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ChimpGrip

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8 minutes ago, imaGoodBoyNow said:

U think there’s any powerlifters on here lmao  just you bud, closest poster to a power lifter is prolly @Rufus69 and @hardhit1

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I probably do OK for my age...but I don't even come close to being what one is called a...powerlifter.

I'll bench about 45-50 pounds over my weight....on a good day.  71 years young.

 

 

Rufus>>

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23 hours ago, ChimpGrip said:

How does a touch-and-go raw bench press of 405 at 195 pounds bodyweight stack up?

Raw lift, 100% clean

Oldschool bodybuilders used to say,

when it pushes close to, or even over 2X bodyweight

you have made yourself too top heavy

and you will be out of proportion.

(in the vein of, work on the rest, not make the top any smaller)

 

 

PS: But powerlifting is powerlifting.... and not exactly bodybuilding...🙃

 

BTW: People have also said 1.5X is a better target for "all around athleticism"...

But like above, it all depends on what you are going for...   🤷‍♂️

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2 minutes ago, Troll said:

Oldschool bodybuilders used to say,

when it pushes close to, or even over 2X bodyweight

you have made yourself too top heavy

and you will be out of proportion.

(in the vein of, work on the rest, not make the top any smaller)

 

 

PS: But powerlifting is powerlifting.... and not exactly bodybuilding...🙃

 

BTW: People have also said 1.5X is a better target for "all around athleticism"...

But like above, it all depends on what you are going for...   🤷‍♂️

I want to be an elite bencher. Once I nail 405 I will target 500, then 600 and so on

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Just now, ChimpGrip said:

I want to be an elite bencher. Once I nail 405 I will target 500, then 600 and so on

Goals are goals...

If you want to compete against others in a top half test 

would make a fine goal, especially if it keeps you in shape.

and Topheavy is an easier strategy there for sure...

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PS: Anyone who benches 2X,  I'm gonna call as having a very good bench 😄

BTW: Just sayin', Alternate viewpoint and all LOL,

You'd have to ask others what the current international stats are for rankings. 🤷‍♂️       

 

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