Am I weak for my size? - Page 2

J. Allen · 13-Oct-04, 08:44 PM

I've NEVER benched before I tried this MAX, but I have been curling my whole life.

I got a new weightset so I thought I would try Powerlifting.

Another question, Would arm length affect the bench?

DaRkAnGel · 13-Oct-04, 08:51 PM

Some people say arm length does some say it doesn't. Either way it's not an excuse for a poor bench because you better believe that there are guys out there with long arms benching enormous weight. Some people then again are mujch better at squatting/deadlifting than benching or vice versa. Matters how you are built.

FatBastard · 14-Oct-04, 12:04 AM

I was weaker body % wise when I started lifting. Much weaker.

DaRkAnGel · 14-Oct-04, 12:57 AM

Arbit? :confused: :confused:

FatBastard · 14-Oct-04, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaRkAnGel

Arbit? :confused: :confused:

U like my new name ??

J. Allen · 14-Oct-04, 10:19 AM

Well guys, I just got home from the Gym and I'm an IDIOT when it comes to lifting!

DEADLIFT: I wasn't bending my legs enough/at all, After being taught the correct form I managed to lift 350 lbs (Hardly)

SQUAT: I was going down too far, my A$$ was almost touching the ground (He said some people do it that way but it's not the best for big lifts) I managed 340 lbs but I could feel my knee giving out. I will have to work on it.

BENCH PRESS: Well I did manage 190 lbs but I know that is pathetic for someone my size. (I will be focusing on this the most)

DIET: My diet is WAY off for someone trying to build strength/mass. After I lose 20 more pounds I'll address this.

Cliffs:
1. Went to Gym,
2. Found out I was doing everything wrong,
3. Did it right,
4 Improved my lifts,

Max bench: 190

Max Deadlift: 350

Max squat: 340

I have full body Arthritis from Rheumatic fever when I was a kid, so I don't know how competitive I will be, but I'm loving Powerlifting so far!

Cort · 16-Oct-04, 02:31 AM

Actually there's nothing wrong with going down as low as that on squats if you are able to.

J. Allen · 16-Oct-04, 08:02 AM

Ohh ok, It just hurts my knee.

Actually since I've been lifting alot of the pain has gone away, and I'm not feeling as sorry for myself.

nobody · 23-Apr-05, 07:25 AM

J. Allen you Are not weak I am weak
My Max bench: 200x4

My Max Deadlift: 200x 5

My Max squat: 180x8

How can I lift more.
P.S. when I lift my eyes almost come out of there socket