How Common is a 300+ Bench?

[davidI]

This article got me thinking...

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/is_a_300pound_bench_rare

The author figures 1 in 100 men will do it at some point in their lives (though he somehow decided to just round down from 151 to 100).

He was responding to a survey that says 1 in 3000 men will do it at some point in their lives.

It's a goal of mine to bench 300+ (though my current 1RM equivalent was estimated at 306 so perhaps I already can)...
It has taken me a while to get to that point and my purely subjective reasoning leads me to think only ~1 in 300 guys can do it.

What does beyond figure?

[Neil4Speed]

The number of men who actually work out in a gym moving weights around is low enough, 300lbs in an impressive number and I think it would be less than one in 3000.

[GQBalla]

I personally know two people that can bench over 300 repping.
I've seen maybe six people rep 300

[scboss]

Most avg men cant do more then 20 proper pushups. 300 is a crazy feet for bench IMO. Once I hit 315 I will be so happy. I would say 1 in 1000

[403ep3]

My current goal is 225lb but hope to reach 300 one day. I see lots pushing close to 300 but with really bad form and cheating though (aka not touching chest)

[vengie]

When I was focusing hard on building mass I repped 305 twice... I was about 170lbs at the time, my goal was to get 315, but that never happened.
I have since focused my training towards hockey and my on ice abilities rather than size, I don't know if I could come close to that now without training for it again.

[brucebanner]

I am no where close to 300lbs even for 1RM but I do have goals set towards that kind of weight. There is a co-worker that has started training in the morning as well and from what I see him repping, I believe he would be very close if not above 300lbs for max. It's an impressive number for sure. That and guys wanting 1000lbs for the big 3 is huge!

Edit: I have a very close friend that in the end of grade 12 year, repped 300lbs 2 or 3 times. He has sinced stopped training but was stupid strong for our age. Still is strong but it was crazy then.

[ExtraSlow]

One in a hundred of guys who actually go to the gym maybe. But 1 in 3000+ for adult males overall.

[max_boost]

Common if you are close to 300lbs and have any kind of noob strength lol

[ZorroAMG]

That's exactly it, Sam. OP What are those people's body weights. Most people cant even lift their body weight.

300 is impressive as shit if you are under 200lbs body weight.

[iron_man888]

I work out at Beacon Hill Goodlife quite regularly and its definitely rare to see any 3 plate benches.

With that being said, my buddy and I both can BP 3 plates. My friend weighs 175lbs and can do 1RM of 315lbs and i'm 205 and I have a 385lb 1RM. We both bench twice a week and I think its more a product of consistent routine and good form than any special physical feat. :dunno: I will admit though, I'm only 5'9 so the advantage of not having long arms makes the bench much easier

[davidI]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
That's exactly it, Sam. OP What are those people's body weights. Most people cant even lift their body weight.

300 is impressive as shit if you are under 200lbs body weight.

Doesn't really matter. The article was talking about the general population...

Just imagine walking down the street and passing 3000 men. How many of them do you think would be able to bench 300+ at some point in their lives (future life for young men)? 1, 3, 10, 30?



Originally posted by iron_man888
I work out at Beacon Hill Goodlife quite regularly and its definitely rare to see any 3 plate benches.

With that being said, my buddy and I both can BP 3 plates. My friend weighs 175lbs and can do 1RM of 315lbs and i'm 205 and I have a 385lb 1RM. We both bench twice a week and I think its more a product of consistent routine and good form than any special physical feat. :dunno: I will admit though, I'm only 5'9 so the advantage of not having long arms makes the bench much easier

Nice work man. :thumbsup:
5'9" @ 205 is big! And to me, a physical feat is no less impressive because you trained for it so well done. Now a 400 lb bench is what really separates the men from the boys and you're narrowing in on that!

[natty54]

my little brother is 18 and can bench 310

[colinxx235]

Four years ago when I was working out 5-6 times a week and benching heavy I weighed ~182-185. Was able to rep 275 3 times, but fuck was that ever tough.

Getting up to 300 is a pretty big task for most people, even those who workout regularly.

[liquidboi69]

Out of my facebook friends (roughly 300,) 3 highschool friends can, and 24 friends I know have done it in competition (some 400, 500+)...but these don't count as I've met them through powerlifting.

That being said, not all my facebook friends are males. 1/100 seems about right.

[JAYMEZ]

Ive seen a few people do it . But its probably because of the place I train.. Id probably say 1 - 1000

[davidI]

Originally posted by liquidboi69
Out of my facebook friends (roughly 300,) 3 highschool friends can, and 24 friends I know have done it in competition (some 400, 500+)...but these don't count as I've met them through powerlifting.

That being said, not all my facebook friends are males. 1/100 seems about right.

If your friends are mostly athletes then you're basing your judgement on a skewed sample....

That's what makes this such an interesting question...it's difficult to imagine the entire male population over a lifetime.

Funny how the leading categories are 1/100 and 1/3000+...HUGE difference between the two.

[austic]

After my last trip to the states I would think the amount of men that actually work out would be less than 1 in 100 so let alone bench that much.

[iron_man888]

Originally posted by davidI


If your friends are mostly athletes then you're basing your judgement on a skewed sample....

That's what makes this such an interesting question...it's difficult to imagine the entire male population over a lifetime.

Funny how the leading categories are 1/100 and 1/3000+...HUGE difference between the two.


good comment... I think the intent of the statistic was speaking to a raw bench. Typically, most powerlifters I know complete with a bench shirt which can sometimes add some serious weight to their bench...

[Marsh]

I've been in and out of different gyms over the last 10 years...only time i've seen it was at U of C, when they had an International bobsled competition and the German team was training...One guy was doing jump squats with 315 on the bar...and benching close to 400 pounds

[BigShow]

I used to bench this weight, I could do it with ease and I was 175lbs at the time. Definitely drew attention from the bigger guys in the gym who couldn't do it. Unfortunately it was too much weight for my frame and I consistently injured myself.

[colinxx235]

^

175 doing 300 with ease...? how many reps are we talking about. And how often were you working out and what was your training style.

[Toma]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed
The number of men who actually work out in a gym moving weights around is low enough, 300lbs in an impressive number and I think it would be less than one in 3000.

This is my thought.

[Kavy]

Real Life = 1 in 3000

Guys on Beyond = 1 in 4

[BigShow]

Originally posted by colinxx235
^

175 doing 300 with ease...? how many reps are we talking about. And how often were you working out and what was your training style.

I could do 300, sets of 6-8 reps, training for powerlifting. This is flat bench. Incline couldn't do nearly as much, decline would be much more.

[C_Dave45]

I never hit my goal of 3 plates. Rep'd 295 for two or three.
I've dropped off. Haven't been in the gym since early summer. :(

[Disoblige]

I'm 170 lb, and I don't think I would be able to bench 300 lb in my life LOL. I'm not that committed and have no intention even try 300.

I can bench over 200 though.


Originally posted by Kavy
Real Life = 1 in 3000

Guys on Beyond = 1 in 4
:rofl:

[max_boost]

Originally posted by C_Dave45
I never hit my goal of 3 plates. Rep'd 295 for two or three.
I've dropped off. Haven't been in the gym since early summer. :( Technically if you can do 295X2 or 3, that's a 1 rep max = > 315.

Fuck you guys are strong. I'm so jelly.

[Toma]

Originally posted by max_boost
Technically if you can do 295X2 or 3, that's a 1 rep max = > 315.

Fuck you guys are strong. I'm so jelly.

I dunno if it works as they "advertise" I've inclined 285x3 for 3 sets, but wrecked a shoulder at 315...

and I only incline cause like 15 years ago I wrecked my shoulder tryin a 315 flat bench, and after that incline was "easier on parts".

[Graham_A_M]

My bro used to do 3 plates and a 10-15 per side back in his prime.
So 3 sets of 8 doing that. Now I think he's down to two plates and a 35 per side.

Im...... a very far ways from that lol. Fuck sakes, bench isn't my strongest. I can do over a plate per side on the preachers bench, but thats my "claim to fame" I guess.
For that its 6-8 reps X3.

[A790]

I hit 285x4 today, then 240x5 immediately after (for a set of 9), then 215x9, 205x10.

I could probably do 300x1, but I'm not going to try until Feb/March of next year. I'm 224lbs as of this morning BTW.

Felt good pushing 285 though. No pain in the joints/muscle, my fiance looking at me like I'm some sort of freak. Definite ego play there lol.

Last week I was there (Goodlife McKenzie Towne) and was spotting a guy repping 365x7. Then 315x8, then 270x8. Pretty impressive. Huge guy though.

I think you hit a point where enough weight is enough weight. Lots of big guys benching 225-245, just like I see smaller guys (like myself) benching the same weight. There really isn't a *need* to bench over 300lbs...

Now how many guys will do it? I'd say of the population that goes to the gym, maybe 5 in 100. Maybe.

[BigShow]

Originally posted by Toma


but wrecked a shoulder at 315...



:werd: Not worth it to press that much weight

[jwslam]

Originally posted by iron_man888
I work out at Beacon Hill Goodlife quite regularly and its definitely rare to see any 3 plate benches.

With that being said, my buddy and I both can BP 3 plates. My friend weighs 175lbs and can do 1RM of 315lbs and i'm 205 and I have a 385lb 1RM. We both bench twice a week and I think its more a product of consistent routine and good form than any special physical feat. :dunno: I will admit though, I'm only 5'9 so the advantage of not having long arms makes the bench much easier

I'm at beacon hill goodlife too. Now I have a pretty good idea of who you are in person from that description lol.

I weight 215 and struggle with 60/side. But I also started exercising only june '11 and i've been slacking a lot. Probably still sitting around 25% bf. I'd be happy the day I hit bw. let alone 300...

[liquidboi69]

Originally posted by iron_man888



good comment... I think the intent of the statistic was speaking to a raw bench. Typically, most powerlifters I know complete with a bench shirt which can sometimes add some serious weight to their bench...
Of course I would be referring to a raw bench. No one would compare a shirted competition bench to a raw gym bench heh. That being said, like I mentioned, 3/150 of my high school buddies who workout (around 180-190lb bodyweight) can bench 300+ for a single raw. Most powerlifters, regardless of raw or shirted can bench 300+ with a competition pause as well.

I think the whole shoulder being destroyed/issues with benching 300 really is caused by form, or programming errors...more so than the actual weight itself. How can a 250lb person not bench 300lb if they trained for a year? I think this is very reasonable.

[davidI]

Originally posted by A790

Now how many guys will do it? I'd say of the population that goes to the gym, maybe 5 in 100. Maybe.

Nice lifts man. What gym are you at? 1/20 is a better ratio than any Calgary gym I've ever worked out at.

[Hallowed_point]

180 lbs, 6"1...I SUCK at benching conventional barbell because my arms are as long as a spider monkey's.

I can machine bench 3 plates a side (~270 lbs + weight of machine arms) x 10 reps.

I used to be able to do 4 plates a side (~360 lbs +) x 4-5 reps when I was over 200 lbs.

Machine bench probably doesn't count though! :cry:

[topsecret]

I also work out at beacon hill goodlife, if I'm feeling strong I can push 225x6 usually I just do 205x8 though...I generally use dumbells for bench, I max out at 100/arm generally for 6 I'm 195 lbs.


I think I would split in half if I tried 300 lbs, I have seen a few ppl do it, a buddy I used to work out with back in lloyd could bench 405 for 4, he was a monster though, I also have a friend in edm that when he was training to compete could bench 405 for reps aswell...thats insane weight!

[89coupe]

Video or it didn't happen...LOL

[JfuckinC]

lol im at beacon hill goodlife as well, coming off a shoulder injury(not weight lifting related) just getting back to repping 225(i'm 235lbs's 6'4"), my roomate/work out buddy can rep 250 and he's substantially smaller than me(5'9" 170lbs ish) hahaha..

for some reason even being as big as i am, 300lbs seems far away! I guess we'll see where my training takes me :dunno:

[YamahaV8]

There are a couple guys at my gym that I have seen do 315lbs. One guy does 455lbs for 3 reps but he has a bench shirt on and is a massive guy. Right now I'm lifting 275 3 sets of 8. Don't know what my 1rm is though. I would say that at my gym 1 in 100 guys can bench 300+ but like everyone has been saying, that doesn't count the whole population.

[KRyn]

Originally posted by YamahaV8
There are a couple guys at my gym that I have seen do 315lbs. One guy does 455lbs for 3 reps but he has a bench shirt on and is a massive guy. Right now I'm lifting 275 3 sets of 8. Don't know what my 1rm is though. I would say that at my gym 1 in 100 guys can bench 300+ but like everyone has been saying, that doesn't count the whole population.


What gym do you train at? SAIT / Peak Power?

More or less everyone I train with can rep 300+ but me! :(

[YamahaV8]

Originally posted by KRyn



What gym do you train at? SAIT / Peak Power?

More or less everyone I train with can rep 300+ but me! :(

Cardel.

[KRyn]

Originally posted by YamahaV8


Cardel.


Ah, one of Canada's best benchers trains out of there on occasion I do believe.

[zipdoa]

Damn. I will be fucking pumped when I do 4x10 @ 225lbs on incline bench. Dat dere 82" reach!

Anyone repping over 225 is a strong ass dude in my books. I'd guess 1 in 100 can rep over 300 with proper form at my gym.

[sputnik]

Are we including the population of Asia and Africa in this poll?

If so.

1:100,000

[davidI]

Originally posted by sputnik
Are we including the population of Asia and Africa in this poll?

If so.

1:100,000

http://www.leehayward.com/memberpics/legpress2.jpg

[89coupe]

Instead of words, why doesn't everyone post a video of their max bench?

[KRyn]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Instead of words, why doesn't everyone post a video of their max bench?


Okay you go first!

[colinxx235]

I never did take a video of myself benching, it just feels weird. The only circumstances I would take videos of myself in gym would be if I felt uncomfortable with my form or wanted tips from experts.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by colinxx235
I never did take a video of myself benching, it just feels weird. The only circumstances I would take videos of myself in gym would be if I felt uncomfortable with my form or wanted tips from experts.

Neither have I, but I would do it for the hell of it.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Instead of words, why doesn't everyone post a video of their max bench?

OK

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:thumbsup:

[zipdoa]

Originally posted by max_boost


OK

0k4QFQM_ICg

:thumbsup:

nothing but love for max_boost but is a weight belt really necessary?

[89coupe]

Originally posted by max_boost


OK

0k4QFQM_ICg

:thumbsup:

That's not a max bench. Make a video of you benching the most you can for one rep. Bar to chest.

[Toma]

Originally posted by sputnik
Are we including the population of Asia and Africa in this poll?

If so.

1:100,000

That's still WAY generous in that case lol.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by zipdoa


nothing but love for max_boost but is a weight belt really necessary?

haha I think it helps. lol

Originally posted by 89coupe


That's not a max bench. Make a video of you benching the most you can for one rep. Bar to chest.

LOL my 1 rep max is 155lbs no bs which is very believable since I can bench 135X6 like in that video.

Mind you my form isn't spot on but I can move that weight with zero stress on my body. So glad I started benching a few years back, no pecs no sex!
:eek:

[max_boost]

Weightlifting is so much fucking work. I wish I was just born taller and bigger. I'm like a 320I BMW, no matter how fucking hard I work, I may supercharge my body into maybe a 328. Where as some of you mofos are born bigger so by default you start out as a 335. HAHA it's life. Fuck. :rofl:

[Toma]

You guys are putting me in danger of actually going to the gym again after what seems like a year off.... lol

[zipdoa]

Originally posted by max_boost
Weightlifting is so much fucking work. I wish I was just born taller and bigger. I'm like a 320I BMW, no matter how fucking hard I work, I may supercharge my body into maybe a 328. Where as some of you mofos are born bigger so by default you start out as a 335. HAHA it's life. Fuck. :rofl:

just get mad

http://tnation.t-nation.com/forum_images/4/3/43abc_ORIG-zyzz4.jpg

[89coupe]

Originally posted by max_boost


haha I think it helps. lol


LOL my 1 rep max is 155lbs no bs which is very believable since I can bench 135X6 like in that video.

Mind you my form isn't spot on but I can move that weight with zero stress on my body. So glad I started benching a few years back, no pecs no sex!
:eek:

I believe you.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by Toma
You guys are putting me in danger of actually going to the gym again after what seems like a year off.... lol

I already believe you could bench 300.

I'm gonna try :nut:

[liquidboi69]

All my/Kryn's vids have, and always been on the www link on my posts/profile. Since 89coupe is apparently calling everyone out LOL...

Your turn.

[89coupe]

I was benching 4 plates a side for 5 sets of 8 on a hammer strength machine last night but that is a lot easier then a straight bar. I just need to invite a buddy along to video tape.

I have a feeling I won't be able to do 3 plates a side but maybe 2 and a 35.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by liquidboi69
All my/Kryn's vids have, and always been on the www link on my posts/profile. Since 89coupe is apparently calling everyone out LOL...

Your turn. You guys don't count! Everyone knows you two are strong as fuck. :bigpimp: :love:

[Disoblige]

89coupe, what was the highest weight you benched not on a machine?

[89coupe]

Originally posted by Disoblige
89coupe, what was the highest weight you benched not on a machine?

I've never tried, as I work out alone.

I do 225 for 5 sets of 5 all by myself with relative ease. So I'm curious to try.

[NewLextasy]

Currently I do 3plates a side (315lbs) 3x10 . And maxout 1 clean rep at 4plates a side. (405lbs) . Flat bench free bar , no machine. I know about 8 guys at my guy who can do 3plates a side regularly.

[Disoblige]

Good luck 89coupe, I'm really curious to see now..

I never seen anyone in my life that only trained with the machine (and can bench over 400 on the machine). So I'm intrigued to see what the difference in weight will be when you bench freely.

[JfuckinC]

This kinda of shit comes up a lot, why dont you guys just make the "Beyond Gym Dick Measure thread"(or something similar haha), and only post once, update/edit your posts with your 1RM's with video proof? Make it a sticky at the top of the weightlifting forum? Or something along those lines.. Not progress threads like everyone has, just a legit, up to date 1RM thread. No more bullshit haha..

[89coupe]

Originally posted by Disoblige
Good luck 89coupe, I'm really curious to see now..

I never seen anyone in my life that only trained with the machine (and can bench over 400 on the machine). So I'm intrigued to see what the difference in weight will be when you bench freely.

I always train with free weights, I only use a machine when I want to push my self to the max, as I train by myself.

By the way, 4 plates a side on a hammer strength machine is only 360lbs.
Which really only feels like 225lbs. Lol

For those that don't know what a hammer strength looks like.

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[KRyn]

Originally posted by max_boost
Weightlifting is so much fucking work. I wish I was just born taller and bigger. I'm like a 320I BMW, no matter how fucking hard I work, I may supercharge my body into maybe a 328. Where as some of you mofos are born bigger so by default you start out as a 335. HAHA it's life. Fuck. :rofl:


Blah, stop making excuses for being weak. This year at the Festival of Strength a 65kg lifter went 212.5///140///185.0! Said lifter is a small Asian guy who looks like he has never been to the gym! But he benches over two times his own body weight RAW! That is some real strength! Remember, strength comes in all sizes. A 320I putting out 500whp is way more impressive than a 335 laying down 400whp. Most 'big guys' at the gym are proportionally weak as hell. Oh you weigh 250lbs and cant squat 500lbs or deadlift 600lbs?


Originally posted by NewLextasy
Currently I do 3plates a side (315lbs) 3x10 . And maxout 1 clean rep at 4plates a side. (405lbs) . Flat bench free bar , no machine. I know about 8 guys at my guy who can do 3plates a side regularly.

Actually? Please post a video I would like to see this. If you are not lying and don't weigh 300lbs that is some serious strength. What gym are you training out of?
Not to be an ass but within the entire Alberta powerlifting community I can count on one hand the number of guys that can bang out 315lbs for 10 reps clean. That includes guys that are known to use steroids and not.


Originally posted by max_boost
You guys don't count! Everyone knows you two are strong as fuck. :bigpimp: :love:

You flatter me! However, as far as strength athletes go I am as average as they come.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by max_boost
Weightlifting is so much fucking work. I wish I was just born taller and bigger. I'm like a 320I BMW, no matter how fucking hard I work, I may supercharge my body into maybe a 328. Where as some of you mofos are born bigger so by default you start out as a 335. HAHA it's life. Fuck. :rofl:

FYI, short guys will always out bench tall guys, 9/10 times.

Simple leverage ;)

[zipdoa]

Originally posted by 89coupe


FYI, short guys will always out bench tall guys, 9/10 times.

Simple leverage ;)

simple physics yo:

W = F x D

but tall dudes shouldn't let that stop them, still work to outlift manlets.

[89coupe]

Oops

[zipdoa]

anyone who is claiming big #'s (even those who aren't) should post in this thread

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=363034

[NewLextasy]

Originally posted by KRyn




Actually? Please post a video I would like to see this. If you are not lying and don't weigh 300lbs that is some serious strength. What gym are you training out of?
Not to be an ass but within the entire Alberta powerlifting community I can count on one hand the number of guys that can bang out 315lbs for 10 reps clean. That includes guys that are known to use steroids and not.



You flatter me! However, as far as strength athletes go I am as average as they come.


Ok I will be straight up and a lot of people know me and have seen me. I have been training for 7 years now started at 139 pounds. I currently weigh 223pound and am about 8% bf. and 5'9

I don't have a video as I feel awkward at the gym to ask someone to video me but I will if you still don't believe me after I also tel you that out of the 7 years training I won't hide the fact that I have cycled on and off for the last 3 years of that.
Also I work out at golds gym in airdrie. Everyone knows me very well and I can easily do 3plates a side 3x10 with only 1min break between sets 2min max.

[KRyn]

Originally posted by NewLextasy



Ok I will be straight up and a lot of people know me and have seen me. I have been training for 7 years now started at 139 pounds. I currently weigh 223pound and am about 8% bf. and 5'9

I don't have a video as I feel awkward at the gym to ask someone to video me but I will if you still don't believe me after I also tel you that out of the 7 years training I won't hide the fact that I have cycled on and off for the last 3 years of that.
Also I work out at golds gym in airdrie. Everyone knows me very well and I can easily do 3plates a side 3x10 with only 1min break between sets 2min max.

Damn, I am jelly. One of these days I will get my act together and diet properly. Walking around under 10% BF would be nice. I wish I didn't like being such a fat mess and eating crap food. How strict are you with your diet?

P.S I believe you.

[max_boost]

If it weren't for ice hockey/snowboarding/swimming, I would probably be a lot more serious with weight lifting. OK, sounds like an excuse but it's tough when you are swimming 2x and skating 3x a week. Now the snow is falling gotta hit the mountains too. :werd:

[NewLextasy]

Originally posted by KRyn


Damn, I am jelly. One of these days I will get my act together and diet properly. Walking around under 10% BF would be nice. I wish I didn't like being such a fat mess and eating crap food. How strict are you with your diet?

P.S I believe you.

When I cut , I'm very strict and I count every calorie I eat. Plus I go on a keto diet when I cut so very high protein and fats. Under 100grams of carbs a day after 3days of zero carbs.

But when I bulk I eat so bad it's crazy. Pizza ,chips, fast food and just everything you could think of. My last dirty weight was 238 and I cut down to the 220ish if been at recently. But now that its winter again I'm starting to dirty bulk again. It's the only way to keep sanity . I could never do a clean bulk and eat good all year long.

[KRyn]

Originally posted by NewLextasy


When I cut , I'm very strict and I count every calorie I eat. Plus I go on a keto diet when I cut so very high protein and fats. Under 100grams of carbs a day after 3days of zero carbs.

But when I bulk I eat so bad it's crazy. Pizza ,chips, fast food and just everything you could think of. My last dirty weight was 238 and I cut down to the 220ish if been at recently. But now that its winter again I'm starting to dirty bulk again. It's the only way to keep sanity . I could never do a clean bulk and eat good all year long.


Whaaat? When you are bulking what do you estimate your BF at? 10-12% If so that isn't a bulk! :eek:

[colinxx235]

Originally posted by max_boost
If it weren't for ice hockey/snowboarding/swimming, I would probably be a lot more serious with weight lifting. OK, sounds like an excuse but it's tough when you are swimming 2x and skating 3x a week. Now the snow is falling gotta hit the mountains too. :werd:


I woudln't worry about that at all Sam. I always prefer being athletic and in great shape versus lifting a shit ton.

My late friend, RIP, could press 6 x 545, among some other impressive lifting capabilities. But ask him to play basket ball or hockey (albeit a nasty injury ended that years ago) and he lost all ability, same with golf. Couldn't run for very long on a treadmill either.

[NewLextasy]

Originally posted by KRyn



Whaaat? When you are bulking what do you estimate your BF at? 10-12% If so that isn't a bulk! :eek:

I try to always see abs even if its just a tiny tiny outline lol. I would say when I bulk for 6months straight dirty I can get up there . Around 13-14% tops at the end of it. Leanest I have ever been is 6%

[duaner]

Originally posted by 89coupe
FYI, short guys will always out bench tall guys, 9/10 times.

Simple leverage ;)
That's my excuse. These knuckle dragging arms just can't do it.



Originally posted by 89coupe
I've never tried, as I work out alone.

I do 225 for 5 sets of 5 all by myself with relative ease. So I'm curious to try.
Dumbbells? I work out at home and hit 85 for 5 sets of 4-6 on the flat. Unfortunately it's shoulder pain that is limiting me and keeping me from pushing harder.

[davidI]

Originally posted by JfuckinC
This kinda of shit comes up a lot, why dont you guys just make the "Beyond Gym Dick Measure thread"(or something similar haha), and only post once, update/edit your posts with your 1RM's with video proof? Make it a sticky at the top of the weightlifting forum? Or something along those lines.. Not progress threads like everyone has, just a legit, up to date 1RM thread. No more bullshit haha..

I wasn't intending for this thread to become a flop it on the table contest but I guess I should have expected it...