Is a 225 bench impressive to you?

**MRNJ1992** · 11-24-2013, 09:48 AM

225 for 50 reps in 1988 at a weight of 238. My cycle was 1cc of T a week with 40 mgs of anavar . The good old days.

**boxingfan30** · 12-04-2013, 10:06 AM

I believe my best was 195 lbs for 6 reps at 143 lbs body weight and also was very dry from cutting weight for 6 months. Not long after, my shoulder went out and now I need surgery.

On a side note I was on no AAS. Just creatine.

**Bowhunter44** · 12-04-2013, 07:50 PM

At 14 years old and in the 123 lb class I got 251. My best was in the 148's where I benched 333.

**boxingfan30** · 12-05-2013, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Bowhunter44

At 14 years old and in the 123 lb class I got 251. My best was in the 148's where I benched 333.

Were you using AAS? Otherwise I'm going to call BS. Sorry.

How did you end up with the extra 1 lb by the way? was that someones finger pushing down on the bar?

**Bowhunter44** · 12-05-2013, 05:41 PM

In powerlifting they use metric system. That 251 is the state record in the ADFPA. No I was now on the juice. It is amazing what you can do if you work hard.

**Brett N** · 02-21-2014, 06:28 AM

Finally hit it!! 230x5 with a weight of 200 lbs.

Seems like quite a milestone to me - next milestone is 280 for me which always seemed like the unattainable. 230 got me excited though. Just on TRT, no cycle ATM.

**hawk14dl** · 02-21-2014, 08:28 AM

I've only started lifting 2 years ago. My original goal was 135.. Lol

I'm 6'1" and always hovered around 175 lbs. In October I maxed out at 230. Since I've managed 225 for 2 reps.

All the while I had <400 test levels.

Just started trt though, so I'm hoping to be at the 3 plate Mark by my birthday. (I use my birthday as a timeline for max efforts, that way is only one a year)

Is +90 lbs attainable in 8 more months? Prob not. . But I'm going to try

**xt1nkt** · 02-21-2014, 11:26 AM

For me 225 is impressive, compared to the size/comp of the person, my bench is horrendous, I'm 6'1 so idk if it's my long arms or what but my bench is super weak.

**Terax** · 02-21-2014, 01:07 PM

I agree with some, 225 is an important milestone. We all hit it at some point along the way. It's nice to see a beginner break that milestone, I always offer my congrats & encourage them. No need to ruin their moment. Same thing goes for the 300 milestone. I was happy as hell when I hit it, it wasn't pretty, but it went up. I'm working out with a guy right now who can't get past 295, that '300' number is in his head.

**xt1nkt** · 02-21-2014, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Terax

I agree with some, 225 is an important milestone. We all hit it at some point along the way. It's nice to see a beginner break that milestone, I always offer my congrats & encourage them. No need to ruin their moment. Same thing goes for the 300 milestone. I was happy as hell when I hit it, it wasn't pretty, but it went up. I'm working out with a guy right now who can't get past 295, that '300' number is in his head.

Can't wait to hit that milestone myself! But I agree with you, I think a lot of people get caught up in their own head and they physically can but mentally can't get past the '300'.

**Brett N** · 02-21-2014, 07:51 PM

I completely agree, the mental number is a big one to overcome. Mentally strong will conquer all.

**gearbox** · 02-21-2014, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by hawk14dl

I've only started lifting 2 years ago. My original goal was 135.. Lol

I'm 6'1" and always hovered around 175 lbs. In October I maxed out at 230. Since I've managed 225 for 2 reps.

All the while I had <400 test levels.

Just started trt though, so I'm hoping to be at the 3 plate Mark by my birthday. (I use my birthday as a timeline for max efforts, that way is only one a year)

Is +90 lbs attainable in 8 more months? Prob not. . But I'm going to try

if your first starting out it is obtainable imo..
if you reached a goal that is whats important. I go off of body weight. Got a young guy I know who just graduated that does 285 and he weighs about 140.

**gearbox** · 02-21-2014, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by xt1nkt

Can't wait to hit that milestone myself! But I agree with you, I think a lot of people get caught up in their own head and they physically can but mentally can't get past the '300'.

should be 315 cause that's the 3 plates milestone!

**rp7r** · 02-21-2014, 10:16 PM

isnt lifting about personal improvement and being happy with your own goals, not judging others

**DAAS** · 02-21-2014, 10:34 PM

I knew a kid who was 150lbs bench 205 for 3 then 225. I was impressed.

**hellomycognomen** · 02-21-2014, 11:31 PM

The only person you should seek to impress is yourself.

I don't look at what others do at the gym, some are bigger, some are smaller, some have no idea what they are doing and are a danger to themselves.

We all start somewhere (I can guarantee not 225) so if you have reached 225 or beyond its only through hard work and sweat, so that is impressive in itself.

-Cheers

**Krb367** · 02-23-2014, 08:31 AM

225 Was a big milestone for me! Idk what it is but 2 plates for reps always looked respectable. Like above body weight always plays a big factor..

First 225x5 was @ 170lbs. Don't give a phuq what anyone thinks. I felt like king dingaling the first time I hit that

**Krb367** · 02-23-2014, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by hellomycognomen

The only person you should seek to impress is yourself.

I don't look at what others do at the gym, some are bigger, some are smaller, some have no idea what they are doing and are a danger to themselves.

We all start somewhere (I can guarantee not 225) so if you have reached 225 or beyond its only through hard work and sweat, so that is impressive in itself.

-Cheers

This ^

I could care less how big or small you are. Long as you're putting in work at the gym that's all that should matter!

**anthony69** · 03-11-2014, 06:00 PM

That is pretty impressive, I weight 75kg and i cant bench that so yes that is impressive

**probuild42** · 03-15-2014, 07:47 PM

Anytime I make improvement Im stoked. Shoot, when I started lifting serious again 90 for 3 sets of 10 was a struggle. Then came 135 I was so impressed with my self. Couple years later and my best is 285 for 2. Now Im aiming over for 315 over next few months. For me its never been about what the other guy can lift. Its my own challenge. Rev yourself up and go all out!! oh ya and be safe.