Hello ladies, I was wondering what you guys bench/what is average for someone who is not on any kind of gear. I am setting new goals and would like to know so that I don't set unrealistic goals for myself. This is one of my most discourageing areas to work out as it seems to take so long to make any gains. I am afraid if i set them too high it will be an unreachable goal.
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depends on your personal goals and strength levels- i haven't taken anything in nearly 7 months... i've just hit 155 for 8 and i've been benching heavy for almost 4 months. before i always did dumbbells, so i'm still tryin to get used to the bar. just a tip: set goals for YOU, don't base them on what other people can or can't do. my training partner is a powerlifter and can bench 225 with no problem; if i went on what she can do i would never have had the courage to try lol. push yourself as hard as you can, take enough rest and alternate between dumbbells and bar. you'll see results, just give it time!
~Minx
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Quote: | depends on your personal goals and strength levels- i haven't taken anything in nearly 7 months... i've just hit 155 for 8 and i've been benching heavy for almost 4 months. before i always did dumbbells, so i'm still tryin to get used to the bar. just a tip: set goals for YOU, don't base them on what other people can or can't do. my training partner is a powerlifter and can bench 225 with no problem; if i went on what she can do i would never have had the courage to try lol. push yourself as hard as you can, take enough rest and alternate between dumbbells and bar. you'll see results, just give it time!
~Minx | hey is that your picture? that body is so perfectly sculpted and tanned.
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yes that's me in my avatar, also in the member pics section...oh, the wonders of ProTan! lol
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i'm not a bodybuilder so my bodyfat is higher than some of yours, i'm sure, but i have benched 220 but stick to reps with anywhere between 135-155
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135 for 3 is my PR haven't benched any serious weight in a long time. I hurt my shoulder doing dips. In the fall when my diet is less restrictive I hope to start hitting some serious numbers again.
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