225 for reps

**hankdiesel** · 01-27-2009, 07:57 PM

Today I never felt so powerful on the bemch press. I did 225lb for 24 reps with no spot beating my old record. I'm 5'8" 214lbs. I'm curious to know how many of you on here have tried 225lb for reps like this or 185lb or whatever. About once a month I do this as my last set on the flat bench. Any one else have some numbers they are proud of?

**green22** · 01-29-2009, 09:05 AM

I can get 225 for 20 on flat and 18 on incline. Not great but ok for a guy with long arms.

**Arms** · 01-29-2009, 09:20 AM

I can do 28 reps of 225
Im 5'8'' 185 lbs

**redz** · 01-29-2009, 10:52 AM

Best I have hit for a decent size set is 275lbs for 12 reps but I max out around 325. I do way 225lbs though.

**redz** · 01-29-2009, 10:53 AM

Not great but ok for a guy with long arms.

x2 I totally agree long arms suck for benching!

**Deltasaurus** · 01-29-2009, 10:57 AM

im Natty and 175lbs 5'9 ima try this today ill post when i get back

**BTM0085** · 01-30-2009, 12:18 AM

best i did 220 was 17 times@ 6'3 215....the best prospects get 35-45 Reggie Bush i remember got 22

***FireGuy*** · 01-30-2009, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by BTM0085

best i did 220 was 17 times@ 6'3 215....the best prospects get 35-45 Reggie Bush i remember got 22

Tank claims to have done 52 reps natty which has got to be some sort of record.

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...92#post4315692 (post 5)

**allen27** · 01-30-2009, 03:46 PM

we do this once a month i do 18-19 reps i way around 240 my friend does it 30 he was around 165 he is all natural

***FireGuy*** · 01-30-2009, 07:23 PM

165 lbs and doing 30 reps with 225? We talking bench or leg press? Sorry man, I find that very hard to believe unless he has no legs.

**Deltasaurus** · 01-30-2009, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by A2thej2008

im Natty and 175lbs 5'9 ima try this today ill post when i get back

i got 7 LOL at 170 lbs LOL woohoo me

**Gears** · 01-30-2009, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

Tank claims to have done 52 reps natty which has got to be some sort of record.

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...92#post4315692 (post 5)

I put up 345 1rm, and I know for a fact that I couldnt do even 135lbs for 50+ reps.

***RAGE*** · 01-30-2009, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

165 lbs and doing 30 reps with 225? We talking bench or leg press? Sorry man, I find that very hard to believe unless he has no legs.

I weight 225 and my max rep is 475 and I can only get it 28 times...and that is not all good form...

**Lightsout2184** · 01-30-2009, 10:44 PM

those are some big numbers ill have to try tomorrow and see where im at

**DSM4Life** · 01-30-2009, 11:08 PM

I am benching 500lbs and still rep'in them out as i type this. Started last week.

**Reed** · 01-31-2009, 01:55 AM

Last cycle first put up on incline db 140 x6 TWICE did heavy incline fly up to 95 lbs 3 sets then 225 x20

**Dtrain17** · 08-12-2009, 02:16 PM

I can't do 225 for 1 rep

**OH REALLY** · 08-12-2009, 02:24 PM

well this is weird to me because i could max right now at 375 and last time i did 225 for reps i only got 13 of them sounds like i should be hire...

**lostcause** · 08-12-2009, 02:27 PM

145lbs natty, rep 225 12xs. got it 16xs when i was around 170. my muscles fatigue extremly fast (mcardles disease) so after i do this my intire workout is shot.

**DSM4Life** · 08-12-2009, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by lostcause

145lbs natty, rep 225 12xs. got it 16xs when i was around 170. my muscles fatigue extremly fast (mcardles disease) so after i do this my intire workout is shot.

If you show me a video , ill give you 100 bucks paypal.

**OH REALLY** · 08-12-2009, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by lostcause

145lbs natty, rep 225 12xs. got it 16xs when i was around 170. my muscles fatigue extremly fast (mcardles disease) so after i do this my intire workout is shot.

you need to closen the grip you need to use your tris more

**lostcause** · 08-12-2009, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

If you show me a video , ill give you 100 bucks paypal.

ill try to get one. i dont have any idea how to get a video/pic onto the computer nor do i have a camera.

**lostcause** · 08-12-2009, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by OH REALLY

you need to closen the grip you need to use your tris more

i do have a wide grip always and i was going for max reps. its not just with my chest i experience muscle fatigue in my entire body in about half the time as anyone else, and takes me twice as long to recover.

**DSM4Life** · 08-12-2009, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by lostcause

i do have a wide grip always and i was going for max reps. its not just with my chest i experience muscle fatigue in my entire body in about half the time as anyone else, and takes me twice as long to recover.

Just a little food for thought.

I was watching a Ripptoe video (Starting Strength) and learned that the wider the grip the easier the press becomes. It shortens the distance the bar needs to travel.

He said and i quote " People who like to brag about bench numbers tend to favor this grip."

I have used wide grip before and i see his point.

**lostcause** · 08-12-2009, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

Just a little food for thought.

I was watching a Ripptoe video (Starting Strength) and learned that the wider the grip the easier the press becomes. It shortens the distance the bar needs to travel.

He said and i quote " People who like to brag about bench numbers tend to favor this grip."

I have used wide grip before and i see his point.

and i have short arms wich give me an even shorter range of motion.

**DSM4Life** · 08-12-2009, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by lostcause

and i have short arms wich give me an even shorter range of motion.

I am the same ( 5'6)

**Matt** · 08-12-2009, 03:24 PM

I shall see what i can do next week, however i dont see thye point and heavy squats are better..

**JinNtonic** · 08-12-2009, 03:34 PM

Imma have to try this...

**roserose** · 08-12-2009, 04:20 PM

My training partner got 32 the other day. He benches about 400lbs max. He weighs about 238lbs, at 6'1". Strongest guy I know. Thats better that some of the NFL lineman.

**Navy-boi-kai** · 08-12-2009, 05:40 PM

at 145 i wouldnt doubt him. Some of the top pro boxers in the world around 150-160 can max at well of 300 lbs.

**MuscleScience** · 08-12-2009, 05:44 PM

I usually do between 18-21 reps at 225 when I am in my light training phases, 3 sets to failure. Helps keep my shoulders from going to shit. When I am in my heavy training phase, I just warm up with 225 for 10 then go into my working sets.

**UncleTim** · 08-12-2009, 06:11 PM

225 was around 27 or 28 reps, I think, a few years ago. But I've done 315 for 12 recently. I'm 6'3" 260lbs and my arms are so long they drag the ground.

**Narkissos** · 08-12-2009, 06:49 PM

Jesus you guys are strong!

**fit4ever** · 08-12-2009, 06:52 PM

I can do 225lbs for two reps. And I'm a very happy man!

**DSM4Life** · 08-12-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Narkissos

Jesus you guys are strong!

Don't you just love internet numbers

**c-Z** · 08-12-2009, 07:05 PM

LOL interesting thread.... I'm like 185lbs now... but 225 is like first set... 12 easy... never went for more.. maxing at like 360lbs though.... going to have to try this next week.

**CHAP** · 08-12-2009, 07:52 PM

I call BS on half the thread.....

**c-Z** · 08-12-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote them. Lets call these bastards out.

LMAO

**kickinit** · 08-12-2009, 08:17 PM

I did 25 or 35 I can't remmeber which, I'm 5'11 and 250 (which helps haha)

**The Deuce** · 08-12-2009, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by MuscleScience

I just warm up with 225 for 10 then go into my working sets.

I second this....

I will have to give it a try next CHEST DAY though, because NOW im curious...

I did 135lbs for 60 like 3 weeks ago... I was going for 75... well originally it was 100 BUT when I sat down at the Bench I told my buddy.. yah I'll hit 75.. no way I can hit 100... at about 57 I was DEAD and managed 3 more...

I thought that was pretty FUN !!

I'd Hope I would be able to at least get 25... Like I said I am gonna try... I'll let ya know...