How much do you bench?

**310stanger** · 06-16-2008, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by ATCharming

haha k ill get a vid. but when have u seen pics of me?

on here you've posted a few, you get the general idea that you are a pretty skinny dude. Anythings possible, but i'm quite a bit bigger then you and have been lifting a pretty long time, and only have maxed about 20 pounds more. The guys at my gym that are your size are benching 125 lbs or so, like I said anythings possible. But this is infact ls1.com where everything defies the laws of physics, logic, and reasoning lol

If you do infact bench that even 2 good reps, you are a strong lil bastard for your size.

**Mr. Luos** · 06-16-2008, 07:47 PM

On a good day....55 pounds.

**310stanger** · 06-16-2008, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

On a good day....55 pounds.

you or atcharming? lol

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 06-16-2008, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

I wanna see video of Atcharming benching 205, if he can actually do it props to him. But he jus looks WAY too skinny to be putting up that kind of weight.

I've only seen him in a tux so it's hard to tell...he could be one of those skinny guys that are rock hard. Just going by that pic though I don't think he could put up 205 either..

**Mr. Luos** · 06-16-2008, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

you or atcharming? lol

Ummmm....

Me.

I can curl beer bottles like a motherfucker though.

**LS2Tuner** · 06-16-2008, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Ummmm....

Me.

I can curl beer bottles like a motherfucker though.

Me too!

**ATCharming** · 06-16-2008, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

on here you've posted a few, you get the general idea that you are a pretty skinny dude. Anythings possible, but i'm quite a bit bigger then you and have been lifting a pretty long time, and only have maxed about 20 pounds more. The guys at my gym that are your size are benching 125 lbs or so, like I said anythings possible. But this is infact ls1.com where everything defies the laws of physics, logic, and reasoning lol

If you do infact bench that even 2 good reps, you are a strong lil bastard for your size.

well... like i said, that was my MAX lol. i mean, it was a good day, i took some creatine and one of those 5 hour energy shots and felt like i could lift a bus. i went down to my chest an up, and down, and i couldnt get it back up. but whatev... yea i am a pretty skinny dude, but i can out-eat anyone i know, and i have been unemployed for a while now, so when im not out partying i basically just sit at home, eat while in postin on ls1, and work out constantly

Originally Posted by SeVeReDiStOrTiOn

I've only seen him in a tux so it's hard to tell...he could be one of those skinny guys that are rock hard. Just going by that pic though I don't think he could put up 205 either..

well my bar either weighs 25 or 35lb, so its either 205 or 195.
i guess i am just one of those rock hard skinny guys

**Smkn_TA** · 06-16-2008, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

If you can do 26 then ok...

I can do 26 with my hands facing straight. Man, I got a 29 inch waist on a good day. I have to be like 7% body fat. I don't weight lift, but besides running a lot at the gym, I do a lot of pull ups at home on our clothes line poles. I used to have a sweet 30 foot rope I'd climb using arms only but we cut down the tree =( Now if only I had a salmon ladder like the one from ninja warrior.

**knappbunch** · 06-17-2008, 04:52 AM

Originally Posted by lemons12

o ok.. haha.

you were strong no doubt.. but i have a question why would you do 10 sets with 10 reps each? thats 100 presses... no offense thats kind of dumb. just curious to your thought behind it.

was just a work out one of my friends who was a trainer turned me on to. heavy weight lots of reps to help me build and tone cause my metabilism sucks. but when we benched we would go to the neck instead of the chest. helps increase bench strength greatly. for me any ways. just make sure you have a good spotter.,.

**AKIRA** · 06-17-2008, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by knappbunch

was just a work out one of my friends who was a trainer turned me on to. heavy weight lots of reps to help me build and tone cause my metabilism sucks. but when we benched we would go to the neck instead of the chest. helps increase bench strength greatly. for me any ways. just make sure you have a good spotter.,.

Thats actually a particular method. It can work, but for only a while. I personally have never done that due to its strain on the shoulder girdle. Risk outweighs the reward, IMO.

**lemons12** · 06-17-2008, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

on here you've posted a few, you get the general idea that you are a pretty skinny dude. Anythings possible, but i'm quite a bit bigger then you and have been lifting a pretty long time, and only have maxed about 20 pounds more. The guys at my gym that are your size are benching 125 lbs or so, like I said anythings possible. But this is infact ls1.com where everything defies the laws of physics, logic, and reasoning lol

If you do infact bench that even 2 good reps, you are a strong lil bastard for your size.

just because someone has lifted for 5 years longer than someone, takes supplements, and works out every day doesnt mean they can bench jack squat, you should remember that.. i know plenty of guys that i lift with that are much smaller than me and do the same reps i do.. him doing that much weight to me is not suprising or hard to believe at all..

Originally Posted by knappbunch

was just a work out one of my friends who was a trainer turned me on to. heavy weight lots of reps to help me build and tone cause my metabilism sucks. but when we benched we would go to the neck instead of the chest. helps increase bench strength greatly. for me any ways. just make sure you have a good spotter.,.

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Thats actually a particular method. It can work, but for only a while. I personally have never done that due to its strain on the shoulder girdle. Risk outweighs the reward, IMO.

i am going to school to be a personal trainer.. i have never heard of this method... what else does your work out consist of.. sorry for the questions, but im curious..

youd have to be one strong SOB to do that kind of weight that many times and not be greatly putting strain on your muscles.. i would think it wouldnt help at all, only hurt.. since this is coming from a trainer i wonder though... is he certified?

**knappbunch** · 06-17-2008, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by lemons12

just because someone has lifted for 5 years longer than someone, takes supplements, and works out every day doesnt mean they can bench jack squat, you should remember that.. i know plenty of guys that i lift with that are much smaller than me and do the same reps i do.. him doing that much weight to me is not suprising or hard to believe at all..

i am going to school to be a personal trainer.. i have never heard of this method... what else does your work out consist of.. sorry for the questions, but im curious..

youd have to be one strong SOB to do that kind of weight that many times and not be greatly putting strain on your muscles.. i would think it wouldnt help at all, only hurt.. since this is coming from a trainer i wonder though... is he certified?

HE USED TO BE but this is only for my flat bench which I did once a week the rest of my bench routine consisted of dumbells and incline decline at lower reps higher weight scenarios..( not higher than 315 but more weight for fewer reps.)

**lemons12** · 06-17-2008, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by knappbunch

HE USED TO BE but this is only for my flat bench which I did once a week the rest of my bench routine consisted of dumbells and incline decline at lower reps higher weight scenarios..( not higher than 315 but more weight for fewer reps.)

o ok.. that makes a little more sense.... i dont think i personally would choose a workout such as that.. but if its helping stick with it by all means!

**AKIRA** · 06-17-2008, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by lemons12

i am going to school to be a personal trainer.. i have never heard of this method... what else does your work out consist of.. sorry for the questions, but im curious..

youd have to be one strong SOB to do that kind of weight that many times and not be greatly putting strain on your muscles.. i would think it wouldnt help at all, only hurt.. since this is coming from a trainer i wonder though... is he certified?

Most personal trainers are idiots. Most of those idiots arent even certified, but some of those idiots ARE certified.

You dont have to go to school to be a CPT. I went through NASM.org.

Also, going through a certification wont help provide knowledge on how to bench press more. In fact, they wont tell you shit about how to increase Max lifts. Most of your future clients arent going to be even interested in any of that shit. Theyll majorally be deconditioned and thrive for a healthier way to live.

As far as that method goes, its just another way to break past a plateau. Change of grip, volume, exercise selection, etc. Theyre just tools.

**lemons12** · 06-17-2008, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Most personal trainers are idiots. Most of those idiots arent even certified, but some of those idiots ARE certified.

You dont have to go to school to be a CPT. I went through NASM.org.

Also, going through a certification wont help provide knowledge on how to bench press more. In fact, they wont tell you shit about how to increase Max lifts. Most of your future clients arent going to be even interested in any of that shit. Theyll majorally be deconditioned and thrive for a healthier way to live.

As far as that method goes, its just another way to break past a plateau. Change of grip, volume, exercise selection, etc. Theyre just tools.

wow... thank you....

i was just curious to wether he considered himself a personal trainer or he was certified at the least or went to school...

not ALL personal trainers are idiots... and true, while most people you deal with dont give a lying shit wether they bench 200 plus, or they havnt done that in 40 years, to be a thourough trainer you have to know all ends and outs..

tools.....? be a little bit easier on people man.. dang

**AKIRA** · 06-17-2008, 03:40 PM

I meant the parameters for setting up a max lift program are tools.

**allbaugh_04** · 06-17-2008, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Most personal trainers are idiots. Most of those idiots arent even certified, but some of those idiots ARE certified.

You dont have to go to school to be a CPT. I went through NASM.org.

Also, going through a certification wont help provide knowledge on how to bench press more. In fact, they wont tell you shit about how to increase Max lifts. Most of your future clients arent going to be even interested in any of that shit. Theyll majorally be deconditioned and thrive for a healthier way to live.

As far as that method goes, its just another way to break past a plateau. Change of grip, volume, exercise selection, etc. Theyre just tools.

Ha ha I will have to show this to my gf who is a personal trainer

**AKIRA** · 06-17-2008, 03:43 PM

If shes smart, she will agree.
If shes dumb, she will get mad.

**lemons12** · 06-17-2008, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I meant the parameters for setting up a max lift program are tools.

haha, there were a few people in some of my HHP classes i always wondered about.. not all there were for PTs.. but some were that i knew of.. and i was shocked at what they didnt know.

**AKIRA** · 06-17-2008, 03:49 PM

I was asking a trainer a year or so ago why she made her client have an "arm day." She said because needed one. I breezed over her client's program and pointed out where her arms are already being used. She looked puzzled. I said to her "in the compound movements, her arms are being exercised....." She looked puzzled again, but said "what are compounds?"