What Is Your Max Benchpress???

**gopro** · 04-20-2002, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by Scotty the Body
Location: everett, wa
Hmmmmm, I could be willing to travel.

She'll train with ya...but only if you get there on foot...

vinman · 04-20-2002, 01:05 PM

don't know never done a one max press on any exercise. When i do bench i usually use dumbbells six sets six to eight reps 90-95 pounds.

mp5man1 · 04-20-2002, 02:10 PM

I workout alone and never max out. But I would take a guess at some place between 275 and 300

pumpit · 04-20-2002, 09:36 PM

I'm 175lb aand bench 225lb

KataMaStEr · 04-20-2002, 11:52 PM

I weight at 205 lb and max at bench 325lb for 1 rep

the ripper · 04-22-2002, 09:22 PM

impressive numbers! oh, and ironwoman i hope u were joking about that 225 lbs press!!!??? were u??

wonderwoman · 04-22-2002, 11:34 PM

Ripper, not joking. I also squatted 365 last week at a bodyweight of 142.

KataMaStEr · 04-23-2002, 12:00 AM

WOW damn impressive, keep it up

**gopro** · 04-23-2002, 06:53 AM

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Originally posted by wonderwoman
Ripper, not joking. I also squatted 365 last week at a bodyweight of 142.

Your lifts are SUPER impressive! I know guys that weigh 225 and can't squat 365!

May I ask if you are a drug-free athlete??? Either way, your lifts are still incredible!

Neil · 04-23-2002, 09:30 AM

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Originally posted by wonderwoman
Ripper, not joking. I also squatted 365 last week at a bodyweight of 142.

I'd have to see that to believe it. If you are natural you should be competing in female powerlifting competitions.

**dg806** · 04-23-2002, 09:36 AM

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Originally posted by wonderwoman
Thanks guys.....BTW I'm shopping for a new workout partner, any takers?

I would love to if I lived closer! I would love to have numbers like yours! GP........I weigh 177 and can't squat but 315!(Damn, I feel like a wimp!)

wonderwoman · 04-23-2002, 08:35 PM

Gopro, I love the IRON, and I have a medical background so I have the knowledge to train, eat, and recover smart. BUT, face the facts, Could a 44 yr old female weighting 142 do lifts like that drug free? If you know much about the sport, you know the answer is no. I started out with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which is a barely recognized diagnosis, that most Drs know nothing about, but that will make you into a basket case if you let it. I decided not to let it , started training, and utilized some A.S. and other drugs to enable me to stay healthy and continue training, working, and supporting myself and two children(now teens). Judge me if you will, but walk in my shoes first, then see where your sympathies lie. The chronic fatigue has taken my thyroid and made me insulin dependant, the rest just help me keep on keeping on....the strength is a side benefit of survival.

**gopro** · 04-24-2002, 08:00 AM

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Originally posted by wonderwoman
Gopro, I love the IRON, and I have a medical background so I have the knowledge to train, eat, and recover smart. BUT, face the facts, Could a 44 yr old female weighting 142 do lifts like that drug free? If you know much about the sport, you know the answer is no. I started out with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which is a barely recognized diagnosis, that most Drs know nothing about, but that will make you into a basket case if you let it. I decided not to let it , started training, and utilized some A.S. and other drugs to enable me to stay healthy and continue training, working, and supporting myself and two children(now teens). Judge me if you will, but walk in my shoes first, then see where your sympathies lie. The chronic fatigue has taken my thyroid and made me insulin dependant, the rest just help me keep on keeping on....the strength is a side benefit of survival.

Not judging you at all. I don't like to simply accuse someone of using steroids...it is not fair to do so...that is why I asked first. Trust me, I have been involved in this sport for 16 years as a coach, trainer, and competitor, and I can easily tell when someone is on drugs and when someone isn't...99 % of the time...however, every once in a while you will run into a "genetic superior" that can accomplish unusual things.

I myself have gone from 125 lbs to 255 lbs...a 65 lb bench press to a 500 lb bench press...a 35 lb curl to a 225 lb curl...among other things, ALL DRUG FREE. Now, most people that don't really know me all think I'm lying through my teeth and "juiced to the max!" However, I am not...and I don't appreciate being accused of it (although it is a compliment in a way).

Point being, I appreciate your honesty, and only wanted to know out of curiosity...not to belittle your remarkable achievements in any way

Scotty the Body · 04-24-2002, 10:09 AM

Yup, Sorry Gopro, Wonderwoman is my hero for sure now!!

keep strong WW!!

**gopro** · 04-24-2002, 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by Scotty the Body
Yup, Sorry Gopro, Wonderwoman is my hero for sure now!!

keep strong WW!!

Fine...I'll put on the skirt and heels for you...

Scotty the Body · 04-24-2002, 04:01 PM

Now that I'd pay money to see!!

**gopro** · 04-24-2002, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by Scotty the Body
Now that I'd pay money to see!!

Hmmmmmmm....I may have found my "cash cow!"

Twin Peak · 04-24-2002, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by gopro

I myself have gone from 125 lbs to 255 lbs...a 65 lb bench press to a 500 lb bench press...a 35 lb curl to a 225 lb curl...among other things, ALL DRUG FREE. Now, most people that don't really know me all think I'm lying through my teeth and "juiced to the max!" However, I am not...and I don't appreciate being accused of it (although it is a compliment in a way).

I rather enjoy being "accused" of taking steroids, etc. I find it amusing particularly since I NEVER have. Its particularly amuzing when it comes from people who don't lift and haven't a clue. The best compliment I received was from a HUGE guy (obviously juicing) who, when I was training for my first show, complimented me and then leaned over and asked if I was natural.

In any event, everyone makes there own choices.

WW, those are DAMN impressive weights on or off.

Oh yeah, I weigh 212 and can bench about 400+. The elusive double your weight has always escaped me. Maybe by the summers end.

**gopro** · 04-25-2002, 06:23 AM

Good stuff TP...impressive lift my friend!

Yanks20 · 04-25-2002, 06:29 AM

TP, i'm right there with you. was at 206lb, dropped to 198lb (looking to get to 190lb for the summer). hopefully will not loose to much strength while cutting and hopefully can finally get double my weight. also helps that it will go from 412 to 380!

Twin Peak · 04-25-2002, 06:43 AM

Thanks gopro....I'll keep you posted if I ever get double.

My best lift was 2 weeks into dieting for my second show (about three years ago). I pressed 405 at a weight of 215. When I got down to 200, I coulde only get about 190....

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Originally posted by Yanks20
TP, i'm right there with you. was at 206lb, dropped to 198lb (looking to get to 190lb for the summer). hopefully will not loose to much strength while cutting and hopefully can finally get double my weight. also helps that it will go from 412 to 380!

I am also dieting (See my journal, "Ripped"), I am 212 right now with a goal weight of 195-200. If I can press 400 that'd be awesome. We shall see.

Twin Peak · 04-25-2002, 06:45 AM

P.S. Yanks -- I am also a HUGE Donnie fan...

Yanks20 · 04-25-2002, 06:53 AM

SAYS IT ALL!

**gopro** · 04-25-2002, 08:35 AM

By the way Yanks...I am also a huge Yankee/Don Mattingly fan!

J.T. HALL · 04-26-2002, 06:23 AM

510pds @ body weight of 210lbs.

TRAIN HARD

J.T. HALL
NASA KENTUCKY POWERLIFTING

**gopro** · 04-26-2002, 08:11 AM

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Originally posted by J.T. HALL
510pds @ body weight of 210lbs.

TRAIN HARD

J.T. HALL
NASA KENTUCKY POWERLIFTING

Awesome lift. Do you compete in powerlifting?

J.T. HALL · 04-26-2002, 11:46 AM

I compete in POWERLIFTING COMPETITIONS. Also, I'm going to do my first Strongman Competition on June 15.

TRAIN HARD

J.T. HALL

NASA KENTUCKY POWERLIFTING

**gopro** · 04-26-2002, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by J.T. HALL
I compete in POWERLIFTING COMPETITIONS. Also, I'm going to do my first Strongman Competition on June 15.

TRAIN HARD

J.T. HALL

NASA KENTUCKY POWERLIFTING

Excellent! I have done a 500lb bench press, but at a 250 bodyweight. Of course I am not a powerlifter, but a BBing competitor...however, I can really appreciate the magnitude of that lift!

04-20-2002, 09:36 PM	#64
pumpit Madman Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: London Posts: 111	I'm 175lb aand bench 225lb
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04-24-2002, 10:09 AM	#74
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Yup, Sorry Gopro, Wonderwoman is my hero for sure now!! keep strong WW!!
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04-24-2002, 04:01 PM	#76
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Now that I'd pay money to see!!
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04-25-2002, 06:23 AM	#79
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Florida Posts: 10,476	Good stuff TP...impressive lift my friend!
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04-25-2002, 06:45 AM	#82
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04-20-2002, 01:05 PM	#62
vinman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 11	don't know never done a one max press on any exercise. When i do bench i usually use dumbbells six sets six to eight reps 90-95 pounds.

04-20-2002, 02:10 PM	#63
mp5man1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Left Coast Posts: 23	I workout alone and never max out. But I would take a guess at some place between 275 and 300

04-20-2002, 11:52 PM	#65
KataMaStEr -==♠==- Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,959 Photos: 7	I weight at 205 lb and max at bench 325lb for 1 rep

04-22-2002, 09:22 PM	#66
the ripper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: montreal Posts: 37	impressive numbers! oh, and ironwoman i hope u were joking about that 225 lbs press!!!??? were u??

04-22-2002, 11:34 PM	#67
wonderwoman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: everett, wa Posts: 17	Ripper, not joking. I also squatted 365 last week at a bodyweight of 142.
	wonderwoman

04-23-2002, 12:00 AM	#68
KataMaStEr -==♠==- Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,959 Photos: 7	WOW damn impressive, keep it up

04-23-2002, 08:35 PM	#72
wonderwoman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: everett, wa Posts: 17	Gopro, I love the IRON, and I have a medical background so I have the knowledge to train, eat, and recover smart. BUT, face the facts, Could a 44 yr old female weighting 142 do lifts like that drug free? If you know much about the sport, you know the answer is no. I started out with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which is a barely recognized diagnosis, that most Drs know nothing about, but that will make you into a basket case if you let it. I decided not to let it , started training, and utilized some A.S. and other drugs to enable me to stay healthy and continue training, working, and supporting myself and two children(now teens). Judge me if you will, but walk in my shoes first, then see where your sympathies lie. The chronic fatigue has taken my thyroid and made me insulin dependant, the rest just help me keep on keeping on....the strength is a side benefit of survival.
	wonderwoman

04-25-2002, 06:29 AM	#80
Yanks20 Yanks Rule! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New York Posts: 243	TP, i'm right there with you. was at 206lb, dropped to 198lb (looking to get to 190lb for the summer). hopefully will not loose to much strength while cutting and hopefully can finally get double my weight. also helps that it will go from 412 to 380!

04-25-2002, 06:53 AM	#83
Yanks20 Yanks Rule! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New York Posts: 243	SAYS IT ALL!

04-25-2002, 08:35 AM	#84
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Florida Posts: 10,476	By the way Yanks...I am also a huge Yankee/Don Mattingly fan!
	Monthly columnist for Muscular Development and Ironman magazines. VPX Sponsored Athlete/Board Rep www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau! Personal Training Gopro is available for online personal training, dietary guidance, and contest prep coaching. Send me a PM or e-mail if interested. Thank you.

04-26-2002, 06:23 AM	#85
J.T. HALL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE Posts: 12	MAX BENCH PRESS 510pds @ body weight of 210lbs. TRAIN HARD J.T. HALL NASA KENTUCKY POWERLIFTING

04-26-2002, 11:46 AM	#87
J.T. HALL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE Posts: 12	POWERLIFTING I compete in POWERLIFTING COMPETITIONS. Also, I'm going to do my first Strongman Competition on June 15. TRAIN HARD J.T. HALL NASA KENTUCKY POWERLIFTING