the 300lb bench club

[robcguns]

Lots of guys underestimating the strength it takes to even bench  405 none the less 500. a 315 bodybuilding style bench press with a controlled negative is impressive bench to me. You guys claiming you benched 405 are probably arching your back and having a guy hold onto the bar or just have alligator arms.

For the record Ive standing military pressed 275, and  dumbbell shoulder pressed the 120's for 10 reps, with a raw bench of only 405. Rob 12 years ago you think you were military pressing 3 wheels? Because you'll never find a guy with a true 500 lb raw bench not capable of doing so.   Walter is legit I just find it funny how guys on getbig were stronger than a prime kevin levrone and don't have a video to back it. Man if i benched 500 I'd get that shit on video!

Look at old videos of kevin and ronnie these guys were not having an easy time benching 5 wheels a side….3-4 reps touch and go. Paused both of these guys would be at around 500

yes i militaried 315 back when i pressed 500.I spent most my time benching,narrow grip benching,military pressing,dipping,curling and bb rowing.doing those so heavy had a big impact on my bad lower back so yes i was a strong military presser.Ive never videotaped anything as it doesnt mean much to me to tape stuff.I was known at many gyms around mass for my strengtg and size and that was pretty cool no need to video.If you doubt me that is fine as it was back in the day and i cant do it any more so im not a 500 lb bencher anymore.

[flinstones1]

yes i militaried 315 back when i pressed 500.I spent most my time benching,narrow grip benching,military pressing,dipping,curling and bb rowing.doing those so heavy had a big impact on my bad lower back so yes i was a strong military presser.Ive never videotaped anything as it doesnt mean much to me to tape stuff.I was known at many gyms around mass for my strengtg and size and that was pretty cool no need to video.If you doubt me that is fine as it was back in the day and i cant do it any more so im not a 500 lb bencher anymore.

Well assuming your not full of shit that is incredible because I know some of  the strongest guys in the world and they are on about 6 times the amount of shit you are on to reach the same numbers.

[phreak]

Lots of guys underestimating the strength it takes to even bench  405 none the less 500. a 315 bodybuilding style bench press with a controlled negative is impressive bench to me. You guys claiming you benched 405 are probably arching your back and having a guy hold onto the bar or just have alligator arms.

For the record Ive standing military pressed 275, and  dumbbell shoulder pressed the 120's for 10 reps, with a raw bench of only 405. Rob 12 years ago you think you were military pressing 3 wheels? Because you'll never find a guy with a true 500 lb raw bench not capable of doing so.   Walter is legit I just find it funny how guys on getbig were stronger than a prime kevin levrone and don't have a video to back it. Man if i benched 500 I'd get that shit on video!

Look at old videos of kevin and ronnie these guys were not having an easy time benching 5 wheels a side….3-4 reps touch and go. Paused both of these guys would be at around 500

Every back will be arched when on a flat bench. Most larger men won't have the flexibility of a 16-y.o. russian girl (i.e. Naumova), so it doesn't really matter all that much.

[robcguns]

Well assuming your not full of shit that is incredible because I know some of  the strongest guys in the world and they are on about 6 times the amount of shit you are on to reach the same numbers.

Strentgh runs in my family,my did hit 500 on 15 mgs of dbol a day back in 1980 at 250.My grandfather hit 450 no juice at 5'10 240.some people are stringer than others,dont know what to tell you but honsetly that 500 bench doesnt mean shit to me now so hardly anything i brag about.I mention it here on this forum as that is something talked about other than that its pretty far from my mind most of the time.a guy came thru milford golds about 15 years ago and he did 585 and was noone in the strength world just a real strong guy,they are out there.Just as in anything else some of the toughest,strongest etc... Will never be known or heard of,doesnt mean they dont exist.

[Kim Jong Bob]

Lål so your dad hit 500 in 1980 he must been one of the best bemchpresser in the world..and i assume your grandad did 450 25 ywars earlier or so in 1955 450...that must have been a world record haha

[robcguns]

Lål so your dad hit 500 in 1980 he must been one of the best bemchpresser in the world..and i assume your grandad did 450 25 ywars earlier or so in 1955 450...that must have been a world record haha

My family is known for being big and strong.When i lifted for strength and size it is all i did and thought about.i dont really care to argue anout this so think what you will,no sweat off my balls.I saw a 15 yo 5 years ago bench 335 at 5'7 190 natural,i know a 20 year old eho benched 425 at 215 natural.So yes there are people that are strong that you dont know,if uou are not strong then you are not training hard enough or dont care for strength.

[Man of Steel]

A lot of strong warriors in this thread with elite stats.   Most can't hit 500lbs, but 400+lbs seems to be a cake walk for pretty much everyone.

What's odd is that I've trained in so many gyms for years and years and rarely see anyone coming close to 400lbs on a bench...once in awhile I do.  Only 500lb benches I've seen were by trained, competitive pls.

[SuperTed]

A lot of strong warriors in this thread with elite stats.   Most can't hit 500lbs, but 400+lbs seems to be a cake walk for pretty much everyone.

What's odd is that I've trained in so many gyms for years and years and rarely see anyone coming close to 400lbs on a bench...once in awhile I do.  Only 500lb benches I've seen were by trained, competitive pls.

Even a legit 315lb bench press is rare. Most guys I see usually have from around 135lbs to 275lbs on the the bar when they are bench pressing. This includes some of the fairly jacked guys.

[Nick Danger]

What's odd is that I've trained in so many gyms for years and years and rarely see anyone coming close to 400lbs on a bench...once in awhile I do.  Only 500lb benches I've seen were by trained, competitive pls.
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True but when i was training in the mid 80s, everyone  seemed to be lifting for maximum strength.
Squats, deads, bench and power cleans mostly...no one I knew was a bodybuilder. Max attempts were preformed every work out. I can think of 4 guys who had a 4 plate bench.

[Nick Danger]

Even a legit 315lb bench press is rare. Most guys I see usually have from around 135lbs to 275lbs on the the bar when they are bench pressing. This includes some of the fairly jacked guys.

I can only think of 3 or 4 guys who put 3 plates on the bar in my gym now...

[polychronopolous]

Probably Mike Wolfe is the strongest getbigger. I think he has repped 600 pounds before. One of the funnier guys on here as well.

[Hulkotron]

Probably Mike Wolfe is the strongest getbigger. I think he has repped 600 pounds before. One of the funnier guys on here as well.

x2 wish he posted more, top getbigger.

[Man of Steel]

Probably Mike Wolfe is the strongest getbigger. I think he has repped 600 pounds before. One of the funnier guys on here as well.

exactly trained, competitive, juice pl......well, if I remember correctly he's juiced....someone can correct me.

[T-REX007]

You guys who are big benchers know that a 315 plus bench is relatively rare, and a risk to guys over 30 years old, even a 405 bencher can make strength gains staying in the 275-315 weight range if you vary your training -GVT, rest pause, drop sets, cluster training, 5 x 5 etc... which greatly reduces the chance of a pec tear or blown out shoulder as you get older

[robcguns]

I agree conpletely that a 315 bench is rare in most gyms.But there are alot of strong prople out there either way.So to be so closed minded to think just cause you havent seen it means it doesnt exist.At 3 golds gyms i frequent in mass i rarely see anyone bench 275 but i have seen a few guys hit 405 and 315 but not common.There are alot of basement dwellers that bench more than anyone in this thread im sure but all your fragile egos wont acknowledge that.Ive done 500 touch and go no pause as im not that strong.Im not claiming im an elite bencher but i was very strong.simple as that.This is a lifting forum so there prob will be big strong guys here,yet most here dont want to admit it.You know what benching 500 and having 1.00 got me?a can of soda so who gives a fuck.

[flinstones1]

You guys who are big benchers know that a 315 plus bench is relatively rare, and a risk to guys over 30 years old, even a 405 bencher can make strength gains staying in the 275-315 weight range if you vary your training -GVT, rest pause, drop sets, cluster training, 5 x 5 etc... which greatly reduces the chance of a pec tear or blown out shoulder as you get older

Or just stop all flat benching….? Your probably not gonna tear a pec on incline

[Man of Steel]

I've trained since I was 17 yrs old.  Had all kinds of injuries.  Tried every movement, machine, exercise I've seen in person or read about.

I trained chest this week and I'm 40....here's what I did:

Warmup - Cybex chest press machine (250lb stack...so it says)
Warmup set 1: half stack 25 reps
Warmup set 2: 3/4 stack 25 reps
Warmup set 3: full stack 25 reps

Working exercise 1 - Hammer Strength incline press
Set 1: 4 plates x 25 reps
Set 2: 6 plates x 20 reps
Set 3: 8 plates x 20 reps
Set 4: 10 plates x 8 reps
Set 5: 10 plates x 5 reps

Working exercise 2: Smith machine flat bench
Set 1: 4 plates x 30 reps
Set 2: 6 plates x 20 reps
Set 3: 8 plates x 8 reps
Set 4: 8 plates x 4 reps

Working exercise 3: Hammer Strength decline press
Set 1: 6 plates x 20 reps
Set 2: 8 plates x 15 reps
Set 3: 10 plates x 8 reps
Set 4: 10 plates x 4 reps

Working exercise 4: Cybex chest press machine (250lb stack...so it says)
Set 1: stack x 15
Set 2: stack until failure (about 12)

Went home with great pump...chest, tris and front delts felt rock solid.

[phreak]

I agree conpletely that a 315 bench is rare in most gyms.But there are alot of strong prople out there either way.So to be so closed minded to think just cause you havent seen it means it doesnt exist.At 3 golds gyms i frequent in mass i rarely see anyone bench 275 but i have seen a few guys hit 405 and 315 but not common.There are alot of basement dwellers that bench more than anyone in this thread im sure but all your fragile egos wont acknowledge that.Ive done 500 touch and go no pause as im not that strong.Im not claiming im an elite bencher but i was very strong.simple as that.This is a lifting forum so there prob will be big strong guys here,yet most here dont want to admit it.You know what benching 500 and having 1.00 got me?a can of soda so who gives a fuck.

Quoted for MFing truth. There's some insanely strong dudes out there, who just have no idea how strong they are compared others. Two months ago I met a few guys in their late twenties who had been training haphazardly at a weak-ass chain gym. One 6'7", the other 6'9". Both benched 405 without any proper technique, just raw power. The bigger dude also closed the CoC 2.5 on his first ever attempt at grippers, and deadlifted 600 easily -- while complaining at the top that this was quite heavy... There are beasts out there.

[Man of Steel]

Quoted for MFing truth. There's some insanely strong dudes out there, who just have no idea how strong they are compared others. Two months ago I met a few guys in their late twenties who had been training haphazardly at a weak-ass chain gym. One 6'7", the other 6'9". Both benched 405 without any proper technique, just raw power. The bigger dude also closed the CoC 2.5 on his first ever attempt at grippers, and deadlifted 600 easily -- while complaining at the top that this was quite heavy... There are beasts out there.

Yep, there are....beasts that don't want to pose in a panty on stage or care to make a youtube video of their lifts. 

[Kim Jong Bob]

I've trained since I was 17 yrs old.  Had all kinds of injuries.  Tried every movement, machine, exercise I've seen in person or read about.

I trained chest this week and I'm 40 (no wes)....here's what I did:

Warmup - Cybex chest press machine (250lb stack...so it says)
Warmup set 1: half stack 25 reps
Warmup set 2: 3/4 stack 25 reps
Warmup set 3: full stack 25 reps

Working exercise 1 - Hammer Strength incline press
Set 1: 4 plates x 25 reps
Set 2: 6 plates x 20 reps
Set 3: 8 plates x 20 reps
Set 4: 10 plates x 8 reps
Set 5: 10 plates x 5 reps

Working exercise 2: Smith machine flat bench
Set 1: 4 plates x 30 reps
Set 2: 6 plates x 20 reps
Set 3: 8 plates x 8 reps
Set 4: 8 plates x 4 reps

Working exercise 3: Hammer Strength decline press
Set 1: 6 plates x 20 reps
Set 2: 8 plates x 15 reps
Set 3: 10 plates x 8 reps
Set 4: 10 plates x 4 reps

Working exercise 4: Cybex chest press machine (250lb stack...so it says)
Set 1: stack x 15
Set 2: stack until failure (about 12)

Went home with great pump...chest, tris and front delts felt rock solid.

fixed it for you big guy

[bigmc]

A lot of strong warriors in this thread with elite stats.   Most can't hit 500lbs, but 400+lbs seems to be a cake walk for pretty much everyone.

What's odd is that I've trained in so many gyms for years and years and rarely see anyone coming close to 400lbs on a bench...once in awhile I do.  Only 500lb benches I've seen were by trained, competitive pls.

I remember your 100lb dumbbell curls man of pies 

[mr.turbo]

 

[Man of Steel]

I remember your 100lb dumbbell curls man of pies 

I still do them LOL!

Not a fan of pies.....man of peanut butter cookies.....there ya go!

[bigmc]

I still do them LOL!

Not a fan of pies.....man of peanut butter cookies.....there ya go!

I actually believe you

my 500lb bench claim was ironic

[Man of Steel]

I actually believe you

my 500lb bench claim was ironic

I don't post much about my "big lifts" or measurements anymore.   It's all in the GB archives somewhere if anyone had interest.

I don't like to glorify myself today.....just seek to be honest.

If other people don't believe me LOL.....meh.