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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:42:17 AM EDT
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At one time I could, can't anymore..working on getting some upper body strength back.
When I was at my peak in the Army in 2006, I weighed 158lb (best I recall) I'm 6'2" and could bench that...but my body fat percentage was like 3%. And that would have been my max I assume. Never did find my true max but I did do 3 reps of 215 or so once so I'm sure at that time I could have do everything 1 rep of 10lb heavier? Now I'm 200lb and it's probably 13% lol... age and lack of exercise will do that in a hurry. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:42:27 AM EDT
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Double.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:43:15 AM EDT
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I don't lift any heavier than 225 any more, and tend to just use dumbbells most of the time vs a flat bar, then my shoulders don't hurt as bad, lol
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:43:53 AM EDT
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There sure are a lot of NFL caliber athletes that post here
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:44:33 AM EDT
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Two plates per side? That's my current max. I don't really do flat bench work anymore - in college it was at 265.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:45:03 AM EDT
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Just got home from the gym.
2 sets of 8 at 225 and 2 at 255. I'm 56 and weigh 250. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:45:40 AM EDT
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not anymore  This. My teenage son is knocking on 1400# total though. The shame... |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:46:46 AM EDT
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This. My teenage son is knocking on 1400# total though. The shame... Teenagers are essentially on natures steroid cycle. 
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:46:53 AM EDT
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I don't know. I will check the next time I go to the gym. But if a fatty can do a push-up does that count?
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:47:00 AM EDT
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My best set was 22 reps this past December. BW was 200.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:47:35 AM EDT
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I used to be able to.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:48:04 AM EDT
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Yes, but I do bench presses using the smith machine. I've been lifting weights for 15 years so its more about safety. I can do 225 on the bench but don't like to. I can rep 300 a few times. Used to do more but I'm getting older.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:48:52 AM EDT
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There sure are a lot of NFL caliber athletes that post here True - but then there are some of us old guys ( I'm 46 ) That have been lifting for over 30 years. We are well seasoned lifters that are what some might call strong. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:50:35 AM EDT
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Yes. Today I'm hoping to get 3x8 of 255.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:50:54 AM EDT
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I have never had great upper body strength. I have been power lifting for just about a year. I did 5X5 for 30 weeks and am now doing 5/3/1.
I am 6'3" and now 205 lbs, down from 250lbs. I have long arms, I can't bench worth a crap. My current 1 rep max is 185 lbs. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:51:16 AM EDT
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At one time I could, can't anymore..working on getting some upper body strength back. When I was at my peak in the Army in 2006, I weighed 158lb (best I recall) I'm 6'2" and could bench that...but my body fat percentage was like 3%. And that would have been my max I assume. Never did find my true max but I did do 3 reps of 215 or so once so I'm sure at that time I could have do everything 1 rep of 10lb heavier? Now I'm 200lb and it's probably 13% lol... age and lack of exercise will do that in a hurry. Quote HistoryQuoted:
At one time I could, can't anymore..working on getting some upper body strength back. When I was at my peak in the Army in 2006, I weighed 158lb (best I recall) I'm 6'2" and could bench that...but my body fat percentage was like 3%. And that would have been my max I assume. Never did find my true max but I did do 3 reps of 215 or so once so I'm sure at that time I could have do everything 1 rep of 10lb heavier? Now I'm 200lb and it's probably 13% lol... age and lack of exercise will do that in a hurry.  no, no it wasn't. Competitive bodybuilders are on stage at 3-4% and it takes insane dedication, time, and effort to get there. Not to mention the extreme health issues people face trying to maintain that for any period of time.
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There sure are a lot of NFL caliber athletes that post here 225 is hardly impressive and no where near "NFL caliber". The combine uses 225 because it's essentially a bottom of the barrel weight that everyone should be able to do for multiple reps. For what it's worth, Larry Allen could do 225... for 43 reps straight. Most people who lift regularly with a decent routine should be able to move 225 in a year or so. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:51:32 AM EDT
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You can't do a single push up? Are you down with some kind of medical malady? 'Cuz, if not sick, that is really bad. I overheard two guys at work discussing their significant fitness achievements...one of which was performing a single push-up. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:54:19 AM EDT
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At one time I could, can't anymore..working on getting some upper body strength back. When I was at my peak in the Army in 2006, I weighed 158lb (best I recall) I'm 6'2" and could bench that...but my body fat percentage was like 3%. And that would have been my max I assume. Never did find my true max but I did do 3 reps of 215 or so once so I'm sure at that time I could have do everything 1 rep of 10lb heavier? Now I'm 200lb and it's probably 13% lol... age and lack of exercise will do that in a hurry. this is incredibly delusional |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:55:10 AM EDT
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I have long arms, I can't bench worth a crap. My current 1 rep max is 185 lbs. I'm built like a damn t-rex, my arms are short as hell. I should be a benching monster, but bench is probably my worst lift. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:55:28 AM EDT
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There sure are a lot of NFL caliber athletes that post here 225 is nothing. Its a warm up bar. NFL players can press it 30 or 40 times. One player did it 46 times. Its four 45's and a bar. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:55:47 AM EDT
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I am a desk jockey so I am satisfied with being able to do 240lb.
It is kind of unnerving to max with a spotter who can only do 95lbs however 
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:58:14 AM EDT
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I'm built like a damn t-rex, my arms are short as hell. I should be a benching monster, but bench is probably my worst lift. Stop being weak. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 10:59:17 AM EDT
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I am a desk jockey so I am satisfied with being able to do 240lb. It is kind of unnerving to max with a spotter who can only do 95lbs however I'm also a desk jockey. I'm never satisfied. #foreversmall |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:00:38 AM EDT
[#24]
Its become pretty easy to post videos to ARF, hasn't it?
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:01:49 AM EDT
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Right now I would only be able to say maybe.
I pretty much have switched to dumbbells now though as I don't have a spotter anymore. I just got a set of Ironmaster dumbbells that should be here on Thursday...I am stoked!!! |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:02:03 AM EDT
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When I was in high school. 5 sets of 5 at 225 when I was 5'8" and 165lbs myself. Now no.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:06:02 AM EDT
[#27]
Close, but no.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:06:34 AM EDT
[#28]
Right now, probably just barely.
A year ago I was a lot more consistent in my lifting and at my best did 235lbs 3x5. My PR was 265. I'm back to it now but it will take some time. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:06:34 AM EDT
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Maybe once. Just started lifting regularly again about 7 months ago, and not as frequently as I should. I can do sets at 175#. I should be able to do one or two at 200# no problem. #225 might be pushing it. Give me a few more months. Even when I was lifting in high school I only got to 205#.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:06:37 AM EDT
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I am a desk jockey so I am satisfied with being able to do 240lb. It is kind of unnerving to max with a spotter who can only do 95lbs however I've lifted alone for almost two decades. I never get freaked out about heavy lifts. I put whatever safety devices I can, in place and lift. I have a power rack at home, that extends out far enough to use as a "catch" while benching. Won't save my chest, might save my neck though. 
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:06:56 AM EDT
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Can I? Probably. Do I want to? Not really. Can't remember the last time I stepped inside a gym.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:07:10 AM EDT
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Its become pretty easy to post videos to ARF, hasn't it? I believe so. What were you thinking ? Calling some people's bluff ? |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:07:35 AM EDT
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225 is nothing. Its a warm up bar. NFL players can press it 30 or 40 times. One player did it 46 times. Its four 45's and a bar. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There sure are a lot of NFL caliber athletes that post here 225 is nothing. Its a warm up bar. NFL players can press it 30 or 40 times. One player did it 46 times. Its four 45's and a bar. 49 is the record I think. I'm old and both shoulders are trashed so I keep it light anymore, but not that light. I think I would run out of wind before I ran out of gas with 225. Arfcom lifting threads are always fun. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:07:51 AM EDT
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Stop being weak. Boy some are you guys are weak. Im a 59yo cripple and can still bench 225 easily. I do flys with 100 lb dumb bells and dont really consider either impressive. When I was a kid I weighed much less and lifted far more. Time to man up bitches and get on some weights. You cant rely on a gun all the time. Right before I retired as a dried up old man I got in a fight with a 25yo drunk who was 6'5" and still I conquered. I got hurt but I conquered. Viking up!............damn! |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:08:06 AM EDT
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Maybe once. Just started lifting regularly again about 7 months ago, and not as frequently as I should. I can do sets at 175#. I should be able to do one or two at 200# no problem. #225 might be pushing it. Give me a few more months. Even when I was lifting in high school I only got to 205#. You need a better program. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:08:15 AM EDT
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Before I started my undergrad just over 2 years ago, I could bench flat/incline and shoulder press 330 lbs straight bar and 2 x 120 lb dumbells w/ reps between 12-8.
Now I just started back on it with dumbells at 2 × 70 lbs. The free weight dumbells is where it's at for stabilizer muscles and really reduces the strain on spotters, because the free weights can be pushed to the sides away from the body one gets pooped out lol |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:08:48 AM EDT
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Can I? Probably. Do I want to? Not really. Can't remember the last time I stepped inside a gym. Unless you are a genetic mutant...I'm going with no. You can't. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:09:07 AM EDT
[#38]
Not sure, I lift hay bails all day long though. I have found it to be more functional.
Many years back I tried the bench press at school. It had 3 plates on each side, not sure how much that was. I did a dozen reps. I weighed like 145 at the time. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:09:21 AM EDT
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Its become pretty easy to post videos to ARF, hasn't it? Yup, it is. Should I start another thread? Must post your video proof |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:10:07 AM EDT
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Did you know Stallone was an anti-gun asshole? Maybe time to get a new avatar. Boy some are you guys are weak. Im a 59yo cripple and can still bench 225 easily. I do flys with 100 lb dumb bells and dont really consider either impressive. When I was a kid I weighed much less and lifted far more. Time to man up bitches and get on some weights. You cant rely on a gun all the time. Right before I retired as a dried up old man I got in a fight with a 25yo drunk who was 6'5" and still I conquered. I got hurt but I conquered. Viking up!............damn! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Stop being weak. Boy some are you guys are weak. Im a 59yo cripple and can still bench 225 easily. I do flys with 100 lb dumb bells and dont really consider either impressive. When I was a kid I weighed much less and lifted far more. Time to man up bitches and get on some weights. You cant rely on a gun all the time. Right before I retired as a dried up old man I got in a fight with a 25yo drunk who was 6'5" and still I conquered. I got hurt but I conquered. Viking up!............damn! Did you know Al Gore is an anti gun asshole? Maybe you should get a new internet. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:11:36 AM EDT
[#41]
Nope, and that would piss off my elbow if I tried
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:12:05 AM EDT
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My best ever was 505 for 2 back when I was 45 yrs old.
Motorcycle accident took that all away |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:13:46 AM EDT
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Yup, it is. Should I start another thread? Must post your video proof Change the thread title and do it here. It's stupid easy to roll video and post it, so no one should have an excuse. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:13:48 AM EDT
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Stop being weak. I am weak 
But I'm huge and that's all that matters 
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:14:04 AM EDT
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I am a desk jockey so I am satisfied with being able to do 240lb. It is kind of unnerving to max with a spotter who can only do 95lbs however Why? Does he spot by laying on your chest? I'd be more concerned about how much he can do on a standing row. 
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:15:01 AM EDT
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I'm 43 and I probably can. I do reps at 185 regularly. I'm sure I can bench 225 once if I tried. But I won't try because I don't want to destroy something lol. Again, 43 will do that to you.
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:15:51 AM EDT
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Not sure, I lift hay bails all day long though. I have found it to be more functional. Many years back I tried the bench press at school. It had 3 plates on each side, not sure how much that was. I did a dozen reps. I weighed like 145 at the time. 
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:16:47 AM EDT
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6 months ago I was doing 5 sets of 10 reps with 225-245.....today, maybe a few reps...got lazy
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:17:29 AM EDT
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Since this will inevitably end up being a dick swinging contest. This is me: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/rebeltilldeath3/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-11/20161122_192120_zpsemnumaih.jpeg This is how I picture most of GD: http://i.imgur.com/Go7CWCl.jpg Do you even lift bro? |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:17:43 AM EDT
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This question and poll always crack me up. Right now the poll is at 60%+ that can. That is the equivalent to 60%+ of GD being hung like a horse. The reality is the vast majority of people would struggle repping a single plate (135lbs). This is true. 9 inches. 245x3x5 |
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