370 pound bench press*

No Worries · 07-25-2008, 10:37 PM

I bench pressed 370 pounds* on Monday. Wait, there's that asterisk again. Is that like Motorcyclist magazine correcting strip times to sea level and cool temperature? Yes. I used the Masters Weightlifting coefficients for age: http://www.mastersweightlifting.org/forms/malone.htm. At 58, I pressed 255 (I weigh 205). Using the coefficient 1.449, that makes 255 into 370.

Seriously, I want to lift 260 the next time I go for a PR. I've started lifting 80 percent of my max, five reps, for five sets. 80 percent of 255 is 205 pounds. After five weeks of lifting 205 x 5reps x 5sets, I'll try for 260 or 265.

Smittie61984 · 07-25-2008, 11:11 PM

I remember in highschool I had the 2nd strongest 1 push bench at 255lbs at 17. Which my chest is pretty damn weak for my size. But people would do those "Bench press 20lbs 10 times" and get those 350lb club shirts. I always laughed at them.

Now I could Squat super heavy weights and had crazy back strength. Even as a freshman no senior football player could match my pull downs. 3 of them went to college ball and one of them went pro.

Congrats on the heavy lifting though. But you need more than 5 reps. 8-10 is what you really need. 12-15 if you are more fitness oriented than strength training.

NONE_too_SOFT · 07-25-2008, 11:43 PM

ugh, i just started lifting again after a 2 month hiatus...

Next three weeks are gonna be hell till i get my body conditioned again. My elbow joints are SORE from curls today.

Best I ever got on the bench for a one timer was around 210 I think. I weigh 160 though, so i figure those arent bad numbers. most people cant even put up their own body weight.

Rider · 07-28-2008, 11:25 AM

When I was 18 my senior year in high school I benched 340 and weighed 180.
Nearly double my weight.

NeonspeedRT · 07-28-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

When I was 18 my senior year in high school I benched 340 and weighed 180.
Nearly double my weight.

When I was in high school, I weighed 175 and was doing reps with 300 and maxed out at 385. Of course I was in great shape then. I played football, baseball, worked out sometimes twice daily. Hell with any of that now

Bassplayer · 07-28-2008, 05:17 PM

the most ive benched was 270 free weight. i weighed 210 at the time @21years old

07-25-2008, 10:37 PM	#1
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	370 pound bench press* I bench pressed 370 pounds* on Monday. Wait, there's that asterisk again. Is that like Motorcyclist magazine correcting strip times to sea level and cool temperature? Yes. I used the Masters Weightlifting coefficients for age: http://www.mastersweightlifting.org/forms/malone.htm. At 58, I pressed 255 (I weigh 205). Using the coefficient 1.449, that makes 255 into 370. Seriously, I want to lift 260 the next time I go for a PR. I've started lifting 80 percent of my max, five reps, for five sets. 80 percent of 255 is 205 pounds. After five weeks of lifting 205 x 5reps x 5sets, I'll try for 260 or 265.

07-25-2008, 11:11 PM	#2
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I remember in highschool I had the 2nd strongest 1 push bench at 255lbs at 17. Which my chest is pretty damn weak for my size. But people would do those "Bench press 20lbs 10 times" and get those 350lb club shirts. I always laughed at them. Now I could Squat super heavy weights and had crazy back strength. Even as a freshman no senior football player could match my pull downs. 3 of them went to college ball and one of them went pro. Congrats on the heavy lifting though. But you need more than 5 reps. 8-10 is what you really need. 12-15 if you are more fitness oriented than strength training. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

07-28-2008, 05:17 PM	#6
Bassplayer No, I dont play drums too Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Bay, Cali Moto: SV 650 Posts: 608	the most ive benched was 270 free weight. i weighed 210 at the time @21years old __________________ Just Your Neighborhood Friendly Bassplayer Last edited by Bassplayer; 07-28-2008 at 08:53 PM..

07-25-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	ugh, i just started lifting again after a 2 month hiatus... Next three weeks are gonna be hell till i get my body conditioned again. My elbow joints are SORE from curls today. Best I ever got on the bench for a one timer was around 210 I think. I weigh 160 though, so i figure those arent bad numbers. most people cant even put up their own body weight.

07-28-2008, 11:25 AM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	When I was 18 my senior year in high school I benched 340 and weighed 180. Nearly double my weight.