I think for some, a minimum of 25 is required.clemson357 said:
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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.
I don't think it really means anything, it is a test at the NFL combine as a test of upper body strength/endurance.
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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.
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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...
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u train DB's more than bar bells? I try to go back-n-forth to keep a 'balance'.camarosuper6 said:
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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.
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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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.
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Maybe but I doubt it. Probably around 225 or so.
Says my 1 rep max is 313...
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 250ForemanRules said:
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.Doublebase said:
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.
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Depending on your weight
225lb is a good endurance & strength builder. I weigh 175 & can push 225lb for 21 times.
225lb is a good endurance & strength builder. I weigh 175 & can push 225lb for 21 times.
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You're jealous... weakling.
I use the bench calculators often to determine my max, I try not to do my 1 rep max. I haven't ever had any shoulder problems and dont want any. I usually pick a weight that I think I will be able to do 2-3. I did try the 225 yesterday an did 12 then first set and 8 the second. It would be interesting to do every 6 weeks or so as a benchmark!
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True, but remember that if you're training with a low rep range it probably won't improve as much as your 1RM. Your CNS is being trained in a different way with low reps as opposed to high reps (as you probably already know) and it may not carry over as much as one might expect, but that depends largely on genetics and how efficient you already are in certain rep ranges too.stcottar said:
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according to the calculator my 1rm is 330 but i have only been able to do 275 ..w/o spotter as i work out alone out back..i rmember hearing that the taller you are the less you can do any truth to this? ie a person 5'9 230 will lift significantly more than someone 6'5" 230... something bout the length of movement.
