What Is Your Max Benchpress???

[jaq475]

1 rep max(benchpress)

I just got a look at your thread about max benchpress.After a 4 month layoff for a minor shoulder injury I've managed to get back to a 335 pause rep.I's taken about a month to build back up to that.I weigh 185 pounds last time I weighed in.But, I've been powerlifting for about 5 years before this injury.That gives me a little head start.!

 

[Mudge]

I'm around 310 for 1RM on the flat bench, and I can do 105 dumbells for about 6 reps on an incline.

 

[gopro]

I haven't done a flat bench press in several years now, but I did 160 lb dumbells this past week (POWER) for 6 reps! The dumbells only go up to 150s, but I added two 5 lb magnetic weights to each side!

 

[Mudge]

When the dumbells cease to be big enough, look for some 4 cylinder engines

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by Mudge
When the dumbells cease to be big enough, look for some 4 cylinder engines

LMFAO...:bounce:

 

[Solid_Steel]

1RM on bench is 310 down from 390 a year ago before i injured my shoulder.

 

[coleman]

i use a shitty home gym and lift the max of 100 kilos (220 pounds) 15 times first set, 13 times second, 8 third time with a 30 second break between sets...don't know how that converts over to one max lift

 

[KataMaStEr]

Oh yeah today is testing day, I don???t even want to think or post what I got before it???s all light weight today

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by coleman
i use a shitty home gym and lift the max of 100 kilos (220 pounds) 15 times first set, 13 times second, 8 third time with a 30 second break between sets...don't know how that converts over to one max lift

You really can't convert that over as it really depends on your fiber type makeup...but good lifting dude

 

[Twin Peak]

The dumbbells in my gym go up to 200s. I look forward to the point when they are not heavy enough. I currently go up to 140s on inclince when my shoulders are feeling good.

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by Twin Peak
The dumbbells in my gym go up to 200s. I look forward to the point when they are not heavy enough. I currently go up to 140s on inclince when my shoulders are feeling good.

200s!!! I'm coming over to your gym! Finally, I can do 1 arm rows again!

 

[Twin Peak]

Its a hardcore powerlifting gym, thats why I joined a few months ago!

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Its a hardcore powerlifting gym, thats why I joined a few months ago!

 

[Mudge]

Originally posted by coleman
i use a shitty home gym and lift the max of 100 kilos (220 pounds) 15 times first set, 13 times second, 8 third time with a 30 second break between sets...don't know how that converts over to one max lift

Your definately in the 300s, maybe 330 or so.

GP, when are you going to post some motivational pix for us?

 

[Rick]

I weigh 160 and bench 132

I'm stronger than you all

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by Mudge


Your definately in the 300s, maybe 330 or so.

GP, when are you going to post some motivational pix for us?

Funny thing about it Mudge is that there are some trainees that can pump 225 for 15 reps, but can barely hit a 300 max, while there are others that can max at say 315, but could do 225 for maybe just 8-10. This has alot to do with your fiber makeup among other things...

Motivational pics huh? Of who? Li'l ole me?????

 

[coleman]

what different types of muscle fibre are there?

 

[Burner02]

A couple months ago, I was bale to put up 315 for three reps, but my shoulders paid for it. I haven't gone that heavy ina while. I stay around the 225 - 245 range and try to increase my reps.

I do not know if it was a mind thing or what, but I am able to press 100lbs dumbells in incline for six reps, but cannot lift 110 to save my life. I even had a pretty good sized friend pushing on my elbows to get that first rep up. Odd.

 

[Mudge]

Fast twitch and slow twitch, different people have different percentages.

GP I know what you mean, I think I lack endurance slightly compared to the charts for "max bench", but I find them pretty accurate for me. If your little, then I'm tiny!

Burner, benches used to bother my shoulders, until I learned to bench properly. I still prefer dumbells though. I'm around where your at for dumbells, but not doing that much on flat yet. I can do 105 for around 5-6 reps incline, but max on flat is around 310, if I can do more I dont know about it yet, sticking with dumbells.

 

[Burner02]

Thanks, mudge-
I think I was benching corectly, but am always open for critique. I think it was just too heavy for my to really be trying to move.

I do not to flat dumbell for some reason. It feels odd. So, one workout, I'll start out with incline DB presses followed b bar bell bench, then the next workout, I'll reverse it. Sometimes, I will use bar bell for incline, but like the feel of db's better.
Lately, if I am doing inclines second, I'll use the Smith machine and try and go heavy (6 rep range for me) I do this if I do not have a spotter, I can get full range and not really worry about getting stuck under the weight.

 

[ZECH]

Originally posted by Burner02
A couple months ago, I was bale to put up 315 for three reps, but my shoulders paid for it. I haven't gone that heavy ina while. I stay around the 225 - 245 range and try to increase my reps.

I do not know if it was a mind thing or what, but I am able to press 100lbs dumbells in incline for six reps, but cannot lift 110 to save my life. I even had a pretty good sized friend pushing on my elbows to get that first rep up. Odd.

Sometime I think it is in your head! I bet if your buddy handed you 110's you would do it and not realize you did 110!

 

[Burner02]

I think it probably is mental.

 

[KataMaStEr]

Originally posted by KataMaStEr
Oh yeah today is testing day, I don???t even want to think or post what I got before it???s all light weight today

I got 340 lbs up today, never been there before on bench. Looks like the last time I tested I was just having a bad day???

 

[KataMaStEr]

Originally posted by Burner02
I think it probably is mental.

Yeah, for me I get myself ready mentally before I get into the heavy weight, I try not to think about how much is on, I try to think of something else and then almost without thinking about it I just get ready any bang got it, works the majority of the time for me, works on my power clean more then on any other lift

 

[Burner02]

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Originally posted by KataMaStEr
Oh yeah today is testing day, I don???t even want to think or post what I got before it???s all light weight today
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I got 340 lbs up today, never been there before on bench. Looks like the last time I tested I was just having a bad day???


...and that was considered 'light'?!?!??!?!?

 

[KataMaStEr]

Originally posted by Burner02
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Originally posted by KataMaStEr
Oh yeah today is testing day, I don???t even want to think or post what I got before it???s all light weight today
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I got 340 lbs up today, never been there before on bench. Looks like the last time I tested I was just having a bad day???


...and that was considered 'light'?!?!??!?!?

LOL, I just like to think of it as light weight, I don???t like to say it???s too heavy or heavy weight that???s when sometimes I start to doubt myself and start doing crap it???s like the weight start getting heavier before I even step to it, that may sound stupid but it???s the best explanation I can give it

 

[Burner02]

ok, I'm having a problem concentrating right now. Dog eat Dog is on, and all the contestants are former playmates in various states of dress.....
wha- what was I saying?

 

[Burner02]

yeah, pal-
Every time I see a bench loaded up with 400+ pounds I just smirk and laugh as it is a girlie man's weight. Not even worth my time!
(Just kidding)

I know what you mean. The first time I put up 100 lbs on incline, my friend who spotted me grabbed one db off the rack and said:
That is heavy!

"NO IT'S NOT!"
I growled back. I then knocked out 6 reps with it. After I got them back onto the rack, I said, you know, that WAS heavy.
( I didn't need him telling me it was heavy before the lift..)

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by coleman
what different types of muscle fibre are there?

The short answer is that there are 2 basic fiber types...fast twitch, also known as white and type II fibers....and slow twitch, also known as red and type I fibers.

However, there are also several fiber types in between with properties of both types.

 

[Mudge]

"Proper" bench form as I was told

* Slight arch of the back, legs on the floor will help hold this position
*Take your shoulder blades and bring them together (easiest at the bottom portion of the rep to bring them even closer)
* Bring the weight down to just below the chest (for most people), this will move the weight in a straight up and down motion, where your arms are doing less of the work (most especially the shoulders)
* Arms should be close to the body somewhat, not way out in no mans land, which would place lots of the load on your shoulders
* Hold the weight cenetered just over your forearms, this removes stress from the wrists

It took me about a week to get the hang of the whole thing and use the rules together at the same time, end result added about 20 pounds to my bench and removed stress from my shoulders, something that has ALWAYS bothered me about benches. Some people also talk about pressing thier neck into the bench, probably a light press will help maintain the backs arch which is supposed to be important, and I can say that heavy benching has hurt my back slightly before, but my shoulders have always been a problem in the past.