taco breath 419 Posted June 9, 2021 I've never done it but I bet I could get a hundred pounds over my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,805 Posted June 9, 2021 Like all Geeks I can bench press my Lamborghini and supermodel hot girlfriend with my 14-inch dong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted June 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, MDC said: Like all Geeks I can bench press my Lamborghini and supermodel hot girlfriend with my 14-inch dong. What about your ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,352 Posted June 9, 2021 Haven't done a 1RM in a long time. Last time I benched during 5/3/1 I did 215 for seven reps which calculates to 258 1RM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,702 Posted June 9, 2021 Gave up benching with a bar many years ago, only use dumbbells. I'd like to think I could do my body weight of 190 lbs but, can't say for sure. I do 80 lb dumbbells occasionally, 3 or 4 reps. I'm not anywhere near as strong as I was 10 years ago. Shoulders and elbows are shlt these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,444 Posted June 9, 2021 maybe the bar without any weights 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 9, 2021 I'm a 3 handicap and can eat p**** with the best of them - luckily neither requires me to bench much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,444 Posted June 9, 2021 38 minutes ago, Cruzer said: I'm a 3 handicap and can eat p**** with the best of them - luckily neither requires me to bench much. punjabi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 9, 2021 Just now, edjr said: punjabi? Ha, maybe... Hey Mike - can I change my name to Punjabi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 683 Posted June 9, 2021 I don't max anymore. Haven't ever really. My record lift(s) for bench are: 225 x 36 275 x 21 315 x somewhere between 12 and 15. I don't remember. Got 225 x 33 this past Sunday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,805 Posted June 9, 2021 Is there any reason to do one max rep other than vanity? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,805 Posted June 9, 2021 Just now, tubby_mcgee said: I don't max anymore. Haven't ever really. My record lift(s) for bench is 225 x 36 and 275 x 21. I got 315 x somewhere between 12 and 15) Got 225 x 33 on this past Sunday night. That’s insane. I was proud of doing 12 Reps of 170 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 683 Posted June 9, 2021 1 minute ago, MDC said: That’s insane. I was proud of doing 12 Reps of 170 years ago. High school kid last night...17 years old...weighs 160...and benched 290... I SAW him bench it. I was thoroughly impressed. When I was 17..I weighed about 170 and could bench 200 -- tops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 683 Posted June 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, MDC said: Is there any reason to do one max rep other than vanity? I don't know. I don't know everything...but I'd say a 2-rep or 3-rep "max" is: 1.) a better/more accurate indicator of strength 2.) safer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted June 9, 2021 My top ever was maybe 220. My my shoulders today, I doubt I could push 150. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,805 Posted June 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, tubby_mcgee said: I don't know. I don't know everything...but I'd say a 2-rep or 3-rep "max" is: 1.) a better/more accurate indicator of strength 2.) safer Yeah, just seems like 1 rep is a lot of risk without any real benefit other than bragging rights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 9, 2021 Anyone ever pull a Larry Allen? How in da hell do you even spot this much weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,686 Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, edjr said: maybe the bar without any weights This^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted June 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, peenie said: This^^^ What do you drink? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,686 Posted June 9, 2021 17 minutes ago, Utilit99 said: What do you drink? Pinot Grigio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted June 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, peenie said: Pinot Grigio How many pinot grigios can you bench? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted June 9, 2021 300+ in the last couple months. Now... Probably won't ever attempt that again. Felt good to see how it was in my late 40's... But now... Did it... Done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted June 9, 2021 No clue honestly. Haven’t done a max in years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,069 Posted June 9, 2021 I don't lift to add muscle anymore, just to keep tone and add endurance, so I do light weight with higher reps. I my highest 1RM was 450. No point in trying that again, not at 41. I never worked out to maintain or increase that, it was just a goal I tried to reach. Actually, 500 was the target, but I started to late in life to hit that number. Nowadays though, I'm just doing 2 x 20 x 200. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,352 Posted June 9, 2021 2 hours ago, MDC said: Is there any reason to do one max rep other than vanity? Not to failure, but heavy singles are a good component for older lifters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,216 Posted June 9, 2021 Maxed out at 315 when I was maybe 22. I’m 41 now and I only use dumbbells. I don’t go higher than 75s, otherwise my shoulders will be in a world of hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted June 9, 2021 More than any of you b!tches. Way more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,805 Posted June 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, Fireballer said: Not to failure, but heavy singles are a good component for older lifters Why would that be more effective than doing a set of say 6-8 at a lower weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,352 Posted June 9, 2021 24 minutes ago, MDC said: Why would that be more effective than doing a set of say 6-8 at a lower weight? Well, I guess it does depend if you wanna get stronger or not. Ability to recover from volume diminishes when you age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,805 Posted June 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Fireballer said: Well, I guess it does depend if you wanna get stronger or not I’m serious: Wouldn’t you get stronger by doing 6-8 reps at a lighter weight? In addition to having much less injury risk. It’s not likely you can do one max rep with good form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,300 Posted June 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Reality said: Gave up benching with a bar many years ago, only use dumbbells. I'd like to think I could do my body weight of 190 lbs but, can't say for sure. I do 80 lb dumbbells occasionally, 3 or 4 reps. I'm not anywhere near as strong as I was 10 years ago. Shoulders and elbows are shlt these days. Same here and dumbbell press and lucky I could bench 185 lbs now. I did do 235 lbs for 5 reps 5 years ago when I was on juice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,352 Posted June 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, MDC said: I’m serious: Wouldn’t you get stronger by doing 6-8 reps at a lighter weight? In addition to having much less injury risk. It’s not likely you can do one max rep with good form. I edited my previous. I hit send too quick. Volume is not recoverable as you age and you aren't ready for your next workout, overtrain, and fry your CNS. And I'm not talking 1RMs. You do heavy singles at almost 100% of 1RM. Last thing u want is to train to failure as an older lifter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,300 Posted June 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, MDC said: I’m serious: Wouldn’t you get stronger by doing 6-8 reps at a lighter weight? In addition to having much less injury risk. It’s not likely you can do one max rep with good form. I prefer strict and slow at a weight you can handle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,286 Posted June 9, 2021 Watch Saturday Night Live Highlight: How Much Ya Bench? - NBC.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,695 Posted June 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Cdub100 said: 250ish You can bench 250 pieces? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,337 Posted June 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, 5-Points said: You can bench 250 pieces? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,430 Posted June 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Reality said: Gave up benching with a bar many years ago, only use dumbbells. I'd like to think I could do my body weight of 190 lbs but, can't say for sure. I do 80 lb dumbbells occasionally, 3 or 4 reps. I'm not anywhere near as strong as I was 10 years ago. Shoulders and elbows are shlt these days. I told you all that jerkin' off would cost you down the road. Well, here we are. I'm surprised you still have your sight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,894 Posted June 10, 2021 Why do you want to know? Wanna fight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,695 Posted June 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Cdub100 said: Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites