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Sometimes I scare myself.
For the first time ever today, I bench pressed 335 pounds. Three sets of five at 335 to be exact. I've put on about 10 pounds in the last year. I was concerned. Then I realized I went from bench pressing 315 lbs. in three sets of three to bench pressing the same weight in four sets of six. Two weeks ago I decided to see if I could do 325 lbs. I did four sets of six. I'm 6'1" and weigh 254 lbs.. I can leg press 700 lbs. Looking in the mirror, I think I'm built like a miniature version of a World's Strongest Man contestant. I have a bit of a gut, but you can see the mass in the shoulders, chest, and arms. In college (8 years ago), I was 165 lbs. and could bench press 135 lbs. I've never taken any diet supplements. I've never taken steroids or any other hormones or mass-building supplements. I don't watch my diet--in fact, I eat like $h!t. The only thing I've done is hit the gym three times a week for the past 12 years. I wonder if I could hit 405 lbs. on the bench press? I feel like I've broken out of a three-year long plateau and can move up rapidly for a little while...
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Remind me not to smack you in the face if I ever meet you in person. Don't know why I would though, we seem to agree on most things. Still... remind me.
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I thought you were gonna tell us you drove a BMW 335 today.
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Wow! bestI ever pressed, long ago, was 270. Wana fight??? I get to pick the guns.
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In my mind, I still see myself as a 165 lb. rail. I haven't gotten into a fight since I was 17. Mentally, I still see myself as getting my @$$ kicked swiftly. Violence is not something I go to quickly, nor is it my first instinct.
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Jesus, Legion..grow up!
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Quit trying to be high school harry...the tough guy in the room...
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Maybe I shouldn't start threads when I've had 4 LITs....
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If it makes you feel better you could beat me up... then I would sue you for your 951.
Just don't hit me in the face!
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Note to self: Don't f*ck with legion.
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How about this 335?
  
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That is quite impressive, legion. Anyone that have struggled with upping their best weight/rep/set series, knows that it takes a lot of hard work and pain. Weight lifting and body building has unfortunately always been looked upon as 'small penis substitution' activities. I applaud you for your progress. I know how tough it is.
Now the only thing we need is a few good pics of that Arnie body! 
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i don't see what all the hoopla is all about
once worked a 2 ton bench press in the shop and i can still do it, at least 10 times before i get bored with the thing
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That is some serious weight, Legion. Three sets of 5 with 335 is incredible. Most people have no idea how heavy 335 lbs really is when it's rushing at you like a runaway freight... My max (a long time ago) was 295 and I thought that was decent. 335 is huge.
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No posts about a BMI well into the 'obese' range?
Fortunately, I dont picture you that way. I associate you with the avatar that looked to be Samir Nagheenanajar from office space. |
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