Since the fitness thread has a lot of people working out i Thought this might be interesting. See who the machomen of tl.net are!
Okay so we know the 3 basic weightlifting techniques are bench press/squats/deadlift. So post here your weight, and your max weight for each of the 3 :p
Also if you want you can add how much you can normally lift(3 sets of 8-12).
p.s. I've decided I want to buy a bench so I can do some weight training at home (I usually go to the gym). So I was wondering if anybody could lead me in the right direction on what I should get or any good deals.
I've decided I need an adjustable bench for bench press and incline bench press but I also need something I can use for squats. I don't have a spotter, so maybe an adjustable rack?
I haven't worked out in a few months, but I was benching 230
I'm 5 foot 7, fairly built, in decent shape. I wasn't one of those really serious people who ingest lots of whey and split meals into 6 a day and whatever.
As for what to buy...a bench is a bench. You don't even need a bench to do a benchpress.
If you're using an olympic size 7 foot bar that is 45 lbs. on it's own... Are you saying you could only do the bar when you started out or the bar + 40-50 lbs?
I find this question really reflect inadequate knowledge of a person. Comparing lifts without knowing weight is like celebrating birthday without knowing how old. Person A can bench 200, person B can bench 150, it seems person A is superior, but when you consider weight, persona A weighs 190lbs and bench 200 while person B weight 110lbs and bench 150, person B is much stronger even though lifting less.
It is how much you can lift relative to your body weight, not how much you can lift. If you can lift more than 1.5x your body weight then you are strong,
Last term I was benching 225lbs for 4x5 at 152lbs body weight, 5'7 tall. Never really did any 1 rep max, I can estimate probably 250lbs.
Uhh, I don't think a 5 lb bar is physically possible. It would have to as thin as a pencil. 45 is standard, I have seen 30 or so on smaller benches. I usually put about 60 on the bar, so total ~100 lb and about 15 reps, I think that maxing out is just poor training
Uhh, I don't think a 5 lb bar is physically possible. It would have to as thin as a pencil. 45 is standard, I have seen 30 or so on smaller benches. I usually put about 60 on the bar, so total ~100 lb and about 15 reps, I think that maxing out is just poor training
Then it must be 15 lbs.. I know it wasn't any higher than 20, and I *know* that it wasn't 45.
On February 01 2009 07:59 ilovehnk wrote: I find this question really reflect inadequate knowledge of a person. Comparing lifts without knowing weight is like celebrating birthday without knowing how old. Person A can bench 200, person B can bench 150, it seems person A is superior, but when you consider weight, persona A weighs 190lbs and bench 200 while person B weight 110lbs and bench 150, person B is much stronger even though lifting less.
It is how much you can lift relative to your body weight, not how much you can lift. If you can lift more than 1.5x your body weight then you are strong,
Last term I was benching 225lbs for 4x5 at 152lbs body weight, 5'7 tall. Never really did any 1 rep max, I can estimate probably 250lbs.
The OP asked for your weight in addition to how much you can lift, so he covered that.
I haven't maxed out since I was 132 (I'm 153 now). So 2 years ago (at 132lb) I could bench 225lb, squat 315lbs, and deadlift 345lbs. I'm doing a 5x5 routine with 95lb dumbbells now, so I imagine my bench would be much higher than it was if I had a spotter and could use a barbell (I was using 75lb dumbbells when I maxed out at 225). So I'd guess if I worked for a couple weeks to max out I could do 255lb bench, 395lb deadlift, and probably the same 315 for squats, since I've been weak with back squats lately.
Maxing out on deadlifts is a good way to hurt your back if you don't have perfect form. I've done it 2 times in the past, so I don't deadlift more than what I can do 6 reps of now. Not being able to work out for a month (or lie down for a week) sucks.
EDIT: And most barbells are 45lbs or 15lbs (they're shorter and hollow). Most ez-curl bars are 25lbs or 15lbs.
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.
Most of the time I believe people do add the weight of the bar. Just started hitting the gym again, consistently. I'm 6'0 170 pounds and can do 200 at least three times(think it can only be called your "max" if you do 3 successful reps).
hah i've never benched in my life. but out of curiosity and to see where i stand, how much can you guys curl (with a dumbbell that is)? how many push-ups?
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?
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
I bench 650 lbs Squat 700lbs (not that great) Deadlift 400lbs (really not great)
Keep in mind these are all legal lifts that I do which means for the bench/squat I go a whole lot lower and I hold it for a solid 2 seconds before fully locking out.
My lower body isn't great but I am recovering from a torn asscheek injury. I am looking to bench 750+ by the end of the year and set some world records for the "junior" bracket (age 23)
I was benching 500lbs and one of the side spotters lifted the bar on his side (not supposed to do that) only the main spotter does that so I had the weight shift to my left and I had to brace with my leg to keep from dumping it... 500lbs on a single leg in a benching arch = torn muscles somewhere.. for me it was the ass.
when i was lifting, i weighed about 160, i maxed 235, i could do 8-12x 3 sets of 185, but i never did that, i always went 185 195 205 when i lifted then i dislocated my shoulder for the 4th time, had surgery, and now i can bench like 145 ><
On February 02 2009 03:18 {88}iNcontroL wrote: I'm 6'0 270
I bench 650 lbs Squat 700lbs (not that great) Deadlift 400lbs (really not great)
Keep in mind these are all legal lifts that I do which means for the bench/squat I go a whole lot lower and I hold it for a solid 2 seconds before fully locking out.
My lower body isn't great but I am recovering from a torn asscheek injury. I am looking to bench 750+ by the end of the year and set some world records for the "junior" bracket (age 23)
do you use the muslce shirt joints yet at your weight? rofl how do you not crush your mouse when you're playing starcraft, 650 lbs is a bit too much for me;
For my regular work-out, I start at 245 lbs x 12, and pyramid my way up to 295 lbs x 6. I hate squats, so I start at 195 lbs x 16, and pyramid my way up to about 250 lbs x 10, depending on how I feel for the day. I also hate dead-lifts, and instead opt to do more free-weight/machine exercises to make up for it (i.e. rows, pull-downs, etc.)
One thing I don't understand is how I can bench-press 315 about 3-6 times if I haven't done any bench-press for 1-2 days, but I can't even do 320 once.
On February 02 2009 03:18 {88}iNcontroL wrote: I'm 6'0 270
I bench 650 lbs Squat 700lbs (not that great) Deadlift 400lbs (really not great)
Keep in mind these are all legal lifts that I do which means for the bench/squat I go a whole lot lower and I hold it for a solid 2 seconds before fully locking out.
My lower body isn't great but I am recovering from a torn asscheek injury. I am looking to bench 750+ by the end of the year and set some world records for the "junior" bracket (age 23)
:O! How is your squat only 50 pounds higher than you're bench?! You're insane O: ! ! !
EPT
. I've just returned to the gym
