Author Topic: Does anybody honestly believe Arnold could bench 500? (Read 12452 times)

Pollux · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:38:28 PM »

Quote from: dylan_dent on February 22, 2007, 05:19:51 PM

Arnold had arguably one of the biggest egos in BBing history

With a kick-ass physique to back it.

alexxx · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:25:22 PM »

I read in his encyclopedia that he benched 500.

I read in the recent musclemag that he benched 440.

Either way he trained his chest with impecable form and volume plus enthusiasm that not one of the many bodybuilders today dare to replicate.

Rich Gainihger · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:29:08 PM »

Quote from: alexxx on February 22, 2007, 07:25:22 PM

I read in his encyclopedia that he benched 500.

I read in the recent musclemag that he benched 440.

Either way he trained his chest with impecable form and volume plus enthusiasm that not one of the many bodybuilders today dare to replicate.

ronnie coleman destroys arnold's training. you have quite the crush on arnold.

alexxx · « **Reply #28 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:32:05 PM »

Quote from: Rich Gainihger on February 22, 2007, 07:29:08 PM

ronnie coleman destroys arnold's training. you have quite the crush on arnold.

Training wise maybe. Strengthwise yes. Arnold retired at an earlier age then Ronnie even started bodybuilding.

wolfgang187 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:50:25 PM »

You know chick can put up 500lbs. Arnold is great, but he is a senior citizen.

kicker · « **Reply #30 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:57:41 PM »

Quote from: Scimowser on February 22, 2007, 01:47:25 PM

am arguing with some idiot on fuckin Youtube of all places about it! He swears he could because, are you ready for this, "it said he could in Muscle and Fitness" ha ha ha

425-440 was probably his heaviest ever 1RM attempts from what i can gather

In his bodybuilding encyclopedia, it says he benched 405 for 8 I think. That would put his 1 rep max in the low 500's, which is believeable. His pecs, along with biceps were his best bodyparts.

Rich Gainihger · « **Reply #31 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:57:54 PM »

Quote from: alexxx on February 22, 2007, 07:32:05 PM

Training wise maybe. Strengthwise yes. Arnold retired at an earlier age then Ronnie even started bodybuilding.

no

Ronnie WON 1990 Mr. Texas at 26. Arnold competed after 26.

Andre Nickatina · « **Reply #32 on:** February 22, 2007, 08:06:03 PM »

IN CASE YOU FORGOT ITS ARNOLD, AND HES FUCKING HUGE

Option D · « **Reply #33 on:** February 23, 2007, 07:29:37 AM »

epic hams

Old_Rooster · « **Reply #34 on:** February 23, 2007, 07:31:45 AM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on February 22, 2007, 02:15:16 PM

you never did 440, anyway, i agree with Schimowser, Arnold never benched 500.

Whatever son, you simply don't know the power of ANADROL! Yeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaa aa! I had a few back zits but i could shove that weight! yeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaa!

Petrucci · « **Reply #35 on:** February 23, 2007, 07:38:55 AM »

Quote from: bmacsys on February 22, 2007, 05:37:24 PM

Hasn't any of you assholes ever read anything Arnold ever wrote? He stated many times his best bench was 460!

i just bought last week the Muscle Mag special edition with like half of the magazine dedicated to Ahhhnold, and if i remember correctly he says exactly this, that his best bench was around 440 or 460 (i can look on the magazine and tell the right number later), and i think he even mentioned that he almost never did singles or 1rp max.
giving the fact this is not a small number and that he was the king of the 'go after the pump!!' i think its a great bench

alexxx · « **Reply #36 on:** February 23, 2007, 07:45:28 AM »

Quote from: Petrucci on February 23, 2007, 07:38:55 AM

i just bought last week the Muscle Mag special edition with like half of the magazine dedicated to Ahhhnold, and if i remember correctly he says exactly this, that his best bench was around 440 or 460 (i can look on the magazine and tell the right number later), and i think he even mentioned that he almost never did singles or 1rp max.
giving the fact this is not a small number and that he was the king of the 'go after the pump!!' i think its a great bench

It is 440 but I wouldn't doubt him if it turned out to be 500. Either way he was the best and strongest bodybuilder at the time.

MONSTER_TRICEPS · « **Reply #37 on:** February 23, 2007, 08:02:55 AM »

I guess the guy was pretty strong, 500 is believable

alexxx · « **Reply #38 on:** February 23, 2007, 08:06:36 AM »

Quote from: Xerxes on February 23, 2007, 07:55:26 AM

Franco was stronger, wasn't he?

Yes that is what I heard but Franco followed more of a strength routine that is why his arms where tiny.

Hedgehog · « **Reply #39 on:** February 23, 2007, 08:11:59 AM »

Quote from: MONSTER_TRICEPS on February 23, 2007, 08:02:55 AM

I guess the guy was pretty strong, 500 is believable

Him being a great deadlifter proves nothing about his benchpress.

In fact, it only suggests he's a weak benchpresser, since long limbs are helpful in the deadlift, but hurts the benchpress.

-Hedge

The Squadfather · « **Reply #40 on:** February 23, 2007, 08:14:01 AM »

Quote from: MONSTER_TRICEPS on February 23, 2007, 08:02:55 AM

I guess the guy was pretty strong, 500 is believable

hahahahaha, this picture always makes me laugh, since when is 3 45's, 4 25's and some cookies on each side 710 pounds? hahahahaha i guess the bar weighs 200 pounds.

razzle · « **Reply #41 on:** February 23, 2007, 08:19:00 AM »

Arnold is the Govenor of the largest state in the union.

Arnold says "you still want to talk the olympia?" Who cares?

That would be the 3rd largest state in the USA. 1st in population.

BigNBloated · « **Reply #42 on:** February 23, 2007, 08:20:28 AM »

Quote from: Chick on February 22, 2007, 04:41:15 PM

Arnold has 7 Olympia titles that say....WHO CARES?

Exactly.

carvedoutofwood · « **Reply #43 on:** February 23, 2007, 10:27:02 AM »

mike katz once wrote a column in MM bout how he watched arnold walk a block in the pouring rain only to walk in the gym 100% dry... untouched i think he said.... "arnold was chosen" .... this story always kinda spooked me

Condor · « **Reply #44 on:** February 23, 2007, 10:32:42 AM »

Quote from: carvedoutofwood on February 23, 2007, 10:27:02 AM

mike katz once wrote a column in MM bout how he watched arnold walk a block in the pouring rain only to walk in the gym 100% dry... untouched i think he said.... "arnold was chosen" .... this story always kinda spooked me

I know, that freaked me out when I read that. Katz was dead serious.

Darren Avey · « **Reply #45 on:** February 23, 2007, 12:30:41 PM »

Maybe he had an umbrella?

Condor · « **Reply #46 on:** February 23, 2007, 12:32:31 PM »

Quote from: Darren Avey on February 23, 2007, 12:30:41 PM

Maybe he had an umbrella?

Maybe your dad should've worn a condom.

alexxx · « **Reply #47 on:** February 23, 2007, 01:39:25 PM »

lol that some funny stuff.

bmacsys · « **Reply #48 on:** February 23, 2007, 03:59:36 PM »

Quote from: carvedoutofwood on February 23, 2007, 10:27:02 AM

mike katz once wrote a column in MM bout how he watched arnold walk a block in the pouring rain only to walk in the gym 100% dry... untouched i think he said.... "arnold was chosen" .... this story always kinda spooked me

Mike Katz is a fucking loser. Believe me I know.

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #49 on:** February 23, 2007, 04:25:13 PM »

With the size and thickness of his chest (at his peak) I don't doubt it.. .the man has the best chest bodybuilding has ever seen, hands down.