Author Topic: Mike Tysons 500lb prison bench press (Read 6682 times)

Darren Avey · « **on:** June 22, 2014, 10:01:09 AM »

Right ive read it with my own eyes, in a Tyson book called the release of power it mentions how in prison he hit the weights hard and got upto benching 500lbs! This despite going down to 190-200lbs in bodyweight in his first jail stint.

Royalty · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2014, 10:02:36 AM »

Absolutely false

gracie bjj · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2014, 10:51:26 AM »

i know hes strong but 500 at 190, id have to see a video to believe that

T-REX007 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2014, 10:53:53 AM »

NO WAY Iron Mike pressed 5 bills, not at 200 lbs. or ever, he was a genetic freak no doubt, but 500 is ELITE, ALL UNIVERSE CLASS, he didn't train enough for it when he was younger, he was focused on boxing

A 500 bench takes years of training even with great genetics

405 is out of reach for almost everyone - but 500 ?

COULD he have done it if he trained for it - maybe

SuperTed · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2014, 10:58:05 AM »

Obviously BS - as are most lifting claims.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2014, 11:06:08 AM »

I heard he did 525.

Darren Avey · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2014, 11:06:26 AM »

Another book said he did 500 press ups a day, they like the number 500.

Sam · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2014, 11:07:35 AM »

Quote from: Darren Avey on June 22, 2014, 11:06:26 AM

Another book said he did 500 press ups a day, they like the number 500.

Not to mention the 500 whores a day

mik1111 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2014, 11:59:59 AM »

I've seen a video of mike, a vid I'm searching for a while now, where he repped 3 plates for a bunch of reps easy... 405+ should be fairly easy for him. with help from the spotter, the 500 could have happened.

Darren Avey · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2014, 01:33:04 PM »

Quote from: Sam on June 22, 2014, 11:07:35 AM

Not to mention the 500 whores a day

and 500 lines a day!

BB · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2014, 01:45:15 PM »

Most I've ever seen claimed by legitimate sources for Tyson is high #300's(training camps during his prime, etc....) I'd believe a touch and go with #405 from a beefed up prison Tyson, but nowhere near #500. The jump is way too large. Lennox Lewis claimed his best was #380 at #240.

Darren Avey · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2014, 02:32:27 PM »

Yeh but Lennox had thoselong arms,Tyson had short arms perfect for powerlifting. Is nt there some Dutch boxer who claims a 675lb bench/!>

Royalty · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2014, 02:51:17 PM »

Quote from: mik1111 on June 22, 2014, 11:59:59 AM

I've seen a video of mike, a vid I'm searching for a while now, where he repped 3 plates for a bunch of reps easy... 405+ should be fairly easy for him. with help from the spotter, the 500 could have happened.

There is a world of difference between repping 315

And benching 500LB once.

Lustral · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2014, 05:10:34 PM »

I benched 1000lbs.

Now you've read it with your own eyes. Just don't ask for pics, video or any proof pls.

Hulkotron · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2014, 05:24:38 PM »

Quote from: Big Dicked Bob on June 22, 2014, 05:15:38 PM

498 3/4 on August 6th

AUGUST 6

Lustral · « **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2014, 05:26:15 PM »

Quote from: Big Dicked Bob on June 22, 2014, 05:15:38 PM

498 3/4 on August 6th
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Only got that now after Hulk's post

Aug 6th will be Getbig's armageddon.

Parker · « **Reply #16 on:** June 22, 2014, 05:51:16 PM »

Quote from: gracie bjj on June 22, 2014, 10:51:26 AM

i know hes strong but 500 at 190, id have to see a video to believe that

It's doable. There was a vid of rapper B. Pumper @190-195 doing one rep with 500.

Royalty · « **Reply #17 on:** June 22, 2014, 05:57:34 PM »

Quote from: Hulkotron on June 22, 2014, 05:24:38 PM

AUGUST 6

Shit goes down on 8/6/14

OTHstrong · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2014, 04:59:25 AM »

Quote from: Parker on June 22, 2014, 05:51:16 PM

It's doable. There was a vid of rapper B. Pumper @190-195 doing one rep with 500.

nope, he was 220 there

Parker · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2014, 05:04:59 AM »

Quote from: Onetimehard on June 23, 2014, 04:59:25 AM

nope, he was 220 there

B. Pumper said he was under 200. He doesn't look 220.

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hench · « **Reply #20 on:** June 23, 2014, 06:38:25 AM »

i don't see it as such a stretch, tyson was a beast with explosive power. I've seen skinny guys in the gym tossing around weights they shouldn't be able to handle just by the look of them

mik1111 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 23, 2014, 07:44:56 AM »

and in reality he was probably helped by the spotter. which might not be truly 500 but only getbiggers care.

THEBOSS · « **Reply #22 on:** June 23, 2014, 07:48:13 AM »

Not even close

OTHstrong · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2014, 02:34:38 PM »

Quote from: Parker on June 23, 2014, 05:04:59 AM

B. Pumper said he was under 200. He doesn't look 220.
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he looks 220 easily, he might have been just hyped up saying he was 200, ..in an interview I read, he said he was 220lb doing 500lb

Parker · « **Reply #24 on:** June 23, 2014, 02:43:28 PM »

Quote from: Onetimehard on June 23, 2014, 02:34:38 PM

he looks 220 easily, he might have been just hyped up saying he was 200, ..in an interview I read, he said he was 220lb doing 500lb

Naw, he is 5'8...when he's standing next to slighter taller dudes, he is outweighed. He maybe 200. 220 is doubtful. Shawn Ray was really 5'6 at 205 and looked like a tank. Same with Dex. Flex was 216 at the 93 Arnold, and this dude not even peeled looks about the same size for years.
That was 2010, he probably is bigger now and doing 220. And then again he could be lying to say he was bigger. He said 195. So, I will give him 200, with the jewelry added on.
And at 220, I would seriously question his natty claims (one of the few that don't brag about it all the time).