Over the years on forums  I have seen people's physiques and there claims about what they can lift. Originally I used to see people who I would deem as having pretty average physiques in terms of muscle mass who claimed very impressive lifts. At first I used to think it was BS but I have noticed more and more over the years.

I look at my own physique in the mirror and some of the avatars on here and other BB sites. In a lot of cases I would say I am  bigger than the person in question but they claim to be able to lift a lot more than me, I generally go on benching as its the one exercise I have done consistantly over the years. I know photos can be misleading etc and I appreciate some people might be bigger than they look in real life.

I would say based on my size that my lifts are about right. I know size doesn't automatically mean strength but in general terms I would expect people with more muscle mass to be stronger.

What are other peoples opinions on this? Would be interested to here from the Strongmen in particular.

What do you bench and how much do you weigh?

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id say i look about right

I think I look bang on to be honest. Hope to increase the strength to look ratio in the future

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I look stronger than I am.

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What do you bench and how much do you weigh?

At the moment my BF levels are very very high. I am about 21 stone and can bench about 130, maybe a shade more.

In fairness now I just look like a fat bloke with large arms and shoulders!

I think I look like I can lift what I say I lift. my mate that i train with weighs 11stone 7 and you wouldnt believe the weights he can lift he's very strong

im 16 st at the moment and if we are going off benching i can do 150kg.

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I think I look like I can lift what I say I lift. my mate that i train with weighs 11stone 7 and you wouldnt believe the weights he can lift he's very strong

im 16 st at the moment and if we are going off benching i can do 150kg.

Very impressive. You must be doing something right.

I would say based on my size that my lifts are about right

I am about 21 stone and can bench about 130

I would say that at 21 stone then if I saw you I would expect you to be benching way more than 130kg.

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21 stone!!! Fook me man! I didnt think you were that big

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T0NY

I would say based on my size that my lifts are about right

I am about 21 stone and can bench about 130

I would say that at 21 stone then if I saw you I would expect you to be benching way more than 130kg.

I've got a stupidly large gut though,
In fairness although Im quite fat at the mo I probably dont look 21 stone!

According to shread06 then no I look nowhere near what I should be able to lift - I'm the same weight and can't bench anywhere near 150.

My BF levels are also the highest they have ever been in my life - I have to say I am a little dubious about the claims on the internet but hey that's the rules.

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21 stone!!! Fook me man! I didnt think you were that big

Yes, unfortunately years of Mount Gay and donner kebabs have taken their toll. I need to up the cardio but I have a trapped nerve hich prevents me from running. The spin bike is okay but I dont feel the benefits as much from it!

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21 stone!!! Fook me man! I didnt think you were that big

Yes, unfortunately years of Mount Gay and donner kebabs have taken their toll. I need to up the cardio but I have a trapped nerve hich prevents me from running. The spin bike is okay but I dont feel the benefits as much from it!

I didnt necessarily mean fat mate. I would recommend a cross trainer, hours steady state cardio three times a week and I lost a load of weight

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Most of the guys I know are strongmen/PLs/Olympic lifters who lift in certain weight catergories.

I'm sure if they posted some of their lifts on here they would be diss-belived.

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No I know you didn't but I am fat by my own admission. I am not concerned about having low BF as my lifestyle would never allow it. However I could do with it being less than it is now. Might just keep bulking and see if I can hit 25. Then I might consider a diet!

here is the gut in all its glory!! Now you know how I can hold so much booze!

If I saw you then I would think you would be able to bench more than 130KG then. Great base to work with mate. Join me on the cutting train haha.

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To be honest I reckon if I sorted my lifestyle out the weighs would shoot up pretty quick.

I might consider a cut in the New Year, until then its beer and kebabs as normal!

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My eyes... they burn LOL.

My reply was 'yes'.

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To be honest I reckon if I sorted my lifestyle out the weighs would shoot up pretty quick.

I might consider a cut in the New Year, until then its beer and kebabs as normal!

Yeah deffo mate. <y lifts definitely improve and that is after a month or so off it. If I properly go a long period of time sober I think they will rocket

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A month!

Not working is has been my biggest problem. Im done in the gym by about 2 oclock so end up passing the rest of the day with a 12 pack! really need to get a routine back in my life!

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

Im not very strong, but i think i look like i can lift more then i actually can

I do a lot of push ups and sit ups. And I drink plenty of milk.

Irish Beast


A month!

Not working is has been my biggest problem. Im done in the gym by about 2 oclock so end up passing the rest of the day with a 12 pack! really need to get a routine back in my life!

Ok start off with a day or two initially haha.

Yeah routine is the main thing, I can guarantee that if lost my job I would be f.ucked constantly

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Depends on who's looking.

I'm only 5ft 9 and weigh a bit under 20stone. Have always been big and bulky even when slimmer. Tend to be seen as a bit of a 'lump'

At an MT meet though it would be a different kettle of fish entirely. You'd be seen through very different eyes from a very different perspective.

I always get called upon for any heavy lifting/backup/presence - might sound silly to heavy trainers/doormen on here but that's how it is. Might have as much to do with a fairly no-nonsense attitude as it does with any perceived size.

Awesome pic, but Tony you're not doing yourself many favours posting up tips on preventing the gag reflex and then a picture of a guy touching his toes - Ak

Irish Beast


A month!

Not working is has been my biggest problem. Im done in the gym by about 2 oclock so end up passing the rest of the day with a 12 pack! really need to get a routine back in my life!

get an xbox, then mw2 then xbox, there will be no time for eating/drinking wen playing that.

I do a lot of push ups and sit ups. And I drink plenty of milk.

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Irish Beast


A month!

Not working is has been my biggest problem. Im done in the gym by about 2 oclock so end up passing the rest of the day with a 12 pack! really need to get a routine back in my life!

Ok start off with a day or two initially haha.

Yeah routine is the main thing, I can guarantee that if lost my job I would be f.ucked constantly

Its a nightmare. I can still manage to haul my ass to the gym when ive been drinking the night before but the excess calories are the biggest problem. Even vodka has lots of calories, especially when you drink a litre of it!

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Irish Beast


A month!

Not working is has been my biggest problem. Im done in the gym by about 2 oclock so end up passing the rest of the day with a 12 pack! really need to get a routine back in my life!

get an xbox, then mw2 then xbox, there will be no time for eating/drinking wen playing that.

I've got a ps3 but unfortunately I dont have a spare £50 at the moment. If I did I'd be in the pub now!

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

because my lifts aren't really that great

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Irish Beast


A month!

Not working is has been my biggest problem. Im done in the gym by about 2 oclock so end up passing the rest of the day with a 12 pack! really need to get a routine back in my life!

Ok start off with a day or two initially haha.

Yeah routine is the main thing, I can guarantee that if lost my job I would be f.ucked constantly

Its a nightmare. I can still manage to haul my ass to the gym when ive been drinking the night before but the excess calories are the biggest problem. Even vodka has lots of calories, especially when you drink a litre of it!

I wsa the same for a couple of years mate. Went up to 17 and a half stone but managed to train still. Down to 13stone 10lbs now and never felt better! All the best with it matey. You know what has to be done fella!

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Yes I need to invent a liquor which is incredibly strong but with very few calories!

Irish Beast


Yes I need to invent a liquor which is incredibly strong but with very few calories!

ha ha ha what I was thinking or that yeah

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peagreen


According to shread06 then no I look nowhere near what I should be able to lift - I'm the same weight and can't bench anywhere near 150.

My BF levels are also the highest they have ever been in my life - I have to say I am a little dubious about the claims on the internet but hey that's the rules.

i think we had a conversation about it peagreen on another thread you said your bench was quite bad but you can lift quite alot on leg press and your other lifta are good so maybe bench just doesnt suit you 
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Age 20 6ft 2 16st 9

I'd say I look big but a number of my lifts are rubbish compared to some of the skinny guys in my gym.

I just try and get on with it.

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Irish Beast


Yes I need to invent a liquor which is incredibly strong but with very few calories!

Isn't that vodka?

Awesome pic, but Tony you're not doing yourself many favours posting up tips on preventing the gag reflex and then a picture of a guy touching his toes - Ak

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!

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Theres well over 100 calories in a double vodka. So if you drink a lot of them it soon adds up

I weigh 14 and a half stone, I can do a couple of reps of 100kg on my own but because I'm 6'3, you'd never be able to tell by looking at me. I'll need to reach about 16 stone to look muscular

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It depends what exercise i am doing. I am crap at benchpress and lift a lot less than i should but i can deadlift 200kg at 12st7 so i look stronger than i am on that lift

Other: I don't look very strong and can't actually lift very much

But better than I was...