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List your PR and current max.

PR: 310
Current max: 310

Should have 330 by end of summer.

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I have no idea what I could max at right now. My PR is 265 at a bodyweight of 170.

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Since I hurt my back I haven't returned to my normal workout, so instead of bench I have been using

http://www.roadrunners-inc.com/HS_Chest_Press.jpg


How does the weight translate? For example, if I am doing 230 lbs. in plates, what % of a flat bench press might that be. I know its not too important for now, but I'd like to know if I'm getting my strength back to where it was.

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What is PR?

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personal record im guessing

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i can't remember the last time i did a flat barbell bench...been doing db bench for a long time now...and i've never gone for a pr, don't really see a point to it...

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that machine does not translate too well.

I dont know how much i can max. I am guessing 325. 6'2 205

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I would think 300 is doable for me right now. 295 at the very worst

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8 inches when erect

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I see star number 2 coming

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lighten up

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Is tex ok? A bench press thread and he is not here in the 1st 5 minutes??

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Wussy question, when do you guys go for your PR - on an off day, at the end or beginning of your workout session? I haven't actively tried to find my PR for anything in awhile since I'm generally familiar with everything I do in my circuits.

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Raise your hand if you can't bench your body weight? [img]/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

Come on, anybody else? [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

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Funny benching story. Was in the gym monday and some guys were doing a "chest" workout. Lets just say the benching they were doing would probably be called 8 board pressing with assistance. Really amazing how much you can bench if all you do is bend your arms about 30 degrees!

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Getting there... 160x5 -> ~180 max. I'm 6'4" 190lbs.

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dethgrind that isn't bad considering your height/weight.

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PR - 245 (6 yrs ago)
Current - Probably 205-215

I'm 6'2" 180-185. My focus is on endurance training so poor upper body strength isn't unexpected but it still can be frustrating.

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The real question should be "how much can you bench with proper form." The answer to that for most people is about 25% less than whatever they say their max is.

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5'10" 185lbs

PR 205
Current max 195
Workout = 135x4x8

I have a feeling it's going to keep going down as I'm doing my first ever cut and I'm down 30lbs of fat. Still have another 30lbs to go.

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5'8 172lbs

PR: 205
Current: ???

I only use the machines now [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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pr = 265 about 3 years ago, i dont use barbell benches anymore because of recurring shoulder problems, my last DB bench set is @ 110 lbs

5'10" ~190-193lbs

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5' 8". 131 lb.

And I dumbbell bench 80 lb, and that's 80 lb TOTAL [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] The good news is I've been increasing the weight every week.

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6"1 19 year old.

PR: 210 when I weighed 190
Current max: 205, weigh 210 (just started working out again 3 weeks ago)
Goal: 245

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I have no idea but I'll see if I'm up for it tomorrow. I'll be happy if I can bench my bodyweight 168, 5'9.

Mike Vegas, 5'10 185lbs, lost 30 lbs and still want to lose 30lbs more? what?

Soh, we all have to start somewhere. Keep it up

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I just started lifting again after dropping ~85 lbs. I lost the weight by running my ass off and not eating, so I got down to about 145 with hardly any muscle. I started lifting again, could hardly rep out 135. Somehow or another I managed to get to lifting way more than even when I weighed more. I havent maxed yet, but I do 275x2 in my last set. That's after my whole bench workout, so I think 290-300 is pretty doable. I also have really strict form (no arch or anything), and since im not really looking to be a powerlifter I think im doing okay.

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pr is like 230 or so.

honestly i don't bench any more because i'm not sure why anyone would do it when pushups are almost as effective (until a certain point) and there's not all that risk of injury.

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personal best- 500 @ 275

current- 415 @ 215

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5' 8". 131 lb.

And I dumbbell bench 80 lb, and that's 80 lb TOTAL [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] The good news is I've been increasing the weight every week.

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Soh, You're just getting started. Worry about learning the movements, not PRs. Your bench is probably a bit higher using a barbell rather than dumbells if that's encouraging at all. Keep up the good work!

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Somehow or another I managed to get to lifting way more than even when I weighed more.

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That's your CNS kicking in. What do you weigh now?

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personal best- 500 @ 275

current- 415 @ 215

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Tx, You're a [censored] Beast! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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pr is like 230 or so.

honestly i don't bench any more because i'm not sure why anyone would do it when pushups are almost as effective (until a certain point) and there's not all that risk of injury.

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Almost as effective at what? [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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285 best. No idea now due to injuries.

I was once benching next to Chris Hovan, formally of the MN Vikings. Hovan loaded the bar with 415 and did 10 reps without a spotter and it looked about as easy for him as warming up with only the bar.

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PR - 355

current - ? (less than PR I'm sure)

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HOLLA!

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pr is like 230 or so.

honestly i don't bench any more because i'm not sure why anyone would do it when pushups are almost as effective (until a certain point) and there's not all that risk of injury.

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yeah...they're not

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i definitely can't

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PR: 240 6 years ago when I was 18 at a body wieght of 185

I'd be lucky if I could do 200 now.

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PR: 235 (done when 17 and weighing 150)
Now: 225 (now 20 and 170, but not stronger hmmmmm)

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personal best- 500 @ 275

current- 415 @ 215

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Tx, You're a [censored] Beast! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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The strange thing is that, at 215, I dont feel either big, or terribly strong. It's all a contrast I suppose. If I was 180 six months ago, I'd feel gigantic and superman-ish. My last 1RM session was 4 weeks ago, and I haven't lifted much since, due to the WSOP. On the plus side, I'm really close to having abs again, so all is well, and skinny Tex gets much more tail then bulky Tex.

I digress. What I wanted to say is

benching 2x your body weight w/o a shirt is SO [censored] HARD. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO DO THIS FOR YEARS. DAMNIT, I WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!