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post 1596696611 01-30-2020, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted By darscogre⏩
Not everyone has the same goals. If You want to powerlift and focus on lifting super heavier and heavier then yes i agree your program needs to be designed to help get to where you want to go most efficiently. But the vast majority of people, especially those over like 35, aren't focused on that in life anymore. At some point man you'll get to the stage in life where other things are higher priority than pushing a weight off your chest. And you'll welcome that balance when it comes. But for now, enjoy
Strength minimums like repping 225 for some reps isn’t an unbalanced approach. If you’re lifting weights, not super old, that should be a goal to attain. Lifting weights in general should carry some kind of goal - rep wise.

Most compounds should have some kind of minimum goal. It’ll help as you get into old age - so you can at least somewhat pick yourself up.

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post 1596697071 01-30-2020, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted By jreacher⏩
Sorry for bumping an old thread, but I couldn't find OP's more recent bench threads.

Deathguard, does anyone on this forum have a stronger bench than you right now? I'd love to see some others posting videos, and I'm genuinely curious who has the best numbers with video proof.
I would say the only regular posters that might have a legitimately stronger bench would be either Jestbrah or Smillirons (think I got the names right, one is a jacked AF bodybuilder and the other is the giant manmore+++ cattle rancher brah). Those and OP are definitely the top 3 right now I believe.
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post 1596697201 01-30-2020, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted By Deathguard⏩
Strength minimums like repping 225 for some reps isn’t an unbalanced approach. If you’re lifting weights, not super old, that should be a goal to attain. Lifting weights in general should carry some kind of goal - rep wise.

Most compounds should have some kind of minimum goal. It’ll help as you get into old age - so you can at least somewhat pick yourself up.

My .02 cents
Right, but your question is how long did it take us to rep 405......not 225
post 1596697511 01-30-2020, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted By darscogre⏩
Right, but your question is how long did it take us to rep 405......not 225
Context was in relation to what quote you were replying to.
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post 1596697571 01-30-2020, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted By Deathguard⏩
Context was in relation to what quote you were replying to.
Ahhhh, understood......All good
post 1596697981 01-30-2020, 09:09 AM
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Took me about 2 years, could bench 180kg for fun with dat der but now can only get 1 rep. Looking to start hitting bench hard though and improve that.
post 1596698221 01-30-2020, 09:13 AM
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I struggle with 315 so probably never. I never had the urge to be a good bencher, hell I barely barbell bench now, mostly dumbell flat/incline.

I've known a few 405+ benchers, they were all built like tanks and took training seriously. Majority of gym goers will never hit that number despite most guys working chest 2+ days a week.
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I never made it to 405 without a slingshot OP
post 1596698521 01-30-2020, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted By Deathguard⏩
Knocked out 395 for 5 earlier this week. For a few sets actually. I look forward to the day i can rep 405 for around 8-10. Figure if i hit 405 for 7 to 8 reps, i should prob attempt 500. Pretty stoked about this. Hope maybe a half or year or less.

Any bench kings care to share their 405+ milestones?
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post 1596698791 01-30-2020, 09:23 AM
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Why would I wanna be 300lbs? Lmao. Just to bench 5 plates. No thanks. Do it at a functional weight (sub 220) and then we can talk
post 1596699051 01-30-2020, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted By jreacher⏩
Thanks, yeah, I remember Smillirons (spelling?) but don't remember if he posted a video. I remember jestbrah too.

Good stuff. Bench is one of my favorite lifts but I'm just now getting back into it with okay natty numbers after laying off heavy because of herniated discs.
He has posted vids on here, I don't remember the exact numbers but he has a very legit bench, pretty sure he was close grip repping 405 in one vid iirc.
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post 1596699341 01-30-2020, 09:30 AM
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If you can't do it natty it don't count.

Might as well be using a slingshot or bands or three spotters.
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post 1596699771 01-30-2020, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted By Amleben⏩
never. I wonder if a natty can do it!
Yeah it's possible. I work with a guy who was a pro offensive lineman for a while. Probably 330 pounds but he could bench well over 500 and go 405x12. But he is build for bench. Short arms, giant ribcage and not lean. Strong dude though...

I recently saw him rep 315x12 despite not being in the gym for nearly a year.
post 1596699831 01-30-2020, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted By weightsb4dates⏩
Mirin all the 405 benchers itt.

Been chasing 405 for the past ~4 years (with a realistic aspiration of getting there), and Everytime I get some kind of a pec strain or other shoulder/chest injury. Back to grind tho, hoping to hit it within the next 5 months, December ideally, but that might be a reach.
Was in same boat, now focusing on strongman(OHP) so not benching anymore but facepulls and dead hangs are really helping my shoulders stay healthy.
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post 1596699991 01-30-2020, 09:39 AM
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Ok guys you motivated me I'll get a 405 bench this year. It is a lifelong goal
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