How much can you bench?

GIZmo_Timme · 08-17-2004, 08:04 AM

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

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

Italian44 · 08-17-2004, 08:20 AM

Im 18, weigh at 175...i bench press around 185 (sadly)

GIZmo_Timme · 08-17-2004, 08:34 AM

Well thats good! Do you know how many Kg it is? 33ibs is 15kg

BoneCrusher · 08-17-2004, 08:39 AM

6' 215 lb's bench 320lb's

GIZmo_Timme · 08-17-2004, 08:54 AM

you are strong bonecrusher! how long have you been weightlifting?

Luke9583 · 08-17-2004, 08:54 AM

I'm 162, and can only put up about 220. I have a buddy my size that has no problem with 320. It makes me feel sick.

GIZmo_Timme · 08-17-2004, 08:56 AM

oh yea thats not so funny to have a buddy same size lifting alot more. I hate it too.

**Mudge** · 08-17-2004, 09:04 AM

Not more than 395 at my peak, not yet anyway.

Nate · 08-17-2004, 09:11 AM

Not much. 2 plates, currently.

BoneCrusher · 08-17-2004, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIZmo_Timme

you are strong bonecrusher! how long have you been weightlifting?

Thanks GIZmo but in most gyms a bench of 320 is kinda low actually.

Saturday Fever · 08-17-2004, 10:24 AM

Raw: 290ish
Gear: 375

**Mudge** · 08-17-2004, 12:49 PM

Damn, what kind of shirt are you using? I had considered getting a trainer/entry level shirt.

Saturday Fever · 08-17-2004, 12:51 PM

Standard Blast shirt. Cheapest one Inzer makes. Cost $38 plus shipping. It's uncomfortable as hell, and a pain in the ass to get in and out of. If you're looking to spend more money, definitely get an open-backed shirt.

But for $38+ I've been thrilled with mine.

Subliminal · 08-17-2004, 01:24 PM

Last time I checked..255 raw at 130 lbs.

Chris52686 · 08-17-2004, 01:42 PM

18yrs old 195lb-290 bench

GIZmo_Timme · 08-17-2004, 01:54 PM

not bad chris not bad at all

GIZmo_Timme · 08-17-2004, 01:56 PM

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

SportinStyle · 08-17-2004, 01:58 PM

I bench 135-140... and I'm proud of it

. I gain tons of size from lifting but virtually no strength.

**Mudge** · 08-17-2004, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIZmo_Timme

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

1kg = 2.2 pounds, 20kg = 44 pounds

**Mudge** · 08-17-2004, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saturday Fever

Standard Blast shirt. Cheapest one Inzer makes.

Wow, I thought that thing would only add ~25 pounds or so, I may give that a look see.

The heavy duty blast isn't much more and claims more padding, would that be a good one to go with?

Nate · 08-17-2004, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subliminal

Last time I checked..255 raw at 130 lbs.

Why the sad face? That's a good lift.

BoneCrusher · 08-17-2004, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate

Why the sad face? That's a good lift.

No doubt ... wish I could bench dbl my body poundage

pmech · 08-17-2004, 02:39 PM

Well if the percentage holds true there, then mudge should be able to hit damn close to 500. That would be awesome

**Mudge** · 08-17-2004, 03:57 PM

It would be very difficult for me to double my bodyweight, but who knows, maybe one day. Shirted would make it much easier, because I dont figure I'd be all that strong until I reach 280ish, right now I am 245 down from 268 (dieting). I believe at this moment I can only put up 375/380, not 395. I am roughly 13% bodyfat, so I'm not ripped but my height is killing my numbers as far as weight versus lift.

375/245 = 1.53 x bodyweight

**Mudge** · 08-17-2004, 04:10 PM

Saturday, FWIW I was told to check out the Titan Fury as a 'better shirt.'

http://www.titansupport.com/products/shirts/fury.htm

MTN WARRIOR · 08-17-2004, 04:11 PM

Well I assumer we are talking 1RM, so 265. I weigh 175. How much does a "shirt" help? And that helps I assume bc it adds to the weight you can lift, or is it all hype?

JoeR. · 08-17-2004, 04:18 PM

5'5" weight 155 bench 260

**Mudge** · 08-17-2004, 04:19 PM

Its not hype, we wouldn't have guys benching 965-1000+ without em. One purpose is protecting the shoulders from injury at such weights. How much depends what shirt you buy and how well you know how to use it (the groove). A competition shirt wont be the same as a regular gym bench shirt, the discomfort (can include bleeding I hear) wont be suitable for regular use.

Open back shirts become more popular it seems, another shirt with a tight back may take 4+ guys to help get it on you.

Autarch · 08-17-2004, 05:41 PM

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...

PreMier · 08-17-2004, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autarch

My arms are actually quite strong (oddly I can armwrestle guys who are a lot bigger than me and win)

Your taller, its called leverage.

My 1rm was 310 at 197lbs.

08-17-2004, 08:04 AM	#1
GIZmo_Timme tjwes, I can flex fat ;) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 165 Photos: 8	How much can you bench? I would like to know how strong you guys are, so how much can you bench?<------ i know! its not bench press Last edited by GIZmo_Timme : 08-17-2004 at 08:33 AM.

08-17-2004, 08:20 AM	#2
Italian44 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brock University, ONTARIO Posts: 82	Im 18, weigh at 175...i bench press around 185 (sadly) Down with Bush

08-17-2004, 08:54 AM	#6
Luke9583 Lucky Luke Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroiit Posts: 5,407 Photos: 7	I'm 162, and can only put up about 220. I have a buddy my size that has no problem with 320. It makes me feel sick. "If you're not part of the solution, you're the precipitate."

08-17-2004, 09:04 AM	#8
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Not more than 395 at my peak, not yet anyway. Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

08-17-2004, 09:11 AM	#9
Nate Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: here Posts: 321	Not much. 2 plates, currently. www.projectnothing.com

08-17-2004, 08:34 AM	#3
GIZmo_Timme tjwes, I can flex fat ;) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 165 Photos: 8	Well thats good! Do you know how many Kg it is? 33ibs is 15kg

08-17-2004, 08:39 AM	#4
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,589	6' 215 lb's bench 320lb's

08-17-2004, 08:56 AM	#7
GIZmo_Timme tjwes, I can flex fat ;) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 165 Photos: 8	oh yea thats not so funny to have a buddy same size lifting alot more. I hate it too.

08-17-2004, 10:24 AM	#11
Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	Raw: 290ish Gear: 375 yay.

08-17-2004, 12:49 PM	#12
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Damn, what kind of shirt are you using? I had considered getting a trainer/entry level shirt.

08-17-2004, 12:51 PM	#13
Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	Standard Blast shirt. Cheapest one Inzer makes. Cost $38 plus shipping. It's uncomfortable as hell, and a pain in the ass to get in and out of. If you're looking to spend more money, definitely get an open-backed shirt. But for $38+ I've been thrilled with mine. yay.

08-17-2004, 01:24 PM	#14
Subliminal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 64 Photos: 7	Last time I checked..255 raw at 130 lbs. " If you don't live for something, you'll die for nothing."

08-17-2004, 01:42 PM	#15
Chris52686 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SC Posts: 92	18yrs old 195lb-290 bench

08-17-2004, 01:54 PM	#16
GIZmo_Timme tjwes, I can flex fat ;) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 165 Photos: 8	not bad chris not bad at all

08-17-2004, 01:56 PM	#17
GIZmo_Timme tjwes, I can flex fat ;) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 165 Photos: 8	do anyone here know what 1kg is? kilo grams....... 33lb's same as 15kg

08-17-2004, 01:58 PM	#18
SportinStyle IM's Anti-Drug ;) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 275 Photos: 8	I bench 135-140... and I'm proud of it . I gain tons of size from lifting but virtually no strength. 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???

08-17-2004, 02:39 PM	#23
pmech Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cheeseland Posts: 574 Photos: 1	Well if the percentage holds true there, then mudge should be able to hit damn close to 500. That would be awesome

08-17-2004, 03:57 PM	#24
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	It would be very difficult for me to double my bodyweight, but who knows, maybe one day. Shirted would make it much easier, because I dont figure I'd be all that strong until I reach 280ish, right now I am 245 down from 268 (dieting). I believe at this moment I can only put up 375/380, not 395. I am roughly 13% bodyfat, so I'm not ripped but my height is killing my numbers as far as weight versus lift. 375/245 = 1.53 x bodyweight

08-17-2004, 04:10 PM	#25
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Saturday, FWIW I was told to check out the Titan Fury as a 'better shirt.' http://www.titansupport.com/products/shirts/fury.htm

08-17-2004, 04:11 PM	#26
MTN WARRIOR HOOAH!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOOAHVILLE Posts: 604	Well I assumer we are talking 1RM, so 265. I weigh 175. How much does a "shirt" help? And that helps I assume bc it adds to the weight you can lift, or is it all hype? THAT WHICH DOES NOT KILL ME, CERTAINLY MUST MAKE ME STRONGER

08-17-2004, 04:18 PM	#27
JoeR. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: atl Posts: 455 Photos: 13	5'5" weight 155 bench 260

08-17-2004, 04:19 PM	#28
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Its not hype, we wouldn't have guys benching 965-1000+ without em. One purpose is protecting the shoulders from injury at such weights. How much depends what shirt you buy and how well you know how to use it (the groove). A competition shirt wont be the same as a regular gym bench shirt, the discomfort (can include bleeding I hear) wont be suitable for regular use. Open back shirts become more popular it seems, another shirt with a tight back may take 4+ guys to help get it on you.

08-17-2004, 05:41 PM	#29
Autarch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 83	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...

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