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Posted by: fletcher6490

I was shooting for a bench press of 100 lbs over my weight and I got it today. I did 245 for 1 rep without a spotter, so I may of been able to do 2 but I didn't want to risk it.

Next goal is to gain 20 lbs and be able to bench press 285.

First goal reached...245 at 145 lbs



Posted by: pengers84

nice work soldier



Posted by: Yanick

why try and gain weight, your so close might as well keep going for the double BW press.



Posted by: ATOMSPLTR

Great work Fletch!



Posted by: CowPimp

Nice pressing. Start doing some straight strength training and get that double bodyweight press!



Posted by: fletcher6490

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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Nice pressing. Start doing some straight strength training and get that double bodyweight press!
Well that sounds like a good goal to shoot for. I suppose it is only 45 lbs more if I stay the same weight.

Do we have any posters that are 2x their bodyweight.



Posted by: Squaggleboggin

Wow, nice job! Keep up the good work... I don't think I'm even at 1xBW.



Posted by: MeLo

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Originally Posted by Yanick
why try and gain weight, your so close might as well keep going for the double BW press.
Go for this



Posted by: fletcher6490

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Originally Posted by MeLo
Go for this
Ok boys, I'll give it a go. In 3 months be ready for my double bodyweight bench press.

I'll keep you guys posted with my progress.



Posted by: WATTS

good luck on gaining the 20 pounds man..and great job with the bench press!



Posted by: Andy_Massaro

yeah i max at a little less than my body weight and im only 120 lbs

but yeah man good work, and good luck on your upcoming goals, im sure you can do it



Posted by: fletcher6490

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Originally Posted by Andy_Massaro
yeah i max at a little less than my body weight and im only 120 lbs

but yeah man good work, and good luck on your upcoming goals, im sure you can do it
Did you just recently start working out??? When I first started I was the same age as you are and damn near the same height and weight. Keep the lifting up, you'll find that when your young you move up in weight very easilly. Stick with it, don't be stupid like me and continually quit after a few months.



Posted by: Andy_Massaro

Quote:
Originally Posted by fletcher6490
Did you just recently start working out??? When I first started I was the same age as you are and damn near the same height and weight. Keep the lifting up, you'll find that when your young you move up in weight very easilly. Stick with it, don't be stupid like me and continually quit after a few months.

haha cool man thanks for the motivation, its pretty cool to know that if i keep at it ill be benching 2 x my bodyweight in no time

thanks again

and btw yeah i just started workin out



Posted by: fletcher6490

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Originally Posted by Andy_Massaro
haha cool man thanks for the motivation, its pretty cool to know that if i keep at it ill be benching 2 x my bodyweight in no time

thanks again

and btw yeah i just started workin out
I'm not saying you will be able to bench twice your body weight in the matter of months, but don't be surprised if you start moving up 10 lbs a week. I wish I could do 2x my body weight. It's good to have a lifting buddy that pushes you real hard when you are younger, I know that helped me out.



Posted by: fletcher6490

I hit 255 today. I think I could of got 265, but oh well. I'm slowly getting to that double body weight bench press. I think i'll be able to get it in a year or so...Hopefully.



Posted by: The13ig13adWolf

keep up the good work!



Posted by: fletcher6490

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Originally Posted by The13ig13adWolf
keep up the good work!

Thank you. Does this mean you will marry me...



Posted by: LexusGS

Great work fletcher!!! 2X bw bench is also one of my goals but I'm still far from it. Keep it up bro.



Posted by: kenwood

sweet bro keep up the good work i wanna hit 2x my bw sometime..right now i'm at 255lbs(on bench) ..i might be able to hit 265 but who knows..maybe i will try sometime...today i did 245 for 2 reps so i'll give her a try on my next pushday



Posted by: LexusGS

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Originally Posted by kenwood
sweet bro keep up the good work i wanna hit 2x my bw sometime..right now i'm at 255lbs(on bench) ..i might be able to hit 265 but who knows..maybe i will try sometime...today i did 245 for 2 reps so i'll give her a try on my next pushday
how many times can you hit 185? We were doing competitions in gym just for fun and I got it up 15 times!



Posted by: kenwood

my best ever for 185lbs was 12reps and that was when i was benching 235



Posted by: fletcher6490

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Originally Posted by kenwood
my best ever for 185lbs was 12reps and that was when i was benching 235

Kenwood, i'm not trying to talk shit but for some reason I think you are lying. I have noticed you move up in weight like you're on a cycle. It seems like every two weeks you add 10 lbs to all your lifts. If you can really do what you say you can do, kudos, but if not please stop lying. there is no reason to lie, all it does is hurt yourself.

Keep up the good work though.



Posted by: JordanMang

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Originally Posted by LexusGS
how many times can you hit 185? We were doing competitions in gym just for fun and I got it up 15 times!
20+



Posted by: kenwood

Quote:
Originally Posted by fletcher6490
Kenwood, i'm not trying to talk shit but for some reason I think you are lying. I have noticed you move up in weight like you're on a cycle. It seems like every two weeks you add 10 lbs to all your lifts. If you can really do what you say you can do, kudos, but if not please stop lying. there is no reason to lie, all it does is hurt yourself.

Keep up the good work though.
yes i hear u about the moving up on weight and stuff but all my stats in my sig are real as of now...except i might be able to bench 265 since i did 245 for a few reps the other day



Posted by: LexusGS

I suck at high reps because I rarely train my bench press with that kind of weight. I'm used to going heavy which is prolly y my endurance sucks.



Posted by: kenwood

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Originally Posted by LexusGS
I suck at high reps because I rarely train my bench press with that kind of weight. I'm used to going heavy which is prolly y my endurance sucks.
i second that i usually dont go over 8 reps on bench and i rarely do 8 reps



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