Guys...lets get back to reality...I think there are VERY few people in the gyms throughout the U.S. who can lift 315 on Bench (I'm talking totally natural,never juiced,and using ONLY the Olympic bar, no shirts, gear, drugs or machines)...The numbers may be skewed in California and Florida due to the large number of genetically gifted BBer's who gravitate to those states to work out and possibly get exposure....In my neighborhood gym here in NY city I have seen TWO people do it...I have been a member there for four years...I am trying to work toward it and I am up to 265 for three reps...Everyone in my gym is pretty much natural...there are maybe two or three outstanding physiques that make you wonder...I'm sure however that there are guys who work out at home or definitely in prison who can do 315 easy...So come on now...HONESTLY...who can do it with no gear...shirts...drugs... machines...I would even go further and ask who can do it without a spotter?...because having a spotter can give you more courage and strength to lift heavier than you would normally ...I work without a spotter but in my gym if you get stuck, everyone there will rush over and help you quickly...don't flame me..I'm not advocating that we should work without spotters...that's just my preference..