Trying to bench 205

[bluepenguin15]

Gonna try benching 205 for ~5 reps, judging by my avi, who thinks ill kill myself and who thinks i should go for it? xD

[Arcos27]

Try it, you don't know what you can do until you do it.

[Gurung84]

If it's reasonable to what you CAN do. Can be dangerous, be safe and get a spotter.

[bluepenguin15]

haha, ok then ill give it a try xD (might try it on the smith machine first to play it safe)

[bluepenguin15]

if i end up benching 205 at 15 years old i can brag right?

[IzeKold]

Gonna try benching 205 for ~5 reps, judging by my avi, who thinks ill kill myself and who thinks i should go for it? xD

get a spotter brah. lol my chest has always been weak and forever will be. my fukin bicep curls are catching up with me bench :'(

[Arcos27]

haha, ok then ill give it a try xD (might try it on the smith machine first to play it safe)

Smith machines will take about a good 45lbs off the total weight of the lift.

I can do 315 on a smith pretty easy, but regular bench is a different story.

[sampagett]

Smith machines will take about a good 45lbs off the total weight of the lift.

I can do 315 on a smith pretty easy, but regular bench is a different story.

This... Lifts on a smith machine are so easy.

[Cuongpham]

if i end up benching 205 at 15 years old i can brag right?

a 205lbs aint **** bro, there is a youtube vid of a 12 yrs old chick repping 225.

[bluepenguin15]

when i said id try it out on smith, i meant its just to get a feel for the weight (i know its easier and doesnt count), before doing it free weight. My goal is to bench 405 5 times by the time im 18 xD A bit optimistic but theres a vid of some guy doing the same on youtube and seems natty. So i figured if i can bench half that after a year of lifting ill be on the right track

[Amievenbulking]

if i end up benching 205 at 15 years old i can brag right?

You can brag to anyone whos weaker then you lol.

[GangaBanga]

I dont think youll do it, especially since you said youll try on a smith machine, probably means you've never handled heavy weights before

I can picture you attempting the rep and the weight comes crashing down on you in the first rep.

[Gurung84]

when i said id try it out on smith, i meant its just to get a feel for the weight (i know its easier and doesnt count), before doing it free weight. My goal is to bench 405 5 times by the time im 18 xD A bit optimistic but theres a vid of some guy doing the same on youtube and seems natty. So i figured if i can bench half that after a year of lifting ill be on the right track

What do you bench now?

Inb4 couldnt unrack bar.

[bluepenguin15]

What do you bench now?

Inb4 couldnt unrack bar.

not sure, i always use dumbells (obviously id be lifting more with a barbell), can easily bench 150 for 8-12 reps, like i said, i never really go heavy but im going to give it a shot

inb4 re-racking bar

[Amievenbulking]

not sure, i always use dumbells (obviously id be lifting more with a barbell), can easily bench 150 for 8-12 reps, like i said, i never really go heavy but im going to give it a shot

inb4 re-racking bar

Well if you want to get 405 at 18 you definitely have to lower the reps..

[danielaq12]

What do you normally bench? And when you say your DB bench stats, you seperate it per dumbbell, not combined. Not sure if you meant you bench 75 lb dumbbells for 8-12 reps, or barbell bench 150 lbs for 8-12 reps.

[bluepenguin15]

What do you normally bench? And when you say your DB bench stats, you seperate it per dumbbell, not combined. Not sure if you meant you bench 75 lb dumbbells for 8-12 reps, or barbell bench 150 lbs for 8-12 reps.

meant barbell, in the rare event that i do use one xD bringing it down to 5 reps i suppose i could get 205

[spek578]

a 205lbs aint **** bro, there is a youtube vid of a 12 yrs old chick repping 225.

inb4 russian.




and OP, you look like you could hit it for 2-3. you look like a similar build to my buddy who can do that.

[danielaq12]

meant barbell, in the rare event that i do use one xD bringing it down to 5 reps i suppose i could get 205

I mean go for it, but its unlikely. Youre way overestimating yourself, 150 x 12 would be like 175 x 5. I can rep 185 x 8 but can only do 205 x 5, maxing at 230 for 1 rep.

[bluepenguin15]

I mean go for it, but its unlikely. Youre way overestimating yourself, 150 x 12 would be like 175 x 5. I can rep 185 x 8 but can only do 205 x 5, maxing at 230 for 1 rep.

well, ill give it a try anyway, ill let you guys know how it works out tomm if your interested

[erick15]

when i said id try it out on smith, i meant its just to get a feel for the weight (i know its easier and doesnt count), before doing it free weight. My goal is to bench 405 5 times by the time im 18 xD A bit optimistic but theres a vid of some guy doing the same on youtube and seems natty. So i figured if i can bench half that after a year of lifting ill be on the right track

lol

not sure, i always use dumbells (obviously id be lifting more with a barbell), can easily bench 150 for 8-12 reps, like i said, i never really go heavy but im going to give it a shot

inb4 re-racking bar

Never benched heavy, picks some random number and going to try to bench it, good idea opie

[KCBadBoy]

King of the bench checking in....

you trying to impress ppl op?

[TheCanDan]

a 205lbs aint **** bro, there is a youtube vid of a 12 yrs old chick repping 225.

Okay then anything you ever bench for the rest of your life aint sheet because there are youtube videos of kids benching 500lbs.

That's such a stupid way to look at it, I've probably never met a 15 year old in my life who could bench 205lbs even once so yeah he has the right to brag. 205lbs is a lot of weight and takes serious dedication to achieve, it's definitely something to be proud of.

[Gymrat2000]

I mean go for it, but its unlikely. Youre way overestimating yourself, 150 x 12 would be like 175 x 5. I can rep 185 x 8 but can only do 205 x 5, maxing at 230 for 1 rep.

Strong this. Also size =/= strength

[MattMD]

not sure, i always use dumbells (obviously id be lifting more with a barbell), can easily bench 150 for 8-12 reps, like i said, i never really go heavy but im going to give it a shot

inb4 re-racking bar

150 for 10 reps is a one rep max of 199.5

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/too...alculator.html

[sgttom]

meant barbell, in the rare event that i do use one xD bringing it down to 5 reps i suppose i could get 205

On a smith machine I think you can do it. Regular bench maybe not.

get a spotter brah. lol my chest has always been weak and forever will be. my fukin bicep curls are catching up with me bench :'(

You have a great physique for your lifts bro. Great genetics or something....

[bluepenguin15]

inb4 russian.




and OP, you look like you could hit it for 2-3. you look like a similar build to my buddy who can do that.

Haha thanks, but everyone else seems under the impression that im going to die/am pathetically weak

[bluepenguin15]

Why so much hate?

[danielaq12]

Why so much hate?

Nobody's hating? Youre just being ridiculous if you can only bench 150 for 12 reps and think you can do 205 for 5.

But do try it anyways, itll be a good educational experience for yourself.

[bluepenguin15]

Nobody's hating? Youre just being ridiculous if you can only bench 150 for 12 reps and think you can do 205 for 5.

But do try it anyways, itll be a good educational experience for yourself.

i dont 'think i can', im just going to try :P