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what's your bench press? (dont lie!)

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I used to pyramid up to 195 or so... I've done 205 before, but I don't work out frequently and I'm extremely tall. (6'4")
 
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
I'm 6' 190 lbs.

I workout with 235 on the flat barbell bench (two sets of 8-10 reps)

Flat dumbell bench I workout with 110 pounders (two sets of 8-10 reps)

I don't do max lifts, but according to this:

http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/OneRepMax.html

my one rep max is probably around 313 lbs
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I'm more impressed with your Dumbell lifts than you Barbell. Dumbells are a lot harder than Barbells. I never do Barbell Benches as it seems I get much more out of Dumbells.

One thing I've noticed is that shorter guys with shorter arms seems to be able to lift a higher amount of weight per their weight than tall guys with long arms. I had a friend who was short and had Oompa Loompa Arms (almost dwarf like) and could bench like mad. But when it came to other exercises he wasn't as strong.
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Having shorter arms definitely helps! I probably have everyone beat, or am at least in the top 1%:

5-6, 187
Max: 335
Rep on: 275 (3X6)

I was doing double my weight about 6 months ago (before I put on weight from deadlifting/squatting) but have had a multitude of injuries since then: rotator sprain in left shoulder, tendonitis in my left elbow and wrist, herniated disk (from deadlift but u still can't bench). Key to success is following a strict diet (5 protein shakes a day!), counting calories (carbs/protein/fat ratios), and a good routine doesn't hurt either. Other things you will have to do if you want to achieve these results: keep a log of all of your workouts down to the rep, and don't be scared to increase the weight. Although, if you're too ambitious you will probably be stopped by injury (like me). You have to be disciplined, even if that means sticking to a strict diet for 6 of 7 days of the week. You have to get to the gym as much as possible (I go 4-5 days a week), and give your body parts 1 week to heal after working them out. Other advice, wear a belt when deadlifting and squatting! -Rob
 
Originally posted by: SP33Demon
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
I'm 6' 190 lbs.

I workout with 235 on the flat barbell bench (two sets of 8-10 reps)

Flat dumbell bench I workout with 110 pounders (two sets of 8-10 reps)

I don't do max lifts, but according to this:

http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/OneRepMax.html

my one rep max is probably around 313 lbs
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I'm more impressed with your Dumbell lifts than you Barbell. Dumbells are a lot harder than Barbells. I never do Barbell Benches as it seems I get much more out of Dumbells.

One thing I've noticed is that shorter guys with shorter arms seems to be able to lift a higher amount of weight per their weight than tall guys with long arms. I had a friend who was short and had Oompa Loompa Arms (almost dwarf like) and could bench like mad. But when it came to other exercises he wasn't as strong.
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Having shorter arms definitely helps! I probably have everyone beat, or am at least in the top 1%:

5-6, 187
Max: 335
Rep on: 275 (3X6)

I was doing double my weight about 6 months ago (before I put on weight from deadlifting/squatting) but have had a multitude of injuries since then: rotator sprain in left shoulder, tendonitis in my left elbow and wrist, herniated disk (from deadlift but u still can't bench). Key to success is following a strict diet (5 protein shakes a day!), counting calories (carbs/protein/fat ratios), and a good routine doesn't hurt either. Other things you will have to do if you want to achieve these results: keep a log of all of your workouts down to the rep, and don't be scared to increase the weight. Although, if you're too ambitious you will probably be stopped by injury (like me). You have to be disciplined, even if that means sticking to a strict diet for 6 of 7 days of the week. You have to get to the gym as much as possible (I go 4-5 days a week), and give your body parts 1 week to heal after working them out. Other advice, wear a belt when deadlifting and squatting! -Rob
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My workout partner is a scronny guy from the carribean... about 6'3" 190 and reps with 385.. guys a freak..

 
Something is wrong somewhere, 90% of the people here can bench over 200lbs.
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Agreed. To read this you'd think everyone here has been lifting for years. I simply don't buy it. The average male off the street with a 200 lb barbell allowing the weight down to his chest will have essentially no chance of pushing the weight up to full lockout.

Granted generally those who don't workout are not likely to be in this thread but unless, when you speak of your one rep max, you're talking about a free weight barbell and it goes down to your chest (and no you can't bounce it off your ribs!) and then full extension, you are not talking about a true bench press one rep max.
 
Something is wrong somewhere, 90% of the people here can bench over 200lbs.
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Yeah, well the average guy around here is young and testosterone laden!

We should all have been putting in AGE as well as height and weight. I'm one of those odd people for whom the 1 rep max calculators just don't seem to work... I must have a strange body because I can do a lot of reps very close to my max:

40 Years Old
6ft Tall
286 Lbs (very flabby at the moment... lean body weight is probably about 215)

Can do 295 X 6 for 3 sets

or

Can do 275 X 10 for 3 sets

BUT

Can only max at 305!


BTW, as I believe Amused pointed out, dumbells are IT! I've incorporated 3-4 sets of 12 with 85Lbs bells and it is a TOTALLY different lift than using even a MUCH heavier barbell. I believe that part of this is that with a barbell the weight is somewhat stabilized from left to right because of using two hands, so really all you have to balance is its swing toward your head or stomach and also straight up and down.... whereas with dumbells, each hand is on its own and has to balance the weight in all three directions... MUCH HARDER. I also find that even when my shoulder problems are showing up, I can still do dumbells without pain (because I can control the motion) but the barbell (which is straight up and down) tears me up sometimes.

Joe
 
200 pounds is a normal amount of weight for a 6 foot + guy to bench. All it takes is a few weeks to 2 months of pushups for most anyone that size to reach a max of 200, doing reps at 200 is another story. I know guys who bench 300 pounds but still do 135 to 150 pounds at 25 to 30 reps for their workouts.

Benching is extremely intimidating to those who've never done much upper body work, and bets are they can do more than they think, but are to overwhelmed to do so because they're not used to feeling such strain on so many muscles at the same time.
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb
Something is wrong somewhere, 90% of the people here can bench over 200lbs.
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Agreed. To read this you'd think everyone here has been lifting for years. I simply don't buy it. The average male off the street with a 200 lb barbell allowing the weight down to his chest will have essentially no chance of pushing the weight up to full lockout.

Granted generally those who don't workout are not likely to be in this thread but unless, when you speak of your one rep max, you're talking about a free weight barbell and it goes down to your chest (and no you can't bounce it off your ribs!) and then full extension, you are not talking about a true bench press one rep max.
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Well, out of all the ATOT members, only the ones who can do a considerable amount will probably post like u said... I've been lifting since MIDDLE SCHOOL btw... probably why I'm shorter haha. 🙂

I have to admit I do bounce it sometimes... but many hardcore bodybuilders will count it as a rep...

 
Under 200lbs, probably in the 160-170lb range... I'm weak. I'm 6'0" at 310lbs.

Right now I'm doing 10 sets of 15 reps of 99lbs everynight. Trying to condition my arms with low weights, so I progress up later.
 
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Wait are all you fvckers adding in the weight of the bar too (avg 45lbs) or just the plates you put on the side?
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Most people include the weight of the standard 45 lb bar.
 
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Wait are all you fvckers adding in the weight of the bar too (avg 45lbs) or just the plates you put on the side?
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Most people include the weight of the standard 45 lb bar.
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Oh. Then I bench a little over my weight then 🙂 (185ish) Still nothing to be proud of though, my chest is tha w3ak 🙁
 
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