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ObjectiveLogic
03/02/21 2:52:29 PM
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How much can you bench? (Be honest)







This is purely to help me gauge whether I've had any acceptable progress from going to the gym for 6 months, but I'm not confident to actually post how much I can bench. Therefore, I need to compare myself to the rest of CE, lol.

Please, honest answers only.

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Gruntling
03/02/21 2:59:10 PM
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I am weak.

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Squall28
03/02/21 3:00:55 PM
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Factor in how much you weigh in considering your number.

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RetsuZaiZen
03/02/21 3:01:26 PM
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Not sure since it haven't been to a gym in almost a year.

Back when I was going to the doctor gym I did 250 for reps. But most people at my gym did that.

I have no idea what my ORM is. Don't care.

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03/02/21 3:02:25 PM
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Just the bar.
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apocalyptic_4
03/02/21 3:02:44 PM
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My max was 255lbs before covid, now I struggle to do 135lbs

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DoGCyN
03/02/21 3:03:02 PM
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Nothing anymore. My shoulder is fucked

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ObjectiveLogic
03/02/21 3:35:28 PM
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Squall28 posted...
Factor in how much you weigh in considering your number.

150



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NoxObscuras
03/02/21 3:41:44 PM
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No idea. It's been years since I've tried to bench. When I was in the gym right before Covid, I was mostly doing cardio. So probably under 100 lbs now lol.

When I was 19/20, I weighed 180 and could bench 200. But that's only because I was trying to keep up with a childhood friend that basically lives in the gym.

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Smackems
03/02/21 3:46:05 PM
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230 at my best

Now probably bout 180

Also weighed 230 at my best and I was in tremendous shape despite being chunky

Couple years later I'm at 260 but still in really good shape considering

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theAteam
03/02/21 3:51:38 PM
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Before covid shut the gyms down I would say right about 200. Right now maybe 175.

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GrabASnickers
03/02/21 3:57:28 PM
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I haven't benched in years since I last had a regular gym partner, the thought of doing it without a spotter terrifies me and I don't like asking strangers. Back then I don't even think I reached a full plate (135) but it's possible I might have been able to get through that for one rep. I probably weighed about 150 at the time, so at least it's almost body weight?

Now I don't even know if I'd be able to do 95 lol
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ObjectiveLogic
03/02/21 4:00:37 PM
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So basically, should you not ever mention how much you can bench, until you can at least do your body weight?

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Payzmaykr
03/02/21 4:05:12 PM
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I could bench about 180 when I was in highschool, but I havent even tried since 10th grade. Back then I was over 200 pounds and now Im 140-150 so I might not be as strong.
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pauIie
03/02/21 4:06:46 PM
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was 220-230 pre covid. haven't benched since then :|


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03/02/21 4:07:26 PM
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JTilly
03/02/21 4:08:49 PM
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245 is my max
back in hs I was doing 185x10x3 I felt really good about that!!

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onedarksoul
03/02/21 4:09:55 PM
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Right now, probably 230-240 range. Max I ever got was like 315 after 8 months of consistent lifting. This was years ago.

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NoxObscuras
03/02/21 4:52:44 PM
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ObjectiveLogic posted...
So basically, should you not ever mention how much you can bench, until you can at least do your body weight?
Nah, when it comes to fitness and improving your strength, I feel like most people are pretty supportive. As long as you don't come off like those "I bet I lift more than you" types, people shouldn't give you a hard time.

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Coloradough
03/02/21 4:57:00 PM
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Planche training easily took my bench past 200 and I bench like once a year

You don't need a gym

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Jiek_Fafn
03/02/21 5:05:47 PM
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I do dumbell bench, so I'm limited by my ability to get into position. It's not easy to convert. So I'm moving 180lbs for reps which would translate to like 210-250 max i guess.

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Arcanine2009
03/02/21 5:07:18 PM
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@STEROLIZER
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Get overrr heree!

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Smackems
03/02/21 5:08:16 PM
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ObjectiveLogic posted...
So basically, should you not ever mention how much you can bench, until you can at least do your body weight?
No one gives a shit lol only idiots will say something about it

When I got my max of 230 i had already been lifting for years

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MabusIncarnate
03/02/21 5:10:45 PM
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DoGCyN posted...
Nothing anymore. My shoulder is fucked
Basically this, in my prime when I was in the military, 250-275 until I was in my mid 30's. Now with tendinosis in my shoulder i'm limited, but I still run to keep in shape but really can't lift much beyond a 50lb bag of chicken feed nowadays.

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Lost_All_Senses
03/02/21 5:11:09 PM
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17.5 lbs

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STEROLIZER
03/02/21 5:13:35 PM
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Arcanine2009 posted...
@STEROLIZER
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Get overrr heree!

365lbs as of yesterday. But I went 10 months without working out due to Covid. I'll be at 405lbs by next end of next month.

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PMarth2002
03/02/21 5:14:01 PM
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I don't think i've done a bench press in my entire life. I imagine i couldn't do much more than the bar, given 45 lbs is over a third of my weight and i'm not very strong.

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STEROLIZER
03/02/21 5:16:52 PM
#28:


Jiek_Fafn posted...
I do dumbell bench, so I'm limited by my ability to get into position. It's not easy to convert. So I'm moving 180lbs for reps which would translate to like 210-250 max i guess.

I start at 80lbs dumbbells, then move my way up to 120lbs.

You seem to indicate that you rep 90lbs dumbbells for reps of ___?

If those reps are between 6-10, then that probably equates to a 315lb bench at minimum.


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STEROLIZER
03/02/21 5:17:26 PM
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PMarth2002 posted...
I don't think i've done a bench press in my entire life. I imagine i couldn't do much more than the bar, given 45 lbs is over a third of my weight and i'm not very strong.

Why do you insist on living life this way?

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STEROLIZER
03/02/21 5:18:11 PM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
Basically this, in my prime when I was in the military, 250-275 until I was in my mid 30's. Now with tendinosis in my shoulder i'm limited, but I still run to keep in shape but really can't lift much beyond a 50lb bag of chicken feed nowadays.

Farmboy strength is practical strength. Keep your head up man...it counts!

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shironinja
03/02/21 5:19:51 PM
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I jacked my elbow last night while mountain biking and today I cannot even do a pushup lmaooo. Gonna see how I feel in a week but right now I am weak.

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dj1200
03/02/21 5:25:39 PM
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probably 200 if i warm up and am giving it my all.

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03/02/21 5:28:36 PM
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philsov
03/02/21 5:30:04 PM
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for 5 reps, about 200 atm

seeing what your one rep max is just dangerous ego stroking
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Hayame Zero
03/02/21 5:32:54 PM
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135 for 10 reps easily. Don't know about 1RM. I also haven't really lifted for about a year though, so who knows.

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Cucumber21
03/02/21 5:34:30 PM
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Hit 305 during my warm up today.
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PMarth2002
03/02/21 5:35:48 PM
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STEROLIZER posted...
Why do you insist on living life this way?

never been especially interested in sports or exercise. the weight is due to having a low appetite and isn't really easy to fix unless i basically force myself to eat. its been an issue my whole life.

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Vermander
03/02/21 5:36:23 PM
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My record is 230 and 215 for 5 at 180 lb body weight
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Balrog0
03/02/21 5:37:07 PM
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I've been lifting pretty consistently for about 15 months. I took off a month once in the middle of that, and a couple weeks twice (once because I hurt myself and once because I was sick) but otherwise I've been extremely consistent.

I weigh about 180 and I benched 160x8 this week

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dummy420
03/02/21 5:44:49 PM
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My best ever was 245 ORM. But I had various plateaus before that. When I started I could barely do 135. Then 185 was my max for a long time. Then it went to 225 and stuck in that range and I have never been able to rep that more than 4 times. Ill never be putting up 300+.

Dont kick yourself, if you are, for not being able to outlift everyone in the gym if you cant.

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Smackems
03/02/21 5:50:21 PM
#41:


philsov posted...
for 5 reps, about 200 atm

seeing what your one rep max is just dangerous ego stroking
It's not though. It can boost your confidence and show you how far you come. It's only ego stroking if you go bellowing it out

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Cucumber21
03/02/21 6:24:37 PM
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Smackems posted...
philsov posted...
for 5 reps, about 200 atm

seeing what your one rep max is just dangerous ego stroking
It's not though. It can boost your confidence and show you how far you come. It's only ego stroking if you go bellowing it out

Exactly. Also, there isn't much danger in going for a 1 rep max.
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STEROLIZER
03/02/21 7:30:42 PM
#43:


PMarth2002 posted...
never been especially interested in sports or exercise. the weight is due to having a low appetite and isn't really easy to fix unless i basically force myself to eat. its been an issue my whole life.

Well, you can change bro. Its possible.

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Jiek_Fafn
03/02/21 9:07:37 PM
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STEROLIZER posted...
I start at 80lbs dumbbells, then move my way up to 120lbs.

You seem to indicate that you rep 90lbs dumbbells for reps of ___?

If those reps are between 6-10, then that probably equates to a 315lb bench at minimum.
Yes. Im using 2 90s. Currently ~6 reps with proper form. I honestly don't think I can bench 300. I should probably give it a shot one if these days though.

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CanuckCowboy
03/02/21 9:11:25 PM
#45:


I never knew what my max was but I could 3x5 235 when I was in awesome shape.

Currently maybe 175 for a rep or two


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STEROLIZER
03/02/21 9:26:35 PM
#46:


CanuckCowboy posted...
I never knew what my max was but I could 3x5 235 when I was in awesome shape.

Currently maybe 175 for a rep or two

This isn't the MA board?

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wackyteen
03/02/21 9:28:21 PM
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idk

I can deadlift 200 lbs on a Hex bar, i know that

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SauI_Goodman
03/02/21 9:29:20 PM
#48:


Was never much of a bencher. I remember doing 150 but im more about curls and tricep presses

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CanuckCowboy
03/02/21 9:44:13 PM
#49:


STEROLIZER posted...
This isn't the MA board?

I'm not gonna lie I saw this post and had to check what board I was on

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Tequilawhatitdo
03/02/21 9:46:28 PM
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STEROLIZER posted...
365lbs as of yesterday. But I went 10 months without working out due to Covid. I'll be at 405lbs by next end of next month.

Got back up to 360 end of last year. I want 405 one of these years. Most I ever did was 385 5 years ago when I was 175/180. Currently about 185/190. I think I want 315*8 before 405*1.

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