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Posted: 6/6/2017 11:15:00 AM EDT

Flat bench 175x7, incline DB press 75x6... or 5... 5 or 6

My goal is to be able to bench 225 by the end of August.

Posted: 6/7/2017 5:39:32 PM EDT

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Flat bench 175x7, incline DB press 75x6... or 5... 5 or 6

My goal is to be able to bench 225 by the end of August.

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That's pretty good for a girl.

Posted: 6/7/2017 5:57:16 PM EDT

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Flat bench 175x7, incline DB press 75x6... or 5... 5 or 6

My goal is to be able to bench 225 by the end of August.

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Don't listen to the dick above.

Not enough info but you could be on track. Be careful not to overtrain.

Posted: 6/7/2017 6:03:45 PM EDT

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Don't listen to the dick above.

Not enough info but you could be on track. Be careful not to overtrain.

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*snort* then

Posted: 6/7/2017 8:56:51 PM EDT

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Don't listen to the dick above.

Not enough info but you could be on track. Be careful not to overtrain.

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The average persons CNS can take a set or two of flat bench, but add in those dumbbells and you're really pushing your luck.

Or are you worried about the Rhabdo from a set of 7?

OP: We might be able to throw out some more constructive feedback if we knew a little more, like what's your training like, heigh/weight/age, how long did it take you to reach this?

Posted: 6/7/2017 9:05:19 PM EDT

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The average persons CNS can take a set or two of flat bench, but add in those dumbbells and you're really pushing your luck.

Or are you worried about the Rhabdo from a set of 7?

OP: We might be able to throw out some more constructive feedback if we knew a little more, like what's your training like, heigh/weight/age, how long did it take you to reach this?

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I hate when I get Rhabdo from doing sets of 10.

Posted: 6/7/2017 9:10:02 PM EDT

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Don't listen to the dick above.

Not enough info but you could be on track. Be careful not to overtrain.

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Did you just assume my gender?

Posted: 6/7/2017 9:38:12 PM EDT

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The average persons CNS can take a set or two of flat bench, but add in those dumbbells and you're really pushing your luck.

Or are you worried about the Rhabdo from a set of 7?

OP: We might be able to throw out some more constructive feedback if we knew a little more, like what's your training like, heigh/weight/age, how long did it take you to reach this?

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Not thinking Rhabdo. I'm thinking he might try to work chest every day to make his goal by Aug, which could be counterproductive.

Posted: 6/7/2017 9:39:23 PM EDT

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Did you just assume my gender?

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Yes.

I also assumed you were a dick because of your very unhelpful and insulting post.

Are you implying girls can't also act like dicks?

Posted: 6/7/2017 9:47:48 PM EDT

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Yes.

I also assumed you were a dick because of your very unhelpful and insulting post.

Are you implying girls can't also act like dicks?

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Did you just imply there are only 2 genders?

Posted: 6/7/2017 11:04:55 PM EDT

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Did you just imply there are only 2 genders?

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Perhaps I did, snowflake.

Posted: 6/8/2017 4:41:30 AM EDT

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Perhaps I did, snowflake.

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Mountain is my preferred pronoun.

Posted: 6/8/2017 5:46:04 AM EDT

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Lol oh how I love this site

Ok a quick overview. I've not been in the gym for well over 3 years. The last 2 I've been recovering from multiple ACL surgeries. Kind of been a sloth. I've been lifting now for about 8 weeks. 6' working my fat ass down from almost 400lbs(lost 75lb so far).

The 7 reps probably seems odd. I'm getting to a point of feeling comfortable pushing myself so I'm still trying to find my limits if that makes sense.

Posted: 6/8/2017 6:47:22 AM EDT

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Lol oh how I love this site

Ok a quick overview. I've not been in the gym for well over 3 years. The last 2 I've been recovering from multiple ACL surgeries. Kind of been a sloth. I've been lifting now for about 8 weeks. 6' working my fat ass down from almost 400lbs(lost 75lb so far).

The 7 reps probably seems odd. I'm getting to a point of feeling comfortable pushing myself so I'm still trying to find my limits if that makes sense.

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Good, keep losing weight.

I lied anyway. It's not really that good for a girl.

14 YEAR OLD GIRL BENCH PRESSES 310LBS! (140KG)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvepqm1NrJI

Posted: 6/8/2017 7:02:10 AM EDT

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Good, keep losing weight.

I lied anyway. It's not really that good for a girl.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvepqm1NrJI

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I've seen that. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to take anything away from her, but I could probably do that as well if I only needed to move the bar 6" or so. I'm by no means a pro, but I do try to keep some semblance of proper form. Being able to slide a hand under your lower back while benching, correct form. Enough room for a toddler to crawl through?

Posted: 6/8/2017 8:20:26 AM EDT

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Have you tried going for a 1 rep max to get a baseline? 175x7 shows a 1RM of 211. The 531 program might get you to 225 in 2 months.

Posted: 6/8/2017 8:24:28 AM EDT

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Have you tried going for a 1 rep max to get a baseline? 175x7 shows a 1RM of 211. The 531 program might get you to 225 in 2 months.

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No not yet. I need to though.

Posted: 6/8/2017 12:58:04 PM EDT

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135 first set, then 185 or 205. I start with 135 till I'm warmed up and jump straight to 225.

Posted: 6/8/2017 1:53:49 PM EDT

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Mountain is my preferred pronoun.

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There you go, making a mountain out of a mole hill....

Posted: 6/8/2017 11:02:59 PM EDT

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Not thinking Rhabdo. I'm thinking he might try to work chest every day to make his goal by Aug, which could be counterproductive.

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*This is some rando internet bro, so we're just going by what he says, and it is squatting, which is a lot more taxing on the body than benching, and it should probably go in the DEATHRACE 500 thread

400lb to 500lb in 116 days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRWuOXQfiXA

Know what his program was?

Real simple

Squat EVERYDAY. To a max. And then do some back off sets

The overtraining thing was a hot topic for awhile, but I think people are realizing that it's either bullshit or really doesn't apply to them. If you want to get good at something you have to do it, a lot.

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