There's quite a difference between the machine chest press and regular bench presses. I can do 220lbs on the machine for reps but only ~140lbs 3RM with free weights.

This post has been edited by -Dan: Aug 3 2009, 10:37 PM

bro how long have u been lifting to reach 63kg bench press ? and what bout others how much do u guys bench press and for how long u guys have been lifting weight ?i personally find it hard to increase weight for my bicep and tricep exercise...still very new here -.-"

---

Added on August 3, 2009, 11:00 pmso smith is 10kg and those barbell is 20kg ?

This post has been edited by 20052006: Aug 3 2009, 11:00 PM

Smith machine barbell is 15lbs.

nope..55kg..i count erm.....2 (45lbs) plate + 2 (10lbs) plate + oly bar
i usually just count the weight....i think lbs convert to kilo around 55 kilo kot...

and the guy i said..just the weight....not including the bar since i dont know how much is the bar actually

i think im getting stronger...since i just started at 1st jun 2009...but my benching a bit slow to improve.....compare to my deadlift...
but still envy those guy who can deadlift 150++ kg..huish.....very hard....now at 115kg (plate weight only)....i just love it....

..here,they dont play deadlift often..and i do think im the only one..or maybe among the few that deadlift...

play hard but still those love handle dont go away..hahahahha....

p/s : seremban people..if u deadlifting alone...i wanna join....

This post has been edited by reddice: Aug 3 2009, 11:26 PM

Um, 2 or 3 months, I think. Been training seriously since January this year. I only really do BB bench presses for warming up and the occasional PR attempt. Prefer to use DBs.

I quote something about losing fat.



Comment?

there is more than 1 type of oly bar...got 4 feet up to 7 feet...the standard olympic bar used in the sports tournament is 7 feet ++ and roughly weighs 20kg...

---

Added on August 4, 2009, 10:17 am2 [45lbs] + 2 [10lbs] + oly bar [15lbs ?] ~ 2 [20.5kg] + 2 [4.5kg] + oly bar [6.8kg] = 56.8kg ..approximately la...i think, it's normal to have good poundages increase in deadlift compare to benching because deadlift involve more muscles group...

love handle, you do side bend la bro...standing and hanging one...later, you do the stretching (dunno the name la lol) like what aamir khan did for his ghajini movie...nice woor


p/s : me likes squat better than deadlift huhuhu


This post has been edited by diablokun: Aug 4 2009, 10:17 AM

The barbell(empty) that I have is only 6kgs.

Me think the smith machine barbell is less than 10kg.

The standard barbell is around 10kg, and the longer barbell around 15kg - 17kg. Most people round it up to 20kg.

Fat is useless man. Some of the regulars here who did this more than 1 year+, but when the take off their clothes, the fats are still there. They can do chin up, dips and etc. But body shape, toning is not there, other word = fugly.

Like what most people do, you go to gym definitely you want to gain muscles and be strong, but what is your long term goal? You want to look fugly like that forever, even if you can bench press 100kg or 150kg?

Now I see them doing cardio almost everyday, but to no avail, no difference at all. They should cut first before bulking. The bad side is the fats around their body is too much, BF around 30%. If they cut now, they are going to be kucirat again.

Some of them have big calves, but when you look at it, you can see there are fats around the calves area.

You want to be a lean big beast, not a fat ass beast.

Man, you really have a gigantic complex about people who aren't ripped as hell, don't you? Good Lord.

not all gym's rat want to look toned, lean, ripped, cracked etc bro...some of 'em just hittin the gym for the sake of lifting the iron, exercising and sweating out...you should respect that...

That's quite true, that is why arabian guy who's into this bodybuilding for 4 years+ doesn't even have 4 pack. Because he told me that, he only focus more on strength all this while, then recently he cakap wanna focus more on cardio to get some nais abs. I think he neglect abs workout last time, lawl!

I didn't look down on anyone, people who workout are hardworking people. I just feel that they don't have proper goals. It's up to them, doesn't concern me anyway.


* Today is my first attempt of 110kg squat, hopefully I can make it at least 4reps.

This post has been edited by zeist: Aug 4 2009, 02:27 PM

it is impressive you see your "toned" body can squat 110kg XD
dont forget about safe pin

Different people have different goals. It's as simple as that. If they only care about increasing their poundages, then that's their goal. It's not up to you to judge and classify them.

This is in complete contradiction to all the shit-talking you do on here about all the people you see at the gym and how much you hate them for not looking like the cover of a Men's Health magazine.

The funny thing is, I can't recall you ever putting up photos of YOURSELF for others to judge, much in the same way you feel quite happy throwing shade at random people you see in the gym.

Arabian guys tend to be his favorite examples in terms of physique and strength. Don't forget that.

To judge or classify people is up to you. However, to a certain extend , take a good look at yourself before start throwing funky comments on fat people who bench 150 or whatsoever.

Btw, do post a video of your 110 squat. It sounds very inspirational.

alamak...im giggling at 50kg squats...im so malu la


Chow

I don't know why you guys are so critical of Zeist. Well OK, he does not show too much tact, but his views are not particularly exotic. I think many of you with high bodyfat percentages are somewhat insecure about this fact.

LoL, I'm not representing anyone here... As you can see in the progress thread, Im no where near huge but I think everytime zeist posts a reply, he is indirectly calling for a huge wave aimed directly at himself. Let the flame war begin? Nah..i dont think so...