Author Topic: Bench Press with over 315...Is it safe? (Read 16362 times)

Eric2 · « **Reply #125 on:** October 13, 2007, 12:42:39 AM »

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KillerMonk · « **Reply #126 on:** October 13, 2007, 02:51:55 AM »

Quote from: kwri298 on October 12, 2007, 07:19:48 AM

Yesterday I got 12 with 315 on the bench press. I would like to go up to 365 for about 6 but my concern that that I would tear a pec...I've heard that anything over 315 is not safe. What do you guys think?

If you go heavier use the Hammer Strength Machine, very safe Partially tore a pec many years ago on flat benches.

NotMrAverage · « **Reply #127 on:** October 13, 2007, 02:53:42 AM »

I tore my chest with 315 on the flat, even if it was for a set of 12 reps. Freaky shit.

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #128 on:** October 13, 2007, 05:40:48 AM »

Quote from: Eric2 on October 12, 2007, 08:17:39 PM

You are an idiot. Given your responses.............I could easily outlift your ass even if you where jacked up on roids. Hell I outlifted most tards in the gym who where anyway, why not add another idiot to the pile.

P.S. I first benched 315 back in high school over 20 years ago when I weighed less than 200 pounds. I do not profess to be a bodybuilder. I am a weight lifter....there is a huge difference. You are ignorant.

good lifts eric...

The Squadfather · « **Reply #129 on:** October 13, 2007, 08:18:41 AM »

Quote from: Eric2 on October 12, 2007, 08:17:39 PM

You are an idiot. Given your responses.............I could easily outlift your ass even if you where jacked up on roids. Hell I outlifted most tards in the gym who where anyway, why not add another idiot to the pile.

P.S. I first benched 315 back in high school over 20 years ago when I weighed less than 200 pounds. I do not profess to be a bodybuilder. I am a weight lifter....there is a huge difference. You are ignorant.

if the guy in your avatar is you you sure as shit don't look like you push 385.

onlyme · « **Reply #130 on:** October 13, 2007, 10:06:28 AM »

I didn't read this thread but you can tear your pec with light weight too. I slightly tore my left pec warming up with 225. I have never been hurt lifting heavy. Even when I blew out my L4 and L5 squatting it was with just 385. I was doing sets of 10 reps and on my last set just couldn't get it up and bent forward an bam there goes my lower back.

PANDAEMONIUM · « **Reply #131 on:** October 13, 2007, 11:57:59 AM »

Quote from: onlyme on October 13, 2007, 10:06:28 AM

I didn't read this thread but you can tear your pec with light weight too. I slightly tore my left pec warming up with 225. I have never been hurt lifting heavy. Even when I blew out my L4 and L5 squatting it was with just 385. I was doing sets of 10 reps and on my last set just couldn't get it up and bent forward an bam there goes my lower back.

Yeah but the light weight is the "straw that broke the camel's back." These kinds of injuries are almost always the cumulative effect of lots of heavy lifting and joint/muscle wear and tear, or sometimes the result of muscular imbalances.

dorkeroo · « **Reply #132 on:** October 13, 2007, 05:40:24 PM »

Quote from: Eric2 on October 13, 2007, 12:42:39 AM

That is the original. The avatar made the image narrow. Copy paste properties and you will see.

You are trying too hard here. Considering your post count I am surprised you are so ready to talk poundages.

Myself I once almost did a full rep with a 35 on each side. Anyone claiming 315 on a bench is a liar. The world record isn't even that high.

andreisdaman · « **Reply #133 on:** October 13, 2007, 06:05:56 PM »

It would be interesting to know how many of you are natural who are claiming to have benched 315...I rarely see anyone at the gym doing these kind of poundages...I have only seen one guy do it in the four years I have been in the gym, and he is big and has been training for awhile...I haven't seen the average mofo do it...I am curently at 255 and it took me a few years to get there and I am making 315 my ultimate goal, but I can barely budge the bar at 255 for one rep (maybe two)...andf I am doing 80 lb dumbbells (each arm)... I am obese, 5 ft 4in and 261 (large pot belly but everything else is normal size)...and 45 years old and a life time natural..started training about 3 and half years ago for strength (in case someone tries to mug me) not for weight loss or to look good...I am finally starting a regimen to lose weight... but it's very dificult to believe that everyone on here is doing 315...no offense guys and I'm not trying to flame anyone...but I really have rarely seen anyone capable of doing that...even the big mofos I've seen (who are natural) rarely even attempt three plates.

andreisdaman · « **Reply #134 on:** October 13, 2007, 06:13:23 PM »

Oh and one question...do you guys do your presses elbows in or elbows out?...I do mine elbows out....(seems to put a lot of stress on my shoulders)..would I be better able to handle heavy poundages with elbows in?....I feel uncomfortable doing it that way and I don't feel as strong, but I will go along with any suggestions you guys have...thanks

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #135 on:** October 13, 2007, 06:30:44 PM »

Quote from: andreisdaman on October 13, 2007, 06:05:56 PM

It would be interesting to know how many of you are natural who are claiming to have benched 315...I rarely see anyone at the gym doing these kind of poundages...I have only seen one guy do it in the four years I have been in the gym, and he is big and has been training for awhile...I haven't seen the average mofo do it...I am curently at 255 and it took me a few years to get there and I am making 315 my ultimate goal, but I can barely budge the bar at 255 for one rep (maybe two)...andf I am doing 80 lb dumbbells (each arm)... I am obese, 5 ft 4in and 261 (large pot belly but everything else is normal size)...and 45 years old and a life time natural..started training about 3 and half years ago for strength (in case someone tries to mug me) not for weight loss or to look good...I am finally starting a regimen to lose weight... but it's very dificult to believe that everyone on here is doing 315...no offense guys and I'm not trying to flame anyone...but I really have rarely seen anyone capable of doing that...even the big mofos I've seen (who are natural) rarely even attempt three plates.

Im 100% natural...
and i bench 315 easily and have gotten up to 15 reps on it
what gym do u go to

Man of Steel · « **Reply #136 on:** October 13, 2007, 06:34:59 PM »

Quote from: onlyme on October 13, 2007, 10:06:28 AM

I didn't read this thread but you can tear your pec with light weight too. I slightly tore my left pec warming up with 225. I have never been hurt lifting heavy. Even when I blew out my L4 and L5 squatting it was with just 385. I was doing sets of 10 reps and on my last set just couldn't get it up and bent forward an bam there goes my lower back.

onlyme is exactly right.....most of my injuries happened during mid-weight sets before I got to the heavier stuff.

Eric2 · « **Reply #137 on:** October 14, 2007, 12:28:38 PM »

Quote from: dorkeroo on October 13, 2007, 05:40:24 PM

You are trying too hard here. Considering your post count I am surprised you are so ready to talk poundages.

Myself I once almost did a full rep with a 35 on each side. Anyone claiming 315 on a bench is a liar. The world record isn't even that high.

So just what does a post count have to do with the talking of poundages.? Is one suddenly gifted with a 315 pound bench when they hit the 1000 plus post mark? Idiot.
Yesterday I benched 315 cold for 2 reps. I tell you guys what, I will get someone to video me the next time I bench 315 for reps and you will see that it really is possible. I swear some of you guys live in a hole. I have had a bench over 300 since high school and all natural.
I will have a video posted in a week or so and you can see for yourself.

MAXX · « **Reply #138 on:** October 14, 2007, 12:36:14 PM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on October 13, 2007, 06:30:44 PM

Im 100% natural...
and i bench 315 easily and have gotten up to 15 reps on it
what gym do u go to

thats impressive for a natural. when i was at at my fattest i could crank out 3 reps with 315. i wont try 315 now though. dont think it would be so wise at low carbs.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #139 on:** October 14, 2007, 12:44:44 PM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on October 13, 2007, 06:30:44 PM

Im 100% natural...
and i bench 315 easily and have gotten up to 15 reps on it
what gym do u go to

you've done 15 reps with 315 on the bench?

dorkeroo · « **Reply #140 on:** October 14, 2007, 01:53:40 PM »

Quote from: Eric2 on October 14, 2007, 12:28:38 PM

So just what does a post count have to do with the talking of poundages.? Is one suddenly gifted with a 315 pound bench when they hit the 1000 plus post mark? Idiot.
Yesterday I benched 315 cold for 2 reps. I tell you guys what, I will get someone to video me the next time I bench 315 for reps and you will see that it really is possible. I swear some of you guys live in a hole. I have had a bench over 300 since high school and all natural.
I will have a video posted in a week or so and you can see for yourself.

You're right, I am an idiot. Can you maybe give me some training tips for bench? 315lbs for 2 or 3 cold is incredible. I would like to maybe break a plate per side by Christmas.

here is my split:
set 1: bar x 8
set 2: bar + 10lbs/side x 4
set 3: bar + 25/side x 2
set 4: bar x 35/side x1 + 3 negatives.

Then I have a cell tech shake and some NO-explode.

Any help you can give would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

HERACLES · « **Reply #141 on:** October 14, 2007, 01:55:49 PM »

People seem to claim to "throw around" 315 like its nuttin around here.. :rolleyes:

alexxx · « **Reply #142 on:** October 14, 2007, 02:04:36 PM »

Bench press with 315 is safe! Trust me!

chaos · « **Reply #143 on:** October 14, 2007, 02:35:11 PM »

Quote from: Eric2 on October 14, 2007, 12:28:38 PM

So just what does a post count have to do with the talking of poundages.? Is one suddenly gifted with a 315 pound bench when they hit the 1000 plus post mark? Idiot.
Yesterday I benched 315 cold for 2 reps. I tell you guys what, I will get someone to video me the next time I bench 315 for reps and you will see that it really is possible. I swear some of you guys live in a hole. I have had a bench over 300 since high school and all natural.
I will have a video posted in a week or so and you can see for yourself.

Quoted for use in a weeks time.

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #144 on:** October 14, 2007, 04:00:29 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on October 14, 2007, 12:44:44 PM

you've done 15 reps with 315 on the bench?

yes i have...
but usually my rep range is always between 10-12
never less than 10... ..
after that sometimes i do between 360 and upwards for lower reps...
i havent maxed.. in a while.. savin that for my bday

The Squadfather · « **Reply #145 on:** October 14, 2007, 04:02:27 PM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on October 14, 2007, 04:00:29 PM

yes i have...
but usually my rep range is always between 10-12
never less than 10

damn dude at your bodyweight that would make you one of the best benchers in the world, good stuff.

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #146 on:** October 14, 2007, 04:06:46 PM »

no im not one of the best benchers ..at all..
not every thing works on a formula..
ive been benching ..315 from a lighter bodyweight..for less rep.. but i still used to get it
..im not a small guy...

The Squadfather · « **Reply #147 on:** October 14, 2007, 04:09:51 PM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on October 14, 2007, 04:06:46 PM

no im not one of the best benchers ..at all..
not every thing works on a formula..
ive been benching ..315 from a lighter bodyweight..for less rep.. but i still used to get it
..im not a small guy...

oh i know i meant that you're what 200-205? 15 reps with 315 with no equipment is almost world class at that weight.

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #148 on:** October 14, 2007, 04:12:41 PM »

no its not..
do u not remember that vid of that old dude benching 315 posting here a couple months ago..
i dont even consider myself a great bencher.....im tellin u in real life if u saw me.. i probably look 230.. my brother the same small joints.. big muscles...

The Squadfather · « **Reply #149 on:** October 14, 2007, 04:18:30 PM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on October 14, 2007, 04:12:41 PM

no its not..
do u not remember that vid of that old dude benching 315 posting here a couple months ago..
i dont even consider myself a great bencher.....im tellin u in real life if u saw me.. i probably look 230.. my brother the same small joints.. big muscles...

hey are your videos still on youtube, if so what are they under on there?