Your best max raw bench press

[GeorgeForemanRules]

I suck at deads, was always mediocre at squats so I went with what worked....bench.

Your best max raw bench press, natty or not post your numbers.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

370lbs paused in competition.

 

[Halfthor]

I hit 460 touch and go earlier this year and 405 pause rep. No shirt no wraps.

 

[SwolevaDex]

Maybe 285 on my best day... Maybe

Definitely 275.

 

[ergomaniac]

I suck at deads, was always mediocre at squats so I went with what worked....bench.

Your best max raw bench press, natty or not post your numbers.

so, just for the poll ill say under 700 lbs. somewhere between 699 lbs and just the bar .

seriously though, ill say 315. not impressive, but ive never been a guy that likes to "max" out on any lift just for lbs. ive always been a "bodybuilder". and instead of just upping the poundage, id focus on a mind muscle connection and quality of contraction. the heavier ive benched, the more I feel it in my shoulders and triceps, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
I never really like squats because im tall and probably not built well for them. those are my excuses and im sticking to them .

but I love deadlifts. I could pull 5 plates once upon a time, so maybe I got you there.
pull ups, deadlifts, hanging leg raises, in a tri set, all in the squat rack. add some side laterals and/or upright rows for wider and thicker back, six+ pack abs, and boulder shoulders. thats mainly what id go to the gym for.

 

[Johnny442]

495, touch and go. Been about 15 yrs ago! Lucky to pause 315 now, fawk!

 

[johntt44]

According to the 1rm calculator it's 488 but most I've done ever is 470 raw. No gloves, wrist wraps or anything.

 

[Boxsquatter]

565 FOR A DBL

 

[Brandaddy]

The most I've done was 345lbs at 195lbs at a mock meet our gym was doing a few months ago. 12 more weeks and I'm hoping to put up at least 385 I'll probably be closer to 220 at that time though.

 

[Ecstasy]

I hit 325 about a month ago thats the highest my bench has ever been.

 

[Boxsquatter]

385 @220 very nice

 

[RandallNowan]

286, paused. Man, my bench fucking sucks.

 

[Jeremiahflex]

360 after 2 months of double steak smothered steak burritos from taco bell at 210 pounds.

 

[Dw725]

390 lbs @ little less than 220 bodyweight. Don't max bench very often. I think everyone in the powerlifting thread knows I'm shooting for 405 by end of year.

 

[Halfthor]

When I'm shooting for something big I like to do negatives in the power rack with something heavier. So if I'm going for 405 I will do negatives with something like 425. That way when you go for it it doesn't seem so heavy.

 

[evarthecaveman]

425 paused

 

[Halfthor]

All these big numbers were going to see some video evidence.

 

[gr8whitetrukker]

No idea. Only thing these days i care about 1rpm is my front squat. I dont believe its a very good idea long term to be pressing the envelope on all those tiny joints in the upper body that a bench press stress to the max. Especially considering it has zero to do with my GOALS

With that being said. I can hit 315 for 11 off cycle on da incline
Pec builder of choice

 

[Mc15]

315 touch and go @177...now I can barley get 275 @ 163 [emoji24]


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[Milk Man]

No idea. Only thing these days i care about 1rpm is my front squat. I dont believe its a very good idea long term to be pressing the envelope on all those tiny joints in the upper body that a bench press stress to the max. Especially considering it has zero to do with my GOALS

With that being said. I can hit 315 for 11 off cycle on da incline
Pec builder of choice

315 for 11 on incline is beastmode imo