That incline is a monster lift...I can't rep 225 no more than 50 times on on incline...brah
How rare is it to bench 225? (NFL Combine Standard)
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That incline is a monster lift...I can't rep 225 no more than 50 times on on incline...brah
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What are the odds that we have, millionaires, political strategists, genius day-traders, people that only fuck Dimes, crypto billionaires, and now niggas that rep more than record setting strong man competitors.. all COINCIDENTALLY gathered on our relatively small community?
Gotta be like 1 in 58trillion right?
What are the odds that we have, millionaires, political strategists, genius day-traders, people that only fuck Dimes, crypto billionaires, and now niggas that rep more than record setting strong man competitors.. all COINCIDENTALLY gathered on our relatively small community?
Gotta be like 1 in 58trillion right?
I love this site.
What are the odds that we have, millionaires, political strategists, genius day-traders, people that only fuck Dimes, crypto billionaires, and now niggas that rep more than record setting strong man competitors.. all COINCIDENTALLY gathered on our relatively small community?
Gotta be like 1 in 58trillion right?
They better post it up...I posted my strength right here...on this thread...kinsfolk
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I love this site.
What are the odds that we have, millionaires, political strategists, genius day-traders, people that only fuck Dimes, crypto billionaires, and now niggas that rep more than record setting strong man competitors.. all COINCIDENTALLY gathered on our relatively small community?
Gotta be like 1 in 58trillion right?
I did 315 30 reps..back then easily...brah
You're the only brah on this site who ain't capping lol.
These weekly diabetes threads here be 5+ pages brah lol. These characters flabby and sick.
Who are we trying to impress?
I used to be addicted to heavy bench presses, but after I tore my triceps tendon in n both elbows (first one benching 540, second one by simply falling on my elbow) I started doing more volume with lighter weight. My typical bench routine is 5 sets of 225 on the incline bench, 20 reps per set.
I incline 225.
Rarely ever do flat bench anymore.
Rarely ever do flat bench anymore.
This..
I didnt realize it was such a big deal until I got a part time job in a gym after school and one of the trainers kept talking about "this kids 17 and benching 275 with no spotter wtf?" I used to lift with Dline and Backers.
At my peak my 1RM got up to 415 when I was weighing 190 (in college) then I fucked up my shoulder and just stick to dumbells now...
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Thank you as I keep mentioning to people we was a very strong class and we was big as hell. If my memory right, the kicker was even bitch, pressing 200 pounds. A lot of us was hood/country strong. Remember most of us used to live in the pork and beans, Scott projects, etc. if you are from Miami you know what I am talking about.
That's pretty much my bench routine too.
I do 5 sets 12 reps or 3 sets of 245 10 to 12 reps on the incline.
Still able to break a mufucka in half wit my bare hands if need be though. LOL
I'll just be honest, if the goal is pure strength then stick to barbell bench press. If you are looking for overall chest development (including strength) dumbbells is the route to go.
Not saying you should completely discount one or the other, I'm just saying know what your goals are when lifting and lift accordingly.
You get injured when you go to the gym with no plan.
Not saying you should completely discount one or the other, I'm just saying know what your goals are when lifting and lift accordingly.
You get injured when you go to the gym with no plan.
What's a Good Dumbbell Routine and How Much Weight is Good for Development
You do push/pull workout??
I tell people all the time, if you want a big bench press you better have big numbers on back exercises to match... you can't lift what you can't balance/support, and you absolutely have to have a strong back to support those big bench presses...
I look at a knigha back. Before I slap him...brah
Instead of using barbells just substitute dumbbells... as for the weight used, you should be struggling on your last set. If not you need to add more weight.
Me personally I do 7 sets of dumbbells my first exercise of the body part worked. The first 4 are warm ups that get progressively heavier, then 3 sets of actual work... then from there on I do 3 to 4 sets, moderately heavy lifts and move on.
So I'll start like this:
Dumbbell Bench Press
1 set, 20 reps @ 75 lbs FAST
1 set, 15 reps @ 75 lbs slow & controlled
1 set, 8 reps @ 100 lbs
1 set, 2 reps @ 140 lbs (or about 90% of my 1 rep max)
REST 2 MINUTES
3 working sets, 6 reps @ 115 lbs
Then I'll go into my next press, be it full on incline or decline. Every body part, the first exercise follows the above warm up. Then every other exercise after is 3 to 4 sets at 75 - 80% of my 1 rep max.
When doing incline or decline, you don't need no big angle. For incline you can hit the first notch on the adjustable bench. For decline just put a plate underneath the bottom of the platform that's by your feet and that's more than enough of an angle to get shit done.
I'll round it out with some incline cable Flys, dips, and push ups. DO NOT SLEEP on push ups. If you can, superset them with one of your bench presses. Go to failure on each set.
So my sample chest day would be
Flat Dumbbell Bench Press
Incline/decline bench press
Push ups (superset with one of the above exercises)
Dips
Cable incline Flys
And that's all for chest. Throw in some triceps work and there's your push day.
In HS and college......u trying to impress scouts. Now I see why most SEC and ACC schools wanted to redshirt me. I wasn't as strong as I needed to be. If I'm gonna be on the block and in the paint....I needed to be just as strong as the other guys I'd be defending.
In HS i went from 6'0...128 lbs as a freshman....barely lifting 115 pounds.
To just benching 200 as a senior....and I was 6'10 by then. But our coach didn't give a shit about making sure we lifted weights. He just wanted us to be able to run, jump, defend and shoot.
I gained 35 pounds my freshman year in college and another 15 more my sophomore year. But so did my strength from being in the weight room so much. I never tried to bench more than 315 tho. My arms too long for that shit. These short armed niggas got an advantage.....they ain't got to push weight 4 feet in the fuckin air and back down....lol
225 wasn’t shit for me in highschool. But I guess I was the exception because I played football back then…..
Im talking about now though.
I curl 180 (4x45) on each dumb bell, but I limit my reps to 43. I once tried 44 reps and was super sore the next day. It's worth noting I went in almond free, so I kinda asked for it.
If you're new to lifting, I'd recommend starting with no more than 90 lbs on each dumb bell. With that, you can easily hit 100 reps starting out. Do 75 sets of those and you're good. The key is to not do too much starting out. Pace yourself fam.
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What are the odds that we have, millionaires, political strategists, genius day-traders, people that only fuck Dimes, crypto billionaires, and now niggas that rep more than record setting strong man competitors.. all COINCIDENTALLY gathered on our relatively small community?
Gotta be like 1 in 58trillion right?
I said in my first comment that whenever I see this type of video posted on social media I see guys with these stories, first off nobody walked into their gym the first day and was throwing up 225.....TWO PLATES (225 POUNDS) has always been a milestone for people who first start working out so I just can't believe guys who say it's nothing or even normal
Some niggas just wanna walk around lookin like the Hulk.....lol
I haven't in years and wouldn't try it unless I worked up to it again.
I swing kettlebells, bodyweight and do compound lifts (OHP, DL, Squats).
If I have a date and want my man titties to look nice I'll go heavy dumbbell press and curls, bitches love useless muscle.
I've never bothered doing the math or counting reps, my adhd is terrible.
But I've grappled for many years and know I can pretzel 80% of grown men.
i do 1 minute sets of 135 (2x) and then do 225 (10x) then 275(3) and then 315 1 time
i'm not tryin impress anyone and with shoulder injuries i don't really go heavy
i got no reason to lie, its about muscle endurance at this point i'm 44
i'm not tryin impress anyone and with shoulder injuries i don't really go heavy
i got no reason to lie, its about muscle endurance at this point i'm 44
Respect.
In my current condition, I can touch 225 for about 5-6 reps at most. When I was focused on being a benching monster a few years ago, I could get that number about 10-11 reps at 170 bodyweight. I've switched my focus to OHP and am quickly approaching 225lb. Cats stare when they see a little fella like myself putting up big man numbers overhead. Weighted pull-ups and OHP have become my go-to exercises for upper strength.
I'm calling bullshit on those stats from the OP.
I was easily doing like 10 reps of 225 back in high school and there were other kids way stronger than me.
Of course, I don't work out like that anymore so I would probably struggle just to lift 225 one time right now.
I was easily doing like 10 reps of 225 back in high school and there were other kids way stronger than me.
Of course, I don't work out like that anymore so I would probably struggle just to lift 225 one time right now.
Shit...personal goals exist my nigg
this!!!
I'm trying to push 315 for reps, and 150 dumbbell bench press for reps. I'm a long way off because I've been slacking on my gym time but I do plan on getting back to it very soon
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