Author Topic: Insecure guys and the how much can you bench question??? (Read 7282 times)

mesmorph78 · « **on:** September 09, 2011, 07:51:45 AM »

So Im in this store today ... got my stuff on my way out the security guy... tall 6'5 Albanian guy asks me how much..I can bench ..I answered the way I usually answer this dumb question.... "enough to get my chest like this" but this guy literally begs and begs eventually I said 425 lbs he says what is that in kg which is about 195 kg or there about .. he then replies is that all ? you are a lot bigger than me and bench 120 kgs I thought you benched 220 (600lbs)... ::)i just looked at him shaked my head and laughed and said not many bench casually bench 220kg.

I can safely say Ive never seen a guy and asked him how much he benched... no matter how big the guy is ... even pro size
what i might ask is if he has a standout bodypart that's amazing I might ask what exercises he finds most beneficial for that body part.
anyone else with any :
How much can you bench stories?

Darren Avey · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2011, 07:54:56 AM »

I get that a lot, but bench isnt my good lift i tell them - deadlift is. They just look at me blankly as most of them dont know what a deadlift is.

Swlabr · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2011, 07:55:09 AM »

220 kg = 485 lbs.

Anyway, every time I get asked that question, I just say 'more than you, probably'. Gets 'em going.

garebear · « **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2011, 07:56:03 AM »

This thread has all been a pack of lies.

JasonH · « **Reply #4 on:** September 09, 2011, 07:56:30 AM »

I don't think I've ever been asked how much I can bench - seriously. Probably because I'm too busy chatting to women and they don't give a shit about things like that.

Ursus · « **Reply #5 on:** September 09, 2011, 07:58:24 AM »

Working on the door I will get asked a lot. I just say X amount for X reps.

Most peopel who ask are curious and just interested so I will chat back briefly then try to change the subject after a brief exchange. It is very annoying talking about weights a lot. I get my fill in the gym so it is nice to talk about other stuff outside the gym.

Schmoff · « **Reply #6 on:** September 09, 2011, 07:59:41 AM »

you didn't tell him that you are a gifted black natural for life bodybuilder?

Meso_z · « **Reply #7 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:03:03 AM »

Yes, those people are sickening...

They just wont quit untill you give them an amount of weight...then they beg for the reps with the said weight and so on..ending with

questions of the kind "do you take protein powder" and stuff like that.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #8 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:04:54 AM »

I'm too busy signing autographs for $20 a pop....

JP_RC · « **Reply #9 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:06:09 AM »

I agree it is a stupid question. I never understood the ego behind lifting a certain number in weight unless someone is a powerlifter.

CalvinH · « **Reply #10 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:30:27 AM »

Just lie and say a higher amount like everyone else does.

Tito24 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:38:02 AM »

i had some eldery man asking me today if i watched out for my heart, "yeah man, i see you are lifting, most people underestimate that part"

$:-\$

garebear · « **Reply #12 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:38:19 AM »

Quote from: Meso_z on September 09, 2011, 08:03:03 AM

Yes, those people are sickening...

They just wont quit untill you give them an amount of weight...then they beg for the reps with the said weight and so on..ending with

questions of the kind "do you take protein powder" and stuff like that.

Stark · « **Reply #13 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:46:15 AM »

120 kg

purenaturalstrength · « **Reply #14 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:48:15 AM »

a guy who benches 120kg disrespecting a 195kg bench? classic

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:48:45 AM »

Quote from: Meso_z on September 09, 2011, 08:03:03 AM

Yes, those people are sickening...

They just wont quit untill you give them an amount of weight...then they beg for the reps with the said weight and so on..ending with

questions of the kind "do you take protein powder" and stuff like that.

annoying..... very....

Stark · « **Reply #16 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:53:55 AM »

Quote from: purenaturalstrength on September 09, 2011, 08:48:15 AM

a guy who benches 120kg disrespecting a 195kg bench? classic

I disrespect who?
And just in case I do, why not?

purenaturalstrength · « **Reply #17 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:55:27 AM »

Quote from: Stark on September 09, 2011, 08:53:55 AM

I disrespect who?
And just in case I do, why not?

no friend, i meant the guy in the story benches 120kg and disrespects OP for "only" benching 195kg, which the guy will never achieve in his lifetime

Stark · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2011, 09:05:53 AM »

Quote from: purenaturalstrength on September 09, 2011, 08:55:27 AM

no friend, i meant the guy in the story benches 120kg and disrespects OP for "only" benching 195kg, which the guy will never achieve in his lifetime

oh okay than

purenaturalstrength · « **Reply #19 on:** September 09, 2011, 09:15:06 AM »

generally it's pretty easy to guess a guy's bench unless he's some freak

120kg bench = does he even lift

140-160kg = looking solid, he must lift

160-180 = whoa strong muscles!

180-200 = MONSTER!!!!!!

200+ = pro size

bigbobs · « **Reply #20 on:** September 09, 2011, 09:16:11 AM »

Oh brother, this coming from the guy who made a thread about Nasser's bench press just a few weeks ago! Ironic.

StanZoLOL · « **Reply #21 on:** September 09, 2011, 09:16:46 AM »

"About twice a year..." is a pretty good answer.

Swlabr · « **Reply #22 on:** September 09, 2011, 09:17:03 AM »

Quote from: purenaturalstrength on September 09, 2011, 09:15:06 AM

generally it's pretty easy to guess a guy's bench unless he's some freak

120kg bench = does he even lift

140-160kg = looking solid, he must lift

160-180 = whoa strong muscles!

180-200 = MONSTER!!!!!!

200+ = pro size

Strength =/= size.

Stark · « **Reply #23 on:** September 09, 2011, 09:17:22 AM »

Quote from: purenaturalstrength on September 09, 2011, 09:15:06 AM

generally it's pretty easy to guess a guy's bench unless he's some freak

120kg bench = does he even lift

140-160kg = looking solid, he must lift

160-180 = whoa strong muscles!

180-200 = MONSTER!!!!!!

200+ = pro size

37 years old never roided - 120 KG is heavy enough at least if you are taking more than one rep
If you are talking one rep i can report a max of 140

purenaturalstrength · « **Reply #24 on:** September 09, 2011, 09:23:46 AM »

Quote from: Swlabr on September 09, 2011, 09:17:03 AM

Strength =/= size.

the more size, the more strength potential

the harder you train for strength the more you get out of the potential

at one point u need more size for more strength

EXCEPT SOME FREAKS I THINK THIS IS PRETTY TRUE