Whats everyones 1 Rep Max (Bench)

**spartan** · 10-26-2003, 05:13 PM

Just wondering what guys are benchin out here in Ironmagazine land?????.

**Mindless** · 10-26-2003, 05:24 PM

Theres already a thread on this, do search.

**HoldDaMayo** · 10-26-2003, 05:43 PM

I'm sorry, maybe this should be in competition forum... cuz who uses 1 rep maxes in their training

**Pepper** · 10-26-2003, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by HoldDaMayo
I'm sorry, maybe this should be in competition forum... cuz who uses 1 rep maxes in their training

I think advancing your 1 rep max helps you train. Many people focus way too much on "maxing out" but every so often it is good to see what you can do.

I max out once a month on bench b/c it is fun and I think it helps me grow.

**Mudge** · 10-26-2003, 06:19 PM

Pretty crappy. I did 225x7 on the incline today, I think I could have done 8 with a spotter.

How about WHAT DO YOU DEADLIFT?

385x5 is all I can muster so far, I am 6'2".

**spartan** · 10-26-2003, 07:33 PM

I believe that using proper form and using a spot ,one rep max on the following power lifts, squats, deads and bench can be one of the most valuable tools in breaking past barriers. Providing that you don't overtrain and have a reliable training program that is consistant , one rep max's every three months or so will give you not only a goal to reach for ,but is also a good guage at where you are in your training. Mind you this is only true for those who are training for strength. I myself train for strength rather than for asthetics so this is merely my belief.

**Mudge** · 10-26-2003, 07:52 PM

http://www.criticalbench.com/chart.htm

This is accurate enough for me, YMMV.

**HoldDaMayo** · 10-26-2003, 09:35 PM

as an athlete... i don't believe 1 rep max is worth the risk of injury... Using large weight small rep routines once or twice a week is good enough to gauge your progress imo....

**FatGuy** · 10-26-2003, 09:42 PM

started lifting in june max was 135 x 4

the other day i did 225 x 6, last 2 with a spot.

disclaimer: i worked out years ago before i got fat.

also, the amount of weight i lift means nothing to me. i could care less how much it is, as long as i get a good pump, and stimulate muscle growth. i see too many guys sacrificing form to be lifting high amounts of weight.

aw, what the hell do i know! look at my name...lol

**Mudge** · 10-26-2003, 10:23 PM

I like to lift heavy, but 3 reps is about as alow as I will go.

**prophet** · 10-27-2003, 02:19 AM

i maxed out saturday (my rest day) and got 315 up on bench.. pretty easily, not to brag.. but isn't that the point of this thread anyway?

**firestorm** · 10-27-2003, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by Mudge
Pretty crappy. I did 225x7 on the incline today, I think I could have done 8 with a spotter.

How about WHAT DO YOU DEADLIFT?

385x5 is all I can muster so far, I am 6'2".

385 Mudge??? You big pussy!!! hahahaha j/k bro that is very respectable. I can do 386 so i'm stronger then you on those. hahahaha

**Pepper** · 10-27-2003, 06:27 AM

My favorite thing to do (especially since I usually do not have a spotter) is to do reps at 225. That hits the chest hard and, for me, sets the tone of the workout.

25 is my max but that was well over a year ago, 20 is my usual.

I then do as many sets as necessary to get to 40 reps. My goal is to do it in 2 sets: 30/10, but lately I am getting further away from that goal.

**Mudge** · 10-27-2003, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by firestorm
385 Mudge??? You big pussy!!! hahahaha j/k bro that is very respectable. I can do 386 so i'm stronger then you on those. hahahaha

I know I know, beh. That is why back and legs are my concentration right now, not chest.

**BabsieGirl** · 10-27-2003, 08:19 AM

135lbs 5 times. THAT' IT....NO MORE AFTER THAT....lol

dont make fun of me either.

**Triple Threat** · 10-27-2003, 10:49 AM

From last Friday's chest workout: 245x5, 265x3, 295x1 (3 sets)

Originally posted by Mudge
How about WHAT DO YOU DEADLIFT?

From yesterday's back workout: 365x5, 420x3, 455x1 (3 sets)

These at a body weight of 219.

**Mudge** · 10-27-2003, 11:39 AM

I've done 435 once and I wanted to crap out my spine.

**X Ring** · 10-27-2003, 12:13 PM

Hmm this just reassures me that my chest is lame. I dont know if I could what youa re doing mudge the 225x8 incline but i do mostly dumbbells incline.
Back in May when I was in college I was able to do 330bench but now probably only around 300
Dead lifts have seen the same decline since college got out I did 515lb on two different days for 1 rep but now I am struggling to get 475 lb now
Gary

**derekisdman** · 10-27-2003, 12:27 PM

I found this page a few days ago when surfing around: http://web.mit.edu/kevtrice/www/

These kids are pretty crazy. One of them did 455 lbs. @ 205 lbs.

**seth042280** · 10-27-2003, 12:55 PM

dont really know what my 1 rep max is but tonite I will have 5 sets of 235 x5 reps

**Mudge** · 10-27-2003, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by X Ring
I dont know if I could what youa re doing mudge the 225x8 incline but i do mostly dumbbells incline.

Most I ever flat benched was 345, and I know I can't do that right now.

**I Are Baboon** · 10-27-2003, 01:36 PM

225. I am frickin HUGE.

**seth042280** · 10-27-2003, 01:38 PM

what 225 as you max? cause if thats the case , thats not bad . I mean considering the average guy cant even bench his own body weight.

**I Are Baboon** · 10-27-2003, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by seth042280
what 225 as you max? cause if thats the case , thats not bad . I mean considering the average guy cant even bench his own body weight.

Yes, I can do 225 once. While the average guy can not bench his own body weight, most of the monsters around here can.

**ZECH** · 10-27-2003, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by BabsieGirl
135lbs 5 times. THAT' IT....NO MORE AFTER THAT....lol

dont make fun of me either.

That's great for a woman!

**seth042280** · 10-27-2003, 01:43 PM

well I am still proud of you ! at least you stay active

**Triple Threat** · 10-27-2003, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by BabsieGirl
135lbs 5 times.

That beats all the women who workout at the times when I do.

The most I ever saw a woman bench was 115. Hell, we've got some guys who can't bench 135.

**ZECH** · 10-27-2003, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by CaptainDeadlift
Hell, we've got some guys who can't bench 135.

Yep!

**BeerHunter** · 10-27-2003, 02:52 PM

215 is the most I've been able to push. But I didn't think that was too bad since I'm only 5'6" @ 145

**seth042280** · 10-27-2003, 02:58 PM

thats pretty good. beer hunter

I was just looking at my calender and I saw that on feb 25th I was repping 140 and now its 235.that is what keeps me motivated

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