600+ Benchers

WilliamB · 04-24-2005, 11:03 PM

Do we have any people in here pushing over 600 on their bench? I was looking at some stats from a weight lifting comp and it sparked my interest. I havent heard anyone talking about a 600 or more bench really? Maybe I missed it.

WilliamB · 04-24-2005, 11:29 PM

I didnt mean to put this in Training how do I move it to General Interest?

**Mudge** · 04-25-2005, 01:09 AM

Never seen anyone claim outside of the 500s that I can recall. I'd like to see 5 really soon, but I dont know how soon that will be, and if. I started a Metal Militia style routine not too long ago to try and help get me there, and no, not raw. Heavy raw benching for extended durations = pain, most especially in my left pec.

CRASHMAN · 04-25-2005, 01:26 AM

i do 750

......no i really dont.....sorry

Uzi9 · 04-25-2005, 02:12 AM

How much difference can a lifting suit do if say your raw bench is 200lbs?

**Mudge** · 04-25-2005, 09:39 AM

A bench shirt must be trained in, and it depends on the fit and material of the shirt as well as how its positioned on your body. If you dont have the triceps to lock it out, it wont do much of anything for you. So, it depends on several factors.

The guys who are raw benching 700ish (Mendelson for example) are in the 900s contest, and he hit 1005ish for a double in training. From the video I saw he could raw bench more if he was willing to risk a pec tear, and even 700 is pushing it.

Glen Chabot never hit 700 raw and tore his pec twice. Chabot got about 35 out of his shirt, which was double ply poly. I am getting about 25ish so far after being in it I believe 3 sessions, it hasn't really moved, and the shirt is loose for training purposes.

A very tight double ply denim or poly shirt, 200ish for the big guys who HAVE the triceps to make it happen. Its not just put on the shirt and throw up huge weights.

**Prince** · 04-25-2005, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilliamB

I didnt mean to put this in Training how do I move it to General Interest?

I moved it to the training forum as this is a "training" question/thread.

moving again...

njc · 04-25-2005, 03:29 PM

I can bench 600 pound dumbells. Does that count?

pumpthatiron · 04-25-2005, 05:47 PM

shut up njc, get a life..

Squaggleboggin · 04-25-2005, 06:28 PM

I wonder if anyone's done over 200 lb DBs before. I saw that video of Coleman doing that for 12 reps, but I wonder if they even have heavier ones...

Fashong · 04-25-2005, 07:11 PM

I have trouble increasing weight for my bench. Im stuck at I think 85 and thats pathetic

primus_122 · 04-25-2005, 07:19 PM

your 14, its fine for your age, once you start getting pubes and so on that means your getting more testostrone so your lifts will get a lot heavier, just dont give up

Squaggleboggin · 04-25-2005, 07:21 PM

Don't worry about it. Just change your routine and start using DBs. What's pathetic is when huge guys go into the gym and curl 135 by leaning back ten times to rock the weight up; do it the right way and you'll be better off than people like them anyways. Besides, you have a LONG time to train, so don't worry about it. Just keep making little gains and it'll add up.

04-24-2005, 11:03 PM	#1
WilliamB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 703	600+ Benchers Do we have any people in here pushing over 600 on their bench? I was looking at some stats from a weight lifting comp and it sparked my interest. I havent heard anyone talking about a 600 or more bench really? Maybe I missed it.

04-25-2005, 01:09 AM	#3
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,071 Photos: 1	Never seen anyone claim outside of the 500s that I can recall. I'd like to see 5 really soon, but I dont know how soon that will be, and if. I started a Metal Militia style routine not too long ago to try and help get me there, and no, not raw. Heavy raw benching for extended durations = pain, most especially in my left pec.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

04-25-2005, 09:39 AM	#6
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,071 Photos: 1	A bench shirt must be trained in, and it depends on the fit and material of the shirt as well as how its positioned on your body. If you dont have the triceps to lock it out, it wont do much of anything for you. So, it depends on several factors. The guys who are raw benching 700ish (Mendelson for example) are in the 900s contest, and he hit 1005ish for a double in training. From the video I saw he could raw bench more if he was willing to risk a pec tear, and even 700 is pushing it. Glen Chabot never hit 700 raw and tore his pec twice. Chabot got about 35 out of his shirt, which was double ply poly. I am getting about 25ish so far after being in it I believe 3 sessions, it hasn't really moved, and the shirt is loose for training purposes. A very tight double ply denim or poly shirt, 200ish for the big guys who HAVE the triceps to make it happen. Its not just put on the shirt and throw up huge weights.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

04-25-2005, 03:29 PM	#8
njc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: located Posts: 751	I can bench 600 pound dumbells. Does that count?
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04-25-2005, 06:28 PM	#10
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	I wonder if anyone's done over 200 lb DBs before. I saw that video of Coleman doing that for 12 reps, but I wonder if they even have heavier ones...
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04-24-2005, 11:29 PM	#2
WilliamB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 703	I didnt mean to put this in Training how do I move it to General Interest?

04-25-2005, 01:26 AM	#4
CRASHMAN SoCal. Stud Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: in a box on a corner near you Posts: 10,080 Photos: 2	i do 750 ......no i really dont.....sorry

04-25-2005, 02:12 AM	#5
Uzi9 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England Posts: 394	How much difference can a lifting suit do if say your raw bench is 200lbs?

04-25-2005, 05:47 PM	#9
pumpthatiron Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 639 Photos: 1	shut up njc, get a life..

04-25-2005, 07:11 PM	#11
Fashong Fuck the Katrina Victims Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 790 Photos: 1	I have trouble increasing weight for my bench. Im stuck at I think 85 and thats pathetic

04-25-2005, 07:19 PM	#12
primus_122 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WI Posts: 144	your 14, its fine for your age, once you start getting pubes and so on that means your getting more testostrone so your lifts will get a lot heavier, just dont give up
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04-25-2005, 07:21 PM	#13
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	Don't worry about it. Just change your routine and start using DBs. What's pathetic is when huge guys go into the gym and curl 135 by leaning back ten times to rock the weight up; do it the right way and you'll be better off than people like them anyways. Besides, you have a LONG time to train, so don't worry about it. Just keep making little gains and it'll add up.
	Push yourself. Enjoy yourself. Be yourself. Knowledge is power. Obsessed with functional strength. Journal

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