1 YEAR BENCH TRANSFORMATION 135LBS - 225LBS

[@10n0]

Everybody's first 225 bench rep is... magical.

[@MaxStrazny]

highly agree

[@nicholasmartinez8767]

I’m atm working on bench and cannot wait to be able to hit 225, my current pr is 185

[@seanm.3558]

Me benching 135 was magical

[@franciscoarrizon03]

@@nicholasmartinez8767 that is mine too

[@badballiance87]

@@seanm.3558 LMAO I feel you though

[@erickgonzalez5914]

I was more hyped when I hit 225 than when I hit 315. 225 really is a great milestone 😅

[@emmie7166]

Erick Gonzalez That’s sooo true 😂

[@amazinglats6020]

315 felt better for me, but after that now, you're tasked with the impossibility of 405...

[@StallionFernando]

My goal is to one day hit double my bodyweight on incline.

[@jezuz6668]

Threesome was better (I never had)

[@obamas400lbreversecurl6]

AmazingLats what about 495?

[@Jpmusik11]

This is the real way to get stronger on bench. Not trying your 1 rep max every week

[@MaxStrazny]

yes definitely don't attempt to max that often

[@TheStellarTennis]

Check out Eric Bugenhagen

[@vitaliyvorobets2738]

Jack Parker I went from 90lbs bench to 215 bench in a year by maxing out/trying max every 2-3 weeks.I started right after my 15th bday. I don’t max out that much anymore, about once every 1.5 months. Since my 16th bday I went from 215 to 265, and aiming for 275 before 17. The point I’m trying to make here is that I maxed fairly often and even though I failed many of them that didn’t stop me from progressing a lot.

[@patrikrenko1418]

@@vitaliyvorobets2738 what program you use ?

[@peterjones8087]

@@vitaliyvorobets2738 Maxing is pointless. Just find any decent bench powerlifting program and follow it. The heaviest I go is singles at 90% of my max and that's only once a month. Took me like 3 months to get 225lb bench, and now it's at around 315lb with like 20 months in the gym total.

[@jonsmith5460]

Todays struggles are tommorrows warmups, 🙌

[@trippierug8413]

jon smith good quote

[@dkk5671]

This is actually a very nice quote lol

[@airlesscanvas2802]

true, when I was 10 I could barely bench 75 lb that's now my warmup/first work set it's really in between I'm 12 now

[@jonsmith5460]

@@airlesscanvas2802 always remember the 3 d's. Desire Dedication Determination

[@RajvirMalhi03]

Love that quote

[@RahulPable]

This just gave me motivation to reach 225!!

[@dirtydamoan2919]

Same man! I just hit 135 today :D

[@kenriclee8207]

Ong😂

[@yeetfeet1878]

Same I’m 13 and just hit 170.2 today

[@stdadventures6594]

If any experienced lifter can answer that would be great. So I currently max out at 150. I bench 3 times a week. What weight should I workout with.

[@jesusflores-tn6bp]

@@stdadventures6594 whatever weight you can rep around 8 12 times around 4 times with like 1.5m +or- rest depending what your wanting to do

[@lottostanktop8160]

I’m 114 pounds 16 years old and am super close to benching a plate! Keep grinding everyone.

[@atem8101]

gain some weight brother it will help tremendously

[@koregy]

I am 150lbs 16yrsold and i still cant bench a plate, still grinding

[@koregy]

or i just probably tried to bench my rep max right after my workout

[@phaminator2031]

@@koregy are you able to bench a plate now?

[@koregy]

@@phaminator2031 yes!!

[@pleasurering1]

For older guys...I’m 61 and with one knee replacement.After 2 years sweating away,now benchpressing 103kg. Age just a number !

[@User2jn]

This is a recent qoute by mike tyson. "Life is about your energy. Not your age" Too top it off Mike is training again

[@yesyouareright9800]

(age is just a number) imagine taking that out of context

[@user-cn3lf2gr5e]

@@yesyouareright9800 XD

[@grantherbert9139]

Crazy how much everyone can bench in the comment section!!

[@metal882]

Grant Herbert lol right?

[@johnpaul531]

One kid was like I’m 15, started lifting 4 months ago and now have 245 bench. Lol

[@nmcm9621]

Fran Villegas lmao I just saw that comment

[@murk1828]

Fran Villegas been lifting for 2 months and turned 15 in April. Benching 225 with ease lol I think it’s in the genes tbh tho.

[@nmcm9621]

zBandz people like u are the reason this was commented

[@s641233]

This was amazing to watch. My first time hitting 225 during November was magical. I literally instinctively screamed “LETS GO” and had the whole gym staring at me, but I didn’t give af because I know I worked hard asf for that & surpasses my previous limitations. I’m currently at 235 trying to break 245. This was definitely inspiring and reminiscent of my come up. Great vid!

[@primetime-bf7rl]

Great job to you too for that hard work. I hope u keep getting better.

[@s641233]

primetime 2000 thanks bro! I have been I’m currently at 275 for my Pr on bench

[@julianoantonio4523]

😂😂😂

[@s641233]

@Broly stomp's vegeta go cry in a corner now loser af = a fuck. asf = as fuck

[@s641233]

@@primetime-bf7rl update: got into a car accident & was out for a good while, but I’m currently at 295 for my max

[@jozefjaki2041]

Good work man. I took my max from 95lbs to 155lbs trying to raise it even more. Ur really inspiring

[@xavierlim3870]

I weigh 116lbs, I'm 5'8 and I can only bench 135x5 I was anorexic and I weighed 98lbs 11 months ago.

[@thomassheehan2449]

Tekky Quickbits good for u

[@neilt1352]

If you have trouble pushing when the bar is low, I recommend doing bench dumbbell holds for some minutes. Helped me increase my bench press 5lb per week for like 6-7 months when I was a noob

[@xavierlim3870]

@@neilt1352 I have no problem at the bottom, just at the upper sticking point (the lock out) Is it because of underdeveloped triceps or shoulders? I kept training dumbbell holds and pause bench, which really helped me at the bottom part. _My one rep max now is 160lbs. I just followed UFpwrlifter's routine. Works wonders for me!_

[@neilt1352]

@@xavierlim3870 that's pretty good, almost where I got only doing 5x5s. Maybe you need to do more dips, I'd recommend dips using a bench or the machine dips. It really burns the long head of the tris for me.

[@xavierlim3870]

@@neilt1352 Will surely do that! Thanks for the tips. I only do dips once a week with low volume. I guess I'll bump it up a bit.

[@Sean-xr1xj]

Legend! Shows things don’t happen overnight but with constant persistence. I’m at 165 lbs right now, can’t wait till I get to 225

[@MaxStrazny]

hail yeah good luck bro

[@alexanderl4995]

Just hit my first 225lb on Wednesday (4 days ago). It was amazing!

[@MaxStrazny]

Nice work!

[@Stealthypanda208]

What are you at now, 10 months later?

[@CharlesSky]

Why Americans are so strong? In my country, Its uncommon to see anyone lifting 180 lbs And yet for Americans it is average weight

[@imaginaryronin361]

average? eh... but, I don't have a better answer than good food, practice, and consistency

[@tddrytv732]

protein we have more access to it

[@Limpuls]

Because of all that crap they put in cereal products

[@aguywholifts680]

which country r u from

[@justcrunchy6979]

@21LAzgoo we im 17 and got a 150bench on me for now,tryna hit 225 by 18 if i can😎😂

[@SahinurUK]

Dude I've been skinny all my life. I've always been so weak at thr bench press. This gives me inspiration to try do thr same. Keep up the awesome work.

[@MaxStrazny]

You can do it! Thanks!!

[@LuisMartinez-jh6ps]

Best feeling ever After that it’s 22x5 Then 225x10 Then 315

[@TheTyler701]

Luis Martinez lm at 225 for 3. Can’t wait till l get 10😂

[@whydoyouneedmyname6508]

Need 225 for about 15 for a 315 one rep max. I'm at 225 for 10 and my 1 rep max is 285. And I work on it about every 2-3 weeks. Going to try dead starts within a squat rack and do 315 negatives to help progress.

[@animelegend7798]

why do you need my name ayye same here. hit 225 for 10 yesterday and 285 last week

[@austinkerzisnik8750]

TheTyler701 I can only hit 225x17 and I hit 315x4 I’m 17 body weight at 220

Austin Kerzisnik that seems right. I was about the same

[@StephWes]

When I was 16 I remember when I couldn’t even bench 75lbs for my 1RM now I’m 18 doing 185 for reps (currently doing a 5x5), weight training for me is a real humbling experience because everybody starts somewhere and you’ll eventually meet your goals if you’re willing to put in the effort 💯

[@SuperNickaboo]

185 aint nothin to brag about

[@kiikrosperk3512]

@@SuperNickaboo Everyone has their own goals and there's no need to shut them down for it. 185 lbs obviously isn't much for you, but then again you look like you weight easily over 300 so you are expected to lift more than average weighing guy. I would bet some money that steph wes can bench his own body weight more times than you can, and I would bet all my savings that he can do more pull ups than you.

[@newmen4759]

@@SuperNickaboo you sir is a great example of the biggest douche in the world

[@caltheklutz6373]

@@SuperNickaboo don't be a prick, prick.

[@floo7800]

Love watching your progress, stay strong and healthy!

[@YouTubeuser328]

September 1st of 2018 I could bench 105lbs and yesterday (September 23rd, 2019) I just hit my new PR of 175lbs on bench! Not exactly the best transformation but I’m not stopping 🤪 Update: lost everything to covid ):

[@leftphilange69]

Its a better transformation than 100% of people who say they could do better but don’t ever back up the claim. 70 pounds in a year is good for an upper body lift even as someone who’s making noob gains. And now that you’ve learned more you’ll offset the slower progress of being more advanced with your better knowledge so it won’t even necessarily slow down - maybe the next 70 pounds will come even quicker! Keep it up dude!!

[@lennartlipinski6422]

I Starter Like 9 months ago on about the Same weight as you did maybe even lower i'm Not Sure anymore and currently i'm at 205 i'm really proud of that but i think i could have done even better

[@PeterPan-lo1ci]

What are you on now bro?

[@PeterPan-lo1ci]

I started working out 6-7 months ago, when i started i was at 88lbs, and now im at 175😜👍

[@YouTubeuser328]

@@PeterPan-lo1ci covid killed me man I haven’t lifted since it started ):

[@kevinthelight9796]

I’m going for my 225 bench this week. I’m super hyped because of this video. I remember struggling to bench the bar alone for reps. Keep going boys the sacrifice will pay off 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@grcxb6]

I’m in my 30’s, never lifted consistently before. Started with 95 as a 1RM;I was pumped for 135. On the journey to 225!

[@dfinest5564]

This is definitly the best bench press transformation video. Im hiped to see squat progress! 💪🦵

[@MarcTheMessenger]

Went from 85 to 225 in one year exactly .. way better feeling than 3 plate squat / DL

[@thomaseggers5400]

Alpha Male Uprising Do you have a specific routine you used?

[@MarcTheMessenger]

Thomas Eggers ppl 5-6 days a week for about 7-9 months and stronglifts 5x5 or 4x6 for about 3-4 months. I weighted 170 when I first started now I’m 188 5’11..

[@murk1828]

Alpha Male Uprising I’m 15 and started going to the gym 2 months ago and benching 225 with ease, best feeling ever bro.

[@trowwzers5057]

Alpha Male Uprising I feel better for squats. I did 4 plates a few days ago. I ask a hot girl gym worker to spot, once I got it. I told her “I’m a virgin” she walked away

[@Phaniac.]

zBandz my ass you benched 225 just from two months

[@FearCycle]

I’ve been lifting for 1 month now. I’m 6’1 and 150 lbs. Always been skinny. After four chest/tricep workouts (1 per week) lifting heavy, I finally was able to do 1 plate (135lbs) 3 times. Always wanted to lift the plates. Felt awesome. Can’t wait to eventually get to where this guy his. He’s a huge motivator and I hope he accomplishes all his goals.

[@DashiiDashii]

And I got really excited for lifting 135 yesterday. I guess it all comes at the proper time, some months ago I couldn't even lift the bar. Anyway, this is truly inspiring! Great job !

[@Bando_Dunk]

How old were you when you couldn’t do the bar 11

[@alfariel215]

@@Bando_Dunk 15 yo :'(

[@Bando_Dunk]

Cristian Intriago how much did u weighted like 90lbs I could see that

[@alfariel215]

@@Bando_Dunk don't remember haha I guess like 125 something like that

[@alfariel215]

I didn't do any kind of upperbody sport, just soccer so that's why

[@kushtrimgashi2743]

This is motivation for me! The chest is my weakest area and this is giving me fuel to go harder than before! 🔥

[@Dan-hd8ud]

Yoo my last names gashi too bro

[@tedlogan5628]

Congrats..Hitting that 225 for the first time is pretty exhilarating for a lot of us smaller guys. Onwards to 315 !!

[@levijd7112]

Best feeling ever hitting 225 for the first time all those years ago! I’d say i was more stoked about it than when I hit 315

[@ImAnthonyLC]

I just hit 225lbs about a week ago after about a year of building up and failing an absurd amount of times. One of the BEST feelings ever. Hard work that finally paid off. 💪🏻

[@nathanhollinger3100]

After almost a year of lifting seriously I finally joined the two plate club yesterday, one of the proudest and happiest moments I have had in a long time 👍🏻

[@ivanmendoza7321]

Love seeing ur failures in working out 💪🏼. It makes u stronger.

[@AngelTechno]

Exactly!! Failing always leads to victory eventually.

[@TheChiefPlaysXbox]

From small cheese to medium cheese and hopefully beyond. Good work 🧀

[@MaxStrazny]

Lmao

[@MaxStrazny]

Oversized cheese coming soon

[@Cody.messner]

Just has to stay consistent with it and he will become a big cheese 😁💪🏽

[@Eddie-rr6xh]

Max Strazny what do you mean 3" cheese " is chest??

[@julianc7685]

Max Strazny what did you do to increase it?

[@astonquirk3665]

I'm currently 15 and just trying to get stronger and benching 70kg for reps but seeing this has really inspired me.

[@willman43]

Great stuff. I remember myself when I thought 225 was heavy as I could only do 3 reps. Years later I’m doing 335 for 4-5 reps. Keep up the good work!

[@gurbindra1349]

what steroids u on?. raised ur bench by more than a 100 pounds in a year for reps. ya'll got to stop lying, not cool. ofc unless ur on testosterone.

[@willman43]

gur bindra in a year? Try years, several.

[@gurbindra1349]

@@willman43 oh sorry bro. Pls forgive me misread badly. Peace out man just i get triggered when ppl constantly lie about their lifts. Thanks for correcting me😊

[@gurbindra1349]

@@willman43 i liked that comment😂

[@jasonh8212]

awesome bro, you’re a beast. keep growing! stay humble

[@MaxStrazny]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MrGivearatsass]

Respect..proper progressive overload..no half reps..and took your time to work on form.. 👏👏

[@Bigbadpunisher1999]

The first time I hit 225 I felt that feeling of accomplishment I’ve spent most of my life bench 185-205 and now knowing that I can bench that weight I’ve felt more confident in myself 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@spunkflunk]

I don't get it my arms are definitely bigger then this guys are yet I can only bench 185 4 times

[@user-fx6uy9gm2p]

spunkflunk Arm size doesn't matter here, it could be fat for all we know, what matters for strength is the muscle size, pure muscle size, leverages, moment arm and CNS's ability to push the force through with the muscles. Bench responds well to volume and frequency, so doing high volume accessories and benching at least 4x a week(accessories included) should help you out, also do not go until failure, leave at least 1 - 2 reps in the tank.

[@sedgix]

Benching is mainly your pectorals and back muscles. Arms are important but its not as much biceps as it is triceps

[@iDroidGaming]

Mortilius why not go until failure? I’m curious

[@user-fx6uy9gm2p]

iDroid If your goal is strength, your compound sets should be at RPE(Rate of Perceived Exertion, look the RPE table up for better understanding. Basically leave 1 to 2 reps left in the tank, because if you work til failure you will have to drop the weight as you will fatigue, and when you drop the weight your total volume (load x sets x reps) drops, and volume is one of the main things you need for strength and size.

[@0h0h0h0]

@@iDroidGaming Late to the party, but additionally to what "-" said: if you go till failure it is either muscle failure (which is bad because of what they explained) and/or technical failure (which is bad for obvious reasons). It's way more useful to have good technique throughout the full set and all the reps, and build strength with good form, than fatigue your muscles and go till failure, because you will end up compensating with bad form.

[@hxlyjesus6827]

I’m watching only lifting 135 right now. Going to the gym 6 times a week non stop since the beginning of last august. In atleast a year by now my bench will be greater.

[@whsh304]

i just started lifting in november started at 135 for 1 rep and today i hit 165 for 1, cant wait to see the 1 year results!

[@NFZProductions]

Hit 225 earlier this week. Was absolutely *STOKED!!!*

[@antt_blendzzz]

I’m at 205 today I’m almost there

[@NFZProductions]

@@antt_blendzzz thats good bro. Keep at it!

[@sajid7comp200]

@@NFZProductions I am at 170

[@NFZProductions]

@@sajid7comp200 thats good bro

[@sajid7comp200]

@@NFZProductions bro can I get 2 plates before the yr end?

[@garrett8454]

Great transformation! 1 year ago I could only bench 115. 3 days ago I just hit 225. Keep it up💪🏾

[@MaxStrazny]

you too bro, and thanks for the support!

[@patrikrenko1418]

What programm you use ?

[@garrett8454]

Patrik renko push, pull, leg split. 6 times a week

[@TheRatchet35]

6x a week & it took you 2 years to reach 225? Are you eating enough? It took me 3 years to go from a 95lbs bench to 340 lbs

[@garrett8454]

TheRatchet35 no I wasn’t eating enough. Only recently did i start taking it seriously with lifting 6 days a week.

[@neoera5876]

This is inspiring. Hoping to hit 225 by the end of the year!

[@arthurpenttila5858]

Just hit 2 plates today ;)

[@neoera5876]

@@arthurpenttila5858 hell yeah brother

[@fred70829]

This is genuinely my fav bench press vid on yt

[@TheEditorJosh]

I know that felt good bro, excellent work! You should do a transformation video for the OHP as well.

[@matthewclarke2624]

Hi everyone. im 0 and i can bench 2500 pounds for 35 reps. Is that good? Lol jk good job bro

[@atom0824]

lol

[@peytonvinc3489]

Matthew Clarke I’d say your about average

[@peytonvinc3489]

You’re*

[@supertony02]

the joke was already bad you didn't have to put lol jk

[@matthewclarke2624]

Adam Leon fuck i just got told my joke was bad by a guy named supertony😪😂

[@elantehay5908]

I loved watching the evolution of gis body throughout the vid . like his legs look like they got waayty bigger from the first clip to the last clip

[@aaronspikes8426]

Who’s here before 1M views? Lol

[@PSMGaming]

Aaron Spikes everyone

[@taylerking7001]

Aaron Spikes me

[@matthewread9001]

Still everyone.

[@ItsKrozohh]

Aaron Spikes made it lmaoo

[@big_e_3]

My transformation hasn’t been nearly this fast but I love coming back to this every now and then and seeing that my progress is getting farther and farther into the video

[@keymind117]

This gives me hope. I'm around his starting level and phsyique and I'm obsessed with hitting the 225 milestone.

[@OrochiSSpam]

This time last year I was barely hitting 115. Now I’m in the 200gang at 205 💪🏽

[@fultheim7171]

Im going to do my one rep max on Monday, hoping to hit anything from 200 to 210.

[@De4dweight]

i know this is old but you have any tips for beginners/intermediate? any strategies you used, what did you do too increase fast?

[@anonymoususer20246]

Nice progress, I started lifting in January with a measly 85lbs to get my muscles used to lifting. A few weeks in I started the 5x5 program and this week hit 165lbs for 4x on and did a 1rp max at 180lbs (Could have maybe got 190lbs). Hoping next week to hit 165 for 5x then up to 175lbs.

[@Darthvolvo]

Nice progression. You can see the difference in build on each step of your journey.

[@ES92-]

Genuinely happy for him, especially when you see the progress and where he started. Great Work Soldier

[@hossy3057]

I have a very poor bench press, had a plateau for about 4 months at 180lbs, but after incorporating the pause rep, my bench went up to 200 in a month! I am really happy about that. And I have started implementing my first program and the feel is good. My goal is to hit 225+ at my first powerlifting meet, which I plan to compete in December.

[@dekuhero6845]

Everyone talking about how magical 225 is and I'm over here still on 205. 😰

[@swervo5416]

You’ll get there💪🏼

[@cesarx5592]

Listen to me buddy add 5 pounds on your bench press and go for singles you must be benching more now after a month is you can bench 215 for 1 do it for 5 sets get your elbows stronger and a stronger back

[@dekuhero6845]

boys, i repped 205 for 5 at my chest day... next chest day imma go for 225!!!!!!!!!

[@swervo5416]

Deku Hero yessir love to see that progress

[@Goldilocks7O7]

Deku Hero it’s been two weeks brother did you get that shit?

[@iamcool57]

Wish i recorded myself like this, its super motivational. I started working out seriously/consistantly in september 2019 and the end of Febuary 2020 will mark my half a year point in the gym and my bench has increased drastically. My max in september was 60kg/132lbs and at the 5 month mark i hit 110kg/242lbs PR. Aiming for 115kg/253lbs for the 6 month mark, Its so rewarding to feel stronger and have a goal for each month. Thanks for the inspiration to keep going!

[@iamcool57]

stretch marks are also very visable sadly, but its rewarding nonetheless

[@Thatonedere]

I've got pretty bad pectus excavatum (chest deformity) which affects my strength quite a lot. Took me a long ass time but finally hit 135lbs, we're all gonna make it boys

[@Melvin_499]

How much have you progressed?

[@user-wq1fo6ib1z]

I got pectus excavatum as well and am 6'5. Not the best genetics for bench. 1 RM is around 70 KG now. We got this!

[@Ignore14]

@- ** same bro. I'm 6'5 with pectus. Not letting it stop me though and so far I got my bench from 85lbs for 6 to 180lbs for 6 in one year

[@user-wq1fo6ib1z]

@@Ignore14 Nice progress dude. I went from barbell bench to dumbell bench now. Doing 22 KG per arm for like 10 reps. I feel more contraction in my chest using dumbbells.

[@Thatonedere]

@@Melvin_499 Ngl I kinda fell off hard. Got covid 3 times in the space of a year and it hit me hard, partly because of my condition. Starting pretty much from scratch but aint gonna let that stop me

[@bnicedagreat]

I think 225 is everyone bench press goal when first starting. Was 140lbs in 2017 benching 85, now I'm a solid 170 hitting 315. Consistency is the key!

[@lashaxo1748]

Went from 135 to 225 in 6 months of consistent hard work. Focus on hitting bench press 3 times a week. Aim for PR very session followed by sets of lighter weight. 5x5 or 7x7 reps/sets works

[@electrikhope2159]

Good shit! I did about the same in 8 months from 110 to 240

[@thfniaspreg7951]

Insane transformation bro keep up the good work love your content

[@RickofEarthTV]

This was awesome! sometimes you take your size and strength for granted. I was able to push 225 in high school before I even started getting into weight training, watching this kid work and push his ass through a whole year to get that weight? Bad ass man, you keep going and grinding.

[@talhaahmed2130]

Were you a football player or something?

[@sportloverandmore]

Weird flex but ok

[@lilbro9170]

I’m a freshman in high school 15 years old, started going down the wrong path then devoted my life to working out and now am stronger then ever. Those of you on the workout grind keep it up.🤘🏽💪🏽

[@johntonthetroll]

Nice bro that’s a insane transformation! I’m at 165 hoping to hit 225 this summer.

[@gabriellunoch6346]

I come back to this everytime I hit a new PR. 190 today. One step closer to 225!

[@gabriellunoch6346]

Took much longer then expected. But 225 today with alittle more in the tank

[@joshuawilliams5642]

It took you 10 months to go from 190 to 225?

[@mosesdevadass6056]

My journey is from going from 15s on each side to hopefully a max of 2 plates on each side

[@craigscott4205]

Finally a "normal" 1 year transformation lmao

[@yep9657]

It’s a pretty bad progression

[@staym4961]

@@yep9657 lemme guess, youre 14 years old and started lifting 4 months ago. Now you can rep 315

[@joehead4272]

@@staym4961 😂😂

[@OriginalZeus]

im here miring bro, im more "full" than you but you are hella strong, keep it up

[@DrauLienz]

Look at this 2 fat fucks

[@makiahalmendariz4093]

Ugh!! This is hyping me TF UP!!!! I’m currently at a 3-rep max of 205, haven’t tried 1RM yet. My ultimate goal is to get to 225 x 3. Thank you for the great video!

[@Noneedw]

Form gets more elite every time good work !

[@MaxStrazny]

haha thanks bro

[@TheJasperson]

Just started working on improving my bench a few weeks ago, this was just the motivation I needed.

[@sammysosa474]

Axsinity The Way I Got Motivated Was From Buying Something Like Protein Cuz It’s Not Cheap And a Your Not Gonna Let It Sit There And Waste So Try That☺️😂

[@olmrmonster580]

This is inspiring, I will push harder now. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mo-li9uh]

I remember my first 225 bench a great moment in a mans life😂 good job bro

[@kieranoldroyd4748]

I got to 135 then realised im European and that my weights looked masdive in comparison to the us.

[@nimda3349]

Also notice his form got better midway through, props to you man. Started with your wrists bent back and then wrists faced to the ceiling.

[@demetriusbryson1706]

Proud of You, Young Man…I’m 45 and I’ve just started benching casually this summer…You certainly are inspiring…Peace & Blessings

[@anthonyh6070]

I love the fact that when u did 140 for 5 u weren’t satisfied that’s how it should be great work

[@MaxStrazny]

thanks man! and for sure I remember how mad I was there

[@mojixmojos]

impressed on how skinny you look yet u are really strong

[@RadicaLxIce]

It’s being a tall natural xD

[@honningmann]

Remo Yuji he’s not skinny at all 🤣

[@oliverbeck6839]

ikr i look way less skinny than him even at the end when he can bench 225, yet i can only do 135 5 times lol, this guy is stronger than he looks

[@Mark-ih9dm]

I like whatcha doing man. Keep it up! I just hit 225 a couple of days ago btw.

[@dgmnewyork1558]

Keep it up Max. I have been lifting for over 50 years and you are motivating me.

[@Konalo]

I saw the squat and deadlift transformation. I love how the bench has the highest starting number while the others are 75 and 85 lol. Great progress overall man.

[@MaxStrazny]

Haha yup, reason being was I started while having a severe back injury! Thank you for watching my man!

[@AnshulDabholkar]

@2:32 if that doesn't give you goosebumps I don't know what will

[@emirateslover2911]

i like men like u...with musclesxx.

[@prestonbugg7422]

I started at 95lbs and only one month later I'm at 145lbs. Proud of myself

[@ChumGluzler]

Preston Bugg how you do it?

[@prestonbugg7422]

@@ChumGluzler I think alot of it was just having someone there to spot me. I'm able to do more weight when I am not alone. I've more than doubled every weight Ive started with.

[@shekharnandkoemarsing158]

@@prestonbugg7422 that's nice man, just keep in mind you're not gonna go up 50 pounds on your bench each month, you're still probably in the 0-1,5 year part of your lifting journey and these are still the beginner gains, hell i'm happy if i go up even 5 pounds in a month

[@gigachad12367]

Fake

[@koviarpi2511]

1:25 is not a fail. If you don't try, you will never make it.

[@510midget8]

its a fail because he did not lock it out

[@sergioavila2720]

This is what I like to see at the gym! "ganas". Not just people taking up equipment being on their phone

[@GDChronic]

my PR in 10th grade of hs was 200, and now i’m a freshman in college and just started working out again for the first time since then, and i’m back up to 185, 225 is my goal by the end of this semester!

[@GregGyalog]

Great job bro! Your deadlift transformation inspired me to make my own! 405-635! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

[@MaxStrazny]

Thanks bro! And that’s awesome!

[@anthonyfuschetto5645]

The feeling of euphoria when you first bench 225 is unmatched, 315 next💪🏼

[@christophera434]

Anthony Fuschetto I’m hoping so. (At 205, cannot wait for 225 holy shit)

[@garrettmcneice7720]

That moment when your almost at 315.

[@XxMadnessXx]

I been stuck at 215 for a month :( so close yet so far

[@MaxStrazny]

Keep grinding bro!

[@halfbuc]

love the vid. it would be awesome if you put the date for each PR

[@thiagomotta777]

benched 225 last monday after training for it since the beginning of this year. it felt really good, congrats man

[@tylerszach3634]

Started lifting nearly a year ago, hitting 65 on a good day. Sitting at 210 currently. Can’t wait for my first successful 225!

[@yvngdon1652]

Ate 225 today and it felt great!

[@TheRyanpitt]

your form could use more adjustments if your main goal is to be as strong as you can on bench press. Nevertheless, the progress in a year is pretty damn good, good work.

[@c-dub_4464]

Ryan Pitt what could he change

[@TheRyanpitt]

He needs to work on scapula retraction, adopting a good arch pinning shoulders back and down beneath him. Also, incorporate leg drive as much as possible without any butt lift.

[@TheRyanpitt]

@@c-dub_4464 Scott Mendelson has a brilliant video on bench set up and there is a lot to be taken away from it. Recommend checking it out!!

[@taylorvannattan72]

Gone from lifting 100 lbs September 2018 to 185 October 2019 (didnt lift over the summer)

[@taylorvannattan72]

@ur mom no i didnt, i lifted during school so i followed what ever program they did, ive never done 5x5

[@carcez]

This is very impressing man. I started the 225lb Journey last month and I hope I can get there by the end of this year.

[@johnpaul531]

Right now I decline 180 5 sets 5 reps, incline 60 lb Db 5 sets and 5 reps, and flat 165 5 sets 5 reps. Can’t wait to hit 225!!

[@QuanLovesGaming]

I started at 95. So now I’m at 185, I want to get to 225.

[@MaxStrazny]

keep grinding broski

[@Malitubee]

Bro that’s amazing 90 more pounds than before ! What you at now ?

[@gigachad12367]

I started at 45 and I'm at 135

[@Malitubee]

It’s crazy in January I was at 135 now I’m at 210 for 1 rpm. I think I can hit around 240 -250 by end of this year

[@valiant545]

@@Malitubee Damn dude nice! Wish mine was going that well lol. I'm at 195, started at 135 back in January.

[@thetankiboomesto5063]

Bro that was insane i really likes it!

[@TheNTony19]

The first time hitting 225 was the best feeling in the world

[@MaxStrazny]

Trueeee

[@samalbkeirat1963]

Hit 225 a few days ago. One of the best feelings I've had. Last year I could only bench 135x2. Hard work pays off!

[@Springdingding08]

Started at the same place (135x1 @ 145). Hit 175 last week, working on 185. Thanks for the inspiration!