Bench press
I am sort of new
To lifting( about 4 months in) and I can bench 150 lbs. just wondering is this good? Or average? A lot if my friends who don't lift can get 130 lbs which is not that far off. Thank you for any advice
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10-07-2013, 01:54 PM #1Registered User
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Bench press
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10-07-2013, 02:02 PM #2Thankful for my gratitude
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Normal. Keep it up, Goodluck Kid.
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10-07-2013, 02:15 PM #3Registered User
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Thanks for the comp. tom
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10-07-2013, 02:55 PM #4力 Do You Even Powerlift 力
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Don't get too concerned with what others are doing, focus on your own progression, compare to yourself. 150 bench after 4 months though, ain't bad for a complete beginner, 4 months in I was only doing 175x5, most people I know still struggle at half of that, but that's mostly due to ****ing around. It varies, it's a 1xBW bench though, solid start, just keep moving forwards, push that to 200, 250, 300, keep pushing it higher, and you'll go far.Originally Posted by Joeliftking
Last edited by CJ93UK; 10-07-2013 at 03:12 PM.
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10-07-2013, 03:26 PM #5Epic Gains On Da Way
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Depends on their weight and technique aswell. Can't compare
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10-07-2013, 03:30 PM #6Registered User
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Just keep lifting.
everybody's different...
i don't care someone is benching more than me, it's better than watching tv at home
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10-07-2013, 03:55 PM #7Registered User
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Thank you all for the quick responses. My form is good, bar touches chest and I do it slow. I weigh 145 and most people say benching body weight is good right?
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10-07-2013, 05:58 PM #8Registered User
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Also what did u guys start out at benching?
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10-07-2013, 06:00 PM #9Blast'n Cruis'n
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i started at 80x1Originally Posted by Joeliftking
not even joking either. its really sad“I never lie to any man because I don’t fear anyone. The only time you lie is when you are afraid”
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10-07-2013, 06:00 PM #10Registered User
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It's good since its over your bodyweight.
I started benching 95lb for 12 at 115 bodyweight
I just hit 180lb for 3x8 last week and I'm going for 185x8 tomorrow at 144.2 bodyweight145lb/66kg Junior powerlifter (22 y/o)
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10-07-2013, 09:17 PM #11Registered User
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No that is pretty good.
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10-07-2013, 11:39 PM #12Registered User
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Depends on your goals bro. Are you looking to improve your physique? gain strength? It took me a few years to realize that it's not how much you lift but how you lift, and thats coming from somebody looking to improve the physique. But i guess i will answer your question...yes for your age/size/time lifting it is pretty good.
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10-08-2013, 12:16 AM #13Registered User
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Completely normal!
I am a champion bodybuilder, and many others in my gym lift more than I lift. Don't even pay attention to the weight, but instead think about how your muscles feel during each contraction. Really think about the muscle that you are working and keep a full range of motion/form. You'll be surprised at the pump you get and the quicker results that will set in...Paul Teixeira
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10-08-2013, 01:27 AM #14Registered User
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Don't worry about how much you can lift, it the progress that matters.
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10-08-2013, 02:01 AM #15Registered User
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My friends bench more than me but I am much bigger (+leaner) than them.
Who's winning?
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10-08-2013, 08:03 AM #16Registered User
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Eh, I went in my school's weight room to try the bench way before I started lifting, and I could only do the bar for like 5 five reps, not even full ROM. I was a freshman in high school.Originally Posted by ElevatedVaal
Feb 1, 2013 (started getting serious)/Current maxes at bw of 156-162lbs
Bench 205x3 (went back up about two inches before touching chest)/300
Squat 230x5 (half squat)/350 (below parallel)
Deadlift 185x5/475
Cutting [ ]
Bulking [ X ]
Workout log:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=159776261&p=1197756951#post1197756951
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10-08-2013, 08:04 AM #17Registered User
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They still are. You're winning in aesthetics though, if that's what you mean.Originally Posted by MashaRAW
Feb 1, 2013 (started getting serious)/Current maxes at bw of 156-162lbs
Bench 205x3 (went back up about two inches before touching chest)/300
Squat 230x5 (half squat)/350 (below parallel)
Deadlift 185x5/475
Cutting [ ]
Bulking [ X ]
Workout log:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=159776261&p=1197756951#post1197756951
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10-08-2013, 08:05 AM #18Registered User
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i started weak as hell too, with measly 20 pound dumbells i could only do like 2 reps.Originally Posted by ElevatedVaal
Start
Bench Press-125
Deadlift- 200
Squat-165
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10-08-2013, 10:11 AM #19Registered User
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Yea I guess.. But me and my friends train for aesthetics. My bench isn't my strong point.Originally Posted by TheBeastTyler
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10-08-2013, 11:59 AM #20Registered User
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in the begining i did 5x120 now i do 5x175Originally Posted by Joeliftking
i have bigger friends who doesn't bench as much as me, doesnt matter that much if ur just trying to gain size, i guess what it all comes down to is your genetics.
anyway, since you are benching more than your weight it's good i guess
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10-08-2013, 12:09 PM #21Registered User
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Started 115x12, last I benched 145x12.
That was a couple months ago though, I've been using DB's ever since
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6'0 @ 160. Not sheriffsrsOriginally Posted by MashaRAW
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