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Posted by: Maynard Keenan

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Originally Posted by westb51

what size dumbbells are you pushing?

I can get 165 for 6-7 reps.

Posted by: vegman

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Originally Posted by HalfManHalfAmaz

I'm 6'4", 285lbs at 12% BF and bench 515(10 plates and 2 dimes) RAW; no shirt, no spotter, no lift off, no arch for 3 reps. Haven't used gear since college, 9+ years ago.

you got any pics? you must be huge

Posted by: vegman

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Originally Posted by Maynard Keenan

I can get 165 for 6-7 reps.

I'm feeling VERY WEAK right now!

Posted by: HalfManHalfAmaz

Actually, no. Becasue of my height, it sounds a lot more impressive than it is. I'll put up a pic when I get home.

Posted by: bigiron330

6'1 225, 1 RM 330 can do 275 for 6-7 reps.

Posted by: ultraman2000

ive been lifting for 6years and my bench stuck i couldnt do 150lbs. maybe aroung 120lbs

Posted by: smallfry

what's up yall

I might hang w/ some of you but that would proably have to do the amount of years lifting ..
I started in 6th grade and now in 10th i weigh 150 and bench 300 this bench was rightful earned maybe some of you seen the last quote i sent out i don't believe in supplements although i 've thought about it perhaps i'll use some when i turn 18 . i need some help though i need to know if there are shoulder exercises that i haven't tried . i think that is what i need to work on cuz when i go down to my chest on bench it becomes heavier than when it is above my head ya know so if anyone has any suggestions i would appreciate it .
hollar back

Posted by: lil2fiddyguy

Im 5'10'' sadly i wish i was a lil taller and i weigh like 140. The other day I was almost able to do 150lbs. I think I can do it tomorrow

. I kno im all noobish compared to u guys but im pretty happy about it. lol

Posted by: The_Man

I used to do powerlifting before i started bb.
My best eva was 600lbs raw (belt)

Posted by: LAM

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Originally Posted by The_Man

I used to do powerlifting before i started bb.
My best eva was 600lbs raw (belt)

that's pretty much the best I've seen RAW and done by someone who wasn't a total fat ass. anyone under 250 lbs benching 600 RAW is one strong MOFO !

Posted by: The_Man

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Originally Posted by LAM

that's pretty much the best I've seen RAW and done by someone who wasn't a total fat ass. anyone under 250 lbs benching 600 RAW is one strong MOFO !

At the time i was 260lbs maybe 270lbs I cant remember.

Posted by: $JPRIDE$

hey im 15 i weigh in around i think 150-160 last time i checked im 5'10 nd i can bench around 150 lbs but that was so far my very most nd i only got one rep out of it.

Posted by: SCMuscle

50 yo bodybuilder here, weight is 205, bench 365

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

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Originally Posted by SCMuscle

50 yo bodybuilder here, weight is 205, bench 365

Wow! you look great for age 50!!! Hell, you look great for any age, great job!

Posted by: rhouzer

Not sure how good mine is but I'm 5'6' 144lbs 18yrs old and I can bech 200lbs

and been lifting for 1 year now (liften off and on for a couple years before but not heavy weights). ! year ago I weighed about 119lbs and could put up 120 max so ive gotten a lot better in less than a year (probly about 7months).
Yeah and you people who are taller than me and say you wish your where taller make me feel short.

Posted by: TCAP28

I weigh 185 pounds and bench around 225 pounds. I was able to do more when I was actually in good shape.

Posted by: Ramathorn

6'3, 205lbs, Bench: 300lbs * 6

Posted by: Gibber

I am 5'9" and weigh rougly 180 lbs. Bench 315x3 on a good day.

Posted by: pitt-bull

5'8" 230. I've done 420 raw in the gym. 400 raw in competition.

Posted by: BigB3240

Right before my surgery in Feb., I was 19, 6'1.5" 220 w/ about 10.5% BF. I got 375 two days before raw.

WHats the point in usin these 'bench suits' or whatever theyre called? Isn't that considered cheating?

Posted by: ihateschoolmt

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Originally Posted by BigB3240

WHats the point in usin these 'bench suits' or whatever theyre called? Isn't that considered cheating?

It helps you lift more, it puts more stress on your triceps. There are shirted meets and unshirted meets, so no it's not cheating.

Posted by: Triple Threat

The theory behind bench shirts is that they help protect against injury and can also enable the lifter to handle more weight. They're not considered cheating if the federation holding the meet permits their use. One of the people here on IM, Mudge, is currently using one. Hopefully he will check in and give a more thorough explanation.

Personally, I don't see the point in using them, but I don't compete in meets. If you can't lift a weight without one, then you can't lift it. Using a shirt doesn't make you stronger. It just helps you lift more weight. If others choose to use one, who am I to say it's cheating?

However, there are many, many people who compete in meets where bench shirts (and other gear for the squat and deadlift) are allowed. If there weren't demands for such meets, the various federations holding these meets would fold. There are obviously enough people to support these various organizations. As in many other things in this world, to each his (or her) own.

Posted by: Doublebase

215 at 170lbs. Pretty weak. I just started lifting.

Posted by: mp5man1

44 yrs old 230 lbs 320.

Posted by: TJ Cline

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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

Im 6'1 and 257 right now and my best raw benchpress workout was first heavy set 365 x 17, second set 405 x 11,third set 505 x 3.

Posted by: kicka19

5'10", 20 years old, 170lbs put up about 260 raw, used to bench like crazy but it really isnt worth it to focus on anymore, had to stay bulked up to keep the gain coming and id rather look good and do reps at 205 then max all the time

Posted by: bildungsroman

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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...

ya im 6'5 and when i started working out at first, i couldnt get 100 lbs off my chest, but after 5 solid months of working out im up to 180. of course my body weight went from 160 to 180. the important thing is to eat!

Posted by: sk24max

weight=155 bench=185

Posted by: Knightriderjl

I'm 17 years old, 160 pounds and i bench 250. Its sad compared to the ones in the 300's

Posted by: TJ Cline

I'm stuck at 185 right now.I weigh 297 and am 5'5.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

I'm stuck at 185 right now.I weigh 297 and am 5'5.

Posted by: TJ Cline

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Posted by: min0 lee

I'm just showing you that there is love for long haired short fat dudes.

Posted by: TJ Cline

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

I'm just showing you that there is love for long haired short fat dudes.

Posted by: strongpointe85

lets see.... i lost a severe amount of weight... 70 lbs... i went from 250-180 in the matter of a year and i was weak as shit... but now im 6' 180 and i can bench 205-215 depending on how good i feel... thats not really strong... but im quite happy with my progress

Posted by: Moze

I'm 6-0, 185 lbs. but can bench only 140 lbs. It's sad, but I'm trying.

Moze

Posted by: strongpointe85

you'll get there moze... dont you worry... just make sure you have proper diet as well as hitting up the gym as often as needed.... i found that to be extremely important

Posted by: kicka19

20, 5'10" 180 lbs just hit 300 on the bench

Posted by: HardTrainer

687.7654lbs for a rep

Posted by: Beto

well actually, I don´t lift to much in bench press, lol, I lift 185 pounds,

C ya

Posted by: smallfry

Im 16 weigh 150 bench 300 ..lifted for 5 yrs or 6 i start in 6th grade im starting to get stuck w/ 300 which suxs

Posted by: ihateschoolmt

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Originally Posted by smallfry

Im 16 weigh 150 bench 300 ..lifted for 5 yrs or 6 i start in 6th grade im starting to get stuck w/ 300 which suxs

Hmm, I tempted to call bullshit on that. How tall are you?

Posted by: TJ Cline

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Originally Posted by ihateschoolmt

Hmm, I tempted to call bullshit on that. How tall are you?

I hit 300 at 15....but weighed 175

had a buddy who benched 290...in competition at 142 and was 17

Posted by: ihateschoolmt

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

I hit 300 at 15....but weighed 175

had a buddy who benched 290...in competition at 142 and was 17

I know it's possible.

Posted by: ihateschoolmt

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

I hit 300 at 15....but weighed 175

had a buddy who benched 290...in competition at 142 and was 17

And BTW god damn that's good. What were you squating/deadlifting? Or did you just bench at 15? What height were you?

Posted by: TJ Cline

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Originally Posted by ihateschoolmt

And BTW god damn that's good. What were you squating/deadlifting? Or did you just bench at 15? What height were you?

at 15 just bench and curls

Started squatting at 16 for football.....but my squat has always sucked...big legs and no strength.

Posted by: ihateschoolmt

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

at 15 just bench and curls

Started squatting at 16 for football.....but my squat has always sucked...big legs and no strength.

I am starting to see a pattern of people that have big benches and squats only a little higher than there bench. Do you know of any corralation?

Posted by: KEFE

my max as a 11 year old was around 130 i dont kow how much it is now tho

Posted by: smallfry

im 5'9 i just have good gentics plus come oon add 5yrs of lift weights to that never miss a workout that should shove your bullshit in your mouth

hard work pays off

Posted by: ihateschoolmt

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Originally Posted by smallfry

im 5'9 i just have good gentics plus come oon add 5yrs of lift weights to that never miss a workout that should shove your bullshit in your mouth

hard work pays off

Ya, I guess that's believable. How much you squat/deadlift?

Posted by: TheCurse

360 @ 205.

Posted by: P-funk

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Originally Posted by TheCurse

360 @ 205.

Posted by: Vieope

Too long. Somebody close this thread.

Posted by: KEFE

hard work does pay off i made great progress from a steady year

Posted by: smallfry

well in shit i forget uh in the summer training in workout with 4o5 did that 4 times literally overloaded my ass the bar as i was trying to racked being short and started to roll down my shoulder blades then i started yelling get this shit off me

lol at time it wasnt funny but afterwards it ...was deadlift 360 never liked dl i never worn gloves so it was a pain in my hands

Posted by: smallfry

i cant do no where my sqat as i use to its because i put more focus on my legs in that period of time . now i look like a bird

Posted by: ihateschoolmt

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Originally Posted by smallfry

well in shit i forget uh in the summer training in workout with 4o5 did that 4 times literally overloaded my ass the bar as i was trying to racked being short and started to roll down my shoulder blades then i started yelling get this shit off me

lol at time it wasnt funny but afterwards it ...was deadlift 360 never liked dl i never worn gloves so it was a pain in my hands

Drop 2 pounds and go dominate your states 148 weight class. Seriously, you will own in the 14-15 division.

Posted by: TJ Cline

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Originally Posted by Vieope

Too long. Somebody close this thread.

I agree 100%

Posted by: cooky

just turnd 16 yr old
75kg
5'8
bench-100kg, just

Posted by: w.axl

HOW MUCH CAN YOU BENCH?WHAT DOES IT MATTER ANYWAY.THE QUESTIONS SHOULD BE HOW CLEAN IS YOUR DIET,HOW MAny reps,how is your form,how much cardio do you do a week,a lot people can throw weight around and still look like shit

Posted by: danliftinheavy

i know im week 21 years old 185lbs max bench 255

Posted by: dAMvN

17, 160lbs and i put up 255 x4.. so i'm guessin my 1rm might be around 275

Posted by: Martinogdenbsx

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oh my god you are all amazing i am 16 and can only lift 40kg for as many reps as you want 45kg for 3 or 4 reps and 50 for literally 1 so my maximum is 110 pounds ?isn't it?

Just found this thread again and am pleased to say i have gone up to almost 70 kg for 4-5 reps

About 150 ish lbs

Still awful,although i am not going for strength but for size

Do wnt to increase strength so might have a crack at that

I am not sure i can believe all of these 12 year old and 14 year old kids putting up like 160+lbs on a bench it seems CRAZY i could probably barely handle 60lbs when i was that age

Posted by: FranktheTank

Who cares how much someone can bench......unless a giant tree falls on them...what does it matter?

Posted by: Scott17

21, 175 lbs. max bench is roughly 215

Posted by: Martinogdenbsx

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Who cares how much someone can bench......unless a giant tree falls on them...what does it matter?

Just one of those things that you can say you have achieved,going from 90lbs to 250lbs is an achievment in my book the same as going from an overweight couch potato to a ripped physique

people have different goals

But i do understand your point and think that for the majority it is just an ego booster

Posted by: Scott17

Bench is one of my worst (as in weakest) workouts i think.

I'm 21, weight is 175 lbs.

Is it reasonable for me to use 70lbs DB's on flat bench? Or does it sound like i should be doing more. I do 3 x 8

Posted by: Martinogdenbsx

everyones different mate there is no right or wrong

Posted by: jasone

I can bench 400+. But will I, hell no. FRM bench does nothing for you unless you are a powerlifter. I just want to look pretty, women cant see your bench.

Posted by: neckstyle

i wiegh 158. i bench 255 and squat 340. dont know about dead lift

Posted by: Double D

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Originally Posted by jasone

I can bench 400+. But will I, hell no. FRM bench does nothing for you unless you are a powerlifter. I just want to look pretty, women cant see your bench.

Posted by: BoneCrusher

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Originally Posted by Double D

DD that guy's post is a year old ... lol.

Posted by: Double D

Yeah I know, but all the same. Someone bumped it and I caught it and I was thinking, uh huh sure.

Posted by: theoneandonly

I'm 44years old. 5'11" I prefer Dumbell work and I do working sets on both incline and flats with 150's for no less then 6. 150's is the max my gym currently has.
On straight bar I can easily push 405 on flat and 375 on Incline but they tend to hurt my right shoulder so I don't like going this heavy with straight bars. I only know these numbers because those are the weights I happened to push last Monday. 1st time I hit the straight bar in 2 months and Still got 405 for 2 (last set of 3 working sets) and 375 for 3 sets of 6 on incline

Posted by: Double D

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Originally Posted by theoneandonly

I'm 44years old. 5'11" I prefer Dumbell work and I do working sets on both incline and flats with 150's for no less then 6. 150's is the max my gym currently has.
On straight bar I can easily push 405 on flat and 375 on Incline but they tend to hurt my right shoulder so I don't like going this heavy with straight bars. I only know these numbers because those are the weights I happened to push last Monday. 1st time I hit the straight bar in 2 months and Still got 405 for 2 (last set of 3 working sets) and 375 for 3 sets of 6 on incline

Welcome to IM.

Posted by: theoneandonly

Thanks Double D.

Posted by: forum9351

19 years old, 165 pounds, 5 foot 9 inches, 235 max on bench

Posted by: Pianomahnn

Arm length is really important in this...mechanical advantage, that sort of thing. I'm not trying to detract from anyone's accomplishments, just that it makes a difference.

I don't flat bench with teh bar & plates ...so, I can do 5 reps with 80lb dumbells. Someone do the conversion for me, because I know it's not 160...

edit: Stats! 5'9", 145lbs, +0 arm span (hope you know what that means ....)

Posted by: Rubes

maxed out at 225 while 5'7 160lbs 16 years old. have not maxed in a long time though

Posted by: kinkery

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Originally Posted by Rubes

maxed out at 225 while 5'7 160lbs 16 years old. have not maxed in a long time though

So you lost 1" in height and 20lbs also

Posted by: kinkery

175lbs 295 bench

Posted by: viet_jon

10 weeks ago, I PR'd at 85x5.....then up to 90x5, then 95x5 in two weeks.

the last 8 weeks i've struggled with 90x5. So to sum it up, my bench dropped and staled...WTF???!!!??

Posted by: azrsx05

I'm 20yrs old and weigh 125lbs, I am benching 175lbs right now. My goal is to get to atleast 200lbs by the end of the year. Do you guys think that is reachable?

Posted by: Pianomahnn

How tall are you?

Posted by: ejamiec

weigh 145 bench 155, hardest thing to do being 6'3 and long arms

Posted by: Seanp156

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Originally Posted by kinkery

So you lost 1" in height and 20lbs also

How do you figure that? He's grown an inch taller and gained 20lbs, not lost.

Posted by: kinkery

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Originally Posted by Seanp156

How do you figure that? He's grown an inch taller and gained 20lbs, not lost.

i musta read it backwards lmao

Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by viet_jon

10 weeks ago, I PR'd at 85x5.....then up to 90x5, then 95x5 in two weeks.

the last 8 weeks i've struggled with 90x5. So to sum it up, my bench dropped and staled...WTF???!!!??

You need to change it up. You've platued. In others words: you workout has stagnated.

Try something else. Try using DBs instead of BBs. Try dropping flat benching for a while. Try doing some triceps isolation work (if you're not already). Try changing your resting rate, weight, or tempo.

Just try something else.

Posted by: KEFE

I'm going to see today.hoping for 165x3 or 4.

Posted by: Rubes

lol yeah i grew 1' and put on about 20lbs this last year i hope to do the same this year to. not sure if my bench will go up though ive been having trouble with my shoulders

Posted by: KEFE

this was todays

135x5
155x5
165x5
165x4
180x1( could have gotten one more.)

Posted by: BoneCrusher

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Originally Posted by KEFE

this was todays

135x5
155x5
165x5
165x4
180x1( could have gotten one more.)

Pretty weak for a grown man.

Errrr wait you're just 13? 185 bench?

Posted by: RasPlasch

I am 15, 5'7, 130lbs and my max is 150lbs maybe 155lbs. Im getting better though, haha.

Posted by: viet_jon

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Originally Posted by DOMS

thnkx for the heads up!!

anyhow, I don't care too much about working out no more, it was just something for me to whine about.

aesthetically, I'm at 90% of my overall goal. I just need to shed a lil more BF and I'd be satisified.

Posted by: Doublebase

250lbs. Yeaup. I'm huge.

Posted by: KelJu

I did 315x5 recently, but I don't know what my max bench is.

Posted by: Pianomahnn

Pffffft. Weakmo.

Posted by: azrsx05

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Originally Posted by Pianomahnn

How tall are you?

Sorry, forgot to mention that.... I'm only 5'6"

Posted by: neckstyle

at 5'6 158 i bench 255 squat 340

Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by viet_jon

You should try to develop a life-long interest in weight training. You're only 23 and think you've got "forever" in front of you, but take these words to heart: You're going to grow old and the only fountain of youth is weight training.

Posted by: BoneCrusher

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Originally Posted by DOMS

True story ... at 47 years of age I still live life like I was in my 20's solely because I kept up my exorcise routines.

Posted by: mk_iron

Most I've done was 180kgs or 396lbs for 9reps
but get this.....NO SPOTTER
no one spots for me so I just lift untill I find the wieght easy then move up
and yes I do have some scary moments but no spotter keeps you focused!!!lmao

Posted by: neckstyle

20yrs old weight 158 bench 255 squat 340

Posted by: viet_jon

yes sirs!!!

I'm really startin to get sick of it......

but if I start to see a slight fattiness in me, I will kick it in high gear.

Posted by: BiggT

i am 510 195lbs and bench 275 x2 and i never bench i did that just for you! haha

Posted by: wshiwerebigger

im 17 165 and can putup 315pretty clean

Posted by: Hialeahchico

i can bech 85 dumbells for 8 or 10 reps. I only bench dumbells

Posted by: Lazic

180 kg x 10 reps..never go over 210kg no matter how much reps i can do!

Posted by: Hialeahchico

wshiwerebigger you should post a video of you movin that weigth, not sayin thats impossible at ur age and weigth ( well most likely it is) but would like to see u provin it.

Posted by: jasoncscs

at 200 and can bench 405

Posted by: aboutmuscle

Im just got back into my training after 2 -3 year break. been going about a month and a half now benching just short of 200lbs used to be able to push about 240 - 260 hoping to get back upto that in the next couple of months.

Posted by: Twice The Speed

I bench 315x2 on decline
295 x1 on flat

Posted by: joehardbody

My personal record is 350 weighing 175lbs, 5'10" and was 44 years old. I got 305 last Monday weighing 170lbs. and am 49 years old.

Posted by: maturemuscle

52 years old, 315 x 8 and 405 for a 1 rep max on flat bench in the gym. During a bench contest in November '09 for my third lift I benched 375 with a pause at the bottom.

Posted by: mattskaien

Im 21, 5'9 150lbs and my 1 RM is 225

Posted by: Captn'stabbin

been injured lately so i lost some strength. 5'11 185lbs. I would guess around 315+ i haven't maxed in years. I can hit 105 db's for 7-8.

Posted by: MAC24/7

400

Posted by: GearsMcGilf

When juiced at around 250 last summer, I could hit 425x3 and squat 495x6. So, prolly around 445 for a 1RM. Right now, I can still hit 405 at 228 on BP.

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