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    How many reps of 315 equal a 405 1RM?

    On the flat bench, how many reps of 315lbs would equal a 405lb max? I know everyone is different, but I am trying to get an idea. I can do 315x8 on my first set of flat bench and 330x5 on my second set.

    Basically, I am too scared to go any higher then 330 on that flat bench. It's not worth getting injured over something stupid.

    I apperciate the replies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ****** View Post
    On the flat bench, how many reps of 315lbs would equal a 405lb max? I know everyone is different, but I am trying to get an idea. I can do 315x8 on my first set of flat bench and 330x5 on my second set.

    Basically, I am too scared to go any higher then 330 on that flat bench. It's not worth getting injured over something stupid.

    I apperciate the replies.
    I know that weight which you can complete 10 -12 reps of..will USUALLY be about 75% of your 1RM.....

    What % of 405 is 315?

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    none = 405 cuz you a sissy.....

    that is all....

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    http://www.myfit.ca/one_rep_max_calc...?calculate=yes

    Your max with 315x8 puts you at about 391.
    Your max with 330x5 puts you at about 371.

    Here is another one; about the same, they just give a few different formulas.

    http://www.naturalphysiques.com/tools.php?itemid=18

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    none = 405 cuz you a sissy.....

    that is all....

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    Haz....If I put on one of my Armani Exchange shirts on, I could bench over 600lbs...you know those fvckin things are tigher than the bench press shirts the powerlifters use, LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by LGM View Post
    http://www.myfit.ca/one_rep_max_calc...?calculate=yes

    Your max with 315x8 puts you at about 391.
    Your max with 330x5 puts you at about 371.

    Here is another one; about the same, they just give a few different formulas.

    http://www.naturalphysiques.com/tools.php?itemid=18
    hmmm I don't know how accurate that is. I plugged in 275lbs x 13 reps and it gave me a 413 1RM...I think its way off

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    Calculations mean nothing... I know guys who can rep 3 plates for 14-16 and have yet to get 4 plates for one. Sometimes you are limited by the bio-mechanics of your frame.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knockout_Power View Post
    Calculations mean nothing... I know guys who can rep 3 plates for 14-16 and have yet to get 4 plates for one. Sometimes you are limited by the bio-mechanics of your frame.
    Or mental block. I couldn't do 315 until I was on the bench and my spotters just started throwing on plates. First time I did it, I did 3 reps.

    It's spooky how mental a lot of this stuff is.

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    G, I don't think it's that far off. I did a 1 rep max around 350, the week after I did 315 for 4-5 reps? Anyway, theres a lot of variables there, and the only way to really know is to get under the iron.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LGM View Post
    Or mental block. I couldn't do 315 until I was on the bench and my spotters just started throwing on plates. First time I did it, I did 3 reps.

    It's spooky how mental a lot of this stuff is.
    Very true... I stopped bench press years ago cause I coudnt hit 3 plates... I dont think its hurt too much, my chest grows well I think.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ****** View Post
    Haz....If I put on one of my Armani Exchange shirts on, I could bench over 600lbs...you know those fvckin things are tigher than the bench press shirts the powerlifters use, LOL
    LMFAO!

    No need to go above 315 IMO..... I don't even use barbells anymore.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    LMFAO!

    No need to go above 315 IMO..... I don't even use barbells anymore.....

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    I can do 315 maybe 5 times, 405 is my tested 1RM. I feel I'm stronger but my shoulder gives me problems, so it stays at 405.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ****** View Post
    hmmm I don't know how accurate that is. I plugged in 275lbs x 13 reps and it gave me a 413 1RM...I think its way off
    i put in 275 x 10 and got 367.. thats probably pretty close

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knockout_Power View Post
    Very true... I stopped bench press years ago cause I coudnt hit 3 plates... I dont think its hurt too much, my chest grows well I think.
    Yeah, I don't do much barbell work anymore either... I have much better control, contractions and stretch from DB's.

    I do barbell work to warm up, and I love the looks I get when I do pause reps with 135... Especially from the high schoolers.

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    Id guess and say 315x12=405.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nooomoto View Post
    I can do 315 maybe 5 times, 405 is my tested 1RM. I feel I'm stronger but my shoulder gives me problems, so it stays at 405.
    Strange...I guess people can be ALOT different.

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    I put up 135 but my shirt gave out on me. Getting a new one this weekend.

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    I wish they made heavy dumbells more narrow. Pressing anything over 130's and ROM is seriously limited.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaGenetics View Post
    Strange...I guess people can be ALOT different.
    Depends how you train, too. I do powerlifting programs, so my rep range is never more than 3-5 for heavy compound movements.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MACHINE5150 View Post
    i put in 275 x 10 and got 367.. thats probably pretty close
    That's odd. I hit 275 on my last set for 10. If I were to do it my frist, it would probably be in the 12-14 rep range, which gives me a 420+ 1RM. I don't even think I could hit 405lbs. Strange.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LGM View Post
    Or mental block. I couldn't do 315 until I was on the bench and my spotters just started throwing on plates. First time I did it, I did 3 reps.

    It's spooky how mental a lot of this stuff is.
    I cannot bench for shit without a spotter. Ive only not been able to get the weight up one time (when I first started out) but since then I just wont go balls out without a spotter.

    You guys saying you dont use barbells are you using dumbbells to press? Is there really any benefit to doing dumbbells like does it force you to use different stabilizer muscles? I should probably just throw some in on my next split as I haven't done dumbbell press in a year. I'm more into flies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cherrydrpepper View Post
    I cannot bench for shit without a spotter. Ive only not been able to get the weight up one time (when I first started out) but since then I just wont go balls out without a spotter.

    You guys saying you dont use barbells are you using dumbbells to press? Is there really any benefit to doing dumbbells like does it force you to use different stabilizer muscles? I should probably just throw some in on my next split as I haven't done dumbbell press in a year. I'm more into flies.
    I think if u can barbell bench 300kg it wont ****ing matter you will be a unit...

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    Quote Originally Posted by cherrydrpepper View Post

    You guys saying you dont use barbells are you using dumbbells to press? Is there really any benefit to doing dumbbells like does it force you to use different stabilizer muscles? I should probably just throw some in on my next split as I haven't done dumbbell press in a year. I'm more into flies.
    Better incorporation of stabilizers, but my main reason is range of motion, better contraction, and you build evenly; with the barbell you can still favor one arm over the other. My 2 cents.

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    Quote Originally Posted by F4iGuy View Post
    I wish they made heavy dumbells more narrow. Pressing anything over 130's and ROM is seriously limited.
    completely agree, cant get that contraction to the middle of the pecs cause your hands are almost 2' apart with the heavier weights

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    Quote Originally Posted by cherrydrpepper View Post
    I cannot bench for shit without a spotter. Ive only not been able to get the weight up one time (when I first started out) but since then I just wont go balls out without a spotter.

    You guys saying you dont use barbells are you using dumbbells to press? Is there really any benefit to doing dumbbells like does it force you to use different stabilizer muscles? I should probably just throw some in on my next split as I haven't done dumbbell press in a year. I'm more into flies.
    Dumbell incline, flat, and decline fly's are the best thing you can do to develope your chest. I get more isolation by using dumbells and its easier on my shoulders. I used to be a bench press machine but then my shoulders gave out. Heavy bench will destroy the shoulders, I wish I never touched a bench.

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    I can do 1 cock pushup... how many times will I get laid this year? Any calculations on that one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knockout_Power View Post
    completely agree, cant get that contraction to the middle of the pecs cause your hands are almost 2' apart with the heavier weights
    Rotate the wrists at the top.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knockout_Power View Post
    I can do 1 cock pushup... how many times will I get laid this year? Any calculations on that one?
    None. You should be working on cock push-ins.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LGM View Post
    None. You should be working on cock push-ins.
    HAHAHAHA

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