Benched 300 today :D

[sidegrinder]

(First of all, I have no video evidence, just my word. If thats not good enough move along)

Ive been working out since Jan, but I cant remember the last time I even tried benching 300#. Its probably been close to 20 years. I know this is small potatoes to alot of you, but Im one happy camper. I actually tried it a second time to make sure I wasnt dreaming. It went up again. It was a good day

[-=FLEX=-]

No vid no care.

Also 4 months and a 300 lb press I call BS.

PS: Welcome to the O35.

[DubfromGA]

Awesome.

That had to feel great.

[bodyhard]

<----Moved along...

[thebigzakbowski]

Awesome congrats! I just hit 300 myself for the first time since I started working out about 2 months back (Video is posted in the bench thread).

[sidegrinder]

No vid no care.

Also 4 months and a 300 lb press I call BS.

PS: Welcome to the O35.

I can see it from your point of view, but if I was gonna BS, I'd go BIGGER

[polishedball]

I can see it from your point of view, but if I was gonna BS, I'd go BIGGER

In todays world video is so easy. If you keep this kinda thing in a journal here no one calls ya out on the numbers, it is only if ya post it into the main forum looking for props, we like to see vids.

[sidegrinder]

In todays world video is so easy. If you keep this kinda thing in a journal here no one calls ya out on the numbers, it is only if ya post it into the main forum looking for props, we like to see vids.

Point taken, thanks for the heads up PolishedBall. Next time I'll drag the lady along with her smartphone.

[Oceanside]

(First of all, I have no video evidence, just my word. If thats not good enough move along)

Ive been working out since Jan, but I cant remember the last time I even tried benching 300#. Its probably been close to 20 years. I know this is small potatoes to alot of you, but Im one happy camper. I actually tried it a second time to make sure I wasnt dreaming. It went up again. It was a good day

vids help but it's not mandatory...

good effort !

[tmonkey]

[Oceanside]

is benching 300 really that far of a stretch

[-=FLEX=-]

I can see it from your point of view, but if I was gonna BS, I'd go BIGGER

Pointless thread is pointless.

e-statters are a dime/dozen.

[sidegrinder]

Pointless thread is pointless.

e-statters are a dime/dozen.

Good point. Errr, wait....

[ArchAngel'73]

is benching 300 really that far of a stretch

For some weaksauce mo fo's like me...yes.

[Paracelsus]

Tough room/thread ain't it?

As for me, I don't care if there is video proof or not because in the long run the person is just cheating himself. And if he needs to validate himself with a bunch of strangers online then he should be working on something much more important than a heavy bench!

You did a 300 bench, if so, congrats! If not, oh well... good luck anyway. (Less of a douche-like answer

[EB68]

For me that is a long stretch. My PR on flat barbell bench is 205 and I thought my wrists were gonna snap, so congrats to the OP.

is benching 300 really that far of a stretch

[MichaelCJ]

Nice work. I've never lifted prior to late last year, so when I do hit 3 plates (just over 300 lbs) - which will be some time this year, dammit - it'll be a PR. Everything leading up to that is a PR too.

I was very pleased indeed to hit a 2 plate bench. I don't much care how rapid the progress is, so long as it keeps happening, lol.

Er, anyway, bit of a ramble. Again, nice liftin' bro.

[cowboybiker]

Tough room/thread ain't it?

As for me, I don't care if there is video proof or not because in the long run the person is just cheating himself. And if he needs to validate himself with a bunch of strangers online then he should be working on something much more important than a heavy bench!

You did a 300 bench, if so, congrats! If not, oh well... good luck anyway. (Less of a douche-like answer

Meh, You're still a douch.


[no homo]

[IronCharles]

In todays world video is so easy. If you keep this kinda thing in a journal here no one calls ya out on the numbers, it is only if ya post it into the main forum looking for props, we like to see vids.

x 2.

Next time I'll drag the lady along with her smartphone.

And I'll get my old lady to video me giving you a thumbs up.

[Karl_Hungus]

In todays world video is so easy. If you keep this kinda thing in a journal here no one calls ya out on the numbers, it is only if ya post it into the main forum looking for props, we like to see vids.

I disagree -- The guy is happy he hit a milestone and wanted to post his accomplishment. It is a bit ridiculous to expect everyone who posts a number to back it up with a vid. A lot of people don't relish the idea of a) setting up a camera in the gym, and b) posting vids of themselves on a public forum. As the guy said, if you don't buy it, or think it is BS, then simply move on.

[Karl_Hungus]

is benching 300 really that far of a stretch

Not really. If he was claiming 450, then yes.

[IronCharles]

I disagree -- The guy is happy he hit a milestone and wanted to post his accomplishment. It is a bit ridiculous to expect everyone who posts a number to back it up with a vid.

I would agree with you, Karl, if everybody were telling the truth about these PRs. It's just a case of fool us once, shame on you, fool us twice, shame on us. It's unfortunate that a bunch of boastful trolls making false claims has made us jaded to unsubstantiated claims in general.

If you want to attaboy everybody who knows how to type, that's cool. You're a better man than us.

[NZDarren]

Good job!

I am actually going to go for 300 as well tomorrow.
I could take a video, but I really could care less if anyone was to believe me or not.

And for most people here, its not a big deal at all anyway. Just a personal goal of mine.

[Oceanside]

for the record I didn't mean to diminish the effort by sidewinderor or whatever the guys name is...

just can't quite figure out why everyone is howling about seeing a vid to prove yourself for something as trivial as a 300lb bench !

[Karl_Hungus]

I would agree with you, Karl, if everybody were telling the truth about these PRs. It's just a case of fool us once, shame on you, fool us twice, shame on us. It's unfortunate that a bunch of boastful trolls making false claims has made us jaded to unsubstantiated claims in general.

If you want to attaboy everybody who knows how to type, that's cool. You're a better man than us.

Where did I say "atta boy"? I simply disagree with the idea that every time somebody goes for a PR, they need to drag a camera into the gym ... otherwise, they don't have a right to post about their accomplishment. I can understand if he was making some outrageous claim, but 300 lbs ....seriously?

[Karl_Hungus]

for the record I didn't mean to diminish the effort by sidewinderor or whatever the guys name is...

just can't quite figure out why everyone is howling about seeing a vid to prove yourself for something as trivial as a 300lb bench !

^^ This exactly.

[IronCharles]

Where did I say "atta boy"? I simply disagree with the idea that every time somebody goes for a PR, they need to drag a camera into the gym ... otherwise, they don't have a right to post about their accomplishment. I can understand if he was making some outrageous claim, but 300 lbs ....seriously?

It's ok, we've stated our viewpoint, and you've stated yours. No sense in trying to change each other's minds.

for the record I didn't mean to diminish the effort by sidewinderor or whatever the guys name is...

just can't quite figure out why everyone is howling about seeing a vid to prove yourself for something as trivial as a 300lb bench !

If it's no big deal, are you going to congratulate everybody who starts a "Curled 40 today" thread?

[Oceanside]

If it's no big deal, are you going to congratulate everybody who starts a "Curled 40 today" thread?

only if i felt threatened by it

[sidegrinder]

Good job!

I am actually going to go for 300 as well tomorrow.
I could take a video, but I really could care less if anyone was to believe me or not.

And for most people here, its not a big deal at all anyway. Just a personal goal of mine.

Knock 'em dead! And be sure to post back so you can bask in the communal warmth of the forum....

[IronCharles]

Knock 'em dead! And be sure to post back so you can bask in the communal warmth of the forum....

Tough love is the best kind!