too much, just max at maybe 270 or so”.
In my experience most people bullshit about their bench. Though this thread seems to be with honest folk.
You consider a 270 max bullshit?[/quote]
No, the hypothetical scrawny dude in his example does.
Congrats on the 315, OP! I think that is the first milestone that says “strong” to me. I hope to be there by the end of '08.
[quote]jstreet0204 wrote:
Well imagine if 150lb guys start coming into the thread saying that…I’ve never seen a skinny guy bench that much…lol
I can bench twice my bodyweight at 230lbs. I’ve seen a few guys around 150lbs do the same. It isn’t that uncommon with proper form.
I’ve seen people (myself included) add 50lbs to their bench in a few weeks by focusing on proper form. But keep in mind the type of bench press you see most people doing to build muscle, is not the same as the form you see for someone competing in a bench press competition.
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You have a point, and I know that it is possible but the number of people who can do is extremely small…and anybody who lifts knows that for some people a 40lb or even 10lb increase in their bench becomes like a mountain when you are trying to reach a new max.
I can imagine that you must have pushed like hell to get to 230 as it is…and if you really do weigh half of that then…you are NOT reaching 270…I just can’t believe it.
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To sum it up its all about diminishing returns from your body.
[quote]Steel88 wrote:
jstreet0204 wrote:
I can imagine that you must have pushed like hell to get to 230 as it is…and if you really do weigh half of that then…you are NOT reaching 270…I just can’t believe it.
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To sum it up its all about diminishing returns from your body.[/quote]
no, he benches 460+, his bodyweight is 230
[quote]Steel88 wrote:
You have a point, and I know that it is possible but the number of people who can do is extremely small…and anybody who lifts knows that for some people a 40lb or even 10lb increase in their bench becomes like a mountain when you are trying to reach a new max.
I can imagine that you must have pushed like hell to get to 230 as it is…and if you really do weigh half of that then…you are NOT reaching 270…I just can’t believe it.
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To sum it up its all about diminishing returns from your body.[/quote]
That made me laugh I haven’t weight 115 since I was in the sixth grade.
Yeah I think you misunderstood me. I weigh 230lbs. My last bench press competition I did 485. My point was that there is much more technique in bench pressing for weight than people realize. If I am benching for Hypertrophy, I will keep my elbows out, back flat, and bring the bar down midway on my chest.
If I am benching in a competition, it is totally different. I get into position with an extreme arch in my back which makes my chest higher and lessens the range of motion. My shoulder blades are squeezed together, and I will keep my elbows tucked in to my side and flare my lats. Then I will lower the bar down to the bottom of my rib cage.
If done correctly, the backs of your arms will sort of dig into your lats, and will almost feel like your are loading up a spring when the weight comes down. This gives your plenty of extra leverage to push from the bottom, that you just don’t get when you have your elbows out wide. That why I say many people can add 50lbs to their bench by using that form.
[quote]Uber N3wb wrote:
mej wrote:
The most that I have actually seen someone bench was 300 pounds. I was a senior in high school and someone had a college football friend visiting for the day. This guy weighed probably about 230 pounds and it was solid muscle.
Our bench press maxed out at 300 pounds and he could actually do a fairly high number of reps at this weight. He was able to just kind of play around with this much weight. I could barely believe what I was seeing.
I can barely imagine getting to where I can bench 150 pounds, so I find it real impressive any time someone gets to 250 pounds and above. Keep up the good work.
is that picture under your name you?
Great job OP![/quote]
Yes. That picture was taken in May 2005 and I have developed more muscle since then, but I still have a long way to go. I am building up slowly and haven’t tried a lot of weight yet because I do not want to injure myself and stall the progress that I am making.
I am exercising to get in better condition and not for competition, but this is the best site that I have seen for providing useful information. There is a lot of info that can be used even by someone who will never rise to the competitive level. I weigh 165 pounds, so 150 would be getting close to my body weight.
I added a picture that I just took a few minutes ago to my profile page and a comment under the blog section. I wish that I had never stopped lifting for so long, because I can see what is possible within a fairly short time. If I had been doing this for the last 10 years, I would feel much better today.
[quote]austin_bicep wrote:
Steel88 wrote:
jstreet0204 wrote:
I can imagine that you must have pushed like hell to get to 230 as it is…and if you really do weigh half of that then…you are NOT reaching 270…I just can’t believe it.
Edit:
To sum it up its all about diminishing returns from your body.
no, he benches 460+, his bodyweight is 230[/quote]
Ah…hides in embarassment
[quote]jstreet0204 wrote:
Steel88 wrote:
You have a point, and I know that it is possible but the number of people who can do is extremely small…and anybody who lifts knows that for some people a 40lb or even 10lb increase in their bench becomes like a mountain when you are trying to reach a new max.
I can imagine that you must have pushed like hell to get to 230 as it is…and if you really do weigh half of that then…you are NOT reaching 270…I just can’t believe it.
Edit:
To sum it up its all about diminishing returns from your body.
That made me laugh I haven’t weight 115 since I was in the sixth grade.
Yeah I think you misunderstood me. I weigh 230lbs. My last bench press competition I did 485. My point was that there is much more technique in bench pressing for weight than people realize. If I am benching for Hypertrophy, I will keep my elbows out, back flat, and bring the bar down midway on my chest.
If I am benching in a competition, it is totally different. I get into position with an extreme arch in my back which makes my chest higher and lessens the range of motion. My shoulder blades are squeezed together, and I will keep my elbows tucked in to my side and flare my lats. Then I will lower the bar down to the bottom of my rib cage.
If done correctly, the backs of your arms will sort of dig into your lats, and will almost feel like your are loading up a spring when the weight comes down. This gives your plenty of extra leverage to push from the bottom, that you just don’t get when you have your elbows out wide. That why I say many people can add 50lbs to their bench by using that form.
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Glad I can give someone a good laugh :/…anyways I can get what you mean it’s just that its not an easy thing to believe that a 150lb guy could lift 270(although I’m sure its possible).
At this point I think its best that we agree that for most it’s almost impossible…but there are freaky strong skinny guys out there…
[quote]Steel88 wrote:
Glad I can give someone a good laugh :/…anyways I can get what you mean it’s just that its not an easy thing to believe that a 150lb guy could lift 270(although I’m sure its possible).
At this point I think its best that we agree that for most it’s almost impossible…but there are freaky strong skinny guys out there…[/quote]
It is rare, but just in the way of perspective, an acquaintance of mine benched 501 at 148. With a shirt, of course, but still… it’s an unbelievable world out there. Just ask Mr. Ripley.
[quote]jstreet0204 wrote:
Steel88 wrote:
You have a point, and I know that it is possible but the number of people who can do is extremely small…and anybody who lifts knows that for some people a 40lb or even 10lb increase in their bench becomes like a mountain when you are trying to reach a new max.
I can imagine that you must have pushed like hell to get to 230 as it is…and if you really do weigh half of that then…you are NOT reaching 270…I just can’t believe it.
Edit:
To sum it up its all about diminishing returns from your body.
That made me laugh I haven’t weight 115 since I was in the sixth grade.
Yeah I think you misunderstood me. I weigh 230lbs. My last bench press competition I did 485. My point was that there is much more technique in bench pressing for weight than people realize. If I am benching for Hypertrophy, I will keep my elbows out, back flat, and bring the bar down midway on my chest.
If I am benching in a competition, it is totally different. I get into position with an extreme arch in my back which makes my chest higher and lessens the range of motion. My shoulder blades are squeezed together, and I will keep my elbows tucked in to my side and flare my lats. Then I will lower the bar down to the bottom of my rib cage.
If done correctly, the backs of your arms will sort of dig into your lats, and will almost feel like your are loading up a spring when the weight comes down. This gives your plenty of extra leverage to push from the bottom, that you just don’t get when you have your elbows out wide. That why I say many people can add 50lbs to their bench by using that form.
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do you use a bench shirt, because using equipment I can definitely tell that more technique is needed.
[quote]shizen wrote:
do you use a bench shirt, because using equipment I can definitely tell that more technique is needed.
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No I’ve never used a shirt and don’t care to. Not that shirts are bad, but raw and shirt numbers are like comparing apples to oranges.
[quote]Steel88 wrote:
At this point I think its best that we agree that for most it’s almost impossible…but there are freaky strong skinny guys out there…[/quote]
I wouldn’t say its impossible for most, just not likely, because most don’t have the will and or drive to do it. I don’t by any means consider myself an extraordinary bench presser, as I know several guys with numbers much higher than mine, it is just what I have accomplished after learning the proper technique. Here is a good article Bench Press Techniue for Bench Press Competition
I would challange any of you guys wanting to get your bench numbers up to read it and try it for a few weeks, long enough to get used to it, and see how much you can add.
[quote]jstreet0204 wrote:
Steel88 wrote:
At this point I think its best that we agree that for most it’s almost impossible…but there are freaky strong skinny guys out there…
I wouldn’t say its impossible for most, just not likely, because most don’t have the will and or drive to do it. I don’t by any means consider myself an extraordinary bench presser, as I know several guys with numbers much higher than mine, it is just what I have accomplished after learning the proper technique. Here is a good article Bench Press Techniue for Bench Press Competition
I would challange any of you guys wanting to get your bench numbers up to read it and try it for a few weeks, long enough to get used to it, and see how much you can add.
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Thanks for the link. I’ve always concentrated on pulling my shoulders in, but never focused on the importance of my feet/leg drive or back arch. I can’t wait for Friday!