225 bench test

**dg806** · 11-29-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by clemson357

what is considered strong?

I heard about some Clemson player who could do it 40 something times...

I think for some, a minimum of 25 is required.

devildog88 · 11-29-2005, 03:35 PM

Mino +265 = a guy!

**Dale Mabry** · 11-29-2005, 04:03 PM

I got it for 16 after doing 2 sets of 4 at 285 just prior yesterday. I figure I could get it 20 times fresh, I will find out Monday.

I don't think it really means anything, it is a test at the NFL combine as a test of upper body strength/endurance.

camarosuper6 · 11-29-2005, 04:20 PM

My bench sucks compared to a lot of you. I can probably get 275 for 6-8... but I can get the 110lb dumbells for 12-15.... go figure.

PWGriffin · 11-29-2005, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by clemson357

I can get 225 around 12 times and I max at around 285, so 275 might be a little heavy for you. just my opinion, try it if you want.

I train in a pretty broad amount of weight and a low rep range every week...I put up 255 before and I'm feeling stronger than ever now...

min0 lee · 11-29-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by devildog88

Mino +265 = a guy!

Aw what the heck, we post as a couple.

Burner02 · 11-29-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by camarosuper6

My bench sucks compared to a lot of you. I can probably get 275 for 6-8... but I can get the 110lb dumbells for 12-15.... go figure.

u train DB's more than bar bells? I try to go back-n-forth to keep a 'balance'.

Triple Threat · 11-29-2005, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by devildog88

Mino +265 = a guy!

Not necessarily.

camarosuper6 · 11-29-2005, 04:43 PM

TThat is not normal. I dont care what anyone thinks... that woman is gross.

Burner02 · 11-29-2005, 04:48 PM

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Burner02 · 11-29-2005, 04:48 PM

...now her friend looked pretty good...

Pepper · 11-30-2005, 01:17 PM

I start my chest workout by doing 20 reps at 225 lbs. I have done 25 before.

I find that doing the reps is an excellent way to start chest day. The rest of the workout, the chest is on fire.

Personally, I think the number of reps at 225 is an excellent way to gauge overall strength b/c it combines power and endurance.

TJ Cline · 11-30-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Aw what the heck, we post as a couple.

True story

TJ Cline · 11-30-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Aw what the heck, we post as a couple.

Total BS

TJ Cline · 11-30-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Aw what the heck, we post as a couple.

I will have to crunch some data and get back to you on this new revelation

min0 lee · 11-30-2005, 03:10 PM

There's 3 Foremans!!

TJ Cline · 11-30-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

There's 3 Foremans!!

soxmuscle · 11-30-2005, 03:40 PM

I haven't maxed out in a while, but i think when i was on HIT and bulking like a mad man that I could probably hit 2-3 reps of 225. I figured since I hit 8 of 185 that my max bench would be something over 250.

Doublebase · 11-30-2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I figured since I hit 8 of 185 that my max bench would be something over 250.

Maybe but I doubt it. Probably around 225 or so.

TJ Cline · 11-30-2005, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I haven't maxed out in a while, but i think when i was on HIT and bulking like a mad man that I could probably hit 2-3 reps of 225. I figured since I hit 8 of 185 that my max bench would be something over 250.

230 estimate from this site
http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/OneRepMax.html

BigDyl · 11-30-2005, 04:19 PM

Says my 1 rep max is 313...

soxmuscle · 11-30-2005, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

230 estimate from this site
http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/OneRepMax.html

i'm going to look back through my journal, maybe i hit 8 of 195 or 200. i just remember thinking my max was somewhere close to 250

soxmuscle · 11-30-2005, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

Maybe but I doubt it. Probably around 225 or so.

i'm going to have to look back through my journal, but i hit a single of 225 last year when i wasn't even close to 185 for 8 reps. thats interesting.

TJ Cline · 11-30-2005, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDyl

Says my 1 rep max is 313...

PWGriffin · 11-30-2005, 06:42 PM

I didn't hit my goal as some predicted...I hit 260....very dissapointed....ruined the rest of my workout....I still have a very long way to go.

GYM GURU · 11-30-2005, 06:54 PM

225lb is a good endurance & strength builder. I weigh 175 & can push 225lb for 21 times.

BigDyl · 12-01-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

You're jealous... weakling.

View Poll Results: Your best 225 max reps ever in your life.
0-5	99	38.82%
6-10	46	18.04%
11-15	39	15.29%
16-20	32	12.55%
21-25	17	6.67%
26-30	9	3.53%
31-35	3	1.18%
36-40	2	0.78%
41-45	2	0.78%
46+	6	2.35%
Voters: 255. You may not vote on this poll

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Pepper Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,530	I start my chest workout by doing 20 reps at 225 lbs. I have done 25 before. I find that doing the reps is an excellent way to start chest day. The rest of the workout, the chest is on fire. Personally, I think the number of reps at 225 is an excellent way to gauge overall strength b/c it combines power and endurance.
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