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Basically ive started to do weights after a long time having not done them and am really starting to enjoy them again. I am 70kg bodyweight and can bench 70kg for 10 reps. Is this any good and how does this compare to others of similar weight?
My goal at the moment is to try lift that to 100kg for 10 reps. Does anyone know how long it would take to see that improvement? Thanks for the help.
My goal at the moment is to try lift that to 100kg for 10 reps. Does anyone know how long it would take to see that improvement? Thanks for the help.
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It depends really. If you're a 70kg like I am (ecto, long arms) then I doubt I'll ever in my life bench 100 x 10. But if you're a stocky 70kg @ 5'6 or something, with shorter arms, you're probably capable of alot more. Either way BW is a good lift, but a 30kg jump on the bench is gonna take a long time, unless of course you're a noob at lifting and 70 x 10 is your first ever attempt at the bench, then you could easily put 30kg on it in short time with noob gains.
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(Original post by Transatlanticdrawl_)
It depends really. If you're a 70kg like I am (ecto, long arms) then I doubt I'll ever in my life bench 100 x 10. But if you're a stocky 70kg @ 5'6 or something, with shorter arms, you're probably capable of alot more. Either way BW is a good lift, but a 30kg jump on the bench is gonna take a long time, unless of course you're a noob at lifting and 70 x 10 is your first ever attempt at the bench, then you could easily put 30kg on it in short time with noob gains.
It depends really. If you're a 70kg like I am (ecto, long arms) then I doubt I'll ever in my life bench 100 x 10. But if you're a stocky 70kg @ 5'6 or something, with shorter arms, you're probably capable of alot more. Either way BW is a good lift, but a 30kg jump on the bench is gonna take a long time, unless of course you're a noob at lifting and 70 x 10 is your first ever attempt at the bench, then you could easily put 30kg on it in short time with noob gains.
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(Original post by Sandhu)
why does being an ecto mean you can't get strong? i know that its harder to gain weight, and thus progress will be a lot slower, but surely there are jacked ectos out there?
why does being an ecto mean you can't get strong? i know that its harder to gain weight, and thus progress will be a lot slower, but surely there are jacked ectos out there?
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I have quite thin calves cos i do quite a bit of running and bigger quads. Im about 5 ft 10 inches in height and have really broad shoulders and chest is quite big with a slim waist. Im trying to improve my strength so i can pick up rugby again. Also anyone know where to get a good set of squat stands at a reasonable price? I cant believe some are well over £100 when you can get a good bench for £60-£80.
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(Original post by Biggillystyle)
I have quite thin calves cos i do quite a bit of running and bigger quads. Im about 5 ft 10 inches in height and have really broad shoulders and chest is quite big with a slim waist. Im trying to improve my strength so i can pick up rugby again. Also anyone know where to get a good set of squat stands at a reasonable price? I cant believe some are well over £100 when you can get a good bench for £60-£80.
I have quite thin calves cos i do quite a bit of running and bigger quads. Im about 5 ft 10 inches in height and have really broad shoulders and chest is quite big with a slim waist. Im trying to improve my strength so i can pick up rugby again. Also anyone know where to get a good set of squat stands at a reasonable price? I cant believe some are well over £100 when you can get a good bench for £60-£80.
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I just dont like the idea of being tied down with a membership. Dont get me wrong i dont mind going to a gym but im going to uni soon so theres not really much point in paying for like a yrs membership. Plus i prefer doint it at home cos you can just get up and do weights whenver you want, you havent to wait for anyone to finish and once you have your stuff you dont have to pay. One other question? Why does alot of peopl have an avatar of a guy with blonde hair and a stupid smile?
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(Original post by Biggillystyle)
I just dont like the idea of being tied down with a membership. Dont get me wrong i dont mind going to a gym but im going to uni soon so theres not really much point in paying for like a yrs membership. Plus i prefer doint it at home cos you can just get up and do weights whenver you want, you havent to wait for anyone to finish and once you have your stuff you dont have to pay. One other question? Why does alot of peopl have an avatar of a guy with blonde hair and a stupid smile?
I just dont like the idea of being tied down with a membership. Dont get me wrong i dont mind going to a gym but im going to uni soon so theres not really much point in paying for like a yrs membership. Plus i prefer doint it at home cos you can just get up and do weights whenver you want, you havent to wait for anyone to finish and once you have your stuff you dont have to pay. One other question? Why does alot of peopl have an avatar of a guy with blonde hair and a stupid smile?
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(Original post by Biggillystyle)
I just dont like the idea of being tied down with a membership. Dont get me wrong i dont mind going to a gym but im going to uni soon so theres not really much point in paying for like a yrs membership. Plus i prefer doint it at home cos you can just get up and do weights whenver you want, you havent to wait for anyone to finish and once you have your stuff you dont have to pay. One other question? Why does alot of peopl have an avatar of a guy with blonde hair and a stupid smile?
I just dont like the idea of being tied down with a membership. Dont get me wrong i dont mind going to a gym but im going to uni soon so theres not really much point in paying for like a yrs membership. Plus i prefer doint it at home cos you can just get up and do weights whenver you want, you havent to wait for anyone to finish and once you have your stuff you dont have to pay. One other question? Why does alot of peopl have an avatar of a guy with blonde hair and a stupid smile?
You should have the AV to, that is the smile that built a nation!
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Who is it is it just some random guy?!?! And about buying that squat stand no need, I built one today!! LOL took me 6 straight hours and my hands are messed now but its well worth it. Only cost me £30 to build so alot better than £80 to anything up to £200. I am well pleased. Heres a pic if you want to see it...
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(Original post by Biggillystyle)
Who is it is it just some random guy?!?! And about buying that squat stand no need, I built one today!! LOL took me 6 straight hours and my hands are messed now but its well worth it. Only cost me £30 to build so alot better than £80 to anything up to £200. I am well pleased. Heres a pic if you want to see it...
Who is it is it just some random guy?!?! And about buying that squat stand no need, I built one today!! LOL took me 6 straight hours and my hands are messed now but its well worth it. Only cost me £30 to build so alot better than £80 to anything up to £200. I am well pleased. Heres a pic if you want to see it...
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(Original post by Sandhu)
why does being an ecto mean you can't get strong? i know that its harder to gain weight, and thus progress will be a lot slower, but surely there are jacked ectos out there?
why does being an ecto mean you can't get strong? i know that its harder to gain weight, and thus progress will be a lot slower, but surely there are jacked ectos out there?
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(Original post by Transatlanticdrawl_)
i'm not kicking myself when I'm down or putting negative effects on myself before I've even persevered, but there will be a definite limit. IE the 100k bench thing, probs never in my lifetime lol, I just know it. It's no sweat though, doesn't mean I won't try, just means I know there's certain lifetime limits, if you get me
i'm not kicking myself when I'm down or putting negative effects on myself before I've even persevered, but there will be a definite limit. IE the 100k bench thing, probs never in my lifetime lol, I just know it. It's no sweat though, doesn't mean I won't try, just means I know there's certain lifetime limits, if you get me
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(Original post by Brotherhood)
Aiming a bit low with 100kg though mate.
Aiming a bit low with 100kg though mate.
100 for 10 wud be a long term goal for many
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#16
What the hell, I'm way under the un-trained average for my weight. I've only done incline bench presses (45degreees) with weights on though, are these harder or something? 
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It's very difficult to say what 'good' is - compared to serious lifters in your weight class who compete at a high level, you're lifting peanuts, but compared to an untrained individual or someone who's not been lifting long of similar weight it's good. If 100x10 is your aim you've got quite a long way to go, but 70x10 is not anything to be sniffed at in my eyes. I don't bench for that many reps, but I've done 72.5x5 at 70kg and that's comfortably more than anyone I know who doesn't train a decent amount and for longer than me and I'm pretty happy, but since I don't really intend to go beyond getting 100x1 my aims aren't as high as those who want to build serious size or strength.
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#19
What's the best programme type with bench press? The OP seems to be testing his maximum with just 10 reps, whereas at the minute I do something like 4 sets/8 reps.
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(Original post by FM08)
What's the best programme type with bench press? The OP seems to be testing his maximum with just 10 reps, whereas at the minute I do something like 4 sets/8 reps.
What's the best programme type with bench press? The OP seems to be testing his maximum with just 10 reps, whereas at the minute I do something like 4 sets/8 reps.
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