Reply With QuoteWe all have to start somewhere, man. Nothing bad about it. Post your diet (if u havent already) and your training routine. Diet was what held my gains up most when I first started
is it bad...
Results 1 to 10 of 10
Thread: is it bad...
-
07-28-2004, 06:25 PM #1Registered User
- Join Date
- Mar 2004
- Location
- NJ
- Posts
- 36
- Rep Points
- 10
is it bad...
That I can't flat bench a little more than 115lb for 3 sets of 8 reps each? I am 18, 5'11, 160lb, 12-13% bf and have started bulking 2 weeks ago. I know that using heavy weights isn't really required for hypertrophy, but I would like to work on getting my strength up.
-
07-28-2004, 06:28 PM #2Filthy Animal
- Join Date
- May 2002
- Location
- Finally back in New England!!
- Posts
- 5,438
- Rep Points
- 3130419
But when you disarm them, you at once offend them by showing that you distrust them, either for cowardice or for want of loyalty, and either of these opinions breeds hatred against you.
-N. Machiavelli
-
07-28-2004, 06:31 PM #3Registered User
- Join Date
- Jun 2004
- Location
- New York
- Posts
- 1,532
- Rep Points
- 1483242
It's not bad, assuming you are just starting out. You will show progress, be patient. You didn't say anything about your diet. What's up with that ?
-
07-28-2004, 07:00 PM #4Sackin' up every day
- Join Date
- Dec 2003
- Location
- san diego
- Posts
- 1,267
- Rep Points
- 793788
better to go light with correct form, then try to be macho and injure yourself, and like earloer stated we all start from somewhere
-Sack Up-
"If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?" Pink Floyd, Another Brick in the Wall
-
07-28-2004, 08:38 PM #5Fueled by Testosterone MODERATOR
- Join Date
- Jan 2004
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Posts
- 16,086
- Rep Points
- 6502699
A friend of mine started with a similar bench press. In under a year he was hitting 185+ for reps.
Another thing to remember is that the bench press isn't the only lift. I bet you have other lifts that you're better at. Don't forget about squats and deadlifts. I think they are better indicators of overall strength anyway, especially the deadlift.The only time it's bad to feel the burn is when you're peeing...
CowPimp Chews Cud - My Journal
1RM Videos
-
07-28-2004, 09:07 PM #6You Lack Intensity!!!! ELITE MEMBER
- Join Date
- Mar 2003
- Location
- Just below our civil disguise
- Posts
- 6,378
- Rep Points
- 2411894
you said it CP. much better indicators. I can't stand it when someone comes right off the bat with the "how much do you bench" question..Don't forget about squats and deadlifts. I think they are better indicators of overall strength
-
07-28-2004, 09:12 PM #7happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
- Join Date
- Sep 2003
- Posts
- 22,810
- Rep Points
- 157311462
I always tell them "More than you squat" LOL Flamers..
Originally Posted by gr81
P-side Inc.
"the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.
-
07-29-2004, 01:19 AM #8IM's Anti-Drug ;)
- Join Date
- Apr 2004
- Posts
- 275
- Rep Points
- -15021
Well I max out one rep at 140... so no, you are ok!
I don't train hard, eat right, and do the things I do for others. I do it for myself.
....did I mention the ladies too???
-
07-29-2004, 06:15 AM #9Lucky Luke
- Join Date
- Jul 2004
- Gender
- Location
- Minneapolis
- Posts
- 5,408
- Rep Points
- 4461628
It is all about form, but a large majority of it is in your head too.
"If you're not part of the solution, you're the precipitate."
-
07-29-2004, 11:56 AM #10Registered User
- Join Date
- Mar 2004
- Location
- NJ
- Posts
- 36
- Rep Points
- 10
Thank you all for your comments.
In my diet, I don't consume much junk food and I stay far away from fast foods, soda, and sugars. I just started bulking 2 weeks ago, and I eat probably around 2500+ calories a day. For breakfast and after a workout I always have some oatmeal and a scoop or two of protein powder. Other meals vary, but include beef, chicken, pasta now and then, salad, and sometimes pizza. I try to get 1g of protein per lb of bodyweight but somedays I fall a little short.
I do the bench presses slow and with great form. I workout four times a week, hitting each bodypart once a week and I am currently doing no cardio. Been stuck at this plateau for a while. Thanks for your comments and help everyone.
Posting Permissions
DISCLAIMER:
All health, fitness, diet, nutrition & supplement information presented on IronMagazineForums.com's pages is intended as an educational resource and is not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice. We do not condone the use of anabolic steroids (AAS), all information about AAS is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult your physician or health care professional before performing any of the exercises, or following any diet, nutrition or supplement advice described on this website. As well as any exercise technique or regimen, diet, supplement, etc., particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are elderly or have chronic or recurring medical conditions. Discontinue any exercise that causes you pain or severe discomfort and consult a medical expert. The statements made about products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (U.S.). They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or health care practitioner regarding the suggestions and recommendations made at IronMagazineForums.com. Neither the author of the information, nor the producer, nor distributors of such information make any warranty of any kind in regard to the content of the information presented on this website. Except as specifically stated on this site, neither IronMagazineForums.com, nor any of its authors or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of, or in connection with the use of this site. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties. Sponsors pay for advertising space, we have no affiliation with the companies that have banners displayed on our websites. Please be advised it is your responsibility to check the laws that govern your country, state, or province in regards to items offered by some companies you may read about on this site.