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07-18-2007 , 04:14 AM

SILLYGOOSER

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List your PR and current max.

PR: 310
Current max: 310

Should have 330 by end of summer.

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07-18-2007 , 08:54 AM

Colt McCoy

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I have no idea what I could max at right now. My PR is 265 at a bodyweight of 170.

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07-18-2007 , 09:19 AM

Noah.

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Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 20,057

Since I hurt my back I haven't returned to my normal workout, so instead of bench I have been using

How does the weight translate? For example, if I am doing 230 lbs. in plates, what % of a flat bench press might that be. I know its not too important for now, but I'd like to know if I'm getting my strength back to where it was.

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07-18-2007 , 10:32 AM

Scary_Tiger

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What is PR?

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07-18-2007 , 11:10 AM

bxb

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personal record im guessing

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07-18-2007 , 11:40 AM

thirddan

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i can't remember the last time i did a flat barbell bench...been doing db bench for a long time now...and i've never gone for a pr, don't really see a point to it...

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07-18-2007 , 12:19 PM

Rootabager

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that machine does not translate too well.

I dont know how much i can max. I am guessing 325. 6'2 205

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07-18-2007 , 12:32 PM

mattnxtc

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I would think 300 is doable for me right now. 295 at the very worst

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07-18-2007 , 12:40 PM

goodsamaritan

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8 inches when erect

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07-18-2007 , 01:07 PM

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mattnxtc

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I see star number 2 coming

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07-18-2007 , 01:08 PM

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goodsamaritan

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I see star number 2 coming

lighten up

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07-18-2007 , 02:19 PM

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1C5

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Is tex ok? A bench press thread and he is not here in the 1st 5 minutes??

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07-18-2007 , 02:49 PM

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Burdzthewurd

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Wussy question, when do you guys go for your PR - on an off day, at the end or beginning of your workout session? I haven't actively tried to find my PR for anything in awhile since I'm generally familiar with everything I do in my circuits.

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07-18-2007 , 03:23 PM

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calm

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Raise your hand if you can't bench your body weight?

Come on, anybody else?

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07-18-2007 , 03:33 PM

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SmileyEH

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Funny benching story. Was in the gym monday and some guys were doing a "chest" workout. Lets just say the benching they were doing would probably be called 8 board pressing with assistance. Really amazing how much you can bench if all you do is bend your arms about 30 degrees!

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07-18-2007 , 03:37 PM

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dethgrind

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Raise your hand if you can't bench your body weight?

Come on, anybody else?

Getting there... 160x5 -> ~180 max. I'm 6'4" 190lbs.

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07-18-2007 , 03:48 PM

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SmileyEH

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dethgrind that isn't bad considering your height/weight.

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07-18-2007 , 04:09 PM

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BreakfastBurrito

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Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 904

PR - 245 (6 yrs ago)
Current - Probably 205-215

I'm 6'2" 180-185. My focus is on endurance training so poor upper body strength isn't unexpected but it still can be frustrating.

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07-18-2007 , 04:55 PM

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The Farside

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The real question should be "how much can you bench with proper form." The answer to that for most people is about 25% less than whatever they say their max is.

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07-18-2007 , 05:47 PM

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Mike E. Vegas

old hand

Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,795

5'10" 185lbs

PR 205
Current max 195
Workout = 135x4x8

I have a feeling it's going to keep going down as I'm doing my first ever cut and I'm down 30lbs of fat. Still have another 30lbs to go.

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07-18-2007 , 06:48 PM

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Thremp

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5'8 172lbs

PR: 205
Current: ???

I only use the machines now

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07-18-2007 , 07:40 PM

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zer0

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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,835

pr = 265 about 3 years ago, i dont use barbell benches anymore because of recurring shoulder problems, my last DB bench set is @ 110 lbs

5'10" ~190-193lbs

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07-18-2007 , 09:39 PM

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Soh

grinder

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 475

5' 8". 131 lb.

And I dumbbell bench 80 lb, and that's 80 lb TOTAL

The good news is I've been increasing the weight every week.

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07-18-2007 , 09:48 PM

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d0nkaments

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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,788

6"1 19 year old.

PR: 210 when I weighed 190
Current max: 205, weigh 210 (just started working out again 3 weeks ago)
Goal: 245

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07-18-2007 , 10:00 PM

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maniacut

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Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,976

I have no idea but I'll see if I'm up for it tomorrow. I'll be happy if I can bench my bodyweight 168, 5'9.

Mike Vegas, 5'10 185lbs, lost 30 lbs and still want to lose 30lbs more? what?

Soh, we all have to start somewhere. Keep it up

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