I can benchpress 1.5x my body wieght, can you?

nojuice9 · Aug 11, 2012

Hello,

I have seen a number of losing wieght, getting in better shape threads...how bout this one? I come in around 205 and have a max bench of 315lbs. (six 45's on an olympis bar.) I have lifted my entire life and other than beer have lived a some what healthy lifestyle. I'm wondering what you cats have for similiar strenght levels. I turn 40 in November.

Jstack34 · Aug 11, 2012

I weigh about 175. The max I ever put up was 185 once and that was 2 years ago when i worked out with a collegiate wrestler who actually gave me a real workout plan. Now my only workout is basketball, probably could still put up 155, maybe a little more. Just a skinny guy and tough to bulk up with my current diet as well

KillaRSox · Aug 11, 2012

Bench pressing your body weight or 2x it means nothing. Though I congratulate you on being in shape.

studmlb55 · Aug 12, 2012

KillaRSox said:
Bench pressing your body weight or 2x it means nothing. Though I congratulate you on being in shape.

:think2:

ou_guy · Aug 12, 2012

when i use to strength train I could...6'4 210 dont think i went past 335. I mostly train explosive/more reps rather than heavy/few since a couple shoulder n wrist injuries...cant remember the last time i tried to max out

ou_guy · Aug 12, 2012

KillaRSox said:
Bench pressing your body weight or 2x it means nothing. Though I congratulate you on being in shape.

depends on your goals

bigbet1234 · Aug 12, 2012

I fuck 3x my body weight, can you?

festeringZit · Aug 12, 2012

bigbet1234 said:
I fuck 3x my body weight, can you?

I didn't know sheep grew that large?

gmenknicks · Aug 12, 2012

My max is around is around 315 and I weigh 190... I used to care very much about that number. But at 32 years old I realize how meaningless it actually is.

Now more concentrated on actual fitness and endurance vs strength in weight room

Incubus · Aug 12, 2012

festeringZit said:
I didn't know sheep grew that large?

@)

MattyMatt · Aug 12, 2012

1.5x your weight is good for BP. 2x is good for Squats. A true test of strength though is putting something over your head such as a Military Press, or a clean and jerk. If you wanna talk power, Power cleans, Clean and jerks, deadlifts, and squats is where it's at. Nothing worse then hearing a guy talk about his BP numbers, or being ask by someone, "Do you workout?", Answer : YES. Reply "How much do you bench?" It seems a lot associate strength and fitness with how much one benches, and that is a very falsified way of judging things. Props to anyone trying to workout and living a healthy lifestyle though.

EasyMoney · Aug 12, 2012

In college i was 204 lbs and could bench 385. These days I hardly ever do bench but i can still get 315. Although i weigh 215 these days

CoachCB · Aug 12, 2012

Not since I got into long distance running. I'm 160-165-ish. I can BP around 210-220. I can BP my body weight probably 12-15 times.

Now can any of you run 26.2 miles at a 6:40/avg mile pace?

CoachCB · Aug 12, 2012

gmenknicks said:
My max is around is around 315 and I weigh 190... I used to care very much about that number. But at 32 years old I realize how meaningless it actually is.

Now more concentrated on actual fitness and endurance vs strength in weight room

When I was your age I was just under 190...my BP was 355. I look at older pics and I didn't carry the weight well. Chubby cheeks, a slight gut. I'll be 42 this month and my overall fitness is much, much better.

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Enfuego · Aug 12, 2012

180 and press 285.

nojuice9 · Aug 12, 2012

great replys, alot of solid guys (health/strength wise) around here. I don't feel that having a bench is a big deal as MattyMatt said...it is a decent indicator(sp) of upper body strength though. I agree with cleans and similiar 'olympic' type movements, just alittle to technical for me at this age.

nojuice9 · Aug 12, 2012

CoachCB said:
Not since I got into long distance running. I'm 160-165-ish. I can BP around 210-220. I can BP my body weight probably 12-15 times.

Now can any of you run 26.2 miles at a 6:40/avg mile pace?

No way can I run 26.2 miles, let alone at that pace. Body wieght x 12-15 too, congrats sir.

EasyMoney · Aug 12, 2012

CoachCB said:
Not since I got into long distance running. I'm 160-165-ish. I can BP around 210-220. I can BP my body weight probably 12-15 times.

Now can any of you run 26.2 miles at a 6:40/avg mile pace?

I plan on running a 50 mile race in Nov, but it will be nowhere even close to a 6:40/ avg mile.

After that me and a couple buddys got plan to run a regular marathon in Febuary.

mplastered · Aug 12, 2012

CoachCB said:
Not since I got into long distance running. I'm 160-165-ish. I can BP around 210-220. I can BP my body weight probably 12-15 times.

Now can any of you run 26.2 miles at a 6:40/avg mile pace?

I don't even like driving that far.

DogDaze · Aug 12, 2012

When I used to max, I got up to 295 and then messed up my rotator cuff. Now, I rarely go past 185 and just do lots of reps. I'm 6'3'' and weigh 200.

I can benchpress 1.5x my body wieght, can you?

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