The infamous what can you bench question..

**Sledge** · 08-07-2010, 03:30 AM

Their is something wrong with those tables. They make Girlymuscle well into Advanced in everything and Me Intermediate or just making advanced. That can't be right.

**GDavis** · 08-08-2010, 05:46 PM

I never "felt" the bench. Every time I go heavy I get hurt. Most reading this will say he must have "bad" form. I would disagree. I am not convinced this is a great "chest" builder and I feel it is a high risk exercise. Trying to build a big chest? Try doing almost all pressing movements (bar,fly, dumbbell, machine) on in incline. Then only non incline movements use isolation movements like a peck deck/cable fly's.

**AlaskaMuscle** · 08-08-2010, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by rj45

I'm not a strong guy but I'm finally up to nearly 3 plates aside for about 5 reps.

Currently at 20% bodyfat sitting at 200 pounds, 5.8" & on gear.

Whats average for my size.

Your doing good. I suggest keep the same weight till you get that sixth and then add weight. Remember it will be different with free weights so don't jump too quick. The rest of them are just messing with you and having a little fun. Don't let'em get you down.

**AlaskaMuscle** · 08-08-2010, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by Wetdawg

I can do 4 plates per side. Lets seeThats:
5lbsx4
5lbsx4
45lb bar

85lbs....YEA BABY, nothing like throwing up four plates!

That's fucking funny, I don't care who you are

**mareck** · 09-01-2010, 12:28 AM

while we're on the subject, i'm at one rep 205 5'6" and 140 lbs with 12% bf. is that any good?

**coacher77** · 09-01-2010, 11:52 AM

My best was 4 plates for 3 to 4 reps, I was weighing about 220 then. After a few years off from serious lifting I am working my way back up to the heavy weights again, I can still do low three's for reps. I have just shed a lot of bodyfat and am trying build my strength levels back up.

**Timbo89** · 09-02-2010, 04:37 AM

ive done four plates for a set of six.

**FATPANDA** · 10-16-2010, 07:52 PM

Ya at you size id say thats preety good.

**Suave_Howss** · 10-16-2010, 07:56 PM

yeah man thats heavy, keep goin with it but of course be safe as hell with no spotter

**GeneticFr3ak** · 10-19-2010, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by rj45

I'm not a strong guy but I'm finally up to nearly 3 plates aside for about 5 reps.

Currently at 20% bodyfat sitting at 200 pounds, 5.8" & on gear.

Whats average for my size.

i dont think there is an average... You lift what you can lift.. How does ur chest look? Under developed... lift more, Over developed? stay the same or reduce slightly and work on definition...

**retwa** · 10-19-2010, 04:10 PM

Pointless question usually, since the form and ROM, or lack thereof, that is often used on the bench press, varies widely.

**GirlyMuscle** · 10-19-2010, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Sledge

Their is something wrong with those tables. They make Girlymuscle well into Advanced in everything and Me Intermediate or just making advanced. That can't be right.

I'm actually between Advanced and Elite.

Same for Squats and Deads.