Is a 225 bench impressive to you?

**BR0DIE** · 05-23-2013, 02:47 PM

In my gym very few people do 225+ would you say it was impressive? I'm always happy for someone when they break 225, its like a milestone where they are ahead of 99% of the population.

**Gaspaco** · 05-23-2013, 02:48 PM

...if you are a woman

**chi** · 05-23-2013, 02:50 PM

It is impressive to me depending on size/weight. If someone has been struggling with this weight and they conquer it I am sincerely happy for them.

*correct form must be used

**Back In Black** · 05-23-2013, 02:53 PM

Kg's? Yep, especially if for reps.

**ironbeck** · 05-23-2013, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by chi

It is impressive to me depending on size/weight. If someone has been struggling with this weight and they conquer it I am sincerely happy for them.

*correct form must be used

X....2 depends on body weight and composition.

**Shadow530i** · 05-23-2013, 03:13 PM

225 max is pretty bad but reps of 10-12 is pretty close to the point where I personally am impressed.

**krugerr** · 05-23-2013, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by Shadow530i

225 max is pretty bad but reps of 10-12 is pretty close to the point where I personally am impressed.

This is approximately 100kg, which i rep on flat bench for 10 usually. But as said above, it depends on body composition and weight. I'm 250lbs.

**humbleman** · 05-23-2013, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by BR0DIE

In my gym very few people do 225+ would you say it was impressive? I'm always happy for someone when they break 225, its like a milestone where they are ahead of 99% of the population.

Man, when I get to 225 I'm gonna be one gay fellow.
Gay as in happy not homo.

**chi** · 05-23-2013, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by humbleman

Man, when I get to 225 I'm gonna be one gay fellow.
Gay as in happy not homo.

you definitely put the "humble" in humbleman

lol

**EKFitness** · 05-23-2013, 03:20 PM

I weigh 180 and bench 225 in the middle of my workout for around 5. chest has always been my weak point.

**JJ78** · 05-23-2013, 03:33 PM

It is definitley a milestone. Been repping it for over 10 years though. 2nd set 12-14

**evander87** · 05-23-2013, 03:37 PM

225 for reps is one of the measurements for football. As a max? Not impressed. For many reps? yeah pretty cool.

**Times Roman** · 05-23-2013, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by BR0DIE

In my gym very few people do 225+ would you say it was impressive? I'm always happy for someone when they break 225, its like a milestone where they are ahead of 99% of the population.

is that one arm, or two?

**Brazensol** · 05-23-2013, 04:47 PM

I think it is a mental barrier for many people just because there are 2 45# plates on both sides of the bar and I remember it always look slightly intimidating to me. First time I benched 225 I thought I was only doing 215. There was a mix of 5#, 10# and 25# plates on the bar and we miscounted the weight. Turned out to actually be 235!!! I already knew I could do 215 so I didn't feel any pressure. Turns out it was purely a mental barrier and not a physical one. lol.

Wished I could do that with my IQ tests... lol.

**Times Roman** · 05-23-2013, 04:53 PM

you're from Scotland, and are probably talking KG's, right?

...then I take back my little smart ass comment and say, yes, 225kg is not too shabby (more than I can throw up there)

**Sgt. Hartman** · 05-23-2013, 05:10 PM

I forget who it was, maybe Jake Long, but somebody in the NFL combine repped it 49 times a few years ago.

**Sfla80** · 05-23-2013, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Sgt. Hartman

I forget who it was, maybe Jake Long, but somebody in the NFL combine repped it 49 times a few years ago.

Yeah it was jake long. But if you remember Kevin Willis in nba, he repped a ton forget exact number in center court before a game.

**Brazensol** · 05-23-2013, 07:05 PM

If we are talking 225 kilos then that is way out of my league... for now anyway. lol. I'd be happy with a solid 350 pounds!

**Shadow530i** · 05-23-2013, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

you're from Scotland, and are probably talking KG's, right?

...then I take back my little smart ass comment and say, yes, 225kg is not too shabby (more than I can throw up there)

No, hes talking about pounds I'm pretty sure. Your first comment was pretty funny, though.

**Rwy** · 05-23-2013, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by Sgt. Hartman

I forget who it was, maybe Jake Long, but somebody in the NFL combine repped it 49 times a few years ago.

wow 49 is crazy

I know doug martin 5'6 220 rb from tampa bay hit I think 27 this year which is incredible

**Rwy** · 05-23-2013, 09:38 PM

225 I think is a mile stone for anyone lifting at some point in there journey

Ne happy with it and set your next goal. 3 plates is a whole nother game

**FRDave** · 05-23-2013, 09:42 PM

My goal is to rep 225lbs for 5 but I only weight 150lbs. So yes, for someone my size it's impressive in relation to my body weight.

**Java Man** · 05-23-2013, 10:05 PM

Impressive to whom? That's a relative term. I hit 365 for about 3 reps once. When I started out I couldn't even bench 95 more than a few reps and 2 wheels (I mean 1 on each side 135lbs) was my goal. 2 plates per side is a big milestone. 3 plates even more so, 4 I have only known a few ppl who can rep that with form. I watched a buddy do 545 for 5 clean reps once. That was impressive. He is a huge guy but very rarely goes anywhere near his max. I had no idea he was that strong. Not sure he did either lol. Anyways, 225 is impressive I think as a milestone. Just don't stop setting new goals.

**Alann314** · 05-23-2013, 11:46 PM

This thread caught my attention as I was trying to hit 225 for a while and I just got it last week. I'm 5'5 and 125 pounds and put up 225 for one rep. Is that pretty good?

**Java Man** · 05-24-2013, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by Alann314

This thread caught my attention as I was trying to hit 225 for a while and I just got it last week. I'm 5'5 and 125 pounds and put up 225 for one rep. Is that pretty good?

Nearly twice bodyweight? Yes I'd say very impressive. I would have to bench 450 to do that. Not!

**Alann314** · 05-24-2013, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Java Man

Nearly twice bodyweight? Yes I'd say very impressive. I would have to bench 450 to do that. Not!

It's funny though when you achieve new goals. I remember wanting to put up 2 plates and I finally got to that 135! Then I was like I want 185 with a plate and a 25 and you achieve it. Finally I wanted to break 200 and I did with a 205 and now putting up 2 plates on each side people state at you in the gym like did he really just do that.

**Java Man** · 05-24-2013, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Alann314

It's funny though when you achieve new goals. I remember wanting to put up 2 plates and I finally got to that 135! Then I was like I want 185 with a plate and a 25 and you achieve it. Finally I wanted to break 200 and I did with a 205 and now putting up 2 plates on each side people state at you in the gym like did he really just do that.

At your size I'm sure they do. 315 just around the corner now

**Alann314** · 05-24-2013, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by Java Man

At your size I'm sure they do. 315 just around the corner now

Yes sir that is my new goal now. I'm going to eat like an animal,sleep like a baby and train like a champion.

**jimmyinkedup** · 05-24-2013, 12:47 AM

depends...

**Dougiefresh7707** · 05-24-2013, 01:25 AM

Yep depends if someone never worked out weighted 180 layed down and pumped 2-3 out I'd be impressed I do 225 now like 5-6 times I weight 195 now so to me not to impressive but I also concentrate on slow negative and good form while doing it, not smashing it off my chest like I see all the time lol.

**poison** · 05-24-2013, 04:28 AM

225 indicates around 2 years of training for the avg gym goer. That's fairly impressive consistency relative to the normal population. Not too shabby.

**gearbox** · 05-24-2013, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by Alann314

This thread caught my attention as I was trying to hit 225 for a while and I just got it last week. I'm 5'5 and 125 pounds and put up 225 for one rep. Is that pretty good?

Very impressive max pound for pound!

**ac guy** · 05-24-2013, 07:07 AM

I always get asked to spot guys pushing less than 225. Ill tell them good job when they're done and they'll reply " it's only 185 " or whatever. I always tell them its the fact that your doing it, not the weight that matters.

**falco21** · 05-24-2013, 07:15 AM

I just put up 225 yesterday doing close grip bench press for triceps

Honestly, it's only as good as those benching it. For some it is great. For others, that's a joke. For me, that's very light.

**bigsiv** · 05-24-2013, 07:57 AM

I leave my ego at the door and push 225 for 8 slowly with proper form. I see guys benching way more than me with shitty form but I'd rather do it properly. If you can bench more than me well done but it won't bother me in the slightest (he says with green eyes)

**largerthannormal** · 05-24-2013, 08:17 AM

i compete at 181 with a 365 raw in an open class... at 28 yrs old. 5ft 10

225 x 20

I wouldnt worry about numbers or whats impressive unless you compete. i know dudes stronger than me that cant lift what I lift and guys smaller who can lift more.

bench is not a good measure of strength

everyone of us had to start less than 225 and work through it

**gearbox** · 05-24-2013, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by largerthannormal

i compete at 181 with a 365 raw in an open class... at 28 yrs old. 5ft 10

225 x 20

I wouldnt worry about numbers or whats impressive unless you compete. i know dudes stronger than me that cant lift what I lift and guys smaller who can lift more.

bench is not a good measure of strength

everyone of us had to start less than 225 and work through it

Thats a lot of weight for a guy who is 180. Nice job bro..
Do you compete squat Deads also, or just bench?

**mrgall** · 05-24-2013, 08:28 AM

My chest is my weakest part of my body and 100kg (225lbs) is my max for 8 reps taking months to work up to that!

Im 185cm 6ft 1inch and 13st5 (189lbs)

Ive seen people smaller than me and benching more and ive seen bigger people finishing there sets on 100kg

So id say its all down to individual you cant really compare lifting with other people if you think its a good weight for your body its a good weight!!

**largerthannormal** · 05-24-2013, 08:30 AM

Thanks man!

nope my sqauts suck ass.... rather embarrassing, lol

I am the guy who sits on his ankles when he squats so my numbers are rather low. for a single im not much more than my bench lol

deads I am only mid 400s

My legs do have good size though for whatever reason I just cant break no big number barriers, ive tried many routines...

i did have to drop a few lbs to get to that class, but right now i am sitting at 181 in a cut phase

Originally Posted by gearbox

Thats a lot of weight for a guy who is 180. Nice job bro..
Do you compete squat Deads also, or just bench?

**Dougiefresh7707** · 05-24-2013, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by largerthannormal

i compete at 181 with a 365 raw in an open class... at 28 yrs old. 5ft 10

225 x 20

I wouldnt worry about numbers or whats impressive unless you compete. i know dudes stronger than me that cant lift what I lift and guys smaller who can lift more.

bench is not a good measure of strength

everyone of us had to start less than 225 and work through it

Wow what's the secret to that I want to push 365!