Bench Progression

**Lifeguard Dan** · 02-23-2006, 10:40 PM

What is too many pounds to add to a bench 1RM per month. I've been adding ~25lbs/month since September 2005. The only thing I've been takingis Anavol Creatine and Protein. I'm shooting for a 1RM of 405 by April. Is that unrealistic?

**fufu** · 02-24-2006, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by Lifeguard Dan

What is too many pounds to add to a bench 1RM per month. I've been adding ~25lbs/month since September 2005. The only thing I've been takingis Anavol Creatine and Protein. I'm shooting for a 1RM of 405 by April. Is that unrealistic?

25 lbs a month is impressive. I don't understand what you mean by "what is too many pounds to add to a bench 1RM per month". My brain hurts trying to answer that question. If you can lift it, lift it!

**Lifeguard Dan** · 02-24-2006, 06:37 AM

What I was getting at by saying that was "Am I expecting too much of my body?" because I don't want to hurt myself plus I want to be realistic. A "1RM" is a one-rep max. When I started lifting to increase my bench press at the start of September I couldn't do 225 lbs 1x.

Every end of each month since then I've been attempting a 1RM to see where I'm at. Each end of month the 1RM has gone up (which I'm not complaining about!) by ~ 25 lbs. Sept: 225, Oct: 250, Nov: 275, Dec: 300, Jan: 325, and on 2/28 I'm gonna try 350. I did 340 once last week to see how my progress was doing. I want to get to 405 to do a Bench Press competition. I won't use a "shirt" because I don't believe in them.

**CowPimp** · 02-24-2006, 10:28 AM

Although I'm kind of doubting this progress will keep up to 405, I have heard of it happening before. You're one lucky guy to be progressing like that. There is really no way to accurately estimate the probability of this occuring though...

**TJ Cline** · 02-24-2006, 12:36 PM

What steroids are you using to get these gains???

**MeatheadSam** · 02-24-2006, 12:39 PM

I'd say you are about to hit a point where progress will slow down. When I was doing mainly power work my first hurdle to progress came at around 305lbs at a body weight of 165. After that Progress would increase at around 20-30pounds for a full 12 week power cycle.

Granted in the world of powerlifting this was pausing at bottom and pressing the weight up. Not bouncing outta the hole like the bar is made of rubber.

When I reached my all time best of 360, I could touch and go with 385. Strict form makes all the difference. As you approach the heavier weights do not sacrafice form. Poor form = injury.

**myCATpowerlifts** · 02-24-2006, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

What steroids are you using to get these gains???

just creatine and protein stupid!

**TJ Cline** · 02-24-2006, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by myCATpowerlifts

just creatine and protein stupid!

That mexican creatine is amazing.

**Lifeguard Dan** · 02-24-2006, 01:31 PM

That mexican creatine is amazing

Not quite...I am thinking that this will slow down soon too. We'll see how my 40 reps (4x10) of 275 go tonite.

**fUnc17** · 02-24-2006, 04:49 PM

What can you rep 315 for?

**TJ Cline** · 02-24-2006, 05:19 PM

Where can I get this amazing "Mexican" creatine?

**Vieope** · 02-24-2006, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Lifeguard Dan

I won't use a "shirt" because I don't believe in them.

Pants are way more honest.

**Lifeguard Dan** · 02-25-2006, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by Vieope

Pants are way more honest.

LOL!!!

fUnc17-
I can do 315 4x.

ForemanRules-
Mexican Creatine...try squeezing a Mexican and then do a voodoo ritual at midnight if you think that'll help!

**huesoloco** · 02-25-2006, 03:34 PM

Thats pretty amazing progress.

**Nate K** · 02-25-2006, 03:41 PM

I'm guessing your progress will stop about right............now.

**Doublebase** · 02-25-2006, 07:13 PM

I wish my bench would go out like that. I'd be lucky to add 25lbs in a year.

**TJ Cline** · 02-25-2006, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I wish my bench would go out like that. I'd be lucky to add 25lbs in a year.

He wishes that also.....not a chance his bench went up 100Lbs in 4 months......unless he is on his first cycle. I call BS on this stupid thread.

**Lifeguard Dan** · 02-25-2006, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

He wishes that also.....not a chance his bench went up 100Lbs in 4 months......unless he is on his first cycle. I call BS on this stupid thread.

Not a chance...thanks for your OPINION.

I don't have to go on an internet forum to impress people. I decided to join here cuz it looked interesting. You don't have a clue how hard I've trained to this point. Moral of this post: You, sir, are an ass. You don't know me from diddly. Don't want to believe me? Fine...just don't call me a liar unless you have proof. If by "first cycle" you're getting at some kind of steroid I don't do that crap. Have a nice weekend...

Besides...30K+ posts in less than a year...what is this...your job?

**TJ Cline** · 02-25-2006, 08:34 PM

You are on roids, or building back strength you had before or just full of shit. I just call it like I see it son.

**topolo** · 02-25-2006, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

You are on roids, or building back strength you had before or just full of shit. I just call it like I see it son.

Do you like anal?

**Lifeguard Dan** · 02-25-2006, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

You are on roids, or building back strength you had before or just full of shit. I just call it like I see it son.

No 'roids, never had this strength before, not full of shit. I admit it looks like a lot. Riddle me this...what do I have to gain by making this up? Nothing.

**TJ Cline** · 02-25-2006, 08:38 PM

Good luck with that.

**topolo** · 02-25-2006, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Good luck with that.

Good luck with anal

**TJ Cline** · 02-25-2006, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by topolo

Good luck with anal

True story, my bench went up 50lbs a month for 6 months just from getting anal one time.

**topolo** · 02-25-2006, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

True story, my bench went up 50lbs a month for 6 months just from getting anal one time.

Glad I could help

**Lifeguard Dan** · 02-25-2006, 08:47 PM

Um...wow...

**PWGriffin** · 02-26-2006, 10:29 AM

No offense dan....but I agree with foreman...nothing against you, but that kinda progress is unheard of...either you are genetically gifted or are exaggerating slightly....100lbs added to a bench in a year is a feat...even ON steroids....

**Lifeguard Dan** · 02-26-2006, 04:13 PM

100lbs added to a bench in a year is a feat

That's what I was thinking. I know it sounds like BS but I'm not. I've always been a "big guy" but never really tried to do anything with it. See your disagreement I can discuss cuz you're not spouting wierd things. If I could find someone in this area that you'd believe I'd have them say something. All I can say is I'm telling the truth.

**Newt** · 02-26-2006, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Although I'm kind of doubting this progress will keep up to 405, I have heard of it happening before. You're one lucky guy to be progressing like that. There is really no way to accurately estimate the probability of this occuring though...

Yeah, 25lbs a month is a lot. I'm not doubting you, I'm just saying that it will probably slow down and your monthly rate will decrease. Also, about benching 405 at your size is not easy but very possible. I'm 5'10" and benched 420 at 225lbs so I promise you can do it if you keep working out hard.

**Lifeguard Dan** · 02-26-2006, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by Newt

Yeah, 25lbs a month is a lot. I'm not doubting you, I'm just saying that it will probably slow down and your monthly rate will decrease. Also, about benching 405 at your size is not easy but very possible. I'm 5'10" and benched 420 at 225lbs so I promise you can do it if you keep working out hard.

This is what I was getting at by this thread. Wondering how long this would possibly go. I'm not naive enough to believe everyone can do this nor did I initally think I would be able to. I work my a** off in the gym to get where I am. Anyway...

350 lb bench attempt 2/27 or 2/28. I'll post and let you guys know what happened. I'll even try to have pics taken of me doing it or a video and post that.

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