Just wondering..how much you bench vs. your weight.

**AtifSajid** · 10-10-2005, 08:45 AM

Im around 190-195lbs. I maxed out at 210lb.

And the thing is that I hate benching, but lately have found it to be very good with a spotter and heavy weight. I usually always start of my workout benching now.

**mp5o** · 10-10-2005, 03:46 PM

Lets just say I weigh about 135... Note, I'm only 5'7ish.... and I bench 180-190 depending on how good of a day I'm having.

**mocha latte cupcake** · 10-10-2005, 03:57 PM

i haven't done a max out bench press in a long time but back when i lifted all the time i did like 225 and i weight 185..

**dereksi** · 10-10-2005, 04:02 PM

Im about 185 and I max at 215.

**BTEC** · 10-10-2005, 04:17 PM

i havent maxed out in years but i can prolly get 200+, im only 150

**4dmin** · 10-10-2005, 08:51 PM

probably 20lbs are so

**HyPer50** · 10-10-2005, 09:49 PM

Hey, I quit lifting a few months back, but was maxxing out at 340lbs, weigh 230.

**1zach4** · 10-10-2005, 09:56 PM

170lbs and I don't max out when doing bench but I do 240lbs for 10 reps

**SaraX5** · 10-10-2005, 11:43 PM

my weight 108. i max at 15 lbs lol

**JustinSane110™** · 10-10-2005, 11:56 PM

I weigh about 215 and got 400 up on the incline machine before. Usually stick to about 320 for reps though. I dont do any freeweight benches (lack of a partner, dont wanna get stuck under the weight). I dont do too much weight for the flat dumbell presses cuz I'm prioritizing the inclines for upper chest.

**soxfan30** · 10-16-2005, 09:07 PM

Before I hurt my shoulder at the gym, I maxed out 260 and I weigh 200. Now, working back into routine, I'm at 185...I think...that was earlier this week. This is why I keep a notebook, I don't remember anything I did haha.

**man** · 10-16-2005, 11:14 PM

185 and I weigh 135

**1zach4** · 10-16-2005, 11:45 PM

Maxing out isn't necessarily a good indicator of overall strength....so what you can lift 350lbs...for one rep...

When it comes down to it, the best indicator of strength is the combination of muscular strength and muscular endurance.

Example: It is overall better for you and more effective if you bench press 250lbs for 8 repetitions than if you are doing 300lbs for one repetition.

In a real-world situation you will more often than not be called to action using your muscular endurance in combination with your muscular strength, and not just asked to lift something really heavy, one time.

::end rant::

edit: also as an example above (one i have personally experienced) maxing out with weight is one of the most common causes of injury during weight lifting (right below incorrect use of weights) I also had a nagging shoulder injury that was caused by maxing out for bench press, hence the reason I have done my fair share of research and had discussions with many professionals on the use of max weight vs. rep weight (it is no coincidence that my shoulder is now not only fully healed, but much stronger than it ever was when i was maxing out)

**AtifSajid** · 10-17-2005, 07:39 AM

I really dont mess with maxing out either. I like to try it after every few months, but you still wont get shit up unless you work out with heavy weights on a regular. I was just surprised to even get that much weight up since I never do real heavy weight - too me heavy...lol

**sebastianHoff** · 10-18-2005, 06:33 AM

i was 197lbs and maxed out at 285-290lbs. but i was doin 5 sets of 15 at 165lbs.

**b@d @pple** · 05-01-2006, 11:53 AM

i weigh about 205 and max'd at 260...3 reps only!

**AtifSajid** · 10-18-2005, 08:28 AM

I also wonder how tall everyone is..at what they bench and all. Im 6'1".

**JustinSane110™** · 10-19-2005, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by AtifSajid

I also wonder how tall everyone is..at what they bench and all. Im 6'1".

Let's make this simple, lol.

6'3
215lbs
7% bf. (most I think I've ever had, lol)
Got 400lbs up on the incline machine 6 times (usually 320 for reps, keep in mind thats a machine though)
Usually do the 80lb dumbells for 4-5 sets though for flat and incline.

**1zach4** · 10-18-2005, 08:44 AM

im 6'1"

**ironchef** · 10-18-2005, 09:41 AM

6'0 im a bit of a fatty at 250 but i've maxed out at 300 before. Nowadays though im starting to rep 250 and im going to try and increase that.

**Complete** · 10-19-2005, 08:32 AM

135 lbs and i bench 180

**HyPer50** · 10-19-2005, 03:10 PM

I'm 5'7"-5'8"... ya ya ya

**Mike** · 10-19-2005, 04:33 PM

210-215 i weight 180.

**The Golden Child** · 10-19-2005, 05:28 PM

5'7 - 140lbs - 250lbs 4-45lbs 2-35lbs - 3 sets of 6

now im 135lbs and dunno what i can bench cause i havent hit the gym for awhile ..

**NEONRACER** · 10-19-2005, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by nolimitsteveo

5'7 - 140lbs - 250lbs 4-45lbs 2-35lbs - 3 sets of 6

now im 135lbs and dunno what i can bench cause i havent hit the gym for awhile ..

The weights you have listed are 295lbs not 250, remember the bar weighs 45lbs. At 140lbs that is alot even for your height.

**NEONRACER** · 10-19-2005, 09:04 PM

5'11
168lbs
250lbs (before shoulder injury)

**The Golden Child** · 10-20-2005, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by NEONRACER

The weights you have listed are 295lbs not 250, remember the bar weighs 45lbs. At 140lbs that is alot even for your height.

yes i know ive seen ppl my height & weight do 3 plates of 45s no problem all natural ..

**NEONRACER** · 10-20-2005, 03:15 PM

Are we talking a Hammer Strength machine or free weights?

**The Golden Child** · 10-21-2005, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by NEONRACER

Are we talking a Hammer Strength machine or free weights?

free weights .. dont like using machines ..

**dwnsthGABOY** · 10-22-2005, 01:08 AM

I'm about 5'8 230 and during my senior year in HS I was able to lift 220lbs 5 times. woot woot!!

**SLOWR/T** · 10-22-2005, 05:48 PM

5'9 235lbs maxed 260 junior year in school. now im 260ish and havent been to the gym since school

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**Jimmy B** · 10-25-2005, 10:01 AM

when i was workin out, way back when.. lol 190 or 185, not sure..
im 5'8
i was 145 then

**1zach4** · 10-25-2005, 10:25 AM

250lbs for 2 sets of 10 yesterday

**{X}Echo419** · 10-31-2005, 01:56 PM

5'9
165lbs
I got 90's w/dumbell flat 6 reps alone. I don't know what my bench is cause I usually work out alone.

**brads94accord** · 10-31-2005, 02:54 PM

my senior year of high school i weighed in right around 125lbs and could bench 200lbs..now i struggle to throw up 160 lol..i need to start working out again.

a buddy of mine who wrestled weighed about the same as me 125-130 but he benched 275..it was ridiculous!

**1zach4** · 11-02-2005, 09:27 AM

i'm up to 270lbs for a set of 10

**kaotickaozpunk** · 01-08-2006, 01:24 AM

you need to max out guys...if you want to hit and gain more weight on the bench you must max out...anyone should know that...im 17 and i play football for my school and im currently interested in body building...i weigh 180 and max out at 250..im only 5'5...im trying to hit 300 by this summer...and i believe i can do it...maybe even before then...but like i said if you want to gain weight on the bench you must max out...if you do 200 for 8 reps...thats good but thats only recommended if you want to tone out and build some muscle...but if you want to gain strength fast you must max out and im pretty sure thats final...

**robbyrob016** · 02-03-2006, 09:03 PM

I put up 140 and weigh 135.. alllll muscle tho. haha (im a runner)

**toomuchpeso** · 02-03-2006, 11:56 PM

i weigh bout 135 and i did 225 max

**{X}Echo419** · 02-04-2006, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by toomuchpeso

i weigh bout 135 and i did 225 max

waht!

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