What do you bench? - Page 3

Retrax · 11-22-2012, 08:48 AM

For you bench press fans, Google Scot Mendelson. He is the guy who bench presses the Harley Davidson motorcycle on the television commercial. He's one of a few guys in the world who can do a legitimate 1000 pound plus bench press.

DylloS · 11-22-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Born Again

chase i dont know if u should be happy

im 158# avg with 225# one rep max

im not happy lol -

but usually 135# 12 reps 185# 10 reps - 205 # 8 reps

im working on this new training prog on my iphone lol - 5x5 - hopefully i see better results

solly u should totally outlift me - im eating muscle with my runs

I'm I know man. I gotta get it up there.

dabears · 11-22-2012, 09:39 AM

Has close to same bench as chase

Height plays a huge role though, I'm 6'0 and carry it in my limbs... so my deadlift has always been my strong point, bench my weakest. Just physics... more area to cover when pushing.

Would love a 225lb bench within two years though!

Mike Larry · 11-22-2012, 09:50 AM

weigh 190 lb, 300 lb for 1 rep max

sweetbro858 · 11-22-2012, 11:55 AM

I unusually just work up to 225 and do that 6-8 times, in the past few months I got up to 275.

I don't follow these techniques really, but maybe some of you guys could benefit. Either way, Dave is entertaining.

Tom5933 · 11-23-2012, 08:44 PM

Since everyone is including their weight, i'm hovering around 200.

BreakMyWallet · 11-23-2012, 09:06 PM

did 245x3 today

like i said i dont really bench.

Ballstowalls · 11-23-2012, 09:25 PM

I weight around145 ill rep my weight 4 sets of 10. max is around 165 170 I have a bad max but I'm working on is

M3Inline6 · 11-23-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakMyWallet

did 245x3 today

like i said i dont really bench.

This surprises me each and every time I read it. I can't believe that I can significantly out-lift you on a lift. You kill me in nearly everything else.

BreakMyWallet · 11-23-2012, 10:21 PM

Haha yeah dude bb bench is actually really bad for my throwing motion. I do db bench but I twist it at the bottom focusing on the delts. Don't ever work chest as it doesn't do much for me personally

Bimmer4Lyfe · 11-23-2012, 10:36 PM

M3Inline6 · 11-23-2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreakMyWallet

Haha yeah dude bb bench is actually really bad for my throwing motion. I do db bench but I twist it at the bottom focusing on the delts. Don't ever work chest as it doesn't do much for me personally

I can understand that. I'll just relish in it. It's about the only thing that I can beat you in.

Sooooo.....ummmm....keep hating BB bench presses. Don't steal my thunder. LOL!

Bimmer4Lyfe · 11-23-2012, 10:45 PM

NWS bench press

http://h6img.com/g/8/gif-me-a-break-2-5c-3.gif

Sensi09 · 11-24-2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabears

Height plays a huge role though, I'm 6'0 and carry it in my limbs... so my deadlift has always been my strong point, bench my weakest. Just physics... more area to cover when pushing.

I use to think the same way, but plenty of tall guys pushing lots of weight.

B_Cyrus · 11-24-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sensi09

I use to think the same way, but plenty of tall guys pushing lots of weight.

it depends on a lot more things, but it is easy to put truth to the stereotype that the guys with the shorter arms seem to be able to do the most bench.

BMW_Matt · 11-25-2012, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabears

Has close to same bench as chase

Height plays a huge role though, I'm 6'0 and carry it in my limbs... so my deadlift has always been my strong point, bench my weakest. Just physics... more area to cover when pushing.

Would love a 225lb bench within two years though!

Not really. To a certain extend, but not a "huge role"...blaming poor bench numbers is a way to make an excuse and blame it on something else.

M3Inline6 · 11-25-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabears

Has close to same bench as chase

Height plays a huge role though, I'm 6'0 and carry it in my limbs... so my deadlift has always been my strong point, bench my weakest. Just physics... more area to cover when pushing.

Would love a 225lb bench within two years though!

Your height isn't your problem. It's your workouts (..and quite possibly your form)!

B_Cyrus · 11-25-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

Your height isn't your problem. It's your workouts (..and quite possibly your form)!

don't question him, he's an expert in everything.

DylloS · 11-25-2012, 01:54 PM

Limb length definitely has a lot to do with bench strength.

BMW_Matt · 11-25-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DylloS

Limb length definitely has a lot to do with bench strength.

The hardest part of the bench is getting it off your chest, not locking it out, so no, it isn't the most important factor.

11-22-2012, 09:39 AM	#43
dabears Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton/Vernon Posts: 223 My Ride: 2003 BMW M3 View My Garage	Has close to same bench as chase Height plays a huge role though, I'm 6'0 and carry it in my limbs... so my deadlift has always been my strong point, bench my weakest. Just physics... more area to cover when pushing. Would love a 225lb bench within two years though! __________________ Last edited by dabears; 11-22-2012 at 09:41 AM.

11-22-2012, 09:50 AM	#44
Mike Larry Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 128 My Ride: 575 nello View My Garage	weigh 190 lb, 300 lb for 1 rep max __________________

11-22-2012, 11:55 AM	#45
sweetbro858 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 507 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	I unusually just work up to 225 and do that 6-8 times, in the past few months I got up to 275. I don't follow these techniques really, but maybe some of you guys could benefit. Either way, Dave is entertaining. __________________ Last edited by sweetbro858; 11-22-2012 at 11:55 AM.

11-23-2012, 08:44 PM	#46
Tom5933 <3s Euro-Spec Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,214 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	Since everyone is including their weight, i'm hovering around 200. __________________ Waiting to be installed: H&R Race Springs Upcoming Mods: 1-Piece CSL Splitter

11-23-2012, 09:06 PM	#47
BreakMyWallet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,103 My Ride: B6 A4 View My Garage	did 245x3 today like i said i dont really bench. __________________ Cleaning out my closet! JEREMY

11-22-2012, 08:48 AM	#41
Retrax Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St. Paul Posts: 42 My Ride: 2004 325CI vert View My Garage	For you bench press fans, Google Scot Mendelson. He is the guy who bench presses the Harley Davidson motorcycle on the television commercial. He's one of a few guys in the world who can do a legitimate 1000 pound plus bench press.

11-23-2012, 09:25 PM	#48
Ballstowalls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: LA Posts: 385 My Ride: 05 e46 m3 vert View My Garage	I weight around145 ill rep my weight 4 sets of 10. max is around 165 170 I have a bad max but I'm working on is

11-23-2012, 10:21 PM	#50
BreakMyWallet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,103 My Ride: B6 A4 View My Garage	Haha yeah dude bb bench is actually really bad for my throwing motion. I do db bench but I twist it at the bottom focusing on the delts. Don't ever work chest as it doesn't do much for me personally __________________ Cleaning out my closet! JEREMY

11-23-2012, 10:36 PM	#51
Bimmer4Lyfe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 129 West 81st St. 5A, New York, New York 10024 Posts: 2,207 My Ride: 02 325i View My Garage	__________________ -j

11-23-2012, 10:45 PM	#53
Bimmer4Lyfe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 129 West 81st St. 5A, New York, New York 10024 Posts: 2,207 My Ride: 02 325i View My Garage	NWS bench press http://h6img.com/g/8/gif-me-a-break-2-5c-3.gif __________________ -j

11-25-2012, 01:54 PM	#59
DylloS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NY Posts: 673 My Ride: nothing View My Garage	Limb length definitely has a lot to do with bench strength.

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