women bench pressing

a_mandolin_

5'3" I weigh 161..... and i lift 170lbs not counting the bar..

do you compete? because i think that might be above the national record for women's raw bench press if you add the bar weight. certainly better than the state records in my state.

You could have beat out all but 4 in your weight class.
http://www.usapowerlifting.com/results/2012/2012_Womens_National_Results.htm

And all you buff ladies rock

Awkward30

1) strstd.com lets you put in your weights, then it tells you how awesome you are for bench, squat, deadlift, and OHP.
2) Last time I benched, I PRed 95lbx5 @ 150 lb bodyweight.

amclaws25

Wow......... Lol. Some people just shouldn't open their mouths. :noway: .

cmcollins001

Women shouldn't bench press. It'll mash their boobs.

Ummmm actually it can make da boobies look bigger. Check yo' self.

Pretty sure it mashes them flat. 30 Day Shred. That's what chicks should be doing. Helps with long lean muscle instead of smashed boobies and bulky muscle. Just make sure you get plenty of healthy fats.

You obviously have never spotted for a woman who bench presses. If that's the case....I'm sorry. I'm crying inside just a little for you.

Shouldn't have to spot them - spotters aren't used for Ripped in 30

So, how many times have you finished Ripped in 30?

sjohnny

Wow......... Lol. Some people just shouldn't open their mouths. :noway: .

If being concerned about boobs is wrong, I don't want to be right.

sjohnny

Women shouldn't bench press. It'll mash their boobs.

Ummmm actually it can make da boobies look bigger. Check yo' self.

Pretty sure it mashes them flat. 30 Day Shred. That's what chicks should be doing. Helps with long lean muscle instead of smashed boobies and bulky muscle. Just make sure you get plenty of healthy fats.

You obviously have never spotted for a woman who bench presses. If that's the case....I'm sorry. I'm crying inside just a little for you.

Shouldn't have to spot them - spotters aren't used for Ripped in 30

So, how many times have you finished Ripped in 30?

Not as many as I would like

cmcollins001

Women shouldn't bench press. It'll mash their boobs.

Ummmm actually it can make da boobies look bigger. Check yo' self.

Pretty sure it mashes them flat. 30 Day Shred. That's what chicks should be doing. Helps with long lean muscle instead of smashed boobies and bulky muscle. Just make sure you get plenty of healthy fats.

You obviously have never spotted for a woman who bench presses. If that's the case....I'm sorry. I'm crying inside just a little for you.

Shouldn't have to spot them - spotters aren't used for Ripped in 30

So, how many times have you finished Ripped in 30?

Not as many as I would like

Well, keep at it. There are plenty of people here to give you the support you need. You CAN do it!!! And go find a nice lady to spot for...it'll help.

JenaePavlak

I usually DB bench 60lbs (total of 120lbs) at about 6 reps for 4 sets... I haven't tested my max on traditional BB bench in awhile but I think the last time I did 135lb for 4 on 2 sets... I'm now curious to find out what my max actually is...

nz_deevaa

5'3" I weigh 161..... and i lift 170lbs not counting the bar..

do you compete? because i think that might be above the national record for women's raw bench press if you add the bar weight. certainly better than the state records in my state.

You could have beat out all but 4 in your weight class.
http://www.usapowerlifting.com/results/2012/2012_Womens_National_Results.htm

And all you buff ladies rock

The good news is that I only have to double my bench/squat and deadlift results to compete. LOL.

MoreBean13

5'3" I weigh 161..... and i lift 170lbs not counting the bar..

do you compete? because i think that might be above the national record for women's raw bench press if you add the bar weight. certainly better than the state records in my state.

You could have beat out all but 4 in your weight class.
http://www.usapowerlifting.com/results/2012/2012_Womens_National_Results.htm

And all you buff ladies rock

The good news is that I only have to double my bench/squat and deadlift results to compete. LOL.

...and move halfway across the world.

a_mandolin_

I usually DB bench 60lbs (total of 120lbs) at about 6 reps for 4 sets... I haven't tested my max on traditional BB bench in awhile but I think the last time I did 135lb for 4 on 2 sets... I'm now curious to find out what my max actually is...

Your bod... I want to be you! You look amazing!

DavPul

Women shouldn't bench press. It'll mash their boobs.

Ummmm actually it can make da boobies look bigger. Check yo' self.

Pretty sure it mashes them flat. 30 Day Shred. That's what chicks should be doing. Helps with long lean muscle instead of smashed boobies and bulky muscle. Just make sure you get plenty of healthy fats.

The real question is how any of this is going to make my sandwich taste better

Sarauk2sf

5'3" I weigh 161..... and i lift 170lbs not counting the bar..

Why wouldn't you count the bar?

I keep track of just the weights in a book, try to lift more as I go.... No reason really lol

So that would be with a smith machine then?

Feisty_Red

Women shouldn't bench press. It'll mash their boobs.

Ummmm actually it can make da boobies look bigger. Check yo' self.

Pretty sure it mashes them flat. 30 Day Shred. That's what chicks should be doing. Helps with long lean muscle instead of smashed boobies and bulky muscle. Just make sure you get plenty of healthy fats.

The real question is how any of this is going to make my sandwich taste better

Oh no you di-nt

Sarauk2sf

I usually DB bench 60lbs (total of 120lbs) at about 6 reps for 4 sets... I haven't tested my max on traditional BB bench in awhile but I think the last time I did 135lb for 4 on 2 sets... I'm now curious to find out what my max actually is...

That is badassery and awesomeness.

sjohnny

Women shouldn't bench press. It'll mash their boobs.

Ummmm actually it can make da boobies look bigger. Check yo' self.

Pretty sure it mashes them flat. 30 Day Shred. That's what chicks should be doing. Helps with long lean muscle instead of smashed boobies and bulky muscle. Just make sure you get plenty of healthy fats.

The real question is how any of this is going to make my sandwich taste better

30 Day Shred is only 20 minutes. That leaves her plenty of time for sammich making. Unlike the time necessary to actually make increases in bench press - which will also flatten boobs. Then you have mashed flat boobs and less time to perfect sammich making. The logic is irrefutable: chicks shouldn't bench press. Shirt press - that's fine. Bench press - no good can come of it.

cls_333

I haven't benched much lately, just because I mostly run and don't hit a gym much. However now I do 20 pull-ups and 60 push-ups daily. When I did bench I was almost doing my body weight. I weighed about 125 and benched 115.

DavPul

Women shouldn't bench press. It'll mash their boobs.

Ummmm actually it can make da boobies look bigger. Check yo' self.

Pretty sure it mashes them flat. 30 Day Shred. That's what chicks should be doing. Helps with long lean muscle instead of smashed boobies and bulky muscle. Just make sure you get plenty of healthy fats.

The real question is how any of this is going to make my sandwich taste better

30 Day Shred is only 20 minutes. That leaves her plenty of time for sammich making. Unlike the time necessary to actually make increases in bench press - which will also flatten boobs. Then you have mashed flat boobs and less time to perfect sammich making. The logic is irrefutable: chicks shouldn't bench press. Shirt press - that's fine. Bench press - no good can come of it.

She doesn't have to press my shirts anymore. She was awful at it so I take the shirts to the cleaners now. It works out because I subtract the cost from her allowance.

But the sandwich making, that's non negotiable

DavPul

I usually DB bench 60lbs (total of 120lbs) at about 6 reps for 4 sets... I haven't tested my max on traditional BB bench in awhile but I think the last time I did 135lb for 4 on 2 sets... I'm now curious to find out what my max actually is...

Janae, awesome shoulders and great stats. I would be honored to make you a sandwich. (but only the one time, of course)

Feisty_Red

I usually DB bench 60lbs (total of 120lbs) at about 6 reps for 4 sets... I haven't tested my max on traditional BB bench in awhile but I think the last time I did 135lb for 4 on 2 sets... I'm now curious to find out what my max actually is...

Janae, awesome shoulders and great stats. I would be honored to make you a sandwich. (but only the one time, of course)

Don't accept the sammich! It's a trick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:

Cait_Sidhe

I'm currently stuck at 75 # (incuding bar) x5 x5

lollyish

88 pounds or 40 kg

Lift_hard_eat_big

It would be interesting to see what people bench percentage wise, in terms of their body weight.

quietcoral

Haa, I feel so weak! When I have been diligent about training for bench press the best I could do is 110 pounds as a one rep max. Now, I bet I couldn't even get 100 lbs on it

littlewhittles

The bar plus 20lbs. Not too much yet, but I'm working my way up.

MoreBean13

It would be interesting to see what people bench percentage wise, in terms of their body weight.

70% :sad:

sblake204

I too am having a hard time increasing my weight. I'm currently stuck at doing 135lb about 4-5 times over a course of 3 sets.
I do enjoy incline more so than flat. Harder, but seems to be less stressful on my shoulder area.

amclaws25

I haven't done a 1rm on an Olympic BB yet (no spotter) but the last time I used a Smith machine, the weight was set at 95. I prefer dumbbell bench and am currently doing 40 pound DB for 6-8 reps X 4 sets. Me chest is my weak area for the most part but it is getting better.

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

My Max is 110% of my body weight. 1 rep.

elprincipito

it's not how much, but how WELL you do it