King Bowls Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 675x5 raw on the incline bench press (with free weights, no smith machine) Or curling 240 pound Dumbbells 1-2 reps with good enough form to call them reps? Also, does anyone here train with a herniated disc? I have been slow to gain strength back with training out of caution since I have one. Link to post Share on other sites
magnesium Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Both of those lifting feats are amazing, but if I had to choose I would say the incline bench press is more impressive because it looks more intimidating (especially about 700 lbs on the barbell), and its a compound exercise. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
todreaminblue Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) when i have watched the olympics what amazes me are the clean and jerklifters......awesome......they look like supermen.....every muscle straining...determination etched in their faces...just awesome.... my ex could bench press after training regularly 160 kg and 60 kg dumbbell curls in each hand...me i was 85 kg easy bench press and 40 kg in each hand......havent done this in a very long time.decades.....i prefer aerobic when i do fitness.....kickboxing...one day ...ill get back there...dont know about the weights...i still am pretty strong....for a girl...i woudl probably do a little weight training moreto tone and keep the kick boxing and still do yoga as well....mayeb take tai chi.....love the look of tai chi..looks so soothing......i woudl throw that all away to just be able to dance again......like really dance..........deb Edited April 9, 2017 by todreaminblue 1 Link to post Share on other sites
curiouslysearching Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I am going to vote for the 675 (5) times.....that is a great deal of weight to press. That takes a tremendous amount of upper body power through the chest, arms and shoulders. When I was still playing the bench press was the standard by which power was measured but 225 was the weight that was used measured by how many times you could do it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
KBob Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 There is no way you could curl a 240 lb dumbbell... The heaviest anyone has ever done with a barbell cheat curl is just over 300 lbs. Link to post Share on other sites
curiouslysearching Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 There is no way you could curl a 240 lb dumbbell... The heaviest anyone has ever done with a barbell cheat curl is just over 300 lbs. KBob, it really does seem like an incredibly large amount of weight. Even the 675 seems extreme especially when you combine that weight with 5 reps. We used to see lots of guys trying to "bounce" large lifts off of their chest but eventually the conditioning coaches eliminated any bouncing which made it more difficult to press really large amounts of weight. Link to post Share on other sites
SensitiveTJ Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 675x5 raw on the incline bench press (with free weights, no smith machine) Or curling 240 pound Dumbbells 1-2 reps with good enough form to call them reps? Also, does anyone here train with a herniated disc? I have been slow to gain strength back with training out of caution since I have one. Neither of these feats of strength have ever been performed anywhere, by anyone, so it's kind of a silly question. Should we also discuss which starship is faster, the Millenium Falcon or the Enterprise? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author King Bowls Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 There is no way you could curl a 240 lb dumbbell... The heaviest anyone has ever done with a barbell cheat curl is just over 300 lbs. No one has ever set such a goal, so it hasn't happened yet. Speaking of heavy Dummbells, my cousin works at a zoo that used to have chimps years ago. He put a 100 pound dumbbell in the exhibit, said two of them tried to pick it up. Neither of them could pick it up, but they could roll it and move it around, so they started slapping it and threw dirt everywhere 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Author King Bowls Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Neither of these feats of strength have ever been performed anywhere, by anyone, so it's kind of a silly question. Should we also discuss which starship is faster, the Millenium Falcon or the Enterprise? What will you say if I do them both? What would you say? Not trying to challenge you or insult you, but what would you really say? What would you think? Link to post Share on other sites
Author King Bowls Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 There is no way you could curl a 240 lb dumbbell... The heaviest anyone has ever done with a barbell cheat curl is just over 300 lbs. I'm going to do it one day and show you. It may take me 10 years, or more, but I'll show you. Link to post Share on other sites
Mrin Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Neither of these feats of strength have ever been performed anywhere, by anyone, so it's kind of a silly question. Should we also discuss which starship is faster, the Millenium Falcon or the Enterprise? Which Enterprise? ;-) 3 Link to post Share on other sites
todreaminblue Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 No one has ever set such a goal, so it hasn't happened yet. Speaking of heavy Dummbells, my cousin works at a zoo that used to have chimps years ago. He put a 100 pound dumbbell in the exhibit, said two of them tried to pick it up. Neither of them could pick it up, but they could roll it and move it around, so they started slapping it and threw dirt everywhere lol would love to have seen those chimps slapping and getting pissed.......reminds me of the clean and jerkers kicking the weights when the weight got too heavy while doign cross fit..... and they failed so yep kick the weights.......lol....deb Link to post Share on other sites
KBob Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I'm going to do it one day and show you. It may take me 10 years, or more, but I'll show you. It's good to have goals, and I won't knock you for it, but so you have a realistic view of it: that 300 lb curl was set by a champion strongman, who probably weighs around 300 lbs. The incline bench press thing is possible, but I doubt for five reps. The heaviest flat bench press record is just over 1000 lbs, with one rep. And just so you know, you'll need steroids to achieve these goals. Not possible without them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author King Bowls Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 It's good to have goals, and I won't knock you for it, but so you have a realistic view of it: that 300 lb curl was set by a champion strongman, who probably weighs around 300 lbs. The incline bench press thing is possible, but I doubt for five reps. The heaviest flat bench press record is just over 1000 lbs, with one rep. And just so you know, you'll need steroids to achieve these goals. Not possible without them. People are capable of amazing things, but they must be focused. Tink Meeker (also a TX guy) is constantly raising the bar on the bench press. He's done up to 1500 on single ply board presses. I hope he shatters his own record of 1102. Link to post Share on other sites
curiouslysearching Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 People are capable of amazing things, but they must be focused. Tink Meeker (also a TX guy) is constantly raising the bar on the bench press. He's done up to 1500 on single ply board presses. I hope he shatters his own record of 1102. be careful and make sure you have a good spotter (in an encouraging manner)....if you are training to play a sport at the collegiate or professional level I would caution or encourage you to keep a decent "range of motion" as far as your flexibility is concerned....having flexible and elastic quick twitch muscles will help you avoid injuries and move better in "space" other than that Go For It and Good Luck 1 Link to post Share on other sites
divegrl Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 be careful and make sure you have a good spotter (in an encouraging manner)....if you are training to play a sport at the collegiate or professional level I would caution or encourage you to keep a decent "range of motion" as far as your flexibility is concerned....having flexible and elastic quick twitch muscles will help you avoid injuries and move better in "space" other than that Go For It and Good Luck If someone is focused, determined and strong enough..... there is no need for a spotter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
curiouslysearching Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 If someone is focused, determined and strong enough..... there is no need for a spotter. doesn't that depend on what they are "spotting"?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sorano Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 If someone is focused, determined and strong enough..... there is no need for a spotter. Thats 1000% incorrect. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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