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  1. 06-02-2023, 11:53 AM #1
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    Question Goofy strength ratios

    Hi guys, I can DB incline press 36kg(80lbs) for 7 reps but I tried flat BB bench for first time and got 8 reps on 60kg(135lbs) this seems weird any help?
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    Originally Posted by darkkittens View Post
    Hi guys, I can DB incline press 36kg(80lbs) for 7 reps but I tried flat bench for first time and got 8 reps on 60kg(135lbs) this seems weird any help?
    How do you get the 135 pound dumb bells into position? For me it's sort of difficult to get 75 pounders into position, I can't imagine doing it with 135 pounders.
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  3. 06-02-2023, 12:02 PM #3
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    Nah sorry dude I meant 135 Bb bench
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    I would try BB pressing a few more times before considering your results significant.
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    Originally Posted by radrd View Post
    I would try BB pressing a few more times before considering your results significant.
    This^^
    You can't tell anything from a first time try

    Also, I could decline BB press 225 for 8-9 reps but only flat BB 225 for maybe 2. Everyone has strengths in different places
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    I am pretty good during doggy style.
    But cowboy, with her on top, I cannot keep up with her.
    This seems weird.
    Any help?

    Originally Posted by smokinal View Post
    This^^
    You can't tell anything from a first time try

    Also, I could decline BB press 225 for 8-9 reps but only flat BB 225 for maybe 2. Everyone has strengths in different places
    Not that weird.
    Decline limits the range of motion and you have less stress on the shoulders.
    Most guys are stronger on the decline.
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    Originally Posted by jaxqen View Post
    I am pretty good during doggy style.
    But cowboy, with her on top, I cannot keep up with her.
    This seems weird.
    Any help?
    This post is useless without a video or at least pictures of your form.
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    Originally Posted by darkkittens View Post
    Hi guys, I can DB incline press 36kg(80lbs) for 7 reps but I tried flat BB bench for first time and got 8 reps on 60kg(135lbs) this seems weird any help?
    no, this isnt weird at all. you're using more of your lower chest with the flat bench as compared to an incline press. with incline, it's more of your upper chest and shoulders
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