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  1. 03-21-2007, 04:19 PM #1
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    Question Benching

    I think i'm quite strong compared to all my mates at benching! I'm 26 5ft 9 and weighs 85kg.

    I'm currently benching Flat 3x8 140kg, is that normal or would you say above the usuall average?
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  2. 03-21-2007, 04:43 PM #2
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    Pretty impressive.

    i myself HATE flat bench. Seems like everytime I do it I strain my pec.

    Im strong at it when I really focus on it..which I never do
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  3. 03-21-2007, 04:45 PM #3
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    Are you bragging? Cause thats pretty low man...thats normally what i warmup with....your chest must be lacking
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    Quote Originally Posted by chest6
    Pretty impressive.

    i myself HATE flat bench. Seems like everytime I do it I strain my pec.

    Im strong at it when I really focus on it..which I never do
    Same here.
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  5. 03-21-2007, 04:51 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by ph34rsh4ck
    Are you bragging? Cause thats pretty low man...thats normally what i warmup with....your chest must be lacking
    compared to my mates i thought i was strong, but just wondering what u guys were lifting???
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  6. 03-21-2007, 04:57 PM #6
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    Where are you from..? You weigh 187ish.. in pounds...and you dont know that benching 300+ for 3x8 is impressive? Lets get real here, i think u just posted this to brag or somethin man to be honest
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  7. 03-21-2007, 04:58 PM #7
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    Or you get off to seeing everyone say "Man that is impressive!" ..
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  8. 03-21-2007, 05:09 PM #8
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    originally form Wales the UK but i've been living in OZ fro 6 months with my partner, I new it was impressive as i'm comparing against a few of my friends, but i was just wondering how i was comparing with all you guys?
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  9. 03-21-2007, 05:17 PM #9
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    Theres 4450 currently active users, im sure some of them can bench more than you, and some of them cant bench more than you.
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  10. 03-21-2007, 05:23 PM #10
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    Thanks for the info! even tho it was useless info. It was a question i was asking! it wasn'l meant to be a bragging match who can do what!

    anyway nice chatting to you, i'm sure we'll speak again.

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  11. 03-21-2007, 07:06 PM #11
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    As a rule of thumb, a bench press of one's full body weight ids respectable. However, some of the world powerlifting bench press records are on the order of three times the lifter's weight - about twice your lift. (Of course, their equipment, back arch, body proportions (short arms, disproportionately big pecs, etc.), arching back posture, most likely steroids , etc. have a lot to do with those records. I don't know if these factors play into your personal bests or not.)

    My point is that you're really strong compared to most, but there are still people out there who could run rings around you. You just have to accept that like most everyone else. Now quit bragging. We all know that was your point in posting this.
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  12. 03-23-2007, 12:50 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevinjg
    I think i'm quite strong compared to all my mates at benching! I'm 26 5ft 9 and weighs 85kg.

    I'm currently benching Flat 3x8 140kg, is that normal or would you say above the usuall average?
    That's very good. Are you on a cycle atm?
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  13. 03-23-2007, 12:59 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevinjg
    originally form Wales the UK but i've been living in OZ fro 6 months with my partner, I new it was impressive as i'm comparing against a few of my friends, but i was just wondering how i was comparing with all you guys?
    Being from Wales, you're probably a good singer too. Am I right?
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    hey is the capital of Wales................"LIVERPOOL"?
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    I call brag whore....hahahaha
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  16. 03-23-2007, 09:29 PM #16
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    I am 190 and finally hit 135lbs for 4-2 spot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevinjg
    I think i'm quite strong compared to all my mates at benching! I'm 26 5ft 9 and weighs 85kg.

    I'm currently benching Flat 3x8 140kg, is that normal or would you say above the usuall average?
    Doing really good for your weight.
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  18. 03-24-2007, 05:19 PM #18
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    Question

    Quote Originally Posted by MartyMcFly
    I am 190 and finally hit 135lbs for 4-2 spot.
    I don't get it. If you weight 190, there's no way 135 pounds is challenging your muscles. I must be reading this wrong.
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    very good!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thin Ice
    I don't get it. If you weight 190, there's no way 135 pounds is challenging your muscles. I must be reading this wrong.

    lol same here.
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  21. 03-25-2007, 03:57 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by FlyByU
    Being from Wales, you're probably a good singer too. Am I right?
    Nah i'm a terrible singer and i don't make sense when i'm drunk! ha ha
    Yeah i'm on a cycle of Tren E 200mg and Sus 25o i enject both every 3 days. got 3 weeks left. I was benching 100kg B4 cycle! so 9 weeks i've added an extra 40kg. Iw would like to hit 150kg but i'm really feeling it now at 140kg.

    I actually spoke to u about 2 months ago.
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  22. 03-25-2007, 05:19 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thin Ice
    I don't get it. If you weight 190, there's no way 135 pounds is challenging your muscles. I must be reading this wrong.
    I am working my way up
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    Quote Originally Posted by MartyMcFly
    I am working my way up
    I know how that is. I started quite humbly myself, and I'm still not as strong as I'd like to be. Good luck!
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    i just bought a shirt finally. I'll let you know how my third or fourth workout goes with it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thin Ice
    I know how that is. I started quite humbly myself, and I'm still not as strong as I'd like to be. Good luck!
    I just bought a shirt and finally hit the big 1-5-0. Hell yea. Only took me five cycles.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boostedevo8
    I call brag whore....hahahaha
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    +1
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