can you bench more than your weight?

[72-10]

this will really weed out the non-hackers

[MrFonzworth]

Yes

[scuzzy]

once I started repping 235 I never tried maxing anymore


now I just do 10 x 8 x 5 x 5

[Rolando]

Working my way back up. Probably by the end of the month I will be able to say yes. Just don't want to rush and screw up my shoulder again.

[imdaman99]

No. I haven't ever worked out (ok fine it was 1 semester in college when the bball gym was taken during my break). I stay in shape because of basketball. Ball is life.

[JEFFERSON MONEY]

Probably.

Isn't deadlift or power clean a better indication of overall strength?

[scuzzy]

Probably.

Isn't deadlift or power clean a better indication of overall strength?
I stopped doing both years ago

Use to watch a lot of BB videos, lots of ex-pros say don't do deadlifts unless you're an athlete in competition. Supposedly it puts uneven pressure on your spinal discs and really messes you up down the road (bulged discs)

[JEFFERSON MONEY]

I stopped doing both years ago

Use to watch a lot of BB videos, lots of ex-pros say don't do deadlifts unless you're an athlete in competition. Supposedly it puts uneven pressure on your spinal discs and really messes you up down the road (bulged discs)

Yeah that makes sense. Lifting hundreds of pounds and if you accidentally round your back, or twist your body one way that would screw your spine up real fast.

I know doing them properly in moderation is strong for lower back, hammies, traps, forearms and core.

Same with the bench... it's gotta be rough on the elbows past a certain weight.

[Patrick Chewing]

I cringe when I see people doing squats or deadlifts. Most I've ever benched is 275.

[RRR3]

I cringe when I see people doing squats or deadlifts. Most I've ever benched is 275.
So you’ve DEFINITELY never benched more than your weight :lol

[Patrick Chewing]

So you’ve DEFINITELY never benched more than your weight :lol

So here's the thing. You told us you weigh like 173 pounds. There is no way in hell you have ever benched more than that. :lol

[DoctorP]

Who cares about bench press? How many pushups can you do after 3 hours of legit basketball?

[JEFFERSON MONEY]

Who cares about bench press? How many pushups can you do after 3 hours of legit basketball?

Basketball isn't THAT taxing on your upper body tho.

[scuzzy]

Hate doing squats but they're probably the most beneficial for me in day-2-day motion and posture


Have to hit the squat rack

[Rolando]

I am doing deadlifts with a trap bar now. Way safer and better than normal barbell deadlifts. So happy my gym finally bought a trap bar.

[Manny98]

No, I weigh 186 and my highest is around 165

[JEFFERSON MONEY]

No, I weigh 186 and my highest is around 165

Thank you for your honesty.

Though, it may seem small, I commend you for this trait; as the internet is full of e-statters.

It's a rare and special virtue you have dear Manny.

[RRR3]

So here's the thing. You told us you weigh like 173 pounds. There is no way in hell you have ever benched more than that. :lol
I have benched more than that (175) but I was about 186 at the time.

[Long Duck Dong]

5 years ago I used to do 15-20 reps with my own weight. I cared a lot more about my body back then since I was on the hunt. Work hard, play hard. Now I have a steady gf, and work has taken over my life. I barely find time to jog. It's just pretty much work hard now :(

[Patrick Chewing]

Pushups are a great exercise though. I try to do at least do 100 pushups a day. Spread them out. Let your muscles recover.

I canceled by gym membership cause they were closed obviously, so I've kept my chest and triceps pretty firm by doing pushups. I hover between 225-235 depending on my level of activity.

[Long Duck Dong]

Pushups are a great exercise though. I try to do at least do 100 pushups a day. Spread them out. Let your muscles recover.

I canceled by gym membership cause they were closed obviously, so I've kept my chest and triceps pretty firm by doing pushups. I hover between 225-235 depending on my level of activity.

That's pretty impressive. I used to do 2 sets of 100 in my every other day routine. I wonder how many I can do now? 20? 30 maybe? :oldlol:

[dude77]

I think flat bench press is overrated for measuring strength to be honest .. let's see how much you can lower on your shoulders as you bend your legs all the way down and lift back all the way up(squat) .. I think that's a better measure ... or how much can you military press .. or how much weight can you do pull ups with for how many reps

[Long Duck Dong]

I think flat bench press is overrated for measuring strength to be honest .. let's see how much you can lower on your shoulders as you bend your legs all the way down and lift back all the way up(squat) .. I think that's a better measure ... or how much can you military press .. or how much weight can you do pull ups with for how many reps

For shorter stout men yes. Taller guys have a disadvantage on this. I'm not too tall at 6'1 and have broad shoulders but the rest of me is pretty slight of build. I don't do squats but I imagine I'd suck at it, even when I was at my fitness peak.

[Axe]

Wish i could bench more than 150 although I'm like 180+ or something

[Facepalm]

Do 50 push ups. Wait one minute, do 40. One minute, 30..then 20, then 10. Those last 10 will burn so good. Once that gets easy bump it up to 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10. If it's too hard to start at 50 then drop it to 40. Just remember to only rest a minute in between.

[Patrick Chewing]

Do 50 push ups. Wait one minute, do 40. One minute, 30..then 20, then 10. Those last 10 will burn so good. Once that gets easy bump it up to 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10. If it's too hard to start at 50 then drop it to 40. Just remember to only rest a minute in between.

That’s military shit. The average guy can’t do 90 push-ups in a matter of minutes.

[Facepalm]

That’s military shit. The average guy can’t do 90 push-ups in a matter of minutes.

Yeah. Starting at 50 would be hard for beginners. But you can adjust it down to 40 or 30 until you build your strength and stamina up.

[Axe]

Yeah. Starting at 50 would be hard for beginners. But you can adjust it down to 40 or 30 until you build your strength and stamina up.
This. If i do more than 20 at my current weight, my body would be ached and be tired, making me feel that it's easily giving up on me already.

[coin24]

Yep. A lot of you will be able to when training consistently

[TheCorporation]

Keep hitting the gym my dudes, you can get it! 315 (3 plates) was a nice milestone for me.

[MrFonzworth]

I'm the strongest.

[Rolando]

Keep hitting the gym my dudes, you can get it! 315 (3 plates) was a nice milestone for me.

Nice. I am still working towards 225 (2 plates). In my opinion, that's the begining of being truly strong. 315 is freaking seriously strong.

[hateraid]

Probably.

Isn't deadlift or power clean a better indication of overall strength?

Bench is a good measuring stick for strength. It's part of the events in powerlifting.

Most people can't do the bar + 45lb plates. Only 135 lbs. If you can't do that don't even come in this thread, let alone make fun of others.

[hateraid]

Nice. I am still working towards 225 (2 plates). In my opinion, that's the begining of being truly strong. 315 is freaking seriously strong.

Anything over 2 plates is top percentile strength. 3 plates is WTF strength. I've benched max 2 plates plus 10lb (245 lbs) 3 reps. Bench contest between friends. I could have gone higher but never really experimented with max.

[Axe]

It seems the technique to grow is to put heavier weights each time, even slight increments will do. For example, additional 2.5 lbs to 5 lbs first and so on. Your body or arms will adapt that way, making succeeding workouts a little easier if you're consistent.

[Norcaliblunt]

I can bench more than your moms weight and that’s a lot.

[Rolando]

It seems the technique to grow is to put heavier weights each time, even slight increments will do. For example, additional 2.5 lbs to 5 lbs first and so on. Your body or arms will adapt that way, making succeeding workouts a little easier if you're consistent.

Yep. Progressive overload. You just consistantly get to the gym and make sure that, in some way, you are doing more than the last time. Either more weight, more reps, more sets.....something. This is a good basic approach. You will be either getting bigger or stronger or both. Just string together months and months of getting to the gym at least twice a week, optimally 4 times a week.

[Shooter]

Yep. Progressive overload. You just consistantly get to the gym and make sure that, in some way, you are doing more than the last time. Either more weight, more reps, more sets.....something. This is a good basic approach. You will be either getting bigger or stronger or both. Just string together months and months of getting to the gym at least twice a week, optimally 4 times a week.

and dont forget to work all the muscle groups since they help each other

chest, tris, biceps, back, forearms, core, legs, shoulders, bla bla bla

[Rooster]

Yep. Progressive overload. You just consistantly get to the gym and make sure that, in some way, you are doing more than the last time. Either more weight, more reps, more sets.....something. This is a good basic approach. You will be either getting bigger or stronger or both. Just string together months and months of getting to the gym at least twice a week, optimally 4 times a week.

Progressive overload is easier when you bulk up. I prefer the 5/3/1 approach . Hard to
maintain the strength in cutting though so less volume (but still lifting heavy) seems to a have better result everytime while managing my macro.

[SaltyMeatballs]

I don't usually brag about myself often, but I'm 6'2 and 195 lbs with 8% body fat. My one rep bench press max is 275