Author Topic: Is a 400lbs natural bench press impressive? (Read 33340 times)

tendonitis · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:14:37 PM »

does the pope fondle little boys?

dr.chimps · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:14:49 PM »

Duh, yeah. And rare enough; I've never seen one.

Ursus · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:15:59 PM »

Id say yes. I only know 1 guy in my gym who can do that

haider · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:16:16 PM »

no, its a shit lift

Deicide · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:17:21 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on June 13, 2009, 03:07:04 PM

That is when I mentioned (as I'd done years prior) that the biggest and strongest I have been happen to be at age 32, back in 2005. That's when I was over 250 lbs (though hardly "ripped" at that weight) and that's when, for the first time in my life, my bench press exceeded the 400-lb mark (405, to be exact, on Sept. 1, 2005; this was after hitting 400 even on Aug. 29, just a few days earlier).

That's the truth. Whether you believe that or not is your own affair; it makes no difference to me.

We have a genetic freak here gents...

THG approved

MCWAY · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:25:55 PM »

Quote from: Deicide on June 13, 2009, 03:17:21 PM

We have a genetic freak here gents...

THG approved

You continue to take shots at me, in order to hide from the fact that your whining and self-pitying have done more to hamper your results than your circumstances.

You will recall that, the last time you did this, several posters took you to task on it. They further stated that what I'd done was good in its own right (especially for my own personal achievement), it was hardly out of the ordinary and certainly not outside the realms of possibility.

Plus, few here would consider a guy, whose max bench didn't exceed 400, UNTIL AGE 32 as a "genetic freak".

But, never let the facts stand in the way of a good "nobody-knows-the-trouble-I-see" pity party. Would you like a gallon of ice cream to go along with your sackcloth and ashes?

Ursus · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:27:43 PM »

I genuinely though deicide was being sincere dude. Though i could be wrong.

Deicide · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:27:55 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on June 13, 2009, 03:25:55 PM

You continue to take shots at me, in order to hide from the fact that your whining and self-pitying have done more to hamper your results than your circumstances.

You will recall that, the last time you did this, several posters took you to task on it. They further stated that what I'd done was good in its own right (especially for my own personal achievement), it was hardly out of the ordinary and certainly not outside the realms of possibility.

Plus, few here would consider a guy, whose max bench didn't exceed 400, UNTIL AGE 32 as a "genetic freak".

But, never let the facts stand in the way of a good "nobody-knows-the-trouble-I-see" pity party. Would you like a gallon of ice cream to go along with your sackcloth and ashes?

Sure thing MCBEAST...

THG approved

Deicide · « **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:28:48 PM »

Quote from: Ursus on June 13, 2009, 03:27:43 PM

I genuinely though deicide was being sincere dude. Though i could be wrong.

I was. I am bad at judging bench since mine is so weak. I guess MCWAY is pretty strong if he isn't BSing...

Ursus · « **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:32:36 PM »

It is certinaly strong and certainblky realistic at that age and bodyweight

Deicide · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:34:01 PM »

Quote from: Ursus on June 13, 2009, 03:32:36 PM

It is certinaly strong and certainblky realistic at that age and bodyweight

Guy has never posted a pic though to back up his claims...

Ursus · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:35:09 PM »

Benefit of doubt...he isnt claiming 400lbs at 17 and 185lbs

polychronopolous · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:36:29 PM »

I think impressive is a good enough word.

Not mesmorizing or anything like that...but certainly impressive.

I think 365 is an impressive lift as well.

MCWAY · « **Reply #14 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:39:05 PM »

Quote from: Deicide on June 13, 2009, 03:34:01 PM

Guy has never posted a pic though to back up his claims...

The point of that would be what? Others have posted pics. Yet, the excuses and bellyaching CONTINUE to spew from your lips.

Ben and Jerry's or Breyers?

Quote from: Ursus on June 13, 2009, 03:35:09 PM

Benefit of doubt...he isnt claiming 400lbs at 17 and 185lbs

Thanks!! One of my goals is to replicate that feat, this time sans the 40+ inch waist I had.

The other is to get the arms back, with an actual tricep and bicep.

Deicide · « **Reply #15 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:40:41 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on June 13, 2009, 03:39:05 PM

The point of that would be what? Others have posted pics. Yet, the excuses and bellyaching CONTINUE to spew from your lips.

Ben and Jerry's or Breyers?

Thanks!! One of my goals is to replicate that feat, this time sans the 40+ inch waist I had.

The other is to get the arms back, with an actual tricep and bicep.

Exactly, others have backed up their claims with pics; you have not.

THG approved

MCWAY · « **Reply #16 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:44:38 PM »

Quote from: Deicide on June 13, 2009, 03:40:41 PM

Exactly, others have backed up their claims with pics; you have not.

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I don't weigh 250 anymore and haven't since 2005. And, as stated before, it doens't matter.

My not posting my pics doesn't erase your pathetic excuse-making for your lack of results. Every year (at least) you come up with something that's holding you back: Age, genetics, location, job, social status, etc.

What's it going to be next month, or six months from now, or next year?

Rocky Road or French Vanilla?

Victor VonDoom · « **Reply #17 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:45:06 PM »

Quote from: Deicide on June 13, 2009, 03:13:34 PM

?

Why do you need someone else to tell you that you should or should not be impressed? Fool! Bah!

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Deicide · « **Reply #18 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:48:30 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on June 13, 2009, 03:44:38 PM

I don't weigh 250 anymore and haven't since 2005. And, as stated before, it doens't matter.

My not posting my pics doesn't erase your pathetic excuse-making for your lack of results. Every year (at least) you come up with something that's holding you back: Age, genetics, location, job, social status, etc.

What's it going to be next month, or six months from now, or next year?

Rocky Road or French Vanilla?

Right....you keep on believing what you want to believe.

THG approved

MCWAY · « **Reply #19 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:51:55 PM »

Quote from: Deicide on June 13, 2009, 03:48:30 PM

Right....you keep on believing what you want to believe.

THG approved

Did you or did you NOT start a thread, wailing about your ability to reach your bodybuilding goals going south, after you turned 30?

Did you or did you NOT start a thread, crying about how your parents gave you the shaft on the genetics thing?

Your excuses are well-documented. And, until you cease with them and get down to the business at hand, your wading in the pity waters will continue.

Butter Pecan or Chocolate Mint?

Deicide · « **Reply #20 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:54:22 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on June 13, 2009, 03:51:55 PM

Did you or did you NOT start a thread, wailing about your ability to reach your bodybuilding goals going south, after you turned 30?

Did you or did you NOT start a thread, crying about how your parents gave you the shaft on the genetics thing?

Your excuses are well-documented. And, until you cease with them and get down to the business at hand, your wading in the pity waters will continue.

Butter Pecan or Chocolate Mint?

I did get the shaft and all appearances to the contrary I know I work hard in the gym and get enough protein in. And yes, it is genetics that explains why my bench is so weak, especially compared to other exercises.

THG approved

Method101 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:54:38 PM »

315 is impressive.

MCWAY · « **Reply #22 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:57:50 PM »

Quote from: Deicide on June 13, 2009, 03:54:22 PM

I did get the shaft and all appearances to the contrary I know I work hard in the gym and get enough protein in. And yes, it is genetics that explains why my bench is so weak, especially compared to other exercises.

THG approved

Define "enough" protein.

As for your bench, you may need to work on your supporting muscles and there may be an issue as to HOW you bench press (i.e. where the bar lands on your chest, or as Charles Glass puts it, the "bodybuilding style" vs. the "powerlifting style").

Deicide · « **Reply #23 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:58:17 PM »

Quote from: Method101 on June 13, 2009, 03:54:38 PM

315 is impressive.

220 is for me...

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Deicide · « **Reply #24 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:59:11 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on June 13, 2009, 03:57:50 PM

Define "enough" protein.

As for your bench, you may need to work on your supporting muscles and there may be an issue as to HOW you bench press (i.e. where the bar lands on your chest, or as Charles Glass puts it, the "bodybuilding style" vs. the "powerlifting style").

AT LEAST 2 grams per kg of body weight, usually more. I use a wide grip.