How much do you guys bench?

TheGainsGoblin · 2019-08-01T21:16:58+00:00

375... But deadlifts are more important. If she knows you can pull 500+ lbs off the floor, her hamster can only imagine what you can do picking up her (hopefully) 110-140lb body.

I recently pulled my first 600lb deadlift. There were two groups of young guys, my plate and her two friends who stopped their workout entirely to watch my 3+ minute setup and lift. Afterwards, two older gentleman came by, asked how much that was and then congratulated me. The more "primal" the lift, the more attention you'll get from the surrounding lizard brains.

therealbigoso · 2019-08-01T20:45:40+00:00

Why is a bench press considered such a strength standard? Why not deadlift, squat, weighted dips/pullups, olympic lifts, etc.

I can bench 205lbs for 5 reps on a good day. But I only bench like once every week or two. The most I've ever done for 5 reps was 225lbs during a bulking phase.

I am 6' 185ish.

HurricaneHugues · 2019-08-02T00:16:01+00:00

About 355-360lbs. You're not gonna get looks at a specific number unless they see you in the gym while you're lifting them. Being strong does not mean you're jacked. Plenty of jacked looking motherfuckers are weak af, and plenty of strong motherfuckers who don't look jacked at all.

17AK92ID · 2019-08-01T20:33:57+00:00

Plate milestones... every able bodied male should be able to do sets of 10 of 135. When you get 225 that’s above average. When you get 315, you are above most other males and females and gay men definitely notice at the gym.

Carra23 · 2019-08-02T01:51:57+00:00

Got 5x5 225lbs the other day and I’m fucking stoked about it

YouNeverKnowAnyone · 2019-08-01T21:08:58+00:00

boy_named_su · 2019-08-01T22:21:35+00:00

6 ft, 200 lb, 250x5 bench

MountainFact9 · 2019-08-01T21:15:49+00:00

I hate benching personally.

Going slow n steady with 50lb dumbbells is way safer and effective from my perspective.

Having not been in the gym and only doing isometrics for the past 3 months; I could probably only bust out a handful of 225. Am 6’1 x 175lb

youcancallmedada · 2019-08-01T20:42:39+00:00

My bench is fucking embarrassing. I just attribute it to being tall lmao.

To add to your question, what were your lifts when you first started?

Lightways434 · 2019-08-02T02:08:58+00:00

Use to bench 315 for reps but switched up my training style to protect the shoulders

360_no_scope_upvote · 2019-08-02T03:25:59+00:00

At 216 I was benching 345 for 3 which is probably around 375 for 1. Now on my cut im lucky to get 315 @ 180 for two.

The only time I get real attention from women (they approach me and talk to me first) is when I'm 10% bf or leaner. On the flip side I get alot of attention from men when I'm around 15-17%

mytrpjourney69 · 2019-08-02T03:41:32+00:00

Don't be me. As of now 125 on 5x5. I'm 6'2" at 165lbs. If you have longer lanky muscles physically it's going to be tougher but generally if you're working out regularly you I would say you should be able to bench your own body weight.

Ravenscar7 · 2019-08-02T12:22:22+00:00

95kg bench and I weigh 69kg.

LiquidRevenant · 2019-08-02T18:28:21+00:00

I recently started to bulk (for the first time) and i only achieved 123,459 on the bench press in the monday (first time benching in two months).
I am 22yo, 160Lbs, and 5'5. Opinions?

denchbench666 · 2019-08-04T17:19:24+00:00

I am 5'11" tall, I weigh 235 lbs and I can bench 350lbs.

When I was benching about 225 lbs was when I noticed that my physique was looking very good and where people were noticing that I lifted and where I looked very good in vest tops and all of that. Here I weighed about 180 lbs

Leyl4nd · 2019-08-01T21:37:55+00:00

bout 360 at 145, been going for a few years now

Title	How much do you guys bench?
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Date	August 1, 2019 8:31 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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