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Do you look like you can lift what you do?

I am a lot stronger than I look

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Yes I look like what I can lift

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I look very strong but can't actually lift very much

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Other - Please state

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joeho87 Total Posts : 603 Reward points : 2240 Joined: 11/09/2007 Location: Liverpool Status: online Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 18:40 ( #61 ) Hmm I think I'm stronger than I look. At 67.5kg I can bench 90kg max, although I use dumbbells now and do 32kgs for repts. I can deadlift 130kg and squat 100kg.
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Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 19:47 ( #62 )

Having recently moved to a hardcore bodybuilding gym, i have realised for my size im not actualy that strong. Im 5ft 10, 17st 10ish and bench 120kg for around 6 reps. From what ive read on here, and as i say in the gym it doesnt seem that impressive for my size. But like i always say, i dont care about the numbers as im a bodybuilder not a strength athlete.

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Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 19:50 ( #63 )

Papa Lazarou

I'm 16 stone and 10-14lbs (varies day to day), off cycle. I can bench 140kg for 10, 180kg at last attempt for 1. I however look like a more athletic type of guy rather than BBer!

How tall are you papa? iirc your around 6ft which is prety tall for bodybuilding so that will make you look more athletic. From your avis ive seen uve got lots of muscle, but like u say some people dont have the bodybuilder shape. Having said that, natural bodybuilders dont look anything like assisted on stage. You may just have the more natural look.

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Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 20:06 ( #64 )

I think so, Im generally perceived by others to be a very large chap.

My weight is down to 114KG and Im benching 165, which whilst not amazing is a solid weight I think.

That said at 124kG I was benching 185kg, but having lost the 10kg I look much better.

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bigscottishbastard Total Posts : 2841 Reward points : 4092 Joined: 15/04/2005 Location: Scotland Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 20:15 ( #65 ) I really hope I look I can lift what I do or I'd be as well just stop now! Age 21; 21 Stone BW Sponsored By: www.extremenutrition.co.uk www.strengthshop.co.uk www.prowriststraps.com
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mark4130 Total Posts : 965 Reward points : 4159 Joined: 16/11/2004 Location: Baskerville Manor Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 20:27 ( #66 ) If we are talking bench, i look like I should do more - I just make sure people are only allowed to look if I am squatting or deadlifting!
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Son of Frank Total Posts : 1302 Reward points : 2422 Joined: 16/06/2007 Location: North Wales Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 21:57 ( #67 ) Generally lift a bit less than I look like I could but never really trained for strength and not bothered at all. I can't recall what forum it was but I threw one little c.unt into a sentence and you'd have thought I'd bummed one of their grandmas
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ThePluggedOne Total Posts : 10460 Reward points : 6651 Joined: 29/10/2001 Location: Hamilton United Kingdom Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 22:17 ( #68 ) I think I look like I lift heavy, I also look like I compete.. in Scotch Pie eating contests.. its a fine line for me lol http://www.Found-ML3.com
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Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 22:28 ( #69 )

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Papa Lazarou

I'm 16 stone and 10-14lbs (varies day to day), off cycle. I can bench 140kg for 10, 180kg at last attempt for 1. I however look like a more athletic type of guy rather than BBer!

How tall are you papa? iirc your around 6ft which is prety tall for bodybuilding so that will make you look more athletic. From your avis ive seen uve got lots of muscle, but like u say some people dont have the bodybuilder shape. Having said that, natural bodybuilders dont look anything like assisted on stage. You may just have the more natural look.

I'm 6ft.

I'm told by a lot I have a very good aesthetically pleasing BBing shape, but I cannot see it. I've got 19" arms, was benching 145kg today with ease (150kg come Monday, 155kg come next Thursday...). My height plays against me, like you say IMO but i'm told the opposite by a lot of people, even other BBers.

Can't see it myself.

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bigscottishbastard Total Posts : 2841 Reward points : 4092 Joined: 15/04/2005 Location: Scotland Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 22:29 ( #70 ) Don't worry papa, you look like a bodybuilder! Age 21; 21 Stone BW Sponsored By: www.extremenutrition.co.uk www.strengthshop.co.uk www.prowriststraps.com
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Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 22:46 ( #71 )

much stronger than i look.... suppose a lot to do with genetics... i have always been explosive/strong and not looking huge.

heaviest i have been is 15stone at 5'9 and was benchin 140kg for 6 (during cycle)... that was 6 months ago... injuries and operations = 2.5stone weight loss and now benching 110kg for 6 (long time of cycle)..... f**king depressing

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Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 23:08 ( #72 )

depends where and who im training with. for the average joe im super strong. for bodybuilder type gym id say about average or below. gym i currently train is half boxing half those looking for mens fitness look. id say im top 5 in that gym. id say i look stronger than iam. 260kgs deadlift (ok)and only 120 kg bench and 140 squat which is pathetic.

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BIGDOWNUNDER Total Posts : 4655 Reward points : 3717 Joined: 12/10/2005 Location: Stralia Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 23:23 ( #73 ) Probably look about right-my lifts are a lot less nowadays. If at first you don't succeed, then skydivings not for you! [link=http://www.muscle.com.au]www.muscle.com.au[/link]
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DonPaulo666 Total Posts : 3103 Reward points : 2257 Joined: 29/02/2008 Location: Isle Of Wight Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 12 November 2009 23:29 ( #74 ) I think I definately look like I lift heavy, whether people expect more or less though? Squat: 363kg Bench: 195kg Deadlift: 300kg @ (currently 114kg) ...soon to be obliterated!
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T0NY Total Posts : 11150 Reward points : 4294 Joined: 08/02/2005 Location: Down at the bottom of the garden Status: online Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 13 November 2009 08:15 ( #75 ) DonPaulo666 I think I definately look like I lift heavy, whether people expect more or less though? I expect more, you promised me PBs! www.atlasstones.co.uk www.vegansportshop.co.uk
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tubbyman Total Posts : 6396 Reward points : 2046 Joined: 28/02/2008 Location: doing a poo at pauls house Status: online Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 13 November 2009 08:27 ( #76 ) I think I look about right for what I lift - I'm quite tubby at the moment. About 14 stone and benching 100kg / deading 150kg Shape Up Journal
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Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 13 November 2009 14:57 ( #77 )

I'm currently 92kg, deadlifting 225kg, squat 175kg, bench 122.5kg
I'd say I'm above average for squat and deadlift, and about right for bench.
Depends who you're comparing with though, average joe, bodybuilder or powerlifter.
My gym is fitness oriented so people there are often surprised at what I can lift. I'm sure people wouldn't bat an eyelid at a hardcore gym though.

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DL: 232.5kg SQ: 180kg BP: 127.5kg

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prettyboyfloyd Total Posts : 976 Reward points : 1825 Joined: 03/01/2008 Location: City Of Angels Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 13 November 2009 15:17 ( #78 ) I'm a little stronger than I look. Some guys are very suprising though in terms of what they can lift. Got a body like I feed it CREATINE. My birth stones are DIAMOND. My favourite colour's GREEN.
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naththebeast Total Posts : 2912 Reward points : 1630 Joined: 17/06/2008 Location: Brighton Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 13 November 2009 15:26 ( #79 ) Im probably weaker than i look, most of my lifts arent that great compared to what i think they should be My journal, with pics. http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/tm.aspx?m=3546471
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James M Total Posts : 649 Reward points : 6049 Joined: 10/04/2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? - 13 November 2009 16:56 ( #80 ) I can only bench 50kg for reps but then I'm 5'8" and 11.13st most of which is probably fat.
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