225 bench test

Squaggleboggin · 12-02-2005, 08:38 PM

The farther you have to move the weight, the harder it is to move. A taller person can be stronger, but he is at a mechanical disadvantage.

rgrmike74 · 12-02-2005, 08:41 PM

i guess that is what i was tryn to say.. basically im 6'5" so my max at 275 would be greater if i were shorter...if all other factors where the same except height?

TJ Cline · 12-03-2005, 03:55 PM

46+ Deity Goddess, WilliamB

Hey Troll, don't post on my threads with your bullshit. We all know you are some 15 year old geek with a 135 max bench.......now Fuck off.

Disclaimer: this post is not directed at WilliamB at all

fletcher6490 · 12-03-2005, 04:11 PM

Quote:

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.

Well, my second set consists of 185 for 8 reps and I max out at 235. I think you might be pushing it if you think you can get up over 250...But hey, everyone is different.

I can get 225 for 2-3. I wish I could do it as many times as some of you crazy bastards.

BigDyl · 12-03-2005, 06:00 PM

New PR today, 65 reps.

Squaggleboggin · 12-03-2005, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgrmike74

i guess that is what i was tryn to say.. basically im 6'5" so my max at 275 would be greater if i were shorter...if all other factors where the same except height?

Basically, yeah.

Hatdog · 12-05-2005, 09:11 AM

When I played ball in college we used to do this as part of our physical...along with 40 meter dash....verical jump.....I think the most I ever did was 27 my sophomore year....I 'd love to get back to that point.....today is my chest/tricep day....I may try it...I'm guessing I'll struggle to get to 20.

poloblue22 · 12-05-2005, 09:20 AM

2 or 3 reps

Pepper · 12-05-2005, 09:29 AM

I did 26 reps yesterday..that is a new personal record.

Burner02 · 12-05-2005, 10:30 AM

nice going, pepper!
I can do that w/ 135...but not 225....yet...

"wouldn'tcha like to be a pepper too?"

Pepper · 12-05-2005, 11:24 AM

Thanks.

It is more than half mental, in my opinion. The burning makes you stop when you could keep going. That 26 was like cardio, i was huffing and puffing when I was done.

Burner02 · 12-05-2005, 12:15 PM

I think I will do 100's tonight. (100 reps withing 5 sets) sounds nice and painful...

JOHNYORK · 12-08-2005, 02:55 PM

i got 19 up at juco testing most ever in draft was by a lineman couple years back he did 60sumthing but got drafted 3rd or 4th round but didnt wanna play ball instead he coaches at a h.s and is training to compete in strongman comps. 4get his name seen it on outside the lines a while back

John Rambo · 12-09-2005, 09:12 AM

Some of you guys are in awesome shape to do that many. I can do about 3 or 4!

Pepper · 12-09-2005, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by John Rambo

Some of you guys are in awesome shape to do that many. I can do about 3 or 4!

Honestly, I'd rather be in better shape, that is, less body fat!

I'd take 3 or 4 with a BF% around 10-12% anyday over my repping 20-25 with a gut!

Pepper · 12-12-2005, 04:28 PM

I did 10 reps at 315 lbs yesterday.

I know you don't give a shit, but I am proud of that. My chest hurts today.

Burner02 · 12-12-2005, 04:34 PM

Gj, pepper....I'm not even gonna try 3 plates for a few more weeks....

w00kie · 12-14-2005, 12:04 PM

accomplished repping 225lbs 10 times last friday. made me smile

looks like its time to move up a little

MattV · 12-15-2005, 09:08 PM

A friend of mine who was lifting at the MASC with me and numerous other people did 225 for 38 reps. He rarely benched and participated in the Olympic Lifts.
Here's his Profile, he is currently enrolled in his first year of college at MIT
http://mitathletics.collegesports.co...l_david00.html

TJ Cline · 12-17-2005, 01:35 PM

Did this for the first time in 4 years, got around 27 reps...kind of lost count as the burn became a bitch..I will be doing one set of this on my off day every week and I'm excited to see how many I will be able to do by next month.

BigDyl · 12-17-2005, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Did this for the first time in 4 years, got around 27 reps...kind of lost count as the burn became a bitch..I will be doing one set of this on my off day every week and I'm excited to see how many I will be able to do by next month.

Cool, I got 28.

CRASHMAN · 12-24-2005, 06:09 AM

CRASHMAN · 12-24-2005, 06:09 AM

nah i really can't i'd say 30?

TJ Cline · 01-05-2006, 06:04 AM

My goal is to hit 50 by the summer.

Pedigree · 01-05-2006, 07:05 AM

I've only tried it once, and 8 reps w/225 is my best.

BigDyl · 01-05-2006, 08:14 AM

Actually I'm pathetically weak, my best was something like 13 or 14.

TJ Cline · 01-05-2006, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

Actually I'm pathetically weak, my best was something like 13 or 14.

Don't you have a job???

BigDyl · 01-05-2006, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Don't you have a job???

Yeah, why?

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31-35	3	1.18%
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12-02-2005, 08:38 PM	#91
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	The farther you have to move the weight, the harder it is to move. A taller person can be stronger, but he is at a mechanical disadvantage.
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12-03-2005, 03:55 PM	#93
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	46+ Deity Goddess, WilliamB Hey Troll, don't post on my threads with your bullshit. We all know you are some 15 year old geek with a 135 max bench.......now Fuck off. Disclaimer: this post is not directed at WilliamB at all
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12-05-2005, 09:11 AM	#97
Hatdog Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	When I played ball in college we used to do this as part of our physical...along with 40 meter dash....verical jump.....I think the most I ever did was 27 my sophomore year....I 'd love to get back to that point.....today is my chest/tricep day....I may try it...I'm guessing I'll struggle to get to 20.
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12-05-2005, 09:29 AM	#99
Pepper Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,530	I did 26 reps yesterday..that is a new personal record.
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12-02-2005, 08:41 PM	#92
rgrmike74 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: alabama Posts: 129	i guess that is what i was tryn to say.. basically im 6'5" so my max at 275 would be greater if i were shorter...if all other factors where the same except height?

12-05-2005, 09:20 AM	#98
poloblue22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 180	2 or 3 reps

12-05-2005, 10:30 AM	#100
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,320	nice going, pepper! I can do that w/ 135...but not 225....yet... "wouldn'tcha like to be a pepper too?"
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12-05-2005, 11:24 AM	#101
Pepper Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,530	Thanks. It is more than half mental, in my opinion. The burning makes you stop when you could keep going. That 26 was like cardio, i was huffing and puffing when I was done.
	My Carb Cycling Progress - you can't hide from the numbers.

12-05-2005, 12:15 PM	#102
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,320	I think I will do 100's tonight. (100 reps withing 5 sets) sounds nice and painful...
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

12-08-2005, 02:55 PM	#103
JOHNYORK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 716 Photos: 4	i got 19 up at juco testing most ever in draft was by a lineman couple years back he did 60sumthing but got drafted 3rd or 4th round but didnt wanna play ball instead he coaches at a h.s and is training to compete in strongman comps. 4get his name seen it on outside the lines a while back

12-09-2005, 09:12 AM	#104
John Rambo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 58	Some of you guys are in awesome shape to do that many. I can do about 3 or 4!
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12-12-2005, 04:28 PM	#106
Pepper Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,530	I did 10 reps at 315 lbs yesterday. I know you don't give a shit, but I am proud of that. My chest hurts today.
	My Carb Cycling Progress - you can't hide from the numbers.

12-12-2005, 04:34 PM	#107
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,320	Gj, pepper....I'm not even gonna try 3 plates for a few more weeks....
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

12-14-2005, 12:04 PM	#108
w00kie got a cookie? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 35	accomplished repping 225lbs 10 times last friday. made me smile looks like its time to move up a little

12-15-2005, 09:08 PM	#109
MattV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 24	A friend of mine who was lifting at the MASC with me and numerous other people did 225 for 38 reps. He rarely benched and participated in the Olympic Lifts. Here's his Profile, he is currently enrolled in his first year of college at MIT http://mitathletics.collegesports.co...l_david00.html
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12-17-2005, 01:35 PM	#110
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	Did this for the first time in 4 years, got around 27 reps...kind of lost count as the burn became a bitch..I will be doing one set of this on my off day every week and I'm excited to see how many I will be able to do by next month.
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12-24-2005, 06:09 AM	#112
CRASHMAN SoCal. Stud Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: in a box on a corner near you Posts: 10,080 Photos: 2

12-24-2005, 06:09 AM	#113
CRASHMAN SoCal. Stud Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: in a box on a corner near you Posts: 10,080 Photos: 2	nah i really can't i'd say 30?

01-05-2006, 06:04 AM	#114
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	My goal is to hit 50 by the summer.
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01-05-2006, 07:05 AM	#115
Pedigree Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 449	I've only tried it once, and 8 reps w/225 is my best.
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