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DeathByMonkeys
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States742 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-01 00:28:55
February 01 2009 00:11 GMT
#41
Weight: 185 lbs
Height: 6'5"
Bench: 265 lbs
Squat: Haven't maxed out in squat since I tore my ACL & Meniscus
Deadlift: School doesn't do it anymore because too many people couldn't do it right and were injuring their backs, which is fine with me because I never liked the lift anyway.

Pre-torn ACL Squat (Parallel right? not Box squat?): like 305
Pre-torn ACL Power Clean: 205

EDIT: Added height...
Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
February 01 2009 00:14 GMT
#42
Weight: 190ish
Bench: 225
JudgeMathis
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
Cuba1286 Posts
February 01 2009 00:28 GMT
#43
when i was hitting the gym 6 times a week i was lifting 245 lbs max.

now im hitting the gym up 5 times a week after a 3 week break, and doing 185 lbs for 4 reps. 205 my max rep. ;-(

i weigh 210 and im 5'8''
Benching 225 is light weight. Soy Cubano y Boricua!
Pengu1n
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States552 Posts
February 01 2009 00:41 GMT
#44
On February 01 2009 09:10 BanZu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2009 09:00 SmoKing2012 wrote:
On February 01 2009 08:30 BanZu wrote:
When someone posts how much they can bench do they include the weight of the bar?

I've always thought the bar was null considering one should only add as much weight as they can bench using free-weights.

Huh?
The bar weighs something, and you're lifting it. So yes it's factored in.

While I was at the gym my friend said that I should only bench what I can bench with free-weights. For example if I want to bench 145 lbs (50 lb weights + 45 lb bar) I should see if I can bench 50 pounds free-weights first.

Or is this only because with benching your stronger arm will compensate for your weaker whereas in free-weight benching your weaker arm has to do the same?



bench press is a free weight exercise unless your using the bench press machine ;/ so im not sure what you really mean.
ilovehnk
Profile Joined October 2008
475 Posts
February 01 2009 00:46 GMT
#45
On February 01 2009 09:41 Pengu1n wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2009 09:10 BanZu wrote:
On February 01 2009 09:00 SmoKing2012 wrote:
On February 01 2009 08:30 BanZu wrote:
When someone posts how much they can bench do they include the weight of the bar?

I've always thought the bar was null considering one should only add as much weight as they can bench using free-weights.

Huh?
The bar weighs something, and you're lifting it. So yes it's factored in.

While I was at the gym my friend said that I should only bench what I can bench with free-weights. For example if I want to bench 145 lbs (50 lb weights + 45 lb bar) I should see if I can bench 50 pounds free-weights first.

Or is this only because with benching your stronger arm will compensate for your weaker whereas in free-weight benching your weaker arm has to do the same?



bench press is a free weight exercise unless your using the bench press machine ;/ so im not sure what you really mean.


barbell bench is easier since both your arms trying to push one weight and the bar itself stabilizes the weight for you. If you can dumbell bench 150( 2x75 dumbells) then your barbell should be higher than dumbell, probably around 170.
Hikou Shinketsushuu
ilovehnk
Profile Joined October 2008
475 Posts
February 01 2009 00:47 GMT
#46
On February 01 2009 09:28 JudgeMathis wrote:
when i was hitting the gym 6 times a week i was lifting 245 lbs max.

now im hitting the gym up 5 times a week after a 3 week break, and doing 185 lbs for 4 reps. 205 my max rep. ;-(

i weigh 210 and im 5'8''


holy fuck, 5'8, 210lbs, you should be able to do 3 plates.
Hikou Shinketsushuu
NeO)PhOeNiX
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Canada250 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-01 00:52:58
February 01 2009 00:51 GMT
#47
I can bench a heroic 90 lbs lol. (more with a spotter - i swear having a spotter makes so much of a difference b/c u feel like superman and u can do more without the fear of having the bar falling on you haha)

I weigh 165 lbs / not an avid fan of intaking whey, creatine, blah blah... au naturelle baby!
SC1: B_Saint[LighT]
conCentrate9
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States438 Posts
February 01 2009 00:52 GMT
#48
Oh wait. all 3 lifts.

I weigh 125 lbs, am 6'2'', bench 160 lbs, squad 230 lbs, deadlift 255 lbs.
eXigent.
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Canada2419 Posts
February 01 2009 01:05 GMT
#49
On February 01 2009 09:52 conCentrate9 wrote:
Oh wait. all 3 lifts.

I weigh 125 lbs, am 6'2'', bench 160 lbs, squad 230 lbs, deadlift 255 lbs.



dude your seriously 6'2 and only 125lbs? WTF are you like a giant straw? you gotta be the skinniest guy ive heard of at that height. Insane lol. Im 6'2 and 200lbs and im not overweight, and only in slightly good shape.
SmoKing2012
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States385 Posts
February 01 2009 01:10 GMT
#50
On February 01 2009 09:10 BanZu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2009 09:00 SmoKing2012 wrote:
On February 01 2009 08:30 BanZu wrote:
When someone posts how much they can bench do they include the weight of the bar?

I've always thought the bar was null considering one should only add as much weight as they can bench using free-weights.

Huh?
The bar weighs something, and you're lifting it. So yes it's factored in.

While I was at the gym my friend said that I should only bench what I can bench with free-weights. For example if I want to bench 145 lbs (50 lb weights + 45 lb bar) I should see if I can bench 50 pounds free-weights first.

There's no real point to that. If you're just starting out you don't want to push yourself too much on the first day, but you don't need to lift dumbells to get a sense of what you can bb bench. Just pick a light weight and see how it feels. If it's hard, start lower. If it's really light, add more weight. If it feels like you're working a bit, it's probably a good weight to start with.

Or is this only because with benching your stronger arm will compensate for your weaker whereas in free-weight benching your weaker arm has to do the same?

That's part of it. Using dumbells also requires more stabilization. If your bb bench is 145 your db max is probably about 110-120. (two 55s or two 60s)
How do you like them apples, ho-bag? And how do you like those very same apples, Eggars!
pyrogenetix
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
China5098 Posts
February 01 2009 01:12 GMT
#51
normally around 20kg each side, maybe go up to 2.5kg more on each side so together 45kg excluding the bar. how much does the bar weigh?
Yea that looks just like Kang Min... amazing game sense... and uses mind games well, but has the micro of a washed up progamer.
TrainReq
Profile Joined January 2009
Canada113 Posts
February 01 2009 01:23 GMT
#52
Could bench 195 at my prime, but have been on a break for a few weeks. Intending to go back on the 15th. Squat 285~, dead 250 at least, haven't maxed before.

6'3, 220 lbs.
Don't put your fingers where you wouldn't put your dick.
CommanderFluffy
Profile Joined June 2008
Taiwan1059 Posts
February 01 2009 01:28 GMT
#53
On February 01 2009 09:52 conCentrate9 wrote:
Oh wait. all 3 lifts.

I weigh 125 lbs, am 6'2'', bench 160 lbs, squad 230 lbs, deadlift 255 lbs.


smells like bullshit. 125? are u missing a leg or some shit?
Pain is temporary, but glory is forever.
petzergling
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
538 Posts
February 01 2009 01:44 GMT
#54
Pretty weak ATM. When I'm doing heavy lifting I do 12/10/8 of 140 or 150, and when I'm just trying to tone or being lazy ill just do a ton of 110/120. Max is 200 which I can do a whole total of 1.
Mod Edit: Don't bold your entire post
PH
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6173 Posts
February 01 2009 02:04 GMT
#55
The first time I could do around 90lbs. When I suddenly stopped going to the gym about a week later, I could do around 120 with a spotter.

I need to get back into shape...
Hello
JWD
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States12607 Posts
February 01 2009 02:10 GMT
#56
6'1'', 172lbs

Max at 255 a month ago, usually my workouts are 4 sets of 10x205 (I'm not powerlifting).
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MuShu
Profile Joined March 2005
United States3223 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-01 02:25:57
February 01 2009 02:22 GMT
#57
5'6'' 115 lbs.

Max at around 110lbs.
Vharox
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States1037 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-01 02:28:44
February 01 2009 02:27 GMT
#58
250 (with a spotter NOT TOUCHING THE BAR. Yes, this makes a huge difference.) when I was in football.

If I tried benching today? Probably 185 lol.

edit: whoops, I'm 5'7 210 lbs
NSANE.hydra
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States644 Posts
February 01 2009 04:20 GMT
#59
When I first started working out in October I maxed at 105 lbs, I haven't maxed since then but I currently do 3 sets of 10 reps with 95 lbs. I can't do squats because of an ankle injury, and deadlifts aren't a part of my school's soccer program.

I'm around 5'6" or 5'7" and weigh 125 lbs.
"fuck mech...I could 4pool and as long as he's simply PLANNING on going mech, I'll lose"
sMi.SyMPhOnY
Profile Joined December 2006
United States226 Posts
February 01 2009 04:20 GMT
#60
people who play football too also tend to be strong ;D

i'm 16 bench 270 currently , squatted 420 during my freshman year (then injured back so i stopped) , power cleaned like 205 freshman year(had to stop also b/c of back) i dead lifted like 315 freshman year;. (again had to sotp because of back problems)
i weigh currently like 240 at 6 feet tall.
:)
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