What can I max do you think?
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What can I max do you think? - 12/4/2007 11:29:54 PM
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ncderek
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I'm scared to try my max yet because I havn't been lifting as much but want to get into it. I havn't tried a max in years. A few weeks ago, my routine was 4-5 reps of 215 lbs, then 8 reps of 175, then 6 reps of 185, then 6 reps of 185, then 4-5 reps of 215 lbs with a spotter. What do you think my max would be?
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RE: What can I max do you think? - 12/5/2007 1:00:26 PM
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ncderek
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any one know, quick guess maybe? i always thought maybe i could do 260 or so, but my friend says if i can do 215 4 times i can probably only max 230
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RE: What can I max do you think? - 12/5/2007 1:02:27 PM
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Soccerking3000
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yea if you can do 215 5 times your theoretical max is gunna be 242, and with 4 reps 235
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RE: What can I max do you think? - 12/5/2007 1:04:59 PM
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ncderek
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cool, howd you calculate that?
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RE: What can I max do you think? - 12/5/2007 1:47:27 PM
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mr. 209
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when you say "with a spotter" do you mean they keep giving that extra finger to help you get it up?? or are you just saying with a spotter?
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RE: What can I max do you think? - 12/5/2007 2:49:21 PM
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ncderek
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usually last rep i need the extra finger, but not always. depends on sleep. i just always have a spotter when i put that much on. but thank you for the calculator, sounds about right.
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Been lifting for 8 years. But recently started working on all muscle groups and taking supplements. There is about 8 bench routines I plan to try over the next 10 months I've learned from this forum, from strength training to hst.
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Was taking Twin Lab 100% Whey Protein, taking a break from that and now trying Cyto-Gainer
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RE: What can I max do you think? - 1/16/2008 6:44:59 AM
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TheSilverFox
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here is how you calculate what you can max.
what weight can you benchpress ten times with perfect form? This weight is 70% of what you could max...
say for example, I can benchpress 235 10 times roughly on a good day . So take 235 and multiply it by 130%, or 1.3, and that gives you an estimate of what you should be able to max. which for me.. it comes out to 305.5 lbs. 305.5 multiplied by .7 (70%) will take you back down to your original number of 235.
If you've never max'ed before... make sure you have a spotter. Make sure you've had plenty of rest, and that you give your entire body 2 days rest AT LEAST before you max out the chest. You need all those stationary muscles ready to help.
Warm up with a nice light weight 4 to 5 times..
then add 20 to 30 lbs, do 2 reps
20 to 30 lbs, 1 rep
more weight if necessary, 1 rep.
a little more weight, 1 rep.
do this until you reach your max. the whole point is to NOT tire yourself out before you reach the max. so if you've never max'ed before... take my advice. if you have max'ed before... you know all this already i assume
best of luck to you
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Current weight : 199.8 lbs
32 in" waist
10.5% body fat - Jan 2008
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305 lb. max bench (in Jan. 08)
300 lb. max bench (on April 15th, 2008)
200 lb. Barbell Overhead press 1 rep max (April 2008)
Deadlift max = 275 lbs (april 15, 2008)
Curved barbell Curl max = 130 lbs. (April 15, 2008)
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