How much can you Bench???
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When I was 23 (10 yrs ago) I could bench 315 for two, that was when I was in college and I could work out for 2 hrs a day (5 days a week). I was 5'7" and 180 lbs, now I'm 170 lbs and my best bench is 250. I work out 5 days a week still but at 5:30 in the morning for 50 minutes before work!! I'm probably in better shape now with weights and mountain biking along with only partying once every 2 months instead of 3-4 days a week like the college days!!!
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From: Chatsworth, CA
I hardly max because I don't work out with a spotter. My max would be around 235 lbs. I been doing alot more dumbells now rather than straight bars. I change it up every month or so. I been lifting for years. I love it!
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From: Claremore
Originally Posted by FordTruckGurl88
Hey guys- well umm i am a 16 year old girl and i play football for my high school team and when i lift weights with the guys i usually lift about 170 to about 190!!!
Anyways, my max (at my peak, lol, not now) was about 230# for the bench. And around 400# for the squats. <----- Don't laugh guy's... I am only 5'10" and 122#.
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From: Cleveland
So far, my max is 405. I'm 6'6" 320. Last year at this time I couldn't even do 295. I am a almost 19year old, redshirt freshman shot-putter on the Ohio State track team and my coach knows everything about lifting. I was on a program that took me from 350 to 400 in 9 weeks. The sky is the limit, I dont know where I'll be in 4 years....There is a senior on the team that benches 520ish, hang cleans 451, and can box squat 750 pounds or better (mind you he is the 2004 Indoor NCAA national champ in the 35 lb weight and shot put)
Lenny
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From: Cleveland
Originally Posted by Traxxis
Think you could post that program? I would love to gain some weight, but NOTHING works for me.
Sure I could get it to you, but it would probably be next week b/c my coach is @ Texas for NCAA's.
Send me an email so I remember to send it to you....
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From: inver grove heights MN
im 21 years old, 6'1" 200 pounds. been lifting for a year and a half, the last 9 months really seriously
my max bench press has been 315X2, i can do that pretty often, but one time i put up 335X2 with a little assistance.
max leg press is 850X4
calf extension is 700X3 ( my calves are really strong for some reason )
military press is 185X4 i tried 205 last night but failed...
i can curl 135 really easily with a 45 pound olympic bar, and do 155X1 on it
my max bench press has been 315X2, i can do that pretty often, but one time i put up 335X2 with a little assistance.
max leg press is 850X4
calf extension is 700X3 ( my calves are really strong for some reason )
military press is 185X4 i tried 205 last night but failed...
i can curl 135 really easily with a 45 pound olympic bar, and do 155X1 on it
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From: S/C Texas
Gotta be careful curling too much. I gave myself forearm splints from curling too much. I had no idea you could get forearm splints. the owner of the gym (prev pro lifter) said its not too common, but happens when you puch too hard. Took a while to heal, just had to cut the weight down a bit.
I'd say my most impressive moment was lat pulldowns at 350 pounds, 10 times.
I'd say my most impressive moment was lat pulldowns at 350 pounds, 10 times.
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From: inver grove heights MN
easy there new user- good way to get flamed on here
Peppy- my max for lat-pull downs was 350-370 for a short time but then i had started getting shoulder pains from doing it, quit, and now im down to 320- they sure are easy to get strong at, as long as you dont screw anything up
Peppy- my max for lat-pull downs was 350-370 for a short time but then i had started getting shoulder pains from doing it, quit, and now im down to 320- they sure are easy to get strong at, as long as you dont screw anything up
