whats everyone's strength???

29 years old
6'3"
225 Lbs
Max Bench: 305 (repped out 16 times with 225 - go figure)
Squats: using 315 for max OT workout 4-6reps x 3

I don't usually try for max, but I tried to get 315 and just missed it.

Boyrancher- My knees crack and pop all the time when I'm doing squats. As long as there's no pain, and your legs aren't about to give out on you, it's totally natural. Don't let that stop you from feeling comfortable at all.

BBB...i think u should be able to push alot more if u can rep 225 for 16........thats just me though!!!! and CPL, thx for the advice...funny thing is whenever i workout, no other body part has cracked or poped....the knees though, well maybe they are just getting broken in...or like u said just natural....thx again fellers.......

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BBB...i think u should be able to push alot more if u can rep 225 for 16........thats just me though!!!! and CPL, thx for the advice...funny thing is whenever i workout, no other body part has cracked or poped....the knees though, well maybe they are just getting broken in...or like u said just natural....thx again fellers.......

Not really depends on the fast/slow twitch fiber ratio. I've know people who can rep out curls/presses for days at a weight but can't rep once at a weight 40% higher. Just depends on how they're built and/or how they train.

Paul

A friend helps you move, a true friend helps you move bodies.

i suppose...he might have great endurance i guess.....good call PWOLF

I was an endurance athelete in college and about 9 years total, so the slow twitch theory sounds accurate. I am sure I could max out a bit higher if I worked specifically on my max. I think it has a lot to do with getting used to the weight. Acclimation is probably the word for it. The last time I had tried a max bench press was about 8 years ago and I was about 30 pounds lighter. I just wanted to see if I could get the six pancakes up. I got 305 and then missed 315.

man..u shoulda gone for 310.....at competition, i went from 240 to 260 to 275 and FAILED..that same night i pushed up 270.....it was a struggle but ALL ME!!!!! ive learned that 5lbs makes a world of difference...a little over a month ago i maxed out and shot for 260...failed then pushed 255......someday id like to get 3 plates up...SUPPOSEDLY after my critical bench program i should be right at 320...well see i guess

My maxes are in my sig., would u guys consider those decent?

AGE: 15 LBS. 160 HEIGHT 6'
BENCH: 205
POWER CLEAN: 195
SQUAT:335
DEADLIFT:355

brings back the memories of db.com. where'd you find this man? :)

im 16, a little over 6'0 160-165. I just pushed 3 plates 2 nights ago(315). Im shootin' to get to 380 lbs, by the time i gain 20 lbs.

hey ThompsonA did you know that you are the strongest 16 year old, 165lbs teen in USA?

yeah, this has that GK aura around it right now. I thought this thread was dead and buried.
 
Paul

A friend helps you move, a true friend helps you move bodies.

hehe..noo..
in the weight room i notice when i put the plates up, ppl usually stop what they're doing to watch me.
I noticed though I cant live over 305 at the ymca, but at football weight room in front of my coaches its not that hard.
Im sure someone else at 165(16 year old) can lift more then me??

my stats are below

AGE 23
Height: 5'9"

Arms 14 5/8"




"TRAIN LIKE AN ANIMAL"

nice bench, especially 4 your weight.

Age: 16
Height: 6'0 1/2
Weight: 162 LBS
Bench: 305 LBS
Squat: 375 LBS