The Bench Chart

Max Lift:
335 -Chillen

damn, how long does it take u to get to that point?
 
oakvillej said:
Max Lift:
335 -Chillen

damn, how long does it take u to get to that point?
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When I was in my prime (20 to 30), the bench has always been one of my strongest points (when I used to mess with it in the military, and at the police academy). I could literally throw 200+ pounds on the bar at any time (an no training) for reps. It just seemed I kept a certain level of strength, when not actively seeking improvement. This changed when I got older though. It wasn't until I reached between the ages of 35 to 45, where I began to notice significant weight gain, strength decreases, and back pain, and it prompted me to get myself into shape. This was about 2006. In 2006 I began with 100 pound max (yes, I degraded a lot), and I was performing below this weight for working rep ranges. Weak? Understatement.

I progressed very fast the first year. And, before the end of the second year, I was above 300 pounds--even with my body weight dropping (195ish to 154, 5' 7", at the time). What I noticed during this time was the uncanny ability of my shoulders and tri's, these were developing/progressing at a faster rate (then the efforts on the bench, and they still do), which subsequently was the spring board of bringing up my bench. Since they both play a role in the execution of the movement, this isn't all that surprising. The shoulders became a bone later, which I had to adjust and fix (through rest, and adding in shoulder girdle maintenance), and now they rock out.

I am above 335 at the moment, though. This an estimate, based on my working out weight/rep ranges; I normally do not concern myself with what my max is (which is why I do not post here in the thread much). I generally have a good idea just from my training weight I am using. Sure, once in a while I am curious, and check it out, but most of the time I don't.


Best regards,


Chillen
 
I'd post my number and womp chillen on the weight list, but still be behind on the coefficient list =/ lol, I'm a fatty =)

Great power:weight chillen!
 
Yea it is a good ratio. sh1t i can only bench my own weight! Soon im going to be benching half a ton though...........for reps.

I can feel it.
 
Hoss said:
I'd post my number and womp chillen on the weight list, but still be behind on the coefficient list =/ lol, I'm a fatty =)

Great power:weight chillen!
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You should boss! :) I am actually surprised you haven't listed yours. Besides you, there are other heavyweights missing from the list. For example: Goergen1, Evo, and others. I haven't tested my max in a while, and I think I may to see where this is at. I primarily go by progression (reps/weight) on exercises as my guide. If this goes up, eventually max follows suite (but I do not train specifically to encourage it to go up, and you know what I mean).

List yours, I am interested in seeing the numbers! :)


Best regards,

Chillen
 
oakvillej said:
Max Lift:
335 -Chillen

damn, how long does it take u to get to that point?
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I took my a year to go from 235 to 370. And if you dont believe me, which most of you probably don't, i have a workout video? if that will help you start to believe, i'll get one of my max soon enough.
 
There was no disrespect meant by the comment, I just assumed that it was no longer being updated as it has been a long time. Anyway chillen, nice to coincide with you.
 
andyroid20 said:
There was no disrespect meant by the comment, I just assumed that it was no longer being updated as it has been a long time. Anyway chillen, nice to coincide with you.
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I know you didn't mean any disrespect to TM. The bottom line is you were correct. All is good. :)


Best wishes,

Chillen
 
297 - andyroid20
1.63 - andyroid20 (297/182)

Been bulking, max lift increased, coefficient slightly lower.
 
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