im just wondering what everyone on this forum had maxed out on the bench press, My max was 245 pounds. That was about 7-8months ago, roday since i havent been working out for about a year i could probably do 225. and i weight about 170lbs. so just wondering how big you guys are on the bench vecause i think that is what determines ur real strength
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what do you bench?
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I don't believe youRatisson said:im just wondering what everyone on this forum had maxed out on the bench press
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205 lb...i weigh 150
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i weigh 160 the most i ever got to was 285 i haven't worked out in a while but im planning on getting to 300 by the end of the year
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Ratisson said:im just wondering what everyone on this forum had maxed out on the bench press, My max was 245 pounds. That was about 7-8months ago, roday since i havent been working out for about a year i could probably do 225. and i weight about 170lbs. so just wondering how big you guys are on the bench vecause i think that is what determines ur real strength
i don't get it, so you max out 245 lbs 7-8 months ago yet you haven't worked out for a year whats up with that:trouble:
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I weigh 80 kilos and bench 100 kilos, which is about 220 lbs
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Ratisson said:so just wondering how big you guys are on the bench vecause i think that is what determines ur real strength
The only thing being able to bench alot proves is that you are good at benching.
I see guys all the time who always focus on benchpress. They can put up some weight but what happens when you ask them to do a pull-up or a squat?
Do not use bp as an indicator of stength.
FYI at my peak (last summer) I would do 4 sets of 8-12 reps at 205-225 pounds. Now I push 165-195 (195 on a good day, 165ish mostly).
Bullsh*t.Ratisson said:just wondering how big you guys are on the bench vecause i think that is what determines ur real strength
What do you squat?
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You're the listener. The reliable one. The guy who would treat her so much better, if she'd just open her eyes.
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Bench is around 220lbs. My stats 5'7.5"-5'8", 210 lbs 10% bf.
Any particular reason why it's so low for your size?[S]alvatore said:Bench is around 220lbs. My stats 5'7.5"-5'8", 210 lbs 10% bf.
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My training is leaning towards hypertrophy rather than strength at the moment. The rep scheme is 4x12, rather than 5x5/4x6.
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275ish. I'm 5'9 155lbs 12% bf
"She Liked You in March. It's October Now."
Attraction runs on a clock.
She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.
The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."
One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.
Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.