It looks like the majority of people are in the 30kgs to 40kgs pair with the 40kgs to 50kgs pair coming second based on the votes cast.

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No seriously how much do the pink ones weigh?

20 kg in each hand for 50 reps

crossfit that mutha'fo

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When i used to DB press as my 1st exercise on chest day, i was using 46kg DBs, could have gone heavier but these were biggest in the gym. ive not flat DB pressed for a while tho, i now flat BB press as my 1st chest exercise and DB incline press after 3/4 sets on BB and use 39kg DBs. i voted 100-120kg as ive no doubt i could flat bench 50kg DBs+ if i had access to them and hadnt BB benched before hand.

Good stuff guys keep the votes rolling in. Talking about guys I wonder how many gals do dumbbell bench press ?

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50kg-55kg per hand for incline for a set of 6-8. Over 60kg for 2.

So I ticked 120-140kg.

Im not as good on flat for some reason. Maybe 50's for 8 tops.

50kg+ dbs is getting serious, well done to anyone who's worked up to that

dumbbells in my gym only go up to 50kg

loudmouth


Good stuff guys keep the votes rolling in. Talking about guys I wonder how many gals do dumbbell bench press ?

22kgs *hardcore*

I used to bb press but then did a training session with James we used the dbs

Find it a much nicer, smoother lift and it forces my weaker arm to catch up.

I get a much better ROM on the dbs than I ever did on the bb

EDIT: for clarity, that's 22kgs in total so 11kgs db

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22.5 kg in each hand, and was pretty pleased with that tbh, lets see in a couple of months.

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22.5 kg in each hand, and was pretty pleased with that tbh, lets see in a couple of months.

As long as you put 100% effort it feels good to conquer the DB's. Concentrate on correct form and you will see good gains. Welcome to the dumbbell game. !!

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There`s one thing that always gets me with these threads about how much you can bench, squat, deadlift, etc,

What about the weight you are using compared to bodyweight?

A more realistic question would be - 

Can you dumbbell bench press your own bodyweight or more?

And then give a list of options, eg, -20kg, -10kg, even, +10kg, +20kg, etc,


At the moment I am using a pair of 30kg dumbbells, so 24kg below BW in total.

You are in the future. Things are very "shiny" here.

40s flat
36s incline

All for 8 reps

para1966


There`s one thing that always gets me with these threads about how much you can bench, squat, deadlift, etc,

What about the weight you are using compared to bodyweight?

A more realistic question would be - 

Can you dumbbell bench press your own bodyweight or more?

And then give a list of options, eg, -20kg, -10kg, even, +10kg, +20kg, etc,


At the moment I am using a pair of 30kg dumbbells, so 24kg below BW in total.

Good point mate.

I weigh 83kgs and press the 40's so about right.

Dumbells in my gym only go upto 37.5kg hence why I will be changing as soon as possible!

Normally do 30kg in each hand for 10 to 12 reps per set.

STEVEO1982


Dumbells in my gym only go upto 37.5kg hence why I will be changing as soon as possible!

Normally do 30kg in each hand for 10 to 12 reps per set.

I know what you mean. Many commercial gyms just have a collection of DBs so as to look complete, so you cannot have heavy DBs to work your stabilisers.

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My gym max's out at 50kg and I will use these towards the end of my chest workout for maybe 6-8 reps.  Have used 55kg at another gym but because of the lack of reps I feel it's a bit pointless.

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45kg's (Each hand) for working sets

I'm onto the 36's each hand now, my aim is to get the 40's up for reps by early 2010

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38 flat, 32 incline, want to hit 44 by christmas if im lucky

200kg dead by 2010... bring it on
30kg to go 29/10/09.....
25kg to go 13/11/09.......
20kg to go 18/02/10.........

30 for 5x5 at 67kgs BW

Never put your hand where you wouldn't put your face

Currently 42's on incline for 7 reps after 5 sets using BB so I recon I'd be good for 50kg dumbells fresh on the flat.

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DL: 252.5kg     SQ: 210kg      BP: 145kg

Somebody did mentiond a bw comparison.

Straight bw comparisons are not really a great way to compare performnace between idividuals.

It will tend to place to high an emphasis on lighter bodyweights and too little on very heavy bodyweights.

This is why sports such as weightlifting and powerlifting have come up with more complicated formula to compare lifts.

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I'd much prefer to have heavy dumbbells passed to me. Pain in the ass otherwise.

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i think it takes a lot out of you just getting them up there, therefore messes up your my reps

Dave284

serious sh1t that

Hes got one of the highest recent raw totals. ****ing strong.

20kg to go.

Currently c rap pair of 26kg's on incline for 12 reps (after Barbell Bench)

Injured!!

Squat 170kgx1 105kgx25
Dead 200x1
Decline Bench 80x6

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well i filled it in wrong cause i only read the title and put down 40 - 60 but then i read that its total so it would be 80 - 100 as i lift 42.5....

should change the title to incorporate total as its a bit misleading. 

what is the point in this anyway?? i havnt read through the whole 4 pages so this might be covered somewhere else.

lol just read how old this thread was as i clicked it off some ones sig.... 

oh well bump for who ever made this lol

Because its been revived i may as well answer.
3 x 8 on 36kg at the moment. That's flat bench without a spot but hopefully will be moving up soon.

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i can do 50kg in each hand on flat and 45s on incline! also on flat barbell bench i can do 120kg!