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Thread: Anyone else here have the dream goal of one day bench pressing 4 plates?

post 1611589321 07-24-2020, 07:57 PM
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Anyone else here have the dream goal of one day bench pressing 4 plates?

My max ever bench was 297 lbs (135kg), but I was really fat as well that time. I've cut a lot of fat, but my bench is now around 275lbs x 2. It will probably take a long time, possibly even never

I have been doing lots of research on how to increase bench, such as using negatives, pyramid sets, drop sets, targeting incline and decline, switching orders of exercises, training chest twice, creatine loading, mixing up rep ranges etc.

I have also been watching videos of others doing 4 plates (or close to it) such as Simeon Panda, Mike Rashid, Lexx Little, Larry Wheels, Bradley Martyn, David Laid etc. Yes I am aware they are probably all on cell tech.

Does anyone else here have the goal of one day bench pressing 4 plates?

I watch this before every chest session


Maybe in the future, when I bench 4 plates I will bump this thread and post video evidence. It could be 5 years, 10 years, maybe never
post 1611589461 07-24-2020, 07:58 PM
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yeah. I would’ve gotten it if this quarantine never started
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post 1611589591 07-24-2020, 08:00 PM
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More realistically, work on getting 315 for reps.
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post 1611589871 07-24-2020, 08:03 PM
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Not a fan of bb bench, I do have a dream of benching 150lb dumbells tho

-Some people say good things come to those who wait, truth is, good things come to those who work..... who work later.....who work harder...... who are willing to go further than anyone else to get them. If you're waiting for good things to come to you, you'll be waiting for a pretty long time.

-I'd rather live life saying "I failed" than "I could have"
post 1611590591 07-24-2020, 08:08 PM
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I got there and now I barely barbell press, much prefer DBs these days.
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post 1611590771 07-24-2020, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted By bfdehewdbyywhn⏩
yeah. I would’ve gotten it if this quarantine never started
thats awesome!
post 1611590891 07-24-2020, 08:11 PM
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no, my life wasn't any better when I could do that.

I have a dream not to ever hurt my shoulders again or tear a pec tho.
post 1611592821 07-24-2020, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted By Halfway⏩
no, my life wasn't any better when I could do that.

I have a dream not to ever hurt my shoulders again or tear a pec tho.
Fair enough. for me personally, when i break a PR or achieve a small goal i feel good (i think due to dopamine rush I have read about it). But other than that life would not change much
post 1611593641 07-24-2020, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted By nm1891⏩
I got there and now I barely barbell press, much prefer DBs these days.
Tips for getting there?
Duty, honor, courage - Semper Fi
post 1611593691 07-24-2020, 08:42 PM
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guarantee i would have a devastating injury before getting there
See user title srs
post 1611593701 07-24-2020, 08:42 PM
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probably
post 1611594011 07-24-2020, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted By TheRealCake⏩
Tips for getting there?
I was 230 when I hit it, mass is a huge help when it comes to bench. I also was benching 2-3 times a week. Unless you are very genetically blessed, you'll probably need some extra help as well if you don't want to baloon up to a 300 lbd bloat lord.
S/B/D—185/165/205 (sumo w/ straps)
post 1611594111 07-24-2020, 08:48 PM
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Yeah I'll do it one day lean (190lbs)
post 1611606931 07-25-2020, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted By Fastfap⏩
Yeah I'll do it one day lean (190lbs)
hopefully me too. Probably be a bit heavier than 190 though
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