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Posted by: Mudge

I shaved all that off man, years ago!

Posted by: Randy

Posted by: gococksDJS

5'10'' 185 lbs. 1RM is 295. I was about to go hit the gym for a chest workout until I saw Mudge's video so i think ill go cry in the corner. J/K man, your a beast

Posted by: Randy

Yeah I think I can almost match him on the dumbbell tricep pullovers...
I'm doing 90 15 reps really easy, but ran out of bar for dumbell weights

. I'm sure I could do 130 for 8-10 reps at a gym, but I won't say till I do it. Now for all the other stuff, hell I can't come close to Mudge.. He's got me 100 on the bench and won't talk about the rest

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

some people are just naturally great at bench press

Theres a 15 yr old sophmore in my highschool
He is natural btw
He benches 350 @ bw of 215

its amazing

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

wow mudge, just watched a few clips, nice

Posted by: JLB001

I want to hit 145 this next week.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by myCATpowerlifts

wow mudge, just watched a few clips, nice

clips?

Posted by: soxmuscle

I'm an idiot, sorry.

Posted by: DeadBolt

Hey mudge how did Randy get that picture? I thought you had an exclusive with the animal planet...

Saphy don't worry what others think. I see girls in my gym all the time but none of them do anything, I've seen 2 girls actually bench press and squat in my gym. I give them tons of respect and I comment on them all the time....sure I'm trying for their numbers

but thats besides the point. Just go in there and rip those weights up before you know it your gonna fly past 120 and set a new goal. I got faith in ya.

Hell I remember when I started I couldn't even do the damn bar. For the longest I had to do dumbells b/c the OLY bar was to much for me. Once I got to BB Benching I added some weight then I screwed my left cuff up and it was all down hill from there. Slow recovery and light lifting for me after a month off. Its only now that I feel comfortable with benching again thanks to mudge and have beaten my last record of 135 LMAO. I got 165x4 about a month ago but havn't done it again. I hope to do it monday and see if I improve any. Ultimate goal is to match some of you genetic freaks lol.

Posted by: Mudge

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Hey mudge how did Randy get that picture? I thought you had an exclusive with the animal planet...

Well you see... I sorta did this, video in college... but I dont really want to talk about it.

Posted by: Mudge

Oh yeah, I've also seen some girls doing 2.5s plus the bar, so not everyone in there is 'strong'

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudge

Well you see... I sorta did this, video in college... but I dont really want to talk about it.

LMAO

Posted by: DeadBolt

Hey did anyone read about the cop from saddle brook new jersey that broke the record for his weight class? He put up 615 and weights in at 165. He is lookin to put up 650 in the ohio event one of these weekends coming up to defend his title.

Posted by: lil big man

5'7", 175lbs. bench press 295lbs.

Posted by: DeadBolt

Strong arm of the law

Wednesday, October 6, 2004

By TOM TRONCONE
STAFF WRITER

SADDLE BROOK - Note to criminals: He might weigh only 165 pounds, but trying to overpower township Police Officer Joseph Mazza is probably not a wise move.

On the weekend, Mazza, 38, set the bench-press world record in his weight class, raising an amazing 608 pounds.

But the father of three wasn't finished.

Minutes later he raised the weightlifting bar even higher, pushing 615 pounds into the air and his name into the powerlifting record books.

"It's awesome," Mazza said Tuesday. "It's something that I've been working hard for for a long, long time."

Mazza, a Verona High School graduate, began lifting weights seriously while studying at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. His competitive weightlifting career began about 16 years ago, soon after he joined the Essex County Sheriff's Department, when he competed for the department in police and fire bench-press meets.

The record-setting lifts came on Saturday during an officially sanctioned International Powerlifting Association meet in Pennsylvania.

Mazza lifted 580 on his first try and 600 on his second. He bested the record of German Markus Schick with his third attempt and blew past it on his fourth lift.

For winning the meet, Mazza received a sword.

"To be the all-time highest ever in my weight class is an honor," said Mazza. "I've been getting calls from powerlifting magazines, and I think I am going to be on the cover of Powerlifting USA."

Mazza, sponsored by Verona supplements firm MHP, will go head-to-head with Schick in March at the Arnold Classic in Ohio.

His goal? Pushing past the 650-pound mark.

"I'll put the number so far out of reach that he'll stop coming," Mazza said.

Posted by: DeadBolt

Thats the article about the guy from NJ who set the record bench in his weight class.

Posted by: sweatshopchamp

How the hellck do you guys bench so frackin much weight! I envy you all.
Im almost 17 weigh 167 and bench 185ish which is pathetic! But, I can sqaut 430 which is ok. Really how can I gain strength? I have no problem gaining size but strength is hard for me. help!

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweatshopchamp

How the hellck do you guys bench so frackin much weight! I envy you all.
Im almost 17 weigh 167 and bench 185ish which is pathetic! But, I can sqaut 430 which is ok. Really how can I gain strength? I have no problem gaining size but strength is hard for me. help!

this confuses me a bit, you said you have no problem gaining size, yet you are 167?

Posted by: firestorm

My all time best was 495 fror 3 (never did singles); Yes I was on steroids during that time and lots of them.
My CURRENT bench with no steroids in me since 1989 is 295 for 3 (last set) following 3 sets of 6-8 with 275. This is after a summer lax in training. I've only been hitting it hard again for 4 weeks.

Posted by: Randy

My best was 600 lbs 3 reps using HPW.

Posted by: firestorm

Did I say 295? Umm I meant to say 605 for 3. hahaha Randy J/k

Posted by: Randy

Posted by: firestorm

Thought you'd get a kick outta that one. Did you really get 600 x 3???

Posted by: LAM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myCATpowerlifts

this confuses me a bit, you said you have no problem gaining size, yet you are 167?

maybe he is 5'2"...lol

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by firestorm

Did you really get 600 x 3???

Yeah, using HPW (Hollywood Prop Weights)

Posted by: Randy

So whatchu up to FS.....I just got done watching the Presidents second debate.
Missed the first part of it.

Posted by: firestorm

I'm at work Randy. lucky me. Friday night at work. Such is life. Otherwise, everything is great. and You?

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

So whatchu up to FS.....I just got done watching the Presidents second debate.
Missed the first part of it.

how did Bush do this time?

Posted by: spiderman83

im 6'1 250 and i bench 495

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAM

maybe he is 5'2"...lol

prolly

Posted by: fizox

im 5'11, 190ibs...275 for 2, haven't tried going heavier yet.

Posted by: Martinogdenbsx

What could you all lift when you first started i have been doing it 2 weeks now and am at 45kg

What about everyone else?

Chris

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

short, 15years, 55kg-60kg

Posted by: theape08

I bench press 320lbs at a bodyweight of 164 and a height of 5 foot 5 inches

Posted by: Randy

SON....
JUST SAY NO TO
STEROIDS!!!

Posted by: Monsters Inc

hey...im 19, 5'10, weigh 190 and benchin about 345

Posted by: firestorm

Welcome to IM.com Monster

Posted by: blackp989

M/21
W-192
Bp-400lbs 1 rep max

Posted by: theape08

i found that doing Westside Barbell style lifting and HST on alternating 6 weeks works best for me. believe me i've experimented with every program i have seen and none of them work as well as Westside and HST

Posted by: Sapphire

Guess what!! I did 100 pounds on Sunday!

120 here I come!!

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphire

Guess what!! I did 100 pounds on Sunday!

120 here I come!!

Keep them numbers growing saphy!

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

well done sapphire!

Posted by: dschneid

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIZmo_Timme

do anyone here know what 1kg is? kilo grams....... 33lb's same as 15kg

1 kg = 2.2 lbs

I benchpress 286lbs

(And I do six reps with dumbels weighing 107 pounds each for shoulder presses.
Think that's pretty ok

)

Posted by: ihateschoolmt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudge

I've seen women bench, heck I've seen a woman do board presses.

the women at my gym do power cleans and deadlfts

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphire

Guess what!! I did 100 pounds on Sunday!

120 here I come!!

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

hehe thats cool

Posted by: Randy

I thought Sapphire might like that one, but I guess she missed it

Posted by: Souljati

age:20
6'2-
180lbs
max bench ever 225, i think someone slipped roids in my gaterade that day
usual 185-205

Posted by: Randy

Great job Souljati, and welcome to Iron Magazine.

Posted by: JLB001

I hit 150 today!!! woohoooooooo

Posted by: Sapphire

150!! You bitch!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Sapphire

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihateschoolmt

the women at my gym do power cleans and deadlfts

I do DEAdLIFTS....

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphire

I do DEAdLIFTS....

You tell em saphy...she keeps up with all the guys! Just looks a hell of alot better doing it

Posted by: Randy

Dayem JLB....You're catchin up to me now

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLB001

I hit 150 today!!! woohoooooooo

Posted by: JRcrush

19 5'9 230lbs 405 2 reps

Posted by: JLB001

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Dayem JLB....You're catchin up to me now

I'm working on it!! Gotta catch up to Craig's. LOL

Posted by: Randy

I've been disappointed in myself lately... Between my class and now the last couple days of rainy weather, I have been neglecting my workouts

I need to jump back on the ball and get to it again.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLB001

I hit 150 today!!! woohoooooooo

hey! Congrats! Keep pushing!

Posted by: bench

just 2 plates eather side

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

thats good

Posted by: blackp989

M/21
W-192
Bp-400lbs 1 rep max

beat that bitches!!!!

only problem is i notice my shoulder is giving me pain

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

well thats not so good if your having shoulder problems

Posted by: timt

25lbs

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackp989

M/21
W-192
Bp-400lbs 1 rep max

beat that bitches!!!!

only problem is i notice my shoulder is giving me pain

Sorry, but your girl friend doesn't count. I'm affraid you are disqualified <bitch>

Posted by: ilmartelo

22 y/o,
height: 5'6'',
weight: 145lbs,
225lb max rep bench

Posted by: Ahsan

I am training for about three to four months. I can bench atleast equal to my bodyweight.
BW:155
Bench: 155

Posted by: Randy

Good Job Ahsan...

They say if you can bench your weight you are strong.
Keep it up

Posted by: Ahsan

Thx anyway, But i am bit disappointed as well cuz I cant touch the bar to my nipples. Whenever I try to do this my shoulder suddenly fells down. Can anyone solve this problem.

Posted by: Randy

Not sure Ahsan, never heard of this problem. One thing I know is your not supposed to bounce the bar off your chest.., but the fact that your shoulder collapses when you touch the bar against it is a new one to me... Maybe some of the others here can help you on that one.

Also be careful when lifting bar behind your neck.. Many say you can cause problems with your rotator cuff... If you do them, don't go all the way down. Never was a problem for me, but that is what the experts say here. Well won't be a problem to you now, but as you start to lift heavy it can. It is best to keep the right habits now.

Posted by: wilson502

not a whole lot

Posted by: luke69duke69

I haven't done a 1rep max but i did hit 245 for three reps about three weeks ago. i was around 190 then. I'm also 6'1" and my arms have about a 6'4" wingspan, so yeah, i'm long armed.

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahsan

Thx anyway, But i am bit disappointed as well cuz I cant touch the bar to my nipples. Whenever I try to do this my shoulder suddenly fells down. Can anyone solve this problem.

How do you bench? Whats your form like? Try the link in Mudge's sig about proper benching, that has helped many. If you are flaring your arms out it puts unwanted stress on the shoulders and you may not be able to handle the weight. There are a ton of things I could question ya on but its easier if you just describe your typical bench day and read that article heh.

Posted by: Ahsan

Well! wheres that mudge's link huh ?? I cant find it any where.

Posted by: crmcdann

Last week I did 145 at 6 reps. I wanna try 155 next week
5'7" 123-125lbs (skinny little feller

)

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahsan

Well! wheres that mudge's link huh ?? I cant find it any where.

Here is the Mudge Link

Posted by: Ahsan

thx randy

Posted by: Randy

Don't mention it.

Posted by: Mudge

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

If you are flaring your arms out it puts unwanted stress on the shoulders and you may not be able to handle the weight.

The Metal Militia guys explain it like so: (read it several times it if doesn't make sense)

Benching Militia style is as follows; very important is your set up, and
getting that good arch going. After you are tucked in tight and snug take
the bar off the rack. Then descend in what the Militia call a "bodybuilding"
style bench press, elbows flared out to the sides. Go down as far as the
shirt will let you.

Then when you cannot go down that way any further, immediately bend the bar bringing your elbows in close to your sides. Descend and touch your middle to upper ab, pause the bar, and then on the press command exploded to the start position by floating your elbows back into a rolling lock out motion. Bang! You're locked out. When you get it right it's way cool.

- - - - -
This however is for a SHIRTED presser, and for someone who does not have dominant triceps it may not work very well. Since my triceps are the weak part of my bench I am about backwards of this. I bring my elbows in on the decent, and on the press upwards they will come out a bit if I need lockout assistance, and the bar does not go straight up and down for me on 1RMs but they will be pressed towards the rack itself. For me, who is shirtless and weaker in the triceps this is what gets the bar up and so far, major injury free. From talking to someone pressing in the 600s this is OK, but different bodytypes will press differently as well. I can't get major arch in my spine like a Jeff McVicar for instance, so his pressing progression and teaching may come out different.

So to get low on the chest, bring the elbows in on the decent and my decent is pretty slow. To get the lockout I press towards the rack which will bring the elbows out. I can try to make an overhead video of this, all I have for now is a cam on the floor view:
Video

Posted by: Cold Iron

Tried the "proper benching technique" today for like the 10th time, but this time, I used it for the whole workout and didn't abandon it half way through.

Felt good. I has some kid keeping an eye on my form ans he said it was pretty good. Really felt a sweet pump in my chest, one of the best ever in fact. I also slid my hands out another half inch each way though on my grip.
Overall, I liked it but I could ony push about 85% of what I usually work with.

Posted by: Ahsan

Well! I found this article on the muscle and fitness's homepage. Maybe this can help you all.

Arm position determines muscle use on the bench press
Where your elbows fall at the bottom of the bench press dramatically affects the stress placed on the muscles involved and also the joints.
Story by: Timothy Fritz, CSCS

Question: How far out should my elbows be when I do a barbell bench press?
Answer: Where your elbows fall at the bottom of the bench press dramatically affects the stress placed on the muscles involved and also the joints. Optimal elbow placement depends on your bench-press goals.

MUSCLE MOVERS. The primary muscles involved in the bench press are the pectoralis major, triceps and anterior deltoid (front shoulder). The movements include elbow extension (straightening of your arm), shoulder horizontal adduction (bringing the arm from straight out to your side inward at shoulder level) and shoulder flexion (lifting your arm from down at your side upward).
A change in elbow position during the bench press shifts the shoulder movement from flexion to horizontal adduction and alters utilization of the three primary muscle groups.

ELBOWS OUT. With your elbows straight out to your sides, the movement at the shoulder is primarily horizontal adduction with minimal flexion. Pectoralis major involvement is at its highest, while anterior deltoid use is significantly decreased. Yet the farther your elbows are out to your sides, the greater the stress on the shoulder capsule.

ELBOWS IN. The closer you keep your elbows to your sides, the less pectoralis involvement. Shoulder movement shifts from horizontal adduction to flexion, boosting anterior deltoid stimulation. This also increases the triceps' range of motion and their subsequent involvement.

ELBOWS AT 45 DEGREES. Lowering the bar with the elbows out at 45 degrees from the body allows more strength production because the chest, delts and tri's all play a significant role. It also reduces stress on the shoulder, which is critical when heavy poundage is used.
Tim Fritz, CSCS, is a freelance health and fitness writer in southeastern Florida. Contact him at tcfritz@hotmail.com

The Ins & Outs of Pressing
Determine the best bench-press elbow position to meet your goals.

MUSCLE INVOLVEMENT
ELBOW POSITION PECTORALIS MAJOR TRICEPS ANTERIOR DELTOID BOTTOM LINE
Elbows Out (90 Degrees) Major Significant Minimal Best for Pec Growth
Elbows Middle (45 Degrees) Near Maximal Near Maximal Near Maximal Best for Strength
Elbows in (0 Degrees) Minimal Maximal Maximal Best for Triceps Growth

Posted by: ajtumiwa

im 5'10" 190 lbs and can bench 325 once

Posted by: Ahsan

Thats good!

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

well I have a quastion for you guys.

Wich one of these three splits do you think are best?

Day 1 Pecs - Triceps.
Day 2 Quads - Hamstrings
Day 3 Delts - Calves
Day 4 Back - Biceps

or

Day 1 Pecs - Biceps.
Day 2 Quads - Hamstrings
Day 3 Delts - Calves
Day 4 Back - Triceps

or

Day 1 Pecs - Delts.
Day 2 Back
Day 3 Triceps - Biceps (super setting)
Day 4 Quads - Hamstrings

Posted by: BigDyl

Weight: 270, Height: 6'7, Reach (from finger tip to finger tip) 86 inches. Flat BB Bench: 285. Decline BB: Alot more.

I wonder how much reach plays a factor in strength.

Posted by: Mudge

I'm 5 inches shorter with 1" less reach

The shorter you move that bar, the more weight you will move. So yes, reach, and form play a role in numbers.

Posted by: Mudge

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIZmo_Timme

Day 1 Pecs - Delts.
Day 2 Back
Day 3 Triceps - Biceps (super setting)
Day 4 Quads - Hamstrings

Where are the calves? Abs? That is pretty close to what I do, I also add in neck and forearms, and traps for me are on back day. I finish off my triceps on chest day, and I do very little delt work.

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

Weight: 270, Height: 6'7, Reach (from finger tip to finger tip) 86 inches. Flat BB Bench: 285. Decline BB: Alot more.

I wonder how much reach plays a factor in strength.

I think someone with a shorter reach has more advantage on the bench.
They don't have the excess travel to push the bar. Those with longer arms have more distance to push that bar

Just my thinking.

Posted by: BigDyl

Yeah, but, Mudge your benching a hell of alot more. I seem to hit plateaus like crazy.

Posted by: pmech

Mudge isnt normal

Posted by: fmrazoroller

Age: 16
Weight: 162
Height: 5' 7"
Max Bench: Around 235

Posted by: Mudge

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

Yeah, but, Mudge your benching a hell of alot more. I seem to hit plateaus like crazy.

How long is crazy? Right now my numbers are down, although I also have unfortunately found a couple injuries recently also which sucks. My numbers dont move all that much these days, but I plan on them moving again in about 6 weeks

Posted by: BigDyl

I don't know man, it seems like I will hit a plateau for a month or so and then have a 5 LB increase... I just see everyone else moving faster than I do. You seem to have alot of experience. How long did it take you to get where your at now?

Posted by: raab

age 53
height 5' 11''
weight 230
bench press 350
close grip 315

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmech

Mudge isnt normal

Ya think?

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudge

Where are the calves? Abs? That is pretty close to what I do, I also add in neck and forearms, and traps for me are on back day. I finish off my triceps on chest day, and I do very little delt work.

O sorry, i forgot the calves. I will do them at back day and Traps on Delt day.

Abs on Back too.

Day 1 Pecs - Delts - Traps
Day 2 Back - Calves - Abs
Day 3 Triceps - Biceps - (supersetting) Forarms
Day 4 Quads - Hamstrings

Posted by: Vince2005

I can bench around 130-140.I am 17 years old 5'5" 114 pounds.I am not a shamed too everyone gotta start somewhere.

Posted by: Duncans Donuts

Quote:

I am not a shamed too everyone gotta start somewhere.

Absofrigginlutely.

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince2005

I can bench around 130-140.I am 17 years old 5'5" 114 pounds.I am not a shamed too everyone gotta start somewhere.

You must be ashamed or you wouldn't have said "I am not ashamed."

<j/k>

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince

I can bench around 130-140.I am 17 years old 5'5" 114 pounds.I am not a shamed too everyone gotta start somewhere.

The everage "Man" out there can only hit his own body wieght ... I watch some guys come in to the gym and act all buff. Hit the bench and cannot even get up their own body weight ... with poor form and a bunch of grunting like their actually throwing up some steal thrown in the mix. You are doing good Vince, with a great 'tude ta boot

. Just keep on lifting. I gained a huge amount of progress from 17 to 18.

Posted by: BigDyl

Scratch that, my new 1 RM max is 280. Gotta love going down...

Posted by: Randy

Yeah Vince.... Just to set the record straight I was kidding ya...
They actually say that if you can bench your weight, as an average man you are strong.
Anything above that is just that much better.. Like BC said.

Posted by: Randy

My one rep max is 300

I'll tell you though, that weight sure feels heavy as hell. I weight about 225.

Posted by: Vince2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Yeah Vince.... Just to set the record straight I was kidding ya...
They actually say that if you can bench your weight, as an average man you are strong.
Anything above that is just that much better.. Like BC said.

I know you were joking.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Vince, at your current weight your lifts look fine... especially your squat. Eat big, lift big, and you WILL get big. Just realize it isn't going to happen over night. At 17, you have many years to grow and develop. Don't be in a hurry grasshopper

Posted by: Randy

Until then, just focus on painting the fence (paint on - paint off) Vincent

Posted by: Mudge

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

I just see everyone else moving faster than I do. You seem to have alot of experience. How long did it take you to get where your at now?

Everyone moves fast for a little while (6 months or so), after awhile things slow down. I've been training off and on for 17 years, but really only count the last 3 as religious because of having no extended breaks (other than one 6 week break unfortunately outside of my control for the most part). Previous to that I might train well for a few months at a time, then fall out of the loop.

Posted by: Randy

Yeah, happens to us all for the most part Mudge. But us dedicated bodybuilders try not to drop off more than a few weeks at a time. I hate going more than 2 weeks cause then I feel all my hard work and dedication go down the toilet quickly after that. It is amazing how much strength you start losing after like a month and more... Your hard body starts to go soft quickly when you months start counting down with no working out.

But fortunately if you don't take to long of break, you get it back pretty quickly.

Posted by: Randy

Damn Mudge you are a night owl

You're up as late as I am. What are you doing? Did you get back from a halloween party or something

I just got back from girlfriends house.. watched Anacondas tonight on sci-fi channel

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

So, again, wich one of these three splits do you think look best?
(Now I have the forarms, traps and calves in the third split)

Day 1 Pecs - Triceps.
Day 2 Quads - Hamstrings
Day 3 Delts - Traps - Calves
Day 4 Back - Biceps - Abs - and some forearms

or

Day 1 Pecs - Biceps.
Day 2 Quads - Hamstrings
Day 3 Delts - Traps - Calves
Day 4 Back - Triceps - Abs - and some forearms

or

Day 1 Pecs - Delts - Traps
Day 2 Back - Calves - Abs
Day 3 Triceps - Biceps(supersetting) - Forarms
Day 4 Quads - Hamstrings

Posted by: Mudge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

It is amazing how much strength you start losing after like a month and more... Your hard body starts to go soft quickly when you months start counting down with no working out.

But fortunately if you don't take to long of break, you get it back pretty quickly.

I start losing noticeably after the first week, and my bodyfat starts climbing because of trying to eat to maintain - it doesn't work for me. I dont ever want to take more than 1 week off unless I'm going to some exotic island with a woman. I think I lost like 40 pounds on my bench after that 6 weeks, I was supprised it wasn't worse because I lost what I felt was a TON of size. Still though, numbers like that are a tad depressing because you rep with so much less in the gym.

I can make some fast gains here or there sometimes but realistically I dont feel great about much of anything unless I go back 1 year and go "oh wow, I was weak." So my logbook is much less exciting on a week to week, or even by monthly basis. I have log books going back I guess almost 3 years, although here or there are a few months where I didn't use them.

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

Yesterday I maxed on the bench and I benched 154. Thats 13.2 pounds more then I weight. Im only 15 and not so big so I am happy.

Posted by: berealjohn

I am near my genetic limits in development (24 years of training) I think as for myself during less intensity cycles or less active, it takes as long to loss as it did to gain. This of course true only if proper dietary needs are meet.JM$.02

Posted by: Duncans Donuts

I'm somewhere in the mid 400s

Posted by: Randy

Duncan you beast.....

Posted by: WATTS

im 17 years old at 220 pounds and putting up 340

Posted by: Duncans Donuts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Duncan you beast.....

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

hahahaha somewhere in the mid 400s =D

Posted by: dnale48

the most i did on gear was 380 at 19 years old and 228 lbs without gear i got up to 335, at my stongest ever though when i was juicing but didnt max at the time i pressed 225 20 times.

Posted by: dnale48

it sux to backtracck to now im lucky to get 315

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnale48

the most i did on gear was 380 at 19 years old and 228 lbs without gear i got up to 335, at my stongest ever though when i was juicing but didnt max at the time i pressed 225 20 times.

By the sounds of this, you have some experience.
It seems to contradict with your prior thread where you're asking for assistance with your routine? The routine you provided didn't seem to fit that of an experienced bodybuilder. I'm not knocking you here, just curious.

Posted by: dnale48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

the thing is bro i like to try new stuff, almost every routine ive used has yielded result im just trying to find the perfect type of training for me, im still young and there is a shit load of stuff that i havnt tried. and yes i am pretty eperienced and i like to learn as much as i can. See all the routines i have used have focused on crushing each muscle group once a week, now im just thinking mybe there is somthing better out there.

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnale48

Well you have a good attitude and that is a great start. Many bodybuilders from what I have seen develop a know it all attitude. They carry themeselves in a way where they feel they know everything there is to know. Even if they find something interesting suggested by another body builder many will not admit it cause they wouldn't want to let out that there was something they didn't know.

Don't get me wrong though. There are many great people here in the forum . Not everyone is that way....just a few.

I worked out a few years off and on as a kid, but was never dedicated enough. Not until the last couple years did I really get dedicated. Now I am starting to see more growth in myself. I've learned a lot over the years, but always keep my ears open to new ideas. I also try to respect those with advice whether I agree with it or not. I listen to many and make my own conclusions from all the information that I gather. I don't think I will ever come across to claim to know it all though.

Trying new stuff and consistantly rotating your routine is important I think.
Like I had said, my goal this year is to focus on my weaknesses and try to improve them. This means rotating a lot of new exercises into my program as well. Outside of that I want to work some cardio in and a cutting diet. I think if I can maintain that goal I will make a 100 percent improvement by next year. It may take me a bit longer though since I am not into the gear scene. But that is personal preference.

Anyway, keep up the good work. You sound like you have things in control.

Posted by: Monster Mayhem

6'3" 250lbs-----> 450lbs its hard for us tall guys with long arms my goal is over 500 someday

Posted by: Michael D

At 6'2" and 190, my best bp was 245 for 1.

Posted by: Zac2013

I think I'm strong well stonger then anyone in my highschool of 1100.. Age 17 , 5'7 162 pounds and My bench is 315 Raw for only one rep though. And Aslo I can't get it everytime.

Posted by: luke69duke69

I don't mess with 1rep max's cuz of having weak wrists and fracturing my left hand 3 times and spraining it a half dozen. Last week I went in after workin 12 hours and put up 3 sets of 225 on the smith bench for 5 reps each set, after doing 4 sets of 80 lb dumbells for 8 reps. I'm guessing that sticks me somewhere near a 245-250 1 rep max. any guess's?

Posted by: Mudge

See signature, I prefer max calc #1 someone sent me #2 though as being accurate for them.

Posted by: simbh

I weight 180. I just restarted training a few months ago . Had to stop cuz a freaking dislocated shoulder(dont you juste hate injuries ?) . Anyways , I can do my 8 reps(with a little help on my last one :P ) at 165 pounds. I havn't tried my 1 rep max . I willl in the near future :S

Tried it last night after this post. I did 185 once pretty easily. I could of done at least 2-3

Posted by: Ahsan

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIZmo_Timme

So, again, wich one of these three splits do you think look best?
(Now I have the forarms, traps and calves in the third split)

Day 1 Pecs - Triceps.
Day 2 Quads - Hamstrings
Day 3 Delts - Traps - Calves
Day 4 Back - Biceps - Abs - and some forearms

or

Day 1 Pecs - Biceps.
Day 2 Quads - Hamstrings
Day 3 Delts - Traps - Calves
Day 4 Back - Triceps - Abs - and some forearms

or

Day 1 Pecs - Delts - Traps
Day 2 Back - Calves - Abs
Day 3 Triceps - Biceps(supersetting) - Forarms
Day 4 Quads - Hamstrings

I think second one sounds good.

Posted by: allpro

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autarch

So I know this is kind of sad but I am 6'3" and 158 lbs and I can only bench 80lbs.

Thing is though is I am an extreme ectomorph. I am tall and very skinny with thin bones and a fairly thin frame but with very long arms and legs. My arms are actually quite strong (oddly I can armwrestle guys who are a lot bigger than me and win) but I just have so far that I have to move the bar when I bench that I can't do that much weight. My brother is the same way.

My goal is to bench 150lbs. That isn't unreasonable, I think. As is I have high hopes and I am trying to establish a routine with dedication...

if you are serious about the 80lb max, just keep working at it. you should try a 5x5 routine to start building some strength. I am 6'2" at around 170-175lb and my max is around 230. So i know what it is like to be somewhat tall and thin. Keep pumping.

Posted by: I'm Trying

Not enough

Posted by: Ahsan

Quote:

Originally Posted by simbh

I weight 180. I just restarted training a few months ago . Had to stop cuz a freaking dislocated shoulder(dont you juste hate injuries ?) . Anyways , I can do my 8 reps(with a little help on my last one :P ) at 165 pounds. I havn't tried my 1 rep max . I willl in the near future :S

Tried it last night after this post. I did 185 once pretty easily. I could of done at least 2-3

Being skinny and tall is the worst thing. I am just 15 and 6'1" 160. That sux I know, I can bench 155 for 6 reps with the help of a spotter. I dont care about my weights. I am not a powerlifter, I am a Body Builder. I have seen lot of guys benching 300 lbs but they look like guinea pig. So the bottom line is that you should not care about weights. You should keep an eye on your form. AM I RIGHT ??

Posted by: Tha Don

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahsan

Being skinny and tall is the worst thing. I am just 15 and 6'1" 160. That sux I know

my honest advice man... you need to get on steroids!

there is a product called M1T, take 10 caps a day for 6 months and you will be HUGE (you might even have lower nipples like brad pitt!)

Posted by: musclepump

185 for six reps is best I've done. I've got good quads, decent traps, my chest just isn't up to par yet.

Posted by: 000

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodwinm2005

yes dats me flexing. touched up, how do u mean?

your arm is smudged looks a little photo choped...

any how im 170 and benching 235 at about 9% body fat

Posted by: SuperFlex

I'm somewhere in the 350lb. neighborhood. I've only been back in the gym for two months after about a 6-7 month layoff. I'm loving every workout as I'm seeing size and strength returns like crazy! Muscle memory... Bench may be my worst lift right now. Working on that though.

Posted by: Randy

Young d,

I hope you were kidding...

Otherwise, you don't know what your talking about...
You don't advise someone who is 15 years old to take Steroids..
And M1T is a steroid. Don't listen to this guy my friend.

Not to mention that 10 pills a day if at minimal dose is like 5mg per pill...which would be 50mb per day....way way way to much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by young d

my honest advice man... you need to get on steroids!

there is a product called M1T, take 10 caps a day for 6 months and you will be HUGE (you might even have lower nipples like brad pitt!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahsan

Being skinny and tall is the worst thing. I am just 15 and 6'1" 160.

Posted by: Ahsan

I know he is a stupid ass! I am never ever gonna listen to his advise. However I am satisfied from my gains. I was 130 before 6 months when I started lifting and now I am 160. So its pretty good! I guess.

Posted by: busyLivin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahsan

I was 130 before 6 months when I started lifting and now I am 160. So its pretty good! I guess.

that's damn good

155lbs is not all that easy to do, and that's a respectable amount after six months, IMO.

Strength will come..keep working at it. Best thing for my bench was building up my tris.

Posted by: simbh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahsan

True , but you wont gain much mass without getting your weights up. For me , benching more while remaining in form is just another objective that I want to accomplish . I know , I dont want too look like a monster either , but having some goals in terms of weights is sometimes a little incentive just too push a bit harder ...

Posted by: simbh

I think young D was kidding guys . lol

Posted by: Dmwrss

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIZmo_Timme

I would like to know how strong you guys are, so how much can you bench?

<------ i know! its not bench press

weight: 315lbs 6ft bench: 515lbs as of november 4th 2004 19yrs old

Posted by: Dmwrss

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIZmo_Timme

I would like to know how strong you guys are, so how much can you bench?

<------ i know! its not bench press

oops (messed up)

Posted by: Dmwrss

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIZmo_Timme

I would like to know how strong you guys are, so how much can you bench?

<------ i know! its not bench press

age: oops messed up

Posted by: busyLivin

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Young d,

I hope you were kidding...

Otherwise, you don't know what your talking about...
You don't advise someone who is 15 years old to take Steroids..
And M1T is a steroid. Don't listen to this guy my friend.

Not to mention that 10 pills a day if at minimal dose is like 5mg per pill...which would be 50mb per day....way way way to much.

I 'think' Young d was kidding also, but you are right on the money Randy. This is nothing to kid about. Especially since some people will read that advice and take it to heart.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahsan

Hey Ashan. I remember when you first started posting on this board, they gave you a pretty hard time (am I a ectomorph or mesomorph?). I knew then it was a communication problem. Your english has improved greatly, and so has your results. Bodyweight bench presses for 6 reps is excellent.

Posted by: Randy

My thoughts exactly Jersey .

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

I 'think' Young d was kidding also, but you are right on the money Randy. This is nothing to kid about. Especially since some people will read that advice and take it to heart.

Posted by: Alice

My high school principal benched 350. I wasnt aware, till now, how amazing that is.

Posted by: Randy

Why is that amazing?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alice

My high school principal benched 350. I wasnt aware, till now, how amazing that is.

Posted by: Mudge

We had a coach that did a reported 405, he usually did piss slow reps with 225 though. Big guy, big voice.

Posted by: pumpthatiron

mudge how much do u bench?

Posted by: pumpthatiron

nvm i just read it, heheh sorry

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudge

We had a coach that did a reported 405, he usually did piss slow reps with 225 though. Big guy, big voice.

A guy who I worked out with awhile back did 550 for like 3 reps, and he was fat and looked way out of shape.

Posted by: Ahsan

Thats what I am trying to tell all of u! Benching more is not always a great idea. Even I am not saying that you should only bench merely 130 lbs. But one should bench decent weight atleast equal to his bodyweight, which helps him to look like in shape and a bodybuilder not a powerlifter.

Posted by: Martinogdenbsx

i am 5' 6" and 155 lbs,i can bench 125 for 6 reps trying to get up to 135lbs

Posted by: Ahsan

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

THX! Jersey Devil

Posted by: crazy_enough

Im 25, female, 5 foot 6 and 3/4 (3/4 is VERY important!!lol), 175 lbs and bench 210 for 5, sometimes 6 full reps!

Posted by: Tha Don

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

are you kidding me? saying this guy can talk good English is an insult to my Queen and Country

and ohh that ecto/meso shit was the funniest shit ever, hey Ahssman you might be fucking W.E.I.R.D. but hell the shit you say has given me a lot of laughs!

did you buy that M1T like I told you to? think about this man! this could be your chance to change your skinny little ectomorph frame into a strong muscular MESO build!! I know you'd do anything for that!

Posted by: allpro

Quote:

Originally Posted by young d

my honest advice man... you need to get on steroids!

there is a product called M1T, take 10 caps a day for 6 months and you will be HUGE (you might even have lower nipples like brad pitt!)

get on steroids, are you stupid! you must be..I hope you aren't serious, the guy is only 15 yrs old....worst advice I ever heard in my life...negative rep points for you

Posted by: Ahsan

Quote:

Originally Posted by young d

HEll NO! I am not gonna take that shit. I am very happy with my gains, so why should I risk my life taking those pills. SEE! thats why I call u young dickhead.

As far as that ecto meso shit go. I started the thread cuz I didnt know anything about bodybuilding. I was totally newbie. DO U GET IT NOW ASSHOLE

Posted by: Ahsan

Now! tell me do you people treat newbies like this? A guy who is totally a beginner, who doesnot know anything about bodybuilding, ask for some help from all of you. So was he doing anything wrong? He just wanted to know his body type. THATS ALL !

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

Im 25, female, 5 foot 6 and 3/4 (3/4 is VERY important!!lol), 175 lbs and bench 210 for 5, sometimes 6 full reps!

Awsome progress by the looks of your gallery.
Tell us how you lost all that weight and what you did to get where you are?
Dr. Phil would be proud of you

.

No seriously, I just wanted to commend you on your miraculous rebound.
Keep up the great work!

Posted by: Tha Don

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahsan

As far as that ecto meso shit go. I started the thread cuz I didnt know anything about bodybuilding. I was totally newbie.

WTF do you mean 'I was totally newbie'? you still are a newbie dipshit!

Ahsan:

"help me everyone! I want lower nipples! my chest embarrassing, I want lower nipples like my fantasy guy brad pitt!

.... yesss I want to make my nipples lower, how do I do this???? HELP ME!

man you come out with the gayest shit ever!!! your a joke, shame on your parents!

Posted by: simbh

lol young d , give him a break , hes just a confused bird

Posted by: Ahsan

Quote:

Originally Posted by young d

WTF do you mean 'I was totally newbie'? you still are a newbie dipshit!

Ahsan:

"help me everyone! I want lower nipples! my chest embarrassing, I want lower nipples like my fantasy guy brad pitt!

.... yesss I want to make my nipples lower, how do I do this???? HELP ME!

man you come out with the gayest shit ever!!! your a joke, shame on your parents!

YUP! I am still a newbie, but now I have came to know a lot about bodybuilding. And pls dickhead dont talk about my parents. Dont say anything to them. Didn't your parents teach you in ur childhood how to respect elders.

Posted by: HotMom23

DB Press: 45lbs (so far)
Brench Press: 95lbs

Posted by: Aussie_Dude

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

My 1rm was 310 at 197lbs.

what does 310 at 197 mean???

Posted by: busyLivin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie_Dude

what does 310 at 197 mean???

he weighs 197, benches 310.

Posted by: Aussie_Dude

ok thanks, i am 174 and can so 220 pounds or 100 kgs for a max. But im 6'3 and still very skinny, im getting way stronger just not putting on the size

Posted by: Mudge

Food gives size. You can remain at your current caloric intake and still gain strength somewhat.

Posted by: Ahsan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudge

Food gives size. You can remain at your current caloric intake and still gain strength somewhat.

Agreed!

Posted by: Newt

5'10" 215, 365lbs. I think I could have done more but I hurt my shoulder on that lift.

Posted by: Warren[BigW]

I'm 6'1" 240ish at the time.Benched 450lbs, never touched a steroid and proud of it. Right now id say more like 420lbs. I did a set of 10 reps with 345lbs just to get a 1rm figure.
Had to take it easy for awhile, but I'm full force again.

Posted by: BigDyl

Everyone can bench somewhere between 365-450.

Posted by: younggun

im 14 and i easily put up 115 and max is 145 and i weigh 127lbs

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren[BigW]

I'm 6'1" 240ish at the time.Benched 450lbs, never touched a steroid and proud of it. Right now id say more like 420lbs. I did a set of 10 reps with 345lbs just to get a 1rm figure.
Had to take it easy for awhile, but I'm full force again.

Why would you do 10 reps with 345lbs just to get a 1rm figure?
What does that mean?

Posted by: GIZmo_Timme

he then do a MaxCalc

Posted by: Randy

I don't calculate, I just do it

Posted by: crazy_enough

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Awsome progress by the looks of your gallery.
Tell us how you lost all that weight and what you did to get where you are?
Dr. Phil would be proud of you

.

No seriously, I just wanted to commend you on your miraculous rebound.
Keep up the great work!

Thanx a lot Randy!!

Not a day goes by that I dont stop and think about the fact that Id probably be dead by now I had not switched my life around!

Im hoping to press 250 within 40 days! Lets see how it goes!

Posted by: Randy

Well keep up the good work, but be careful on those steroids ...they can play a toll on your body especially in later years. But between your before and after pictures...big difference

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

Posted by: crazy_enough

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Well keep up the good work, but be careful on those steroids ...they can play a toll on your body especially in later years. But between your before and after pictures...big difference

LOLOL, Im not juicing...Yet!! Ive just been training for 11 months...Ill explore a bit more of my natural potential first! But Im well educated about the subject...

Posted by: Randy

Wow! That is almost hard to believe since I don't know many men that I can say that trained for just that short of time that can lift 250. Well at least men weighing in the 180-200lb weight zone. I myself weight 220 and have been training for about 2 years and can lift 300. But that is 2 years of training and working hard consistantly. I sure don't know any women that can lift 250 after training even for 2 years without steroids. You must be blessed with a special gift. I know several men members here who have been training hard core and can not lift 250 yet.

Well keep up the good work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

LOLOL, Im not juicing...Yet!! Ive just been training for 11 months...Ill explore a bit more of my natural potential first! But Im well educated about the subject...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

Everyone can bench somewhere between 365-450.

Well, I can't...but I'm working on it!

Posted by: Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Well, I can't...but I'm working on it!

You and me both Burner...

Posted by: BigDyl

I was actually being sarcastic. It just seems that a hell of alot of random people posted that they were benching in the 400's. It is hard for me to believe that many people are. I know its hard as f*ck to get to that point, especially naturally.

Posted by: busyLivin

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

I was actually being sarcastic. It just seems that a hell of alot of random people posted that they were benching in the 400's. It is hard for me to believe that many people are. I know its hard as f*ck to get to that point, especially naturally.

Buddy of mine went on for months that he could bench 225. Until I got to that point he was always laughing at my numbers. I bought a power rack couple months ago to start building my home gym & set a trap for him to prove it.

He couldn't get 150.

Bottom line, I bet most people lie. Why? Because most of the time there's no way to challenge it & you look like an asshole when you do. I snicker at some outrageous numbers when I hear people talking or posting, but I have nothing to prove.

I for one do not believe in any calculating either. If a chart said I could max 250, I wouldn't believe it until I did it. It may be a guide, but it's hardly anything definitive.

oh yeah, my 1 rep max is 540.

Posted by: Evil ANT

I agree. I've met so many people that exaggerate how much they can bench. A lot of guys I talk to haven't really benched before so they just assume they can lift a lot. I'll ask them what they're benching and they'll say something outrageous like 300 pounds.

My idiot neighbor was bragging to me one night about how he was so strong and could easily bench 300 because he's a mechanic and hence is tough naturally. I brought him to my gym, loaded up the bench, and watched him get stuck on 150 pounds.

I don't see why people need to lie about their bench. It doesn't prove anything. When you get called out on it you end up looking like an idiot.

Posted by: Duncans Donuts

The strongest guy on our senior football team in 2001 could bench press 410 pounds 8 times...other than that, the seconds strongest were lineman and a fullback who could put up about 385.

Many people exaggerate if not outright lie...

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil ANT

I agree. I've met so many people that exaggerate how much they can bench. A lot of guys I talk to haven't really benched before so they just assume they can lift a lot. I'll ask them what they're benching and they'll say something outrageous like 300 pounds.

My idiot neighbor was bragging to me one night about how he was so strong and could easily bench 300 because he's a mechanic and hence is tough naturally. I brought him to my gym, loaded up the bench, and watched him get stuck on 150 pounds.

I don't see why people need to lie about their bench. It doesn't prove anything. When you get called out on it you end up looking like an idiot.

thats sad

Posted by: Randy

I agree, I didn't doubt that most of those high bench weight posts were lies. The thing is that only you as an individual knows the real truth. I can say I bench 500 here, but that wouldn't be giving me any satisfaction to lie. you hear of guys lifting over 400. Well you can almost guarantee most of those claims are from guys on steroids. I know for a fact that steroids can increase your bench by 100 plus pounds. If they are not on steroids then their body weight is high.
I worked out with a black guy that weighed well over 300 lbs and he benched 550 for like 2 reps I believe. I don't know if he was on steroids as he never mentioned it. And I didn't want to place an accusations

Then you get the people that drop down a figure from like 5 years ago when then may have happened to get a 1RM weight in

But for me I am not lying when I say my 1RM is 300. It seems to be a sticking point though, but I am going to get past it. It's funny though how sometimes you feel stronger on the bench than other times. I just need to pick my strong day to surpass my record

Posted by: crazy_enough

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Wow! That is almost hard to believe since I don't know many men that I can say that trained for just that short of time that can lift 250. Well at least men weighing in the 180-200lb weight zone. I myself weight 220 and have been training for about 2 years and can lift 300. But that is 2 years of training and working hard consistantly. I sure don't know any women that can lift 250 after training even for 2 years without steroids. You must be blessed with a special gift. I know several men members here who have been training hard core and can not lift 250 yet.

Well keep up the good work.

I have to agree!! When I did my first w/o in january of 2003, I pressed only the bar for 12 reps!! I am somewhat of a strong individual and grew really quickly...You have to remember that I was morbidly obese for most of my life and carried almost 350 lbs of bodyweight around on a daily basis at one point! Thats gotta build strenght to an extent! Then again, do you know of many people who go from 325lbs to 175 firm pounds within 2 years? I guess a bodybuilder was hiding underneath all that fat, alcohol and cigarettes for years!
I cant lift 250 yet...Hope to within 40 days...Well 39 now!

Posted by: Randy

Well good look Crazy...keep up the good work.
I wish you all the best on your goals.. especially the big 250

Posted by: MrHull

bin workin out for about a yr, im 6 ft 3 , 200 lbs(ish) and 1 rep max about 300lbs(ish)

id LOVE to get a 'shirt' but i have a gut (which is slowly goin), so id look extremely stupid in 1

Posted by: LAM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Well you can almost guarantee most of those claims are from guys on steroids. I know for a fact that steroids can increase your bench by 100 plus pounds. If they are not on steroids then their body weight is high.
I worked out with a black guy that weighed well over 300 lbs and he benched 550 for like 2 reps I believe. I don't know if he was on steroids as he never mentioned it. And I didn't want to place an accusations

you sure do talk out of you ass a lot for a newbie to resistance training. for a lifetime athlete a 400 lb bench is not that hard to come by naturally.

Posted by: Evil ANT

Hah! Such irony. Check this out.

My wife tapes that cheesy soap opera "Days of our Lives" and watches it every night while she's lying in bed. Last night as she was watching it I couldn't help but notice a scene in which two main characters were in the gym having a casual conversation about their girlfriends as they were bench pressing. I didn't think anything of it at first, but at a second glance I realized they were doing way too much weight for their size. I mean, these guys (supposedly 21-years-old on the show) were benching a ton of weight for about ten reps while they were casually discussing their personal lives. They weren't even struggling to get the weight up.

I had her pause it so I could add up how much they were benching. To my surprise, it was 300 pounds! I even counted a few times to make sure I wasn't wrong. Two 45's, two 35's, two 25's, two 10's, four 5's, and two 2 1/2's! They were benching exactly 300 pounds for sets and weren't even straining to do it. In fact, they were talking about their girlfriends when lifting!

Obviously it was a fake 300 pound weight set. I found it pretty funny because the average house-wife who has never really worked out before doesn't understand how much weight that is. Especially to be doing sets of! Both of the guys lifting are pretty small and probably couldn't even bench 250 for one rep in the real world. I bet they were loving pretending to bench 300 for sets so easily on national television. It definitely made them look strong! Now if only they could lift that weight off camera and with real weights.

Posted by: Randy

When I spoke of false posts regarding guys lifting 400+ pounds, when did I mention lifetime athletes? Naturally a lifetime bodybuilder that has been doing it for 10+ years would have a much easier time lifting 400+ pounds in a natural state then someone lifting for 1-2 years or less. What kind of analogy is that?

Secondly, you couldn't be denying my statement regarding steroid users being able to add 100 pounds to their bench? Come on now LAM, coming from a steroid user you can sit here and deny that a steroid user can't easily do this.

If you think that is talking out of my ass you can blow me Lam.

I may not have lifted for my complete lifetime, but that doesn't mean I don't know that steroids can boost ones strength dramatically. Not to mention that this information was not pulled out of my ass, but provided to me from people like Mudge that take steroids first hand. I've also been told by several other experienced steroid users that it is not uncommon at all to add 100 pounds to ones bench with steroids.

One thing I noticed about you LAM is you get far to defensive when someone mentions the word "steroid!" You need to lighten up bro. I'm just backing up a clear point that many lie about what they lift and many who are not lying about lifting big number 400+ pounds take steroids. I'm not naming any names, just making a blanket statement.. If you disagree with that then I think you better wake up and smell the coffee..

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAM

you sure do talk out of you ass a lot for a newbie to resistance training. for a lifetime athlete a 400 lb bench is not that hard to come by naturally.

Posted by: LAM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Come on now LAM, coming from a steroid user you can sit here and deny that taking steroids can add 100 pounds to your bench?

If you think that is talking out of my ass you can blow me Lam. I may not have lifted for my complete lifetime, but that doesn't mean I don't know that steroids can boost ones strength dramatically. Not to mention that this information was not pulled out of my ass, but provided to me from people like Mudge that take steroids first hand. I've also been told by several other experienced steroid users that it is not uncommon at all to add 100 pounds to ones bench with steroids. But outside of that, when I referred to guys posting that they've lifted 400+ pounds when did I mention lifetime athletes? Naturally a lifetime bodybuilder that has been doing it for 10+ years would have a much easier time lifting 400+ pounds in a natural state then someone lifting for 1-2 years or less. What kind of analogy is that?

One thing I noticed about you LAM is you get far to defensive when someone mentions the word "steroid!" You need to lighten up bro. I'm just backing up a clear point that many lie about what they lift and many who are not lying about lifting big number 400+ pounds take steroids. I'm not naming any names, just making a blanket statement.. If you disagree with that then I think you better wake up and smell the coffee..

Did you ever play sports in college Randy ? Do you know how many guys in college who run track and play football can easily bench 400 lbs naturally? A lot because I was there and have seen it first hand. But you make a blanket statement saying that because people say they can bench 400 lbs that most of them must be using steroids.

And the reason why I get upset when "you" bring up steroids is the fact that you have admited time and time again about knowing nothing about them but yet you insist on constantly talking about them, it's fucking annoying as hell…

Posted by: Randy

LAM

Don't try to make a circus out of my statement by changing my words and meaning.

Again, I simply was backing up a statement made that many (repeat many) people on the message board may be lying about their bench values. Hell, one in this thread already admitted to it. I'm not saying that MOST fall into this category.

Maybe I should rephrase my statement just for you LAM... Let me try this.
"Those on the board who post false values, know who you are!"
"Those who take steroids and lie about it, also know who they are!"

And again my point was that for those individuals, I don't understand how they can lie, and feel like they accomplished something that they really didn't do.

I'm sorry you that you misunderstood my point Lam.

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