How much can you bench? & How much do you weigh?

[Lord_Suston]

Currently @ 187lbs I can flat bench 315 twice, just did it last week wasn't too bad, my spotter didn't need to touch the bar so I guess I might be able to squeeze another rep out next week...

 

[CytoMel]

...why the head raise on that clip?

All the best benchers raise their heads off the bench each rep...Start doing it regularly if you arent used to it.

 

[jeremys]

good luck with the rotator, thai.

and cobin, good luck with your goal, if its only 10 pounds more, you'll have it really soon

thanks again spatts.

you all have great lifts

one thing though, some feds dont allow you to have any kind of head raising, like the cookey ones i lift in. just be sure you know the rules before every comp. i've seen a couple guys get red-lighted for some very good lifts

 

[gettinlarger]

approx 180 pounds.

1RM at 305. I'm gonna try for a new PR tomorrow. 315 should be easy. Maybe even 325. We'll see.

 

[needsize]

havent done a max ina long time but benched 320lbs for 3 sets of 5 reps today, guessing it's probably around 400lbs (I weight 225lbs)

 

[Tarheel]

Hmm, never done max.

Bodyweight 10 times easily though....

 

[wiseachoo]

Well I am no comparison to you guys, but keeping in mind I started working out seriously 5 weeks ago I'm doing ok. Haven't tried my max bench for a week though, been refining my routine, down to training only 2 muscle groups per workout session.

Week 1
Weight: 130
Max Bench: 135

Week 4
Weight: 136
Max Bench: 155

Nowhere near you guys but I'm very pleased with my progress.

 

[bignate73]

305 today at 175lbs.

sets of 225 for 6 on incline, dont know if i want to max out on incline though.

 

[The Shadow]

All the best benchers raise their heads off the bench each rep...Start doing it regularly if you arent used to it.

....but this was a floor press which qould be midrange on a regular rom bench

 

[bignate73]

All the best benchers raise their heads off the bench each rep...Start doing it regularly if you arent used to it.

i think it might be a superstition thing, it shouldnt have anything to do with the form itself, should it? if i lift my head up, i will lose sight of my shoulder blades staying back. but thats just me. im a freak.