How many times can you bench 225?

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  1. Hooker

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  3. Hooker

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    both.
     
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    In my prime? Maybe 3

    My max was about 240 and that was many, many years ago.
     
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    I doubt I ever could.

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    I could do it three times back in the day. Today 15 years later, I am fairly sure zero.

    The 225 test was a big deal in summer conditioning for football. I never could hang with the stronger guys on the team.
     
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    None today I don't think. Not sure about my prime. 2-3?
     
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    Today probably once. Back when i lifted more i would get 5 in but i was fine with that since i was only 5' 6" 175 pound.
     
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    Big fat 0, I was born with a birds chest sadly. But I can bang out 20 pullups, so that makes me feel better about myself.
     
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    Zero ever. When I graduated HS I was 5"11" 148#.
     
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    12 times two years ago, not sure now. I'm dealing with a nagging shoulder injury probably due to pushing myself too hard in the weight room.
     
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    3 years ago, maybe 2

    Today, Im sure I could get it off the rack and onto my chest and then start crying like a little girl haha
     
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    I actually have a legit answer to this one. 13x back when I lifted pretty hard core & weighed 180-185#. Compared to my ORM, I thought I should have been able to do more

    Right now I would hope to still get 3-5 or I'd be pretty bummed.
     
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    10 years ago maybe 3-4 times.

    Today, not a chance.
     
  15. Hooker

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    buncha weaklings up in here
     
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    Back in the day I could bench 225 for four sets of 12. In a row, maybe 15. Today, not sure if I could even get one. It's been a long time since I've weight trained.
     
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    We're too busy training for speed, no one cares about strength here.
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    7-8 times but hey im almost 48 yo, most cant bench there own weight.
     
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    X2. I'm in the same boat.
     
  20. Justin

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    You should spend more time learning the differences between their and there and less time in the weight room, Arnold.

    :busted:
     

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