What Is Your Max Benchpress???

the ripper · 04-05-2002, 10:35 PM

Hi, i'd like to know what everybody's max benchpress is (1 press)???
Please state how much u weigh.

PLEASE DONT LIE

the ripper · 04-05-2002, 10:36 PM

I WEIGH 160 and bench 260

seyone · 04-06-2002, 12:32 AM

I weigh 205 and don't know

Ron Jeremy · 04-06-2002, 06:14 AM

Now about 425. I weigh 240-250. No juice ever but am genetically gifted and have been training for 15 years. Used to powerlift and got my weight up to 305 and bench up to 540 (w/single ply shirt). Came to a point that to compete on the national/world level I would have to take drugs. Deathly afraid of needles and I work for the county so it wasn't worth it. There are supposedly "drug-tested" powerlifting associations but they are a COMPLETE JOKE. I have found out that , for me, I have to bench, squat and do heavy chins/cleans to keep my size/strength. Some people can use dumbbells and such but once one gets to a high strength level, Heavy Barbell work is the only way.

realdeal · 04-06-2002, 08:06 AM

I never do single rep max bench. I dont think it has any significance to my workout, only to show off and probably injure myself but it does work my ego.

I usually do incline and highest is 300lbs for 6 reps. oh and i weigh 215lbs.

**Prince** · 04-06-2002, 09:05 AM

I have no idea. I never do 1 rep max lifts.

Before I injured my shoulders I could do sets of ten with 225 on incline bench.

Scotty the Body · 04-06-2002, 09:29 AM

Hmmm, I also haven't done one rep max, no spotter.
If I had to guess I'd say 255lb (I can do 245 for 3-4) and I weigh 205 right now. Yes I know I suck at flat bench but I can deadlift 490!!

the ripper · 04-06-2002, 10:00 AM

490 deadlift!!!!!! AMAZING!

Scotty the Body · 04-06-2002, 10:13 AM

I said the same about your bench vs weight.

#1 stunner · 04-06-2002, 10:48 AM

i weigh about 170(down from 187 in mid January) i max around 260, although i havent been doing flat bench, been using db instead lately.

Triple Threat · 04-06-2002, 05:55 PM

275 for 3 reps at a weight of 220. I haven't done a 1 RM in quite some time.

**dg806** · 04-06-2002, 06:25 PM

260 bench. I weigh around 177

Update 270!

Update 8-5-02 275!

Mule · 04-06-2002, 09:09 PM

Well the last time I did it I got 325 for set of 4 at 210 body weight. But havent done heavy for a really long time. Oh yeah Scotty Im going to catch you I got 415 for 8 on last weeks deads.

**gopro** · 04-06-2002, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mule
Well the last time I did it I got 325 for set of 4 at 210 body weight. But havent done heavy for a really long time. Oh yeah Scotty Im going to catch you I got 415 for 8 on last weeks deads.

Hey Mule...you are getting too strong...I'm gonna stop giving you all my secrets LOL!

Fade · 04-06-2002, 09:31 PM

Bench 295 at a body weight of 190.
Deads 425

Neil · 04-06-2002, 10:03 PM

My last max about 3 months ago was 225 at a BW of 175. I SUCK at benching. I think I have the worst benching biomechanics ever. My DL and Squat progress much better.

**gopro** · 04-06-2002, 10:18 PM

The best part about bench pressing is the lying down part

Burner02 · 04-06-2002, 11:23 PM

Kinda funny, yet embarrassing story from the other day:

I was doing my chest workout the other night. It was both a good night as well as an embarrassing one.
There I wuz...I was working with 185 lbs for reps on flat bench and was doing pretty well. The guy next to me had 275lbs loaded up on his bench, so I asked if I could jump in and see if I could get it up. I ended up doing 3 sets for three reps each. It is below my maximum weight, but I was glad to see that I could put it up. That was the good part.
I should have quit while I was ahead. He and I both decided to work out together, as we both were doing the same thing.
Next stop, incline dumb bell presses. My weights were lighter and reps less than should have been, but that will come back up within the next couple weeks. After that, he took off and I was going to finish off with decline bench press. Did I mention I should have quit while I was ahead?
I was finishing up my last rep on last set, when the weight was going up, up, u....down, down, down, to come to a rest on my chest.
It wasn't going any where. I thought I could roll the weight up high enough so I could sit up and get out from under it. Nope, that wasn't going to work. I then thought about rolling it down, until I realized I would have smashed my face in the process...another no-go.
So, I just layed there with 185 pounds across my chest. Finally, some guy happened to be walking by, so I got his attention and he helped me rack the weight.
That was the embarrassing part.
Just need to remember: Go to gym, check ego at the door.

admiting to my being a dummy is the first step...

ActionMatt · 04-06-2002, 11:33 PM

Before my right pec tendon started acting up last week I had 260-70 or so in me for one. Deads are running in the low 400's right now.

Burner02 · 04-06-2002, 11:38 PM

oh yeah, my weight is around 182lbs and usually do not do more than 225 or so on stiff legged deads.

**gopro** · 04-07-2002, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Burner02
Kinda funny, yet embarrassing story from the other day:

I was doing my chest workout the other night. It was both a good night as well as an embarrassing one.
There I wuz...I was working with 185 lbs for reps on flat bench and was doing pretty well. The guy next to me had 275lbs loaded up on his bench, so I asked if I could jump in and see if I could get it up. I ended up doing 3 sets for three reps each. It is below my maximum weight, but I was glad to see that I could put it up. That was the good part.
I should have quit while I was ahead. He and I both decided to work out together, as we both were doing the same thing.
Next stop, incline dumb bell presses. My weights were lighter and reps less than should have been, but that will come back up within the next couple weeks. After that, he took off and I was going to finish off with decline bench press. Did I mention I should have quit while I was ahead?
I was finishing up my last rep on last set, when the weight was going up, up, u....down, down, down, to come to a rest on my chest.
It wasn't going any where. I thought I could roll the weight up high enough so I could sit up and get out from under it. Nope, that wasn't going to work. I then thought about rolling it down, until I realized I would have smashed my face in the process...another no-go.
So, I just layed there with 185 pounds across my chest. Finally, some guy happened to be walking by, so I got his attention and he helped me rack the weight.
That was the embarrassing part.
Just need to remember: Go to gym, check ego at the door.

admiting to my being a dummy is the first step...

Many of us have been there at one time or another! When I was like 17 I got really pissed off one day and decided to take my anger out on the bench press in my basement. Back then I think my max was about 175, but I threw on 190 thinking I was soooo angry that I would be able to easily do it. Well, the weight came down and BAM...it stayed right on my chest, lol. Nobody was home so I decided to tip the bar to one side...the weights slid off to the right and then the bar whipped over to the left. The weights came off and the bar went flying into a mirrored wall. My parents were oh so thrilled with me!

Mule · 04-07-2002, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gopro

Hey Mule...you are getting too strong...I'm gonna stop giving you all my secrets LOL!

I just wish the size would come with the strength. But it will, Oh but it will! I got bitched at the other day for dead lifting at my gym. Seems they dont like when the weights hit the ground.... Damn blue hairs. Oh well just have to go later I supose.

**gopro** · 04-07-2002, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mule

I just wish the size would come with the strength. But it will, Oh but it will! I got bitched at the other day for dead lifting at my gym. Seems they dont like when the weights hit the ground.... Damn blue hairs. Oh well just have to go later I supose.

From what you've been telling me you are gaining great size! And about deadlifting...tell those whimps to get on the ground, under the bar, to protect the floor!

irontime · 04-07-2002, 01:58 PM

I benched 345 about 5 months ago (only one rep), since then my weight has dropped 7 lbs down to 210, haven't tried max since.

seyone · 04-07-2002, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gopro

tell those whimps to get on the ground, under the bar, to protect the floor!

LMAO, so there is a use for those people after all

**gopro** · 04-08-2002, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by seyone

LMAO, so there is a use for those people after all

See, if you are creative, you can find a use for everyone!

Cynic · 04-08-2002, 07:19 AM

I have no idea but I can lift 250 eight times at 160 pounds. It's by far my strongest lift. Don't ask what I squat.

Yanks20 · 04-08-2002, 08:04 AM

maxed out about two months ago - 375, looking for 400 by the end of june

MAX · 04-08-2002, 08:20 AM

225x5 Bench a body weight of 185lbs.....
Deadlifts.. . did 225X12... which according to this site:

http://www.thepumpingstation.com/1repmax.html

is about 354lbs Dead and 263lb Bench...

04-06-2002, 12:32 AM	#3
seyone M. I. A. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly Posts: 2,562	I weigh 205 and don't know
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04-06-2002, 06:14 AM	#4
Ron Jeremy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Van Nuys, California Posts: 31	Now about 425. I weigh 240-250. No juice ever but am genetically gifted and have been training for 15 years. Used to powerlift and got my weight up to 305 and bench up to 540 (w/single ply shirt). Came to a point that to compete on the national/world level I would have to take drugs. Deathly afraid of needles and I work for the county so it wasn't worth it. There are supposedly "drug-tested" powerlifting associations but they are a COMPLETE JOKE. I have found out that , for me, I have to bench, squat and do heavy chins/cleans to keep my size/strength. Some people can use dumbbells and such but once one gets to a high strength level, Heavy Barbell work is the only way.
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04-06-2002, 08:06 AM	#5
realdeal Amateur Bodybuilder Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 367	I never do single rep max bench. I dont think it has any significance to my workout, only to show off and probably injure myself but it does work my ego. I usually do incline and highest is 300lbs for 6 reps. oh and i weigh 215lbs.
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04-06-2002, 09:05 AM	#6
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 32,886 Blog Entries: 24 Photos: 300	I have no idea. I never do 1 rep max lifts. Before I injured my shoulders I could do sets of ten with 225 on incline bench.
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04-06-2002, 09:29 AM	#7
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Hmmm, I also haven't done one rep max, no spotter. If I had to guess I'd say 255lb (I can do 245 for 3-4) and I weigh 205 right now. Yes I know I suck at flat bench but I can deadlift 490!!
	Cool

04-05-2002, 10:35 PM	#1
the ripper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: montreal Posts: 37	What Is Your Max Benchpress??? BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Hi, i'd like to know what everybody's max benchpress is (1 press)??? Please state how much u weigh. PLEASE DONT LIE

04-05-2002, 10:36 PM	#2
the ripper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: montreal Posts: 37	I WEIGH 160 and bench 260

04-06-2002, 10:00 AM	#8
the ripper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: montreal Posts: 37	490 deadlift!!!!!! AMAZING!

04-06-2002, 10:13 AM	#9
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	I said the same about your bench vs weight.
	Cool

04-06-2002, 10:48 AM	#10
#1 stunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 15	i weigh about 170(down from 187 in mid January) i max around 260, although i havent been doing flat bench, been using db instead lately.

04-06-2002, 05:55 PM	#11
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,152 Photos: 4	275 for 3 reps at a weight of 220. I haven't done a 1 RM in quite some time.

04-06-2002, 06:25 PM	#12
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 16,597	260 bench. I weigh around 177 Update 270! Update 8-5-02 275! Last edited by dg806 : 08-05-2002 at 02:34 PM.
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04-06-2002, 09:09 PM	#13
Mule Great American Nightmare Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wheeling Posts: 888	Well the last time I did it I got 325 for set of 4 at 210 body weight. But havent done heavy for a really long time. Oh yeah Scotty Im going to catch you I got 415 for 8 on last weeks deads.
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04-06-2002, 09:31 PM	#15
Fade I'm the daddy Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 3,007 Photos: 5	Bench 295 at a body weight of 190. Deads 425

04-06-2002, 10:03 PM	#16
Neil Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 171	My last max about 3 months ago was 225 at a BW of 175. I SUCK at benching. I think I have the worst benching biomechanics ever. My DL and Squat progress much better.

04-06-2002, 10:18 PM	#17
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Florida Posts: 10,449	The best part about bench pressing is the lying down part
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04-06-2002, 11:23 PM	#18
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,274	Kinda funny, yet embarrassing story from the other day: I was doing my chest workout the other night. It was both a good night as well as an embarrassing one. There I wuz...I was working with 185 lbs for reps on flat bench and was doing pretty well. The guy next to me had 275lbs loaded up on his bench, so I asked if I could jump in and see if I could get it up. I ended up doing 3 sets for three reps each. It is below my maximum weight, but I was glad to see that I could put it up. That was the good part. I should have quit while I was ahead. He and I both decided to work out together, as we both were doing the same thing. Next stop, incline dumb bell presses. My weights were lighter and reps less than should have been, but that will come back up within the next couple weeks. After that, he took off and I was going to finish off with decline bench press. Did I mention I should have quit while I was ahead? I was finishing up my last rep on last set, when the weight was going up, up, u....down, down, down, to come to a rest on my chest. It wasn't going any where. I thought I could roll the weight up high enough so I could sit up and get out from under it. Nope, that wasn't going to work. I then thought about rolling it down, until I realized I would have smashed my face in the process...another no-go. So, I just layed there with 185 pounds across my chest. Finally, some guy happened to be walking by, so I got his attention and he helped me rack the weight. That was the embarrassing part. Just need to remember: Go to gym, check ego at the door. admiting to my being a dummy is the first step...
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04-06-2002, 11:33 PM	#19
ActionMatt Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Here Posts: 127	Before my right pec tendon started acting up last week I had 260-70 or so in me for one. Deads are running in the low 400's right now.

04-06-2002, 11:38 PM	#20
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,274	oh yeah, my weight is around 182lbs and usually do not do more than 225 or so on stiff legged deads.
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04-07-2002, 01:58 PM	#24
irontime The Original Jackass Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: If not here, then on some porn site. Posts: 5,101 Photos: 1	I benched 345 about 5 months ago (only one rep), since then my weight has dropped 7 lbs down to 210, haven't tried max since.
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04-08-2002, 07:19 AM	#27
Cynic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 25	I have no idea but I can lift 250 eight times at 160 pounds. It's by far my strongest lift. Don't ask what I squat.

04-08-2002, 08:04 AM	#28
Yanks20 Yanks Rule! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New York Posts: 243	maxed out about two months ago - 375, looking for 400 by the end of june

04-08-2002, 08:20 AM	#29
MAX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 67	225x5 Bench a body weight of 185lbs..... Deadlifts.. . did 225X12... which according to this site: http://www.thepumpingstation.com/1repmax.html is about 354lbs Dead and 263lb Bench...
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