Bro I've just started not too far ago, around a month. I'm a skinny fat person. Weak and no much mass. I'm in a proper program now,hoping to get stronger and with some mass(though already notice some newbie gain).

Bodyweight: 60kg/132lbs
Height: 174cm
Bench press max weight (incl bar): 77kg/170lbs
Weight-to-Strength ratio: 1.28

After stopped 5 months:

Bodyweight: 53kg
Bench press max weight (incl bar): 61kg/135lbs
Weight-to-Strength ratio: 1.15

Currently bench pressing 100kg (including bar weight) at 68kg bodyweight for a one rep max.

I'd like to ask you more experienced guys something.

How much difference would you normally expect between a bench using free weights (barbell) and the machine where you sit there and push the handles forward? For instance you can bench 80 kg on the machine but only 60 kg on the barbell? I think free weights would normally be more difficult as you have to stabilize it right.

don't compare the poundages. treat each progress separately.

Gosh I hate this question "How much you can lift?"

Why nobody asks "Do you even lift properly?"

I better lift lighter weights with controlled and strict form rather than heavy weights and messed up form. If your 7th or 8th rep is hard for you that means your weight is heavier. Make sure every rep counts and it must be in a strict form. Your last rep should look like your 1st rep. Don't mess up in lifting weights guys. Injuries might occur. So always safety first.

That's kinda understood. The topic is what is your 1RM max. Not how properly do you lift. Thanks for the lecture.

235 lbs (2 reps) is my current max

But I am 182cm, 81kg, limbs are too long to hit over 250...sigh

This post has been edited by nicholasjack: May 27 2014, 06:17 PM

Weighing 70kg and 50kgs for 8 reps. Idk feels bad tho when it comes to bench.

Practice makes perfect! I barely bench 40-45kg previously. But benching around 75kg now after half year. Still low but at least there is some progress. Following some strength based routine at the moment. Aim to bench 100kg in future lol.

I know but as darklight said, i really agree. I'm focusing on the good reps and having good workout instead of achieving those PR. Feels kind of awkward tho maybe i have long arms. Lol that's just excuse but yeah. Stick for what best for you. Wait i wrote wrong there i mean 60kg's

This post has been edited by degraw1993: May 27 2014, 08:53 PM

Stucked on 177lbs for 4 reps since past 2 mths.

50kg including the bar with 51kg bodyweight

65kg for 8 reps
i started in march at 40kg, what i did was add 2.5kg everytime i go to gym

height : 5"6
Weight : 67kg
Max Bench : 80kg

but my incline is a bit lower. probably 70kg

Failed to do 5x5 for 65kg

Bodyweight: 62.5

Probably somewhere around 110-115kg for one rep max bench at 76-78kg body weight...

An old video of me at 76kg doing 115kg one rep max bench press...