Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: LeetViet
0.825 I'm a weakling
mines lower at 0.68
i would guess about 0.75
i'm a middle aged fat guy
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: LeetViet
0.825 I'm a weakling
mines lower at 0.68
He'd mean one-rep max! You can use one rep max calculators (search on google) to estimate.Originally posted by: Argo
Depends what you consider bench weight.
If by bench weight you mean that you can do at least 6-8 reps then it's:
265/190 = 1.39
If you mean my absolute max then it's:
315/190 = 1.65
Originally posted by: Skoorb
He'd mean one-rep max! You can use one rep max calculators (search on google) to estimate.Originally posted by: Argo
Depends what you consider bench weight.
If by bench weight you mean that you can do at least 6-8 reps then it's:
265/190 = 1.39
If you mean my absolute max then it's:
315/190 = 1.65
Originally posted by: Koing
Interesting some of you guys dont' dare max out now. How old are Whisper?
Amused why not max out at 36? Just warm up properly and you should be alright.
Me I hit 209 @ 167lbs = 1.25x
1.5x is the bench mark for non PL folk!
You will rarely see a guy bench 1.5x bodyweight. I'll hit it someday.
No need to site other things like leg strength and such in this thread as this dudes asking bench press ratio.
Some impressive stats from you guys here!
Koing
Originally posted by: Argo
Originally posted by: Skoorb
He'd mean one-rep max! You can use one rep max calculators (search on google) to estimate.Originally posted by: Argo
Depends what you consider bench weight.
If by bench weight you mean that you can do at least 6-8 reps then it's:
265/190 = 1.39
If you mean my absolute max then it's:
315/190 = 1.65
In that case it's 315/190. I usually never do one rep max (what's the point, other than to show off?). I've only done it once a couple of months ago just to find out what it is.
I have a better chest strength exersice for ya all, though. It's an NFL style workout - bench 245 pounts (2 45s on each side) on a bench press (not smith machine) and bench it as many times as you can. This is what NFL scouts use to judge strength. I could do 16 reps but I was absolutely depleted and had to cut my workout short.
2 45 lb plates on each end of a standard 45 lb bar is 225, not 245.
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Koing
Interesting some of you guys dont' dare max out now. How old are Whisper?
Amused why not max out at 36? Just warm up properly and you should be alright.
Me I hit 209 @ 167lbs = 1.25x
1.5x is the bench mark for non PL folk!
You will rarely see a guy bench 1.5x bodyweight. I'll hit it someday.
No need to site other things like leg strength and such in this thread as this dudes asking bench press ratio.
Some impressive stats from you guys here!
Koing
Because I don't even want to RISK an injury. Any time I go too heavy, I end up hurting myself. I guess I'm just a pussy.
BTW, I guess my theoretical ratio is 1.75. We'll call it 1.7 to be fair since I'm a pussy.
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Argo
Originally posted by: Skoorb
He'd mean one-rep max! You can use one rep max calculators (search on google) to estimate.Originally posted by: Argo
Depends what you consider bench weight.
If by bench weight you mean that you can do at least 6-8 reps then it's:
265/190 = 1.39
If you mean my absolute max then it's:
315/190 = 1.65
In that case it's 315/190. I usually never do one rep max (what's the point, other than to show off?). I've only done it once a couple of months ago just to find out what it is.
I have a better chest strength exersice for ya all, though. It's an NFL style workout - bench 245 pounts (2 45s on each side) on a bench press (not smith machine) and bench it as many times as you can. This is what NFL scouts use to judge strength. I could do 16 reps but I was absolutely depleted and had to cut my workout short.
2 45 lb plates on each end of a standard 45 lb bar is 225, not 245.
Originally posted by: Gravity
At my age I no longer go for max bench. I try to get 8 reps, and failure on the 8th. If I can get 9 or ten, I move the weight up. If I have a spotter, I'll move it up anyways and work through failure to get 8.
Powerlifting is a different sport and isn't included in my fitness goals.