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post 1566421711 11-16-2018, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted By r32gojirra⏩
There’s some research on this, taken from a sample of men in the gym. Putting up 100kgs with full rom puts you in the top 5% of the gym population, srs
But question is, is the other 95% unable to bench 100kg because of training/diet/ factors or genetics? guess we won't know.
Originally Posted By teodorkanev1⏩
Stupid question. Assuming the average male is 5'10'' and weighs 170lbs and has no joint, spinal, tendon problems or chit like that he most certainly has the potential to bench press 225 given enough training.
I didn't say average *******, I said ANY as in ALL. You think even a 5 foot guy at 100lbs could one day bench 225lbs? if he eats and trains obviously.
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Just lol if you don't bench 350 after 3 days of training you should see a doctor for low T and also my dink is 9 inches flaccid
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I 100% did not believe that I'd ever be able to bench 225 when I first started lifting (150lbs DYEL) - today I hit it for a few reps. I'm honestly not sure if its "impossible" for some individuals to reach. They might never eat enough or train consistently to really see.
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post 1566421981 11-16-2018, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted By DASBUNKER⏩
I didn't say average *******, I said ANY as in ALL. You think even a 5 foot guy at 100lbs could one day bench 225lbs? if the eats and trains obviously.
That just makes you a gigantic retard - fukk NO. Not every human born with XY chromosomes on this planet has the potential to bench press this much. Cus that would include legit midgets, hunchbacks and yourself.
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post 1566422011 11-16-2018, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted By Dorich⏩
According to MISC standards it should be achieved within three months of proper training.
This. And irl, there will be some men who cannot achieve it regardless of training. For that matter, most men in the world have never and will never do so.
post 1566422071 11-16-2018, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted By InfiniteGaijin⏩
No. Some guy's are just to small and weak. Genetics are cruel.

Some guys are 5'8 and shorter with small frames.
I am 5'6 with tiny wrists and small frame. I benched 225 for 1 after the first year of lifting and just recently hit 225 for 4 (my 2nd year of lifting). I literally have one of the smallest frames i have ever seen on a grown man and my wrist are like 5.5 inches srs and even I was able to do it. I really think anyone can do it unless they have some health condition.
post 1566422141 11-16-2018, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted By teodorkanev1⏩
That just makes you a gigantic retard - fukk NO. Not every human born with XY chromosomes on this planet has the potential to bench press this much. Cus that would include legit midgets, hunchbacks and yourself.
chill out homie.

he said healthy, so obviously not midgets and hunchbacks...


every healthy man on earth has the potential to bench 225 iwht regular training and dieting. that not even up for debate.

even the biggest slack jawed nerd with pencil arms can do it with a strength routine and eating in a surplus.
post 1566422181 11-16-2018, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted By teodorkanev1⏩
That just makes you a gigantic retard - fukk NO. Not every human born with XY chromosomes on this planet has the potential to bench press this much. Cus that would include legit midgets, hunchbacks and yourself.
Many people in this thread seem to think otherwise... also dwarfism and having a hunchback could be considered health conditions. A lot of "little people" are stronger than you BTW.

Srsly negged for being an uncultured swine. edit lol repped instead
post 1566422361 11-16-2018, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted By samosajoe⏩
I am 5'6 with tiny wrists and small frame. I benched 225 for 1 after the first year of lifting and just recently hit 225 for 4 (my 2nd year of lifting). I literally have one of the smallest frames i have ever seen on a grown man and my wrist are like 5.5 inches srs and even I was able to do it. I really think anyone can do it unless they have some health condition.
Your height plays a big role though. A taller guy with long arms AND small wrists will probably have more issues achieving it that fast. Well, most would, anyway.

And people often automatically equate short height to small frame size, which is ridiculous. I'm 184 cm tall and have very small wrists/ankles. I also know short people who have huge bones, really big wrists/ankles, meaning a large frame.

Frame size has NOTHING to do with height. There is no correlation, yet I see this error being made over and over again.
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I was benching it 4-5 times being this skinny lol

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post 1566422611 11-16-2018, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted By DASBUNKER⏩
A lot of "little people" are stronger than you BTW.

Srsly negged for being an uncultured swine. edit lol repped instead
I totally agree with the first thing - if by little people you don't mean dwarfs that is. I've met 5'5'', 5'6'' guys who are built like chimpanzees basically, crazy grip strength, lifting power etc. Crazy neanderthal genetics I guess.

My genetics are actually pretty average, not gonna lie. And thanks for reps fkin lol. Hope you don't neg on recharge
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post 1566422911 11-16-2018, 05:02 PM
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post 1566422921 11-16-2018, 05:02 PM
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post 1566423001 11-16-2018, 05:04 PM
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It depends on size, genetics, adrenaline

Tall skinny guys will have a hard time unless they're strong or train
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post 1566423111 11-16-2018, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted By teodorkanev1⏩
I totally agree with the first thing - if by little people you don't mean dwarfs that is. I've met 5'5'', 5'6'' guys who are built like chimpanzees basically, crazy grip strength, lifting power etc. Crazy neanderthal genetics I guess.

My genetics are actually pretty average, not gonna lie. And thanks for reps fkin lol. Hope you don't neg on recharge
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Originally Posted By JamesA1990⏩
Let me tell you what benching 3 plates feels like.
Now this I think you at least need some decent genetics to achieve naturally. Prolly will never know the feelz.
post 1566423331 11-16-2018, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted By eod8989⏩
I was benching it 4-5 times being this skinny lol

Embarrassing...
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post 1566423411 11-16-2018, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted By eod8989⏩
I was benching it 4-5 times being this skinny lol
eod if true
post 1566423441 11-16-2018, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted By DASBUNKER⏩
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Now this I think you at least need some decent genetics to achieve naturally. Prolly will never know the feelz.
Not at all brah. I have pretty poor shoulder health, a terrible sleep schedule, am cutting, and have a messed up bench routine but I hit 240 last week.

If I was bulking and actually focused on it, I would be bordering on 300 by now. Also I bench without any equipment.
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Embarrassing...
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post 1566423871 11-16-2018, 05:17 PM
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what weight were you? I feel like I am bigger than that picture of you but your profile says you are like 199lbs and I am 150. I am hoping to hit 300 (2x bw) bp in next 12 months. currently @ 265. but 10 months of lifting havnt gained a pound, just recomping I guess.
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I was benching it 4-5 times being this skinny lol

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post 1566424191 11-16-2018, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted By CaliSuperSport⏩
Not at all brah. I have pretty poor shoulder health, a terrible sleep schedule, am cutting, and have a messed up bench routine but I hit 240 last week.

If I was bulking and actually focused on it, I would be bordering on 300 by now. Also I bench without any equipment.
but do you have long arms and small wrists? would definitely be hard to get to 315lbs with these attributes.
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Originally Posted By FreedomPenguin⏩
what weight were you? I feel like I am bigger than that picture of you but your profile says you are like 199lbs and I am 150. I am hoping to hit 300 (2x bw) bp in next 12 months. currently @ 265. but 10 months of lifting havnt gained a pound, just recomping I guess.
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Originally Posted By DASBUNKER⏩
but do you have long arms and small wrists? would definitely be hard to get to 315lbs with these attributes.
Not sure, standing up my fingertips are maybe 4-5 few inches above my kneecap. I'm only 5'9'' so no lanklet.

But I think if I didn't do so much chit wrong, was gaining weight, and wearing full equipment, I could reliably get to the 285 range. It's been a while since I bulked hard. Right now I'm 172
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Originally Posted By DASBUNKER⏩
Now this I think you at least need some decent genetics to achieve naturally. Prolly will never know the feelz.
I'd say over 25%+ have the genetics. Most refuse to eat what it takes to get that strong. Even with consistent training.

I will say you can get to 225 by just fukking around, 315 takes a man on a mission.
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Originally Posted By maddog352002⏩
I'd say over 25%+ have the genetics. Most refuse to eat what it takes to get that strong. Even with consistent training.

I will say you can get to 225 by just fukking around, 315 takes a man on a mission.
and over 350 is leaving humanity behind.
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Originally Posted By eod8989⏩
Bout 6'2 180-182 here
just odd, I know you are bigger than me just by weight alone me 150 vs you 180. but you look smaller in photos, could be because my frame is smaller, so my muscles look bigger on me? probably just camera trickery/illusion.
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Benching 225 is a pretty big number for most people (other than miscers of course thats just a warm up), id say less than 1% of all gym goers can bench 225 for reps
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Originally Posted By maddog352002⏩
Any healthy man should be able to achieve that within a couple years of proper training. It's the boys who refused to go above 160 lb body weight who are stuck in that one plate hell for the rest of their life
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Originally Posted By FreedomPenguin⏩
just odd, I know you are bigger than me just by weight alone me 150 vs you 180. but you look smaller in photos, could be because my frame is smaller, so my muscles look bigger on me? probably just camera trickery/illusion.
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Originally Posted By CaliSuperSport⏩
Not sure, standing up my fingertips are maybe 4-5 few inches above my kneecap. I'm only 5'9'' so no lanklet.

But I think if I didn't do so much chit wrong, was gaining weight, and wearing full equipment, I could reliably get to the 285 range. It's been a while since I bulked hard. Right now I'm 172
Originally Posted By maddog352002⏩
I'd say over 25%+ have the genetics. Most refuse to eat what it takes to get that strong. Even with consistent training.

I will say you can get to 225 by just fukking around, 315 takes a man on a mission.
Interdasting... elbows can touch my hip bones just hanging on the side normally, not sure if thats average but feels like fkn orangutan arms.
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Originally Posted By DASBUNKER⏩
Interdasting... elbows can touch my hip bones just hanging on the side normally, not sure if thats average but feels like fkn orangutan arms.
That's long ass arms. I can't get change out of the bottom of my pockets with out leaning over.
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