amount of weight

leglock · 14-02-2006, 05:59 PM

i was training for years for endurance rather than strength,but am now training more strength than endurance,im not using a gym and am training alone so dont have anyone to compare to...i was basically just wondering how much of a fairy i really am and wanted to know the average of what lads are lifting on the basic exercises ie bench press,squat,curls,press above head etc....and for reps or just one lift?
im talking about an average height/weight fella in reasonable nick.
dont think im gonna like what i read but gotta face the truth some time i spose ! any other weeds feel free to reply it will boost my ego...cheers

Andy1981iron · 14-02-2006, 07:34 PM

How much weight you are lifting is not as relevant as you may think in bodybuilding, it's more important to try to increase that weight at regular intervals. I for example am weaker than what you might expect for the amount of muscle I have on my frame.

MuscleMatXXX · 06-04-2006, 10:42 PM

yea thats true.bodybuilding isnt really about strength but looking strong.to gain loads of muscle lifting heavy isnt enough, its also the amoutn of weights you lift, how you lift it and what you eat.if you are interested in strength then a powerlifting or weightlifting apporach to your training would be better.

Nick500 · 07-04-2006, 12:55 AM

even so... hes after some figures.

my best lifts to date are bench 145kg, deadlift 205kg and leg press 340kg, all for 1 rep.

MuscleMatXXX · 07-04-2006, 09:14 AM

ok hes looking for some figures so..well keep in mind i go to the gym very rarely as i dont have the money but the last time i went i squatted 120 kilos for 6 fast powerful reps in 5 sets and damn i thought i was gona die lol. i used to be a very strong guy when i went to the gym like a year ago. When i start going again after i get a job, i will send some amazing figures and pics, i promise 8) :twisted:

14-02-2006, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
leglock Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: essex Posts: 192 Rep Power:	amount of weight i was training for years for endurance rather than strength,but am now training more strength than endurance,im not using a gym and am training alone so dont have anyone to compare to...i was basically just wondering how much of a fairy i really am and wanted to know the average of what lads are lifting on the basic exercises ie bench press,squat,curls,press above head etc....and for reps or just one lift? im talking about an average height/weight fella in reasonable nick. dont think im gonna like what i read but gotta face the truth some time i spose ! any other weeds feel free to reply it will boost my ego...cheers ______________________ im forever blowing bubbles pretty bubbles in the air they fly so high,nearly reach the sky then like my dreams they fade and die

06-04-2006, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
MuscleMatXXX Under Construction Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Posts: 75 Rep Power:	yea thats true.bodybuilding isnt really about strength but looking strong.to gain loads of muscle lifting heavy isnt enough, its also the amoutn of weights you lift, how you lift it and what you eat.if you are interested in strength then a powerlifting or weightlifting apporach to your training would be better. ______________________ Never give up.you should enjoy life to the full

07-04-2006, 12:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,230 Rep Power:	even so... hes after some figures. my best lifts to date are bench 145kg, deadlift 205kg and leg press 340kg, all for 1 rep. ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

07-04-2006, 09:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
MuscleMatXXX Under Construction Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Posts: 75 Rep Power:	ok hes looking for some figures so..well keep in mind i go to the gym very rarely as i dont have the money but the last time i went i squatted 120 kilos for 6 fast powerful reps in 5 sets and damn i thought i was gona die lol. i used to be a very strong guy when i went to the gym like a year ago. When i start going again after i get a job, i will send some amazing figures and pics, i promise 8) :twisted: ______________________ Never give up.you should enjoy life to the full

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14-02-2006, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andy1981iron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 833 Rep Power:	How much weight you are lifting is not as relevant as you may think in bodybuilding, it's more important to try to increase that weight at regular intervals. I for example am weaker than what you might expect for the amount of muscle I have on my frame.