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6 plates on the bar

BodybuildingUniverse

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Seriously, how many of us here will EVER see six plates on the bar for ANY exercise besides leg press and maybe shrugs? (not you b-fold :) )

I've been at it since 1987 and I am just on the verge of 6 plates for both squat and deads. A LONG journey...

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Wait, do you mean six plates a side (585 ibs), or six plate total (315 ibs)? There are a dozen guys at every gym who can rep out with 315 on bench or squat.

Anyway I can handle 12 plates total at the buffet on a good refeed day, easily.
 
I'm planning on pulling at least that much within two years. I'll be squatting something close to that too.

One day, I plan on benching it.
...chad...
 
cheesecake, I don't think I'll ever be doing six plates a side on any chest movement, except maybe the hammerstrength decline, and probably in the next year. I've trained with two guys (one is my cousin) who bench that much for reps, and both were bigger than I plan on being.

Anyway, good luck on pulling that soon. The weight is all in your head. You just have to know that you can do it.
 
6 plates a side for reps? that's... sick. How big is he??

I've done it in the hammer dead, tb dead (and could do it in the hs wide if you could fit that many plates on the machine) but for barbell lifts no fuckin' way. Not now, not ever. Major kudos to anyone who's in that club!
 
BodybuildingUniverse said:
Seriously, how many of us here will EVER see six plates on the bar for ANY exercise besides leg press and maybe shrugs? (not you b-fold :) )

I've been at it since 1987 and I am just on the verge of 6 plates for both squat and deads. A LONG journey...
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I've gotten 585 for rack deads from the knees.:D Does that count?



Joker
 
Me too. I was there before, and will be again soon.....
 
Tweakle said:
6 plates a side for reps? that's... sick. How big is he??

I've done it in the hammer dead, tb dead (and could do it in the hs wide if you could fit that many plates on the machine) but for barbell lifts no fuckin' way. Not now, not ever. Major kudos to anyone who's in that club!
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Who, my cousin? He's 6'5" 320 ibs. He just got cut from the Titans recently.
 
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JOKER47 said:


I've gotten 585 for rack deads from the knees.:D Does that count?



Joker
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I use 550 for rack deads, so I definately see 585 for a real dead one day.


One day...
 
i want 6 a side plus a 5 and a 2.5 on each side by 2005, deadlifting. I almost hit 5 a side and a 2.5 each side, and that was at the end of a season and cutting. So i see it very easily in the future. I also see myself pulling 700 in a few years too, before i graduate, while squatting 6 a side.
 
I use 550 for rack deads, so I definately see 585 for a real dead one day.
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Great attitude!!!

I would love to train with you! You are a lot stronger than you think you are. You just need someone to take you there!:)
 
I curl six plates per side all the time!!! Its challenging, but it is certainly possible.














Of course, I am referring to 6 dimes at each end of the EZ curl bar lol.
 
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tad69 said:



Great attitude!!!

I would love to train with you! You are a lot stronger than you think you are. You just need someone to take you there!:)
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Thanks, Man. That's why I"m lookin forward to getting back home.
 
the funny thing is that when you get to the point where you can move that kind of weight you have to start using the compact kilogram plates that weigh more, or 100 pound plates, and the whole glory thing is out the window
 
People train for decades to deadlift or squat that kind of weight, and people here proclaim they can do it after 2-3 years? Interesting
 
revexrevex said:
My point being is that its not realistic
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Why would you say that?

I know someone who has been lifting for 2 1/2 years that pulls 500lbs. This person has only been deadlifting about half of that time.

Would it be so unrealistic that this person could pull 600 in 3 1/2 years time lifting?


Joker
 
Depends on how strong you are pre-trained. I'm a natural wimpy girly-man strength wise. Took me many years to get where I'm at. Bubba Ray Jim Bob may be able to walk up & pick up 500 right off the bat. I could see how someone could do it in a few years.

as long as they were big wristered. LOL
 
revexrevex said:
People train for decades to deadlift or squat that kind of weight, and people here proclaim they can do it after 2-3 years? Interesting
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ive been training for over 5 years now, i got 455, almost nailed 500, watch my vid. I dont see why i couldnt get 6 a side and a few more by the end of next year ( about 6.5 years training ) with a proper diet and trainng.
 
cheesecake started training 4 months ago. by the end of this year he will pull over 405 on deadlift. within 2 years of training, i will bet money he will pull over 600.

you just have to focus on your form and training revex, if you really want to excel at one thing you have to focus on it. like you hurt your shoulder not tapping out the other day, that put you out of commision for a while, maybe even still. either way it set you back. someone focused will not take a chance on hurting themselves and preventing their goal.

its all about knowledge, guts, and determination.

X
 
onerepmaximum said:
Oh, wait. This thread isn't about a Chinese buffet?
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:FRlol: :FRlol: :FRlol: :FRlol: had to make a comment about that...that shit was funny.

yea..its good journey when you venture into the realm of 6 plates..i've visited this realm once too often..which is a good thing right? tb
 
Sometimes knowledge grits and determination is simply not enough
 
I am gonna get 6 plates per side soonon deadlift. maybe by end of the year. been lifting hard and with good info for last 2-3 years, I was dicking around the other years.

It all comes down to how hard you train in and out of the gym
 
i spotted a guy

who had five plates on the bar for inclines. he nailed it. i asked him if he wanted me to add more weight. he said thank you no, please take the plates off and go away.
 
Ive already hit 6 plates (585) on Beast lifts (deadlift off the ground,but with the bar behind the legs) and over seven plates a side off the lowest setting in the rack (715) I plan to deadlift much more then that and exceed it raw on the bench one day as well. =)
 
IronLion said:
the funny thing is that when you get to the point where you can move that kind of weight you have to start using the compact kilogram plates that weigh more, or 100 pound plates, and the whole glory thing is out the window
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haha Yea I got this fucking preferance, and people criticize me for it, but I take all the thick plates on my deadlift day. There are only 14 in the gym. I use them all when Im on the power rack, and all but 2 of them when Im working off the floor. I love how it looks!! hehe Motivates me! I noticed with 7 plates a side plus a 25 there is hardly any room on the bar. Not sure how much it holds. I know it can hold atleast 8 a side. =) Ive only been deadlifting steady for a year, so Im not even close to hitting a true barrier. For standard deads and rack pulls I only go up to 5 and a quarter on each side though =)
 
WalkingBeast said:

Ive only been deadlifting steady for a year, so Im not even close to hitting a true barrier. For standard deads and rack pulls I only go up to 5 and a quarter on each side though =)
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i ve been deadlifting for about 5.5 months now. But i think genetically im built for it. Long arms, big legs, etc.
 
revexrevex said:
Sometimes knowledge grits and determination is simply not enough
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True. That's where attitude takes over.

And with the kind of defeatist attitude that many people have, they never will see 585 on anything.

I, however, will not put mental limits on myself. Not now. Not ever.
...chad...
 
Exodus said:
you just have to focus on your form and training revex, if you really want to excel at one thing you have to focus on it. like you hurt your shoulder not tapping out the other day, that put you out of commision for a while, maybe even still. either way it set you back. someone focused will not take a chance on hurting themselves and preventing their goal.

its all about knowledge, guts, and determination.
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I get what you are saying here, but I don't think it says anything about knowledge, guts, and determination.... I think your point is more about PRIORITIES... sure when it comes down to it, only knowledge, guts, and determination will get you to your goal, but if you allow other priorities, you can get sidetracked from your goal....

For the record though- to a degree I think a person who puts that same determination/pride into EVERYTHING they do will do better overall than someone who specializes in one area and "wimps out" of others... due to the fact I believe they are a better competitor and have a stronger drive to win...

but I see your point...
 
revexrevex said:
People train for decades to deadlift or squat that kind of weight, and people here proclaim they can do it after 2-3 years? Interesting
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I hear what you are saying bor, but I think it is possible... also, training, recovery and nutrition knowledge is so much better nowadays, than even 10 years ago... not that the ideas did not exist back then- but that the ideas are widely available to all....
 
cheesecake said:

True. That's where attitude takes over.

And with the kind of defeatist attitude that many people have, they never will see 585 on anything.

I, however, will not put mental limits on myself. Not now. Not ever.
...chad...
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I am seriously considering making a thread on this statement alone. Would you mind?
 
Its all a matter of perspective. Train at a gym where six plates is a common sight and you will be there before you know it. Train at a gym where 3 plates make you king and it will remain a fantasy.
Like a fish you grow to the size of your tank. I like being a little fish in a big pond.
 
BigWh1tey said:
Train at a gym where six plates is a common sight and you will be there before you know it. Train at a gym where 3 plates make you king and it will remain a fantasy.
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Nicely said...
 
BigWh1tey said:
Its all a matter of perspective. Train at a gym where six plates is a common sight and you will be there before you know it. Train at a gym where 3 plates make you king and it will remain a fantasy.
Like a fish you grow to the size of your tank. I like being a little fish in a big pond.
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exactly
 
Becoming said:


I get what you are saying here, but I don't think it says anything about knowledge, guts, and determination.... I think your point is more about PRIORITIES...
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ahhh......... but with knowledge comes know what your priorities are.

X
 
Exodus said:
ahhh......... but with knowledge comes know what your priorities are.

X
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I see I have to watch you more closely now! :) Touche (or however you spell it), but I think you probably get what I was trying to get at...
 
some good comments here guys. I agree that's its all in the attitude and a few here seem to have it. I've had it for some time now but I am being realistic. And I dont doubt that someone like cheesecake at nearly 300 pounds will get this weight and much more very soon. But not many here are anywhere near that bodyweight, which doesnt hurt on the journey to 6 plates per side. I say MORE POWER TO YOU to everyone!!! Rock on...

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6 plates total... lol -- got that on a few exercises... 6 plates on each side... don't have that.

C-ditty
 
revexrevex said:
My point being is that its not realistic
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you should not set artificial limitations on your abilities. Much of this is in the mind. I have far exceeded what I once thought possible for me. I now realized that there is no benefit to putting any limits on what I may be able to achieve.

As for the question, 585 is a decent amount of weight, but there are many, many on this board that could get to the point where they can do that kind of weight for reps on a number of exercises. Maybe not bench, but squats, deads, rackpulls, RDLs, good mornings, ect.---sure. Many on here can already do that amount and much more.
 
Mike_Rojas said:
How much weight can you fit on a standard olympic bar with 45 lb plates?
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10 or 11 per side depending on thickness of the plates. I've had 10 per side before on our bar; it was close to the end.
 
rbrown said:


you should not set artificial limitations on your abilities. Much of this is in the mind. I have far exceeded what I once thought possible for me. I now realized that there is no benefit to putting any limits on what I may be able to achieve.

As for the question, 585 is a decent amount of weight, but there are many, many on this board that could get to the point where they can do that kind of weight for reps on a number of exercises. Maybe not bench, but squats, deads, rackpulls, RDLs, good mornings, ect.---sure. Many on here can already do that amount and much more.
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True. Ive only been training since 94. I just started doing deads steadily a year ago. In one year and 2 months I went from 405 deadlift to a 500lb dead. Also Im not far from 6 plates on conventional deadlift rack pulls, and when pulling off the rack with the bar behind my legs Im able to get 7 and a quarter on each side on the lowest rack setting. Not to mention I get 6 plates a side (585) off the floor on the hack lift (deadlift with bar behind the legs). Im only 23 185lbs, havent even tapped into my potential yet!
 
WalkingBeast said:



True. Ive only been training since 94. I just started doing deads steadily a year ago. In one year and 2 months I went from 405 deadlift to a 500lb dead. Also Im not far from 6 plates on conventional deadlift rack pulls, and when pulling off the rack with the bar behind my legs Im able to get 7 and a quarter on each side on the lowest rack setting. Not to mention I get 6 plates a side (585) off the floor on the hack lift (deadlift with bar behind the legs). Im only 23 185lbs, havent even tapped into my potential yet!
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oh i agree with ya on that..you haven't tapped your potential yet..neither have I..but it will be fun to see where it will take us!! i've managed to squat and dead over 6 plates..the only thing left is the bench!!LOL. tb
 
I've only seen it once(theres actually 600 on there), but would love to move past it...


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thanks, no straps or belt, and I onyl weighed around 215lbs at the time, not bad for a bodybuilder
 
needsize said:
thanks, no straps or belt, and I onyl weighed around 215lbs at the time, not bad for a bodybuilder
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not bad for a bodybuilder at all bro!! dont do any powerlifting in the offseason...:D LOL
tb
 
thanks, I used to powerlift but found out the hard way my little frame isnt meant for the big weights
 
needsize, what size are your legs again bro, not show numbers, but regular numbers, cold??

I wonder what size mine would need to be to look proportional to yours
 
they taped out around 27" cold this morning, not a huge measurement but my frame makes them look bigger. They were only around 24 on show day, but they didnt look it
 
needsize said:
thanks, I used to powerlift but found out the hard way my little frame isnt meant for the big weights
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man...sure as hell could of fooled me brotha!! i can tell you used to do powerlifting..much of the size and thickness you have came from that!! makes it easier to diet..LOL. tb
 
thebrute said:
i agree....6 plate bench though is badass!! tb
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my old training partner has done over 585 on competition, with a full pause and 3 green lights, insane. hes even squatted just over 900 as well, no wonder I have a powerlifting background..
 
needsize said:


my old training partner has done over 585 on competition, with a full pause and 3 green lights, insane. hes even squatted just over 900 as well, no wonder I have a powerlifting background..
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fuck!! i hope to be there someday....no wonder you have a powerlifting background indeed!! tb
 
needsize said:


my old training partner has done over 585 on competition, with a full pause and 3 green lights, insane. hes even squatted just over 900 as well, no wonder I have a powerlifting background..
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Thats simply amazing!!!

That will humble anyone.
 
thebrute said:


oh i agree with ya on that..you haven't tapped your potential yet..neither have I..but it will be fun to see where it will take us!! i've managed to squat and dead over 6 plates..the only thing left is the bench!!LOL. tb
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Awesome!! Cant wait to see what develops for us in the next few years!


Needsize: Where to you take the thigh measurement? Your legs look thicker then 27
 
I have the genetics for a good bench, my uncle did over 500 raw, and my dad did 485 raw, BB style, at 22-24 years old. I have to hurry though, my personal BEST is 280 and im 19, so i got to get my ass moving. However my dad did just over 500 squating, so i think i can surpass that soon.
 
thigh measurement was taken up at the top where its thickest. Bodybuilding is all about the illusion, thats why i tell people not to get too hung up in what they weigh or measure, its about hwo big you look, not how big you are.

the old trainer partner was crazy to train with, first time I saw him I just thought he was a fat guy, till I took a close look and realized just how thick and wide he was. he used to to crazy stuff like box squats, 6 plates per side, 10 sets of 3 reps with only 60 seconds rest in between sets
 
needsize said:
thigh measurement was taken up at the top where its thickest. Bodybuilding is all about the illusion, thats why i tell people not to get too hung up in what they weigh or measure, its about hwo big you look, not how big you are.

the old trainer partner was crazy to train with, first time I saw him I just thought he was a fat guy, till I took a close look and realized just how thick and wide he was. he used to to crazy stuff like box squats, 6 plates per side, 10 sets of 3 reps with only 60 seconds rest in between sets
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Sounds like you have seen some amazing feats of strength.
 
needsize said:
thigh measurement was taken up at the top where its thickest. Bodybuilding is all about the illusion, thats why i tell people not to get too hung up in what they weigh or measure, its about hwo big you look, not how big you are.

the old trainer partner was crazy to train with, first time I saw him I just thought he was a fat guy, till I took a close look and realized just how thick and wide he was. he used to to crazy stuff like box squats, 6 plates per side, 10 sets of 3 reps with only 60 seconds rest in between sets
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Nice Thats where I take mine too. Still those guys at 265 shredded are huge IMO, lots of fucking drugs though . ThanX bro!
 
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