Group: Strength & Powerlifting

Strength & Powerlifting
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 38, Messages: 16459

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what should i be benching?

kingbuzzo
kingbuzzo
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Joined: 2002/10/23
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2002/10/23, 10:07 PM
what do you think a 5'10 150lb 19 year old guy should be benching? a guy who is in really good shape?
and how much is possible at that size?
bb1fit
bb1fit
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Joined: 2001/06/30
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2002/10/23, 11:06 PM
that is a loaded question. Everyone differs. I have seen some rather small looking guys put up some pretty hefty bench numbers, then again I have seen some guys that look like they could move a house not be able to bench their own weight. I say, just keep working. Lower rep scheme, 4-6, heavy weight. Your bench will improve to where it should/could be depending on your intensity and diet. Good luck....
bb1fit
bb1fit
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2002/10/24, 07:31 PM
Just another thought.If you read publications like Mens' Health, I think they say to be a "manly man", LOL....you should be able to bench 1 1/2 times your bodyweight. I personally would not get too stuck on any "number", sometimes there is a tendency that once you reach that, you slack off. Always keep trying to better yourself! Good luck.