Finally achieved a 200 pound bench press

[The Bicep Man]

It has taken me about 3 months of consistant benching to go from a 160 max to now a 200 pound max. I believe I will hit 225-240 in the next 3 to 4 months.

I have been military pressing for almost a year and am most proud of that 1 rep max and believe with more months of consistent benching, I will be plenty proud of my bench numbers.

Wish me luck!

[noeyedea]

congrats!

[Need 2Whey more]

Great job man! I was on that quest not too far back myself. It feels amazing when you finally get to a goal you set out. I remember one of my goals was the 200lb bench press and 200lb squat. I maxed out at 205lb and I haven't focussed on bench press too much, I was starting to get shoulder problems so I didn't continue. I'm now focussing on reaching a 100lb DB press better for the shoulders, so I heard. I could now squat 265lb for 9 reps and my goal is 400lb, that's gonna take a while though...LOL. I also used the "Single one rep max" technique to reach my 200lb press. Good luck on your next goals...keep lifting!

[The Bicep Man]

Thanks, and I hope you guys achieve your goals!

I use a weight that I can get 2 to 4 reps with and do as many sets as possible, which is usually 6 to 9 sets. I bench once or twice a week depending on how my muscles feel.

[Heisman]

Great job bro! I can't wait until I bench 200.

[older-than-dirt]

Good work. 250 is next bro.

[Hasaki]

Congrats man, I remember when I first hit 200 and then 205 about 2 weeks later I can't get it now though because I'm trying to cut up for the summer and lacrosse, I can only unrack and bench 185 on my own for one rep now

But once the end of summer creeps around, the quest for a 250+ bench is on :-D

[BillLogan]

yeah, i remeber hitting 200lbs about a month ago. I was happy, really really happy. Now i wanna hit 250lbs sometime during the summer. And I read your sig hasaki, your deadlift max is probably like 320.

[Centurion770]

When i hit 200 it was the most rewarding accomplishment ever from lifting.

[BillLogan]

yeah, when you hit in the hundreds following your previous max, its very rewarding.

[Hasaki]

Originally posted by BillLogan
yeah, i remeber hitting 200lbs about a month ago. I was happy, really really happy. Now i wanna hit 250lbs sometime during the summer. And I read your sig hasaki, your deadlift max is probably like 320.

Your squat and dead own mine though You'll definately reach 250+ bench before the end of 2004, if not, then you'll end up with a higher bench.

[ahadabans]

Very nice. And I'm giving you extra props for that military press. That's a weak spot for me, but I'm working on it.

[BillLogan]

Originally posted by Hasaki
Your squat and dead own mine though You'll definately reach 250+ bench before the end of 2004, if not, then you'll end up with a higher bench.

Dont think i was putting you down or anything.

[Connie Rolleman]

Originally posted by The Bicep Man

Wish me luck!

I wish you luck.











Seriously, you can do it. Good job on your axhievement.

[S4V4G3]

Originally posted by Heisman
Great job bro! I can't wait until I bench 200.

[AMG]

Nice work.

[Hasaki]

Originally posted by BillLogan
Dont think i was putting you down or anything.

I know you weren't, but they do own mine I was uneducated when I first started, only been doing heavy squats and deads for the past month and a half, so it's almost like a fresh start. I can't concentrate on power during this lacrosse season, so next winter it's on

But seriously, my main goal was to bench 200 lbs before I turned 16, which I did. I turned 16 yesterday and benched 205 a few weeks ago, so I was damn proud My next goals are going to be in order very soon, so as long as I can keep up and shatter the goals, I'll be proud of myself either way.

[pjmcgrady]

wow, good work!!! i didnt bench 200 till i was 18 (and i worked hard for way over 3 months, believe me, you gained quick). it's my worst lift of the "big 3" to this day.