How much 'ya bench

[cornfed]

Seriously, folks... what does it really matter unless you're a powerlifter? No matter where you go... there are people who are willing to do anything for higher poundages, but is there any use to it? Just 1 of my 'lil soapboxes the I'm curious as to the feedback from it...

 

[P-funk]

I agree. I don't think how much weight you use on a given excersise matters unless you are a powerlifter. However, even though most bodybuilders do use heavy weights, I think what is important is using a weight/rep range that stimulates the most muscle growth for you. The overall goal should be a perfect physique (or as close as you can get to that) not how much you bench.

 

[Arnold]

it can help motivate you, it does me.

strength is not my main goal, but I do like to increase lifts.

it also helps me measure progress.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Increasing my weight absolutely motivates me. However, I don't feel the need to tell everyone how much I can (or can't ) bench.


I can bench 415. Actually, I can not. But does it really matter?

 

[P-funk]

it can help motivate you, it does me.

strength is not my main goal, but I do like to increase lifts.

it also helps me measure progress

I'll agree with that. I was just speaking from a standpoint of comparing your bench to someone elses.

It is a great way for you to follow your own progress though.

 

[Twin Peak]

Originally posted by cornfed
Seriously, folks... what does it really matter unless you're a powerlifter? No matter where you go... there are people who are willing to do anything for higher poundages, but is there any use to it? Just 1 of my 'lil soapboxes the I'm curious as to the feedback from it...

The only people who say this are weak little shits!

On a more serious not, I agree with Prince. It matters, but it is secondary to hypertrophy. It ain't irrelevant.

 

[Rob_NC]

Right now, I can't bench a pile of shit due to a strained shoulder. But, my chest gains are still coming due to other exercises. I don't have a goal in mind as far as poundages. I keep track of my reps and if I can get 2 more than last week, I go up in weight.

 

[soop]

Originally posted by Rob_NC
Right now, I can't bench a pile of shit due to a strained shoulder.

when your shoulder gets better and you try this exercise GET PICTURES!!

 

[Twin Peak]

Benching shit can get you huge. The bigger the pile, the greater the gains. I do advise that you wear gloves, however.

 

[Scotty the Body]

I wish instead of people asking what I bench, they'd ask what I deadlift.

 

[Rob_NC]

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Benching shit can get you huge. The bigger the pile, the greater the gains. I do advise that you wear gloves, however.

Believe it or not, shit actually will put mass on, provided you are willing to shovel it. I grew pretty well shoveling shit on our hog farm. Legs didn't get much, but arms, shoulders, and back were big.

 

[P-funk]

I wish instead of people asking what I bench, they'd ask what I deadlift.

Hey STB, what do ya deadlift?

 

[Scotty the Body]

A shit load more than I bench

 

[P-funk]

A shit load more than I bench

lmao. Thanks, that was exactly the type of aswer I was looking for.

 

[Arnold]

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Benching shit can get you huge. The bigger the pile, the greater the gains. I do advise that you wear gloves, however.

yeah, and many people just go around talking a lot of shit!

 

[Scotty the Body]

Soooo, would hourse shit weigh more than Bull shit?

 

[kuso]

Originally posted by Scotty the Body
I wish instead of people asking what I bench, they'd ask what I deadlift.

I do relate

 

[ZECH]

Originally posted by Scotty the Body
A shit load more than I bench

How much is that in pounds??

 

[Tank316]

lbs=shit...............killer

 

[ragingbull]

All I know is I bench four plates a side. Just can't remember which four plates!

 

[Tank316]

it seems like its never enough anyway

 

[cornfed]

Re: Re: How much 'ya bench

Originally posted by Twin Peak
The only people who say this are weak little shits!

POS Bastard

actually, I haven't touched a flat bench in 9mo, and I'm no worse off w/o it ... and I like to see strength gains as much as anyone, but my main sentiment is about the "how can I increase my bench by 20lbs in the next week" or "How to gain 50lbs on your bench..." Oh, well...

 

[firestorm]

Well Corn, you asked what does everyone bench. Nobody seems to want to respond for one reason or another. I understand your question and reasoning for asking. Your making conversation and curious to know what people bench. Personnally I don't have a problem with your question and I don't mind answering it. I'll give you my current bench and also my all time best keeping in mind my all time best I was under the influence of steroids (lots of steroids) at the time.

Current: 1rep max = 375 I only found this out this weekend. I NEVER do singles but I had some friends over and we were messing around with the weights so I went for it since i had a spotter.



My best ever:
Flat Bench my last set of 5 working sets: 3reps x 495.
Incline Bench press last set of 4 wrk sets: 3 x 475
(all working sets were pyramids)

(my above goal at the time was 500 for 3. I never made it. Serious back injury occurred during this time period. Shortly after, gave up steroids and had to give up heavy training for several years. (I was soo damn close) (cries aloud)

 

[firestorm]

note for above,, the current 375 was almost a miss. I barely got it. racked and saw little spots in front of my eyes when I sat up. Oh yea and one of my kidneys fell out but I was able to put it back. I had some medical training while in the service.

 

[Arnold]

firestorm, you completely missed cornfed's question you big goof!

he was saying that he does not understand why so many people care about how much weight they can bench, and he is asking if we think there is any use to having a high bench press (powerlifters excluded).

 

[firestorm]

Ummm huuuuu wellll ummmmm OK OK PRINCE I'M A FUQING BIG GOOF!!! Ya got me!!!! The sad thing is I read the damn thing twice and still missed the point!!!!

ok quick delete my damn post before everyone sees it!!!!

 

[Tank316]

too late...

 

[firestorm]

HAHAHAHAHAHA TANK!!!!!!! YA BIG @#$#@ER Ok someone take the sign off my back that says kick me.

 

[Scotty the Body]

Hehehe, don't sweat it Firestorm, thats why we all get along so well at IM, we can fuck up and make fun of one another without anyone getting pissed off and starting a flame war.

 

[Twin Peak]

Personally, I don't think Firestorm is THAT dumb! I think he just wanted us all to know how strong he once was!!!