cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
May 2, 2014 12:05pm
in 2007 or 2008, this was me. Haven't returned.mucalum49;1611913 wrote:Couple years ago I did 275x3 which was the most I ever did. Googled a 1 rep max calculator and that said it's 300.25.
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pmoney25
Posts: 1,787
May 2, 2014 12:09pm
In my prime 255. I was about 190 at the time. I'm 6'3 with long arms so bench was never my strong suit plus I was a basketball player and never wanted to bulk up.
Now I'd be lucky to get my weight. 225. I mainly do cardio, low weight ,high reps.
Now I'd be lucky to get my weight. 225. I mainly do cardio, low weight ,high reps.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
May 2, 2014 12:13pm
Seems like everyone (even ETB 
) is stronger than CC so far. Good work Fellas!
) is stronger than CC so far. Good work Fellas!
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Zoltan
Posts: 1,003
May 2, 2014 12:23pm
I'm 5'9 with pretty short arms so that was never a problem for me! I was always just amazed that this guy who was the same height, almost same weight, and weaker than me could look alot more ripped.BR1986FB;1611959 wrote:Amen brother. I know a lot of dudes who are half my size and much shorter than me that can press a lot more weight. Easier to push the bar 3 inches when you have T-Rex arms than it is for someone like me with monkey arms. All about leverage.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 2, 2014 12:26pm
Looking ripped is all about diet. Not saying you eat poorly but that, along with genetics, plays a part. I can eat super strict and will never get razor ripped. Skin is too thick.Zoltan;1611972 wrote:I'm 5'9 with pretty short arms so that was never a problem for me! I was always just amazed that this guy who was the same height, almost same weight, and weaker than me could look alot more ripped.
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MontyBrunswick
May 2, 2014 12:38pm
Likewisejustincredible;1611915 wrote:I haven't benched since I was in high school.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
May 2, 2014 1:11pm
380 grams per round....
Old man strength ..... Unknown ....
Old man strength ..... Unknown ....
redstreak one
Posts: 1,152
May 2, 2014 1:24pm
Br, sounds like my weight and conditioning coach in college! He always ripped on me (6'5" 280) for not being as strong as a lot of the other linemen. I played DT. He always bragged on those guys you described that was only moving the weight 6 inches because their chest was so thick and their T-rex arms! lol He wouldnt laught to hard when I easily beat their blocks because the couldnt reach me! I loved pointing that out to him also!BR1986FB;1611959 wrote:Amen brother. I know a lot of dudes who are half my size and much shorter than me that can press a lot more weight. Easier to push the bar 3 inches when you have T-Rex arms than it is for someone like me with monkey arms. All about leverage.
One time he had a lift off, who could do the most weight in 3 reps. He condition was you had to grip the bar inside that smooth small line on the bar. Now for T-rex arms that was their normal grip, for me it was probably 2 to 3 inches inside my grip. Basically I was doing a close grip while they were benching! I tried pointing that out but he didnt want to hear it!
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 2, 2014 1:47pm
Sounds like your coach didn't know much about the science of lifting.redstreak one;1611992 wrote:Br, sounds like my weight and conditioning coach in college! He always ripped on me (6'5" 280) for not being as strong as a lot of the other linemen. I played DT. He always bragged on those guys you described that was only moving the weight 6 inches because their chest was so thick and their T-rex arms! lol He wouldnt laught to hard when I easily beat their blocks because the couldnt reach me! I loved pointing that out to him also!
One time he had a lift off, who could do the most weight in 3 reps. He condition was you had to grip the bar inside that smooth small line on the bar. Now for T-rex arms that was their normal grip, for me it was probably 2 to 3 inches inside my grip. Basically I was doing a close grip while they were benching! I tried pointing that out but he didnt want to hear it!
Those little guys can usually move a lot of weight due to that leverage.
That's why many time you see offensive guards at the NFL Combine putting up ridiculous reps with 225 lbs. They have that "T-Rex Syndrome" where your RT/LT's have longer arms, to keep away defenders (O-Linemen in your case) and usually don't have big bench numbers. If an offensive tackle is putting up big reps on the bench, it's a bit of a red flag because defenders might be able to get into his upper body much easier than a longer armed version.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
May 2, 2014 2:15pm
Cool story mo foBelly35;1611989 wrote:380 grams per round....
Old man strength ..... Unknown ....
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
May 2, 2014 2:35pm
255
...with my dick.
...with my dick.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
May 2, 2014 2:49pm
Pssssssshhhhhh yeah rightTedSheckler;1612012 wrote:255
...with my dick.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
May 2, 2014 2:49pm
Highest I got in high school was 375, I weighed 185. Did sets of 8+ on 250.
Now, nearly 20 years later with a torn rotator cuff and broken opposite shoulder in my past I would be lucky to get my weight up once (195).
Now, nearly 20 years later with a torn rotator cuff and broken opposite shoulder in my past I would be lucky to get my weight up once (195).
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 2, 2014 2:53pm
I don't "heavy" train that much. I'd like to, but finding the person to heavy train with is the hard part. I was heavy training in the fall (first time in probably 5+ years), and I quickly got to 235, my highest ever. Then both guys I was working out with went and had kids! #ruraltownproblems.vdubb96;1611966 wrote:Seems like everyone (even ETB
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
May 2, 2014 2:53pm
250 4 times never really tried to max though. It wasn't part of our weight room program for soccer.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
May 2, 2014 3:23pm
360 last time I tried a 1-rep.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
May 2, 2014 4:32pm
I lift at lunch with my Service Director, who lifts heavy. Thats the only reason I've gotten mine up as high as it is. Which is a lot for me. P90X and all that stuff got me in shape and lean but didn't prepare me to lift heavy thats for sure.ernest_t_bass;1612024 wrote:I don't "heavy" train that much. I'd like to, but finding the person to heavy train with is the hard part. I was heavy training in the fall (first time in probably 5+ years), and I quickly got to 235, my highest ever. Then both guys I was working out with went and had kids! #ruraltownproblems.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
May 2, 2014 4:33pm
I bet you can squat as much as Holly Mangold though!sportchampps;1612025 wrote:250 4 times never really tried to max though. It wasn't part of our weight room program for soccer.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
May 2, 2014 10:41pm
I never was a big lifter at all. Honestly my max was only around 225-230.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
May 2, 2014 11:38pm
Haha I don't think I ever even attempted a squat. I went to Reynoldsburg and at the time we had one of the best weight room and trainers in the whole state. I know Michigan actually interviewed our strength coach for their football program but he declined the job because his son was still in high school.
believer
Posts: 8,153
May 3, 2014 1:49pm
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superman
Posts: 3,582
May 3, 2014 2:30pm
425 last time I maxed.
believer
Posts: 8,153
May 3, 2014 3:00pm
fish82
Posts: 4,111
May 4, 2014 10:22am
325
in 1983 lol
in 1983 lol
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captvern
Posts: 833
May 4, 2014 11:08am
435 was the highest I've ever got. Now I am around 400 but mostly do high rep stuff.