Do you look like you can lift what you do?

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (davec05lfc)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:41:38 GMT

im not really bothered about how much i can lift as im not in this game for strength, just size but i can lift a lot more than the average non trainer but in training id says for my size im actually quite weak as ive seen people much smaller than me bench more and deadlift and squat more than me , doesnt bother me tho as size is my goal not strength

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (Dav)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:51:24 GMT

To be honest not really sure anymore, when younger at 18-20 stone then I was stronger than I looked. Now due to joints etc.. lift much less. I supposse it depends on who is judging you and where you train.

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (DonPaulo666)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:35:21 GMT

BSB - I notice you have significantly more reward points than I have...

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (DonPaulo666)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:34:00 GMT

Oh yes my son, OH YES!

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (bigscottishbastard)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:20:33 GMT

DonPaulo666

T0NY

DonPaulo666

I think I definately look like I lift heavy, whether people expect more or less though?

I expect more, you promised me PBs!

They're coming! Everything and everyone's trying to prevent me from doing so but there's one thing about inevitability...It's inevitable.

Seriously?!

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (DonPaulo666)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:00:06 GMT

T0NY

DonPaulo666

I think I definately look like I lift heavy, whether people expect more or less though?

I expect more, you promised me PBs!

They're coming! Everything and everyone's trying to prevent me from doing so but there's one thing about inevitability...It's inevitable.

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (ramtillidie)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:38:20 GMT

I deff don't lift enough

Incline bb press - 100kg x3
Deads - 170kg x 3
Front shoulder press - 75kg x 3

6 foot
14st-7lb

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (Neb)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:23 GMT

I was working in Cov during the summer and there was a lad on site who did some lifting which we chatted about on occasions.
He was bigger than me slightly...about 16 stone I guess he was.

One day we got talking about his deadlift and he told me due to the amount he was lifting, it would be silly to continue deads without a belt. I asked him what he was lifting to which he replied (with a very proud , if not smug expression) "3 plates a side".....I said....."what? 20kg plates"....he said....."yeah".

He was impressed by 140kg and there was no way I was gonna tell him my deadlift as he'd never have believed me.

I guess my point is, is that to me, he looked like he could shift a sh1t load more than he could but I guess I looked to him like I couldn't match his lift so I suppose it doesn't matter what the fcuk others think.
I just thought I actually looked (at the tiime) like I could shift 220kg+.....but to some, apparently not

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (barnaclebill)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:01:57 GMT

I've put 'yes' although it depends a little on how I feel about the way I look on that particular day lol!

I'm 6'2 and 20st, 4lbs, around 18-20% BF.

I don't really bench but can close grip bench 160kg x 3 reps

You lot can be the judges haha

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (James M)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:56:59 GMT

I can only bench 50kg for reps but then I'm 5'8" and 11.13st most of which is probably fat.

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (naththebeast)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:26:36 GMT

Im probably weaker than i look, most of my lifts arent that great compared to what i think they should be

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (prettyboyfloyd)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:51 GMT

I'm a little stronger than I look. Some guys are very suprising though in terms of what they can lift.

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (Rob.S)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:57:48 GMT

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.

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (tubbyman)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:27:51 GMT

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

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (TONY)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:15:24 GMT

DonPaulo666

I think I definately look like I lift heavy, whether people expect more or less though?

I expect more, you promised me PBs!

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (DonPaulo666)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:29:09 GMT

I think I definately look like I lift heavy, whether people expect more or less though?

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (BIGDOWNUNDER)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:23:49 GMT

Probably look about right-my lifts are a lot less nowadays.

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (odog)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:08:54 GMT

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.

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (Little Big Horse)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:46:46 GMT

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

Re:Do you look like you can lift what you do? (bigscottishbastard)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:29:45 GMT

Don't worry papa, you look like a bodybuilder!