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post 1615480041 09-03-2020, 01:20 PM
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As of today how many times can you bench 225?

I feel weak af could get it for 8 today

Before covid I was around 25
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post 1615480321 09-03-2020, 01:23 PM
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0. haven't benched in ages and hate it anyway, weighted dips is where its at.
post 1615480571 09-03-2020, 01:26 PM
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I never do flat BB but I can hit 45kg DB bench * 8 so Iโ€™d guess I could do about 8 reps at 100kg bench as well
post 1615480611 09-03-2020, 01:27 PM
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Zero. But if you divide how many times I can bench 185 by how many times I can bench 225 I am infinitely strong.
post 1615480801 09-03-2020, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted By wd0694820⏩
I never do flat BB but I can hit 45kg DB bench * 8 so Iโ€™d guess I could do about 8 reps at 100kg bench as well
This. I never do flat BB but I can hit BW pullups * 8 so I'd guess I could do about 15 reps at 100kg bench as well.
post 1615480811 09-03-2020, 01:29 PM
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To be honest... never tried so have never gotten a baseline on that . But incorporate some higher rep sets every other week on chest and 2 of those sets are 225 for 20.
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post 1615480991 09-03-2020, 01:32 PM
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Could do 8-10 reps back when I used to bench at the gym. Stopped a few years ago because I'd rather do DB incline/decline press and I've been working out at home more anyway.
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post 1615481121 09-03-2020, 01:33 PM
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Probably 3-4 reps max.
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post 1615481311 09-03-2020, 01:35 PM
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I don't flat bench, maybe 15-18?

My backoff set on incline is 225x8-9
post 1615481371 09-03-2020, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted By reddanak⏩
This. I never do flat BB but I can hit BW pullups * 8 so I'd guess I could do about 15 reps at 100kg bench as well.
Same, never do flat bench either. I usually squat around 290 x 7 so I'd say I at least bench 225 for 9 reps.
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post 1615481401 09-03-2020, 01:35 PM
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A double on a good day, was burying and failing 185 back in March tho, solid progress.
post 1615482421 09-03-2020, 01:46 PM
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Lmao how the fuk no one does flat bench here
post 1615482811 09-03-2020, 01:50 PM
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4 sets of 10 before covid. Never tried doing more in one set.

Right now probably 350.
post 1615483521 09-03-2020, 01:58 PM
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None. I maxed 210 the other day. Felt like a weak little bitch.
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Originally Posted By kinzu1996⏩
Lmao how the fuk no one does flat bench here
Because benching on a slight incline (10-30*) is actually better / easier on your shoulders and gets the same results... if not better , at least I feel like I can isolate and activate more of my pectorals this way... so unless you are competing powerlifter flat bench while still somewhat effective is an ego lift.
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0. Incline smith machine >
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post 1615484151 09-03-2020, 02:05 PM
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Since I bench with my ass in the air I'm gonna say my feet up press which is 9 reps.
225x9 larsen press
post 1615484341 09-03-2020, 02:08 PM
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15. Nobody here does flat bench?
post 1615484511 09-03-2020, 02:10 PM
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maybe 10-15 but My right AC joint is HELLA sore so i havent done any chest/shoulders in a few weeks
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post 1615484681 09-03-2020, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted By kinzu1996⏩
Lmao how the fuk no one does flat bench here
Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩
15. Nobody here does flat bench?
These two guys pretty much nail it
Originally Posted By Droopdx⏩
0. Incline smith machine >
Originally Posted By 1slo5oh⏩
Because benching on a slight incline (10-30*) is actually better / easier on your shoulders and gets the same results... if not better , at least I feel like I can isolate and activate more of my pectorals this way... so unless you are competing powerlifter flat bench while still somewhat effective is an ego lift.
post 1615485321 09-03-2020, 02:19 PM
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Dunno, havenโ€™t done a 225 rep test in a year or so. Last time I was at 22. Been focusing on dbs, 130sx10 on a good day.
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Originally Posted By wd0694820⏩
I never do flat BB but I can hit 45kg DB bench * 8 so Iโ€™d guess I could do about 8 reps at 100kg bench as well
This, I can preacher curl the 80lb ez curl bar, so I would say about 225 * 15 bench
post 1615486151 09-03-2020, 02:31 PM
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2-3 reps

However I currently weigh about 160lbs so giving myself a slight pass
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Originally Posted By 1slo5oh⏩
Because benching on a slight incline (10-30*) is actually better / easier on your shoulders and gets the same results... if not better , at least I feel like I can isolate and activate more of my pectorals this way... so unless you are competing powerlifter flat bench while still somewhat effective is an ego lift.
Anecdotally, that may be true. But44degrees is the optimal range to activate the clavicular head. Personally, i like the bench to be closer to 60 degrees. I just connect better that way.

And thisstudysays that (flat) Bench Press training increases pectoral thickness linearly with pectoral strength increases. The bench press allows you to overload the pectorals in a manner that you just cant do with any other exercise. You cant completely active the pecs with BP, because you cant put them on a complete stretch and then fully contract them, but that is what cable flies are for
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Originally Posted By 1slo5oh⏩
Because benching on a slight incline (10-30*) is actually better / easier on your shoulders and gets the same results... if not better , at least I feel like I can isolate and activate more of my pectorals this way... so unless you are competing powerlifter flat bench while still somewhat effective is an ego lift.
Please explain how an incline bench, which puts more strain on your shoulders, is better/easier for your shoulders. Are you flat benching with the weight over your collarbone like a mongoloid?
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edit: as of today, oh. um, zero... fuark
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Probably like 8-10. Could do 15+ before. My strength has been coming back since I've been back in the gym a couple months now.
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Right now, 8 or 9 if having a good day. In January it was 16-17 if i recall correctly
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The last time I benched pre corona I hit 210 for 4x10. Now I'm lucky to do 185 for five. Doubt I could get 225 for a single now.
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225x 29 last week (srs)
that was after 4 sets of 315x10
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