300 Club

[foxxx]

Just want to blow about my 300 bench. I have been involved with the martial arts for 30 years, and have lifted for a large part of that time, but not for poundage. Three years ago I decided to devote more time to challenging myself with the weights. I was driven to get 300 on the bench. I finally did it naturally this week. When I say naturally I mean no roids, but it took 4 good cycles to get to this point. I also would add that I am 46 years old, and quite proud.

 

[TRUEsoldier]

Just want to blow about my 300 bench. I have been involved with the martial arts for 30 years, and have lifted for a large part of that time, but not for poundage. Three years ago I decided to devote more time to challenging myself with the weights. I was driven to get 300 on the bench. I finally did it naturally this week. When I say naturally I mean no roids, but it took 4 good cycles to get to this point. I also would add that I am 46 years old, and quite proud.

Awesome shit bro, keep up the good work, its good to see people that are dedicated..

 

[WalkingBeast]

You should be proud brother!! I believe that might put you in the 2% of the population that can actually press 300lbs. Or so Ive heard. A definate milestone!! I want to see 350 and beyond from you in the near future! Keep ON KILLING THAT SHIT!!

 

[foxxx]

Thanks for the posts guys. I also did not know about the 2% statistic, that really gives you a perspective on accomplishment.

 

[Backlash]

Nice bench. No roids but you've done 4 cycles? Doesn't that mean 4 cycles of steroids?

 

[view]

Just wait till you hit 315. Unraking 3 plates is trippy as it gets. I remember the first time I put up 315. I brought it down a little fast, but it still went back up. I was in awe about myself lol. But it felt different, it felt fantastic.

Congrats.

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

Helluva accomplishment, orb! Keep growing.

 

[foxxx]

backlash, yes I did roids in the past but this was done 1 year natural. Probably could not have done it without the past cycles though.

 

[Backlash]

Still impressive man, not trying to take anything away from you.

 

[the guy on the couch]

congrats, bro. maybe i'll be there one day 70 lbs to go!

oh... and i'll bet that statistic is a bit off. i'd be surprised if 1% of all people could bench 300 lbs. hell, only about 2% of the people at my gym can bench that much.

 

[Synpax]

Nice going. And I think it's way less than 2%.

 

[Scotsman]

Nice work, 300bench at 46yo is pretty damn impressive.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[Longhorn85]

Just want to blow about my 300 bench. I have been involved with the martial arts for 30 years, and have lifted for a large part of that time, but not for poundage. Three years ago I decided to devote more time to challenging myself with the weights. I was driven to get 300 on the bench. I finally did it naturally this week. When I say naturally I mean no roids, but it took 4 good cycles to get to this point. I also would add that I am 46 years old, and quite proud.

Congratulation on making the club. I've never done a cycle, but my goal is also 300. I'm close at 285. (I'm 43).

 

[foxxx]

Longhorn, I stayed at 285 for quite some time, then one day I tried 290 ( a couple good friends spotting ). I hit that twice easy, and my one bro said you have got to try 300. I hit that 2x also. I think you are there, just step out with some good bros behind you.

 

[foxxx]

congrats, bro. maybe i'll be there one day 70 lbs to go!

oh... and i'll bet that statistic is a bit off. i'd be surprised if 1% of all people could bench 300 lbs. hell, only about 2% of the people at my gym can bench that much.

I can easily recall having trouble with 225x5, then 250 came then 275 then I was there. 70lbs will go by fast, seems like alot but keep at and you will be amazed.

 

[Longhorn85]

I can easily recall having trouble with 225x5, then 250 came then 275 then I was there. 70lbs will go by fast, seems like alot but keep at and you will be amazed.

Did you attempt a one rep max every time you worked chest to get from 275 to 300? Or did you focus on reps at slightly lower weights to build strength first?

 

[powerlord]

I put 315 up once last monday,it was a struggle but I locked out,you guy's are right,it feels like you just won the gold.Three plates WOOHOO!!!!

 

[Longhorn85]

Did you let out a nice loud grunt so everyone in the gym would take notice?

 

[powerlord]

No,right before lock out I busted off a huge ole' fart!!LOL!

 

[KOArtist]

sadly Id rather hear a fart than some fag groaning and moaning like he's getting ass raped in prison. I HATE those fucking retards. I can work out VERY intensely and still shut the fuck up for the most part. Im gonna gag one of em w/ my towel one day, at the least. Now back on topic. I can push about 320 but damn, I didn't realize that made me top 2% in the world. Is that stat for sure?

 

[WalkingBeast]

It might have been less then 1% from what Ive heard. But theres really no good way to test it. Makes sense though. The majority of people I see is in gyms, so I base my averages on that. But thats not even the reality. Plus, all those starving children in africa give us all a good percentage boost. Keep KILLING that shit!!