Finally benched a plate
After taking about a 7 month break from lifting, I finally got back into it about 1 month ago, benching a pitiful 95. Finally for the first time I benched a plate, feelsgoodman. Baby steps. Hopefully it'll be 2 soon. Any beginner stories/milestones from you guys?
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12-14-2014, 06:41 PM #1Registered User
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Finally benched a plate
RIP Paul Walker
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12-14-2014, 06:52 PM #2Registered User
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Nice job man!Originally Posted by Cabriolet21
I started lifting last year. My bench started off at 125 max, and I worked my way up to 140. Took me the entire year... It was pathetic lol but I took 2 months off for the summer, and came back strong. I was able to bench 150 for my 1 rep in September. I got on a bench specific program, and brought my bench up to 205lbs in just 6 weeks. Unfortunately those strength gains didn't last and now I'm back down to 190 :/ I'm taking 2 weeks off for Christmas and gonna get back into it again on a new program. My goal is to bench 315 by June of 2016.Mike (cutting)/bulking
Bench- 205 x 1
Dead- 320 x 1
Row- 165 x 1
OHP- 135 x 1
12% BF n dropping
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12-14-2014, 06:54 PM #3Registered User
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Any progress is good brah, remember getting my first 2 plate, felt like a boss, but you just know theres more to come!Originally Posted by Cabriolet21
Keep it up bro.Bench 140kg x1
Squat 155kg x5
DL 220kg x1
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12-14-2014, 07:04 PM #4Gif King
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Good stuff mate
I will forever remember tearing up from pulling 3 plates haha"Do not try to fake passion, because eventually somebody will come along who is truly passionate and they will fuking embarass you"- Ryan Doris
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12-14-2014, 07:15 PM #5Registered User
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Maxed at 220x1 this summer. Repping 230x6 now And them feels. 3 plate by summer is in the goals
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12-14-2014, 07:17 PM #6Somebody's husband
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Well done OP! The hunger never stops! First its 1 plate. Then 1¼. Then 2. Keep grinding my Maine!
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12-14-2014, 07:18 PM #7Registered User
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Nice man, keep it up
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12-14-2014, 07:23 PM #8Registered User
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I started benching 90 pounds for 8-10 reps,now I bench 165 for 6. Can probably bench 225 for one,but I haven't tried. Keep at it,the strength will come
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12-14-2014, 08:15 PM #9QUADZILLA
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Congrats OP.
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12-14-2014, 08:26 PM #10Registered User
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Nice job man
Tiny and weak but determined.
Bench: 135 x 4 AKA 1 plate club :)
(I don't max out anymore also no deadlift)
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12-14-2014, 08:28 PM #11Registered User
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Naiiiiise. We can both hit 2 plates together, with my poverty 155 bench... ;(Originally Posted by Cabriolet21
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12-14-2014, 08:35 PM #12Registered User
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Nice man! 1 plate feels great.. 2 plates feels amazing!Originally Posted by Cabriolet21
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12-14-2014, 08:36 PM #13NickTheBrick
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Nice man! Saddest moment though is as a teen with my body type is when your gains max out and you have to wait to grow naturally with puberty. Right around 185 I was plateaued for 3 months then went up to 195 like a idek how long without maxing out and now 200 but just barely... Sitting at lean 145
Bench:225
Squat:330
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12-15-2014, 04:29 PM #14Registered User
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Thx for the kind words guys. Gains of peace be upon you all.
I know that feeling. I remember suddenly gaining a lot of strength over summer after finally growing a bit more. Keep working at it man.Originally Posted by NickGDella
RIP Paul Walker
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12-15-2014, 04:49 PM #15Registered User
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we all started somewhere! keep it up man =]
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12-15-2014, 06:42 PM #16Registered User
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GJDM! Keep up the hard work OP!
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12-15-2014, 08:37 PM #17Bulking
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GJ! Baby steps are good. I started at 95..... and got stuck under the bar :$ So when I benched I got to 1 plate I was happy as heck too!Originally Posted by Cabriolet21
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12-15-2014, 11:37 PM #18Registered User
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Congrats, welcome to the club. Stuck right before 3 plate T_T
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12-16-2014, 04:22 AM #19Starting Strength!
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I will forever remember the day i pulled 170kgx5. For the next 3 days i felt like a king.
It was the best days of my life literally
Sheiko!
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12-16-2014, 05:08 AM #20Registered User
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I still remember the first time i benched 225.
When i started training I had made it my goal to get to 225 on the bech within 1 year... I ended up making it within the first 5-6weeks of training lol
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12-16-2014, 05:27 AM #21Registered User
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Haha I remember my first 1 plate I thought "now I've joined the big boys"
Literally just PRd on 2 plates this week for one, but this time I know just how far away from the big boys I really am!
I expected the clouds to open and a golden staircase to form with zyzz to come down to me playing a harp and tell me how sweet my rep was. In reality none of that happened, the only difference between before and after was my face was bright red and I had a little spit on my tshirt....
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12-16-2014, 05:29 AM #22Registered User
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Keep benching brah and pushing your limits! I started benching at 16 with about 105 for 10 and plateaued for a bit(weak chest genetics) at 145, lifted on and off and now about years later I am benching 165x6
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12-16-2014, 05:30 AM #23Registered User
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stats:242lbsOriginally Posted by Beastlito
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12-16-2014, 06:21 AM #24Registered User
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Congrats OP, you're ready to compete
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12-29-2014, 04:39 AM #25Registered User
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I wasn't 242 when I started though (I was 190lbs back then)Originally Posted by PartyAndHockey
And I bench a hell of a lot more than 225 now
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12-29-2014, 08:52 AM #26Registered User
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lol good job bro i remember the feeling it took me about 3 months with a starting weight of about 95 pounds
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12-29-2014, 11:53 AM #27Registered User
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Good Job, my max was 95lbs when i first started off.
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12-29-2014, 01:53 PM #28Registered User
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Hit 205lbs Saturday after being stuck at 200 for a month.. Feels good man. Whenever I hit a 315 squat **** will hit the fan.. Probably burst into tears lmao
Gym PR's
Squat - 325lbs
Bench - 225lbs paused
Deadlift - 405lbs x 3
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12-29-2014, 02:10 PM #29QUADZILLA
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Congrats man recently maxed at 325 and started from 125. Its a marathon not a race just eat right, stay consistent, program correctly, and get enough rest and you will be making some serious gains. I remember when I was around a 160 bench I tried to lift off 225 and it literally wouldn't even budge a inch, then later when I did a force rep at it with a 180ish max it felt beyond heavy and unachievable, but now I can carry on a conversation while repping 225 the gains will come fast bro.
The day I hit 315 I was beyond happy felt so accomplished and proud of myself couldn't wait to tell my dad.
Set goals and don't let anything get in your way of them. If you need any help feel free to ask man.Last edited by CWGame; 12-29-2014 at 02:18 PM.
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12-29-2014, 02:11 PM #30Registered User
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Good job!
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