There are NFL prospects that don’t put up 8-12 reps at 225 during the combine, and those dudes are borderline superhuman. Like I know this is a joke thread on a meme post, but I just wanted to provide some context on just how difficult it actually is to bench press 225 pounds (really really really hard)
That’s nonsense. I can bench 225 for 8 reps, I am an average human man. To prove my point I will now fight everyone in the NFL. Thank you for your support.
There are online calculators or some lifting apps already do that automatically as well.
Though personally if anyone asks i do say my current working weight, aka 95kgx8 for bench, even gatekeeping myself with my take.
Of course it counts, the idea is to reduce the amount of people ego lifting and increase how long they work out.
Define “usual,” because in most strength programs I see, they rarely call for more than 5 reps in a work set (unless doing AMRAP where you need to do at least 3 or 5).
And I personally do my 1RM testing to competition form, but I get what you’re saying.
General recommendation that pops up when going online and searching for basic resistance training.
Not specific strength training as yeah recommended rep range for that is lower.
Though my opinion might not be specifically against 1rms, more against ego lifting and 225 bench seems to attract that a lot more than other lifts.
Cleanly preformed reps, even 1rms, are beautiful to watch.
Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org 2 days ago
3 would probably be bare minimum to qualify for reps, but the usual 8-12 range might be more appropriate.
zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
There are NFL prospects that don’t put up 8-12 reps at 225 during the combine, and those dudes are borderline superhuman. Like I know this is a joke thread on a meme post, but I just wanted to provide some context on just how difficult it actually is to bench press 225 pounds (really really really hard)
musubibreakfast@lemmy.world 1 day ago
That’s nonsense. I can bench 225 for 8 reps, I am an average human man. To prove my point I will now fight everyone in the NFL. Thank you for your support.
Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org 1 day ago
Completely fair addition. Yeah it’s hard.
zarathustrad@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I don’t lift anymore and am now 30% potato, but back in the day:
I would estimate a 1RM from a 5RM (5-rep max represents roughly 85% to 87% of 1RM) and found that more accurate than 10 or 3 but many use 3.
So, for example, if my 5RM was ~217-220 I would be comfortable claiming 255 1RM.
(In practice I was doing 250-280 in sets of 5-10, and had no issue with 300-310 1RM).
My vote is assured! Wait, do they take the vote away when you pull your tricep?
Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org 1 day ago
There are online calculators or some lifting apps already do that automatically as well. Though personally if anyone asks i do say my current working weight, aka 95kgx8 for bench, even gatekeeping myself with my take.
Of course it counts, the idea is to reduce the amount of people ego lifting and increase how long they work out.
exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 days ago
Define “usual,” because in most strength programs I see, they rarely call for more than 5 reps in a work set (unless doing AMRAP where you need to do at least 3 or 5).
And I personally do my 1RM testing to competition form, but I get what you’re saying.
Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org 2 days ago
General recommendation that pops up when going online and searching for basic resistance training. Not specific strength training as yeah recommended rep range for that is lower.
Though my opinion might not be specifically against 1rms, more against ego lifting and 225 bench seems to attract that a lot more than other lifts.
Cleanly preformed reps, even 1rms, are beautiful to watch.