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re: Can you bench your weight?
Posted on 8/29/22 at 8:57 am to lsupride87
Posted on 8/29/22 at 8:57 am to lsupride87
You guys are talking too vaguely. You said “not fat”, are you talking sub 20% body fat, 15%, 10%?
Obviously there are some guys who are 6’1 200 lbs that can rep 300, but I wouldn’t expect the average “non-fat” guy that is that size can do that.
Obviously there are some guys who are 6’1 200 lbs that can rep 300, but I wouldn’t expect the average “non-fat” guy that is that size can do that.
This post was edited on 8/29/22 at 9:08 am
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Posted on 8/29/22 at 8:57 am to BabyTac
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Can you bench your weight?
This whole thread has the ghey
This post was edited on 8/29/22 at 8:58 am
Posted on 8/29/22 at 8:58 am to Epic Cajun
Non fat to be is sub 12% BF, maybe up to 15% for some
This post was edited on 8/29/22 at 9:00 am
Posted on 8/29/22 at 8:59 am to lsupride87
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I contend that someone 6’1” 200 lbs and not fat will be able to rep 300 lbs, yes
You're an idiot. Benching 300lbs isn't some easy feat for anyone. It takes a good bit of weight lifting over many months if not years to get to that level, especially for someone at the size you're describing, which would not be some bulky muscular guy.
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Hell, we had someone on the tennis team at lsu who was 6,1” 180 and shredded and his max was 305
highly unlikely
someone 6'1" 180lbs isn't going to be muscle bound, or have bulk muscle, especially if they are playing tennis in college. Good chance your buddy was lying about his max, or you dont' know how to add.
I'm not going to say it's impossible for someone that size to achieve 305, but it would take years of weightlifting to achieve that, and even with that, it would be extremely difficult to get there, even more so for someone who's as active as a tennis player. I would bet there isn't a professional tennis player in the top 300 that could bench 250, much less 300.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:00 am to lsupride87
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Non fat to be is sub 12% BF
Even people that are considered "thin" are more than that. This is a number you pulled out your arse.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:00 am to TeddyPadillac
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someone 6'1" 180lbs isn't going to be muscle bound, or have bulk muscle, especially if they are playing tennis in college. Good chance your buddy was lying about his max, or you dont' know how to add. I'm not going to say it's impossible for someone that size to achieve 305, but it would take years of weightlifting to achieve that, and even with that, it would be extremely difficult to get there, even more so for someone who's as active as a tennis player. I would bet there isn't a professional tennis player in the top 300 that could bench 250, much less 300.
I was 160 lbs at lsu and could bench 230 lbs. I was fourth on the team as well….
This post was edited on 8/29/22 at 9:02 am
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:00 am to BabyTac
Probably. I'm fat but still work out and last time I maxed it was 260 so I still have room to get more fat.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:00 am to BabyTac
Weigh 175 and I can put up 225 ten times. Prob more but afraid of my shoulder.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:01 am to TheFlyingTiger
quote:Because Americans are disgusting
Even people that are considered "thin" are more than that.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:02 am to BabyTac
Most people could not bench their weight from what I see in the gym daily.
I'm 50 years old and 5'10" at 225 lbs. WhenI started in the gym 5 years ago I worked out with 135 lbs. It took me at least a year to work my way up to 225 lbs. I now do a regular workput for chest doing 5 sets of 13-15 reps @ 225 lbs. I could do 20 reps in 1 set @ 225 and my max is 315. I may be able to do more than 315 but I have never tried.
I'm 50 years old and 5'10" at 225 lbs. WhenI started in the gym 5 years ago I worked out with 135 lbs. It took me at least a year to work my way up to 225 lbs. I now do a regular workput for chest doing 5 sets of 13-15 reps @ 225 lbs. I could do 20 reps in 1 set @ 225 and my max is 315. I may be able to do more than 315 but I have never tried.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:02 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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6'1 200 lbs is going to be really lean to also be strong. That's not very heavy
Agreed. He’s acting like that weight is competing at the Olympia or something
215lb + is advanced territory
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:02 am to lsupride87
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Because Americans are disgusting
And the skinny jean wearing Europeans that apparently you love so much look malnourished.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:03 am to TheFlyingTiger
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And the skinny jean wearing Europeans that apparently you love so much look malnourished.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:05 am to lsupride87
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I was 160 lbs at lsu and could bench 230 lbs. I was fourth on the team as well….
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:05 am to BabyTac
back in the day, i could do 1.6 times my weight. today i couldnt do my own weight
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:06 am to lsupride87
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The average American male weighs 198 lbs. so the answer is hell no for the average person
I would bet the average bench max for an American male is 150 lbs
So it’s not even close
You are giving the average male the benefit of the doubt. I question if the average male can handle one plate on each side.
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:07 am to TeddyPadillac
That's not unrealistic for competitive athletes in any sport who lift often.
It's also not 1.5x his body weight like he is claiming is easy...
It's also not 1.5x his body weight like he is claiming is easy...
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:07 am to TeddyPadillac
Don’t know what to tell you man.
305-Lester earls boy
285-Czech guy
235-American
230-me
Our trainer said he would 5 rep whatever the heaviest max was this year. He got under the 305, cold, at 6:15 am and repoed out 5 like a fricking freak. Now he was a recent ex linebacker from Texas who was insane and like 260 lbs
I think he trains MMA back in Austin now
305-Lester earls boy
285-Czech guy
235-American
230-me
Our trainer said he would 5 rep whatever the heaviest max was this year. He got under the 305, cold, at 6:15 am and repoed out 5 like a fricking freak. Now he was a recent ex linebacker from Texas who was insane and like 260 lbs
I think he trains MMA back in Austin now
This post was edited on 8/29/22 at 9:08 am
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:08 am to lsupride87
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I was 160 lbs at lsu and could bench 230 lbs. I was fourth on the team as well….
I don't expect you to tell the truth, but do professional tennis players even bench? I don't know about tennis specific training programs, but I can't see them doing a barbell bench press for sure. Maybe dumbbells if anything.
The frame of elite tennis players isn't conducive to putting up 300+ bench presses, that's for sure
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:08 am to lsupride87
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I was 160 lbs at lsu and could bench 230 lbs.
So you’re a small guy. You were a trainer at lsu or what?
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