160kg Bench Press Attempt | Believe it will happen | Road to 160kg before 2025

[@craiggaskill3048]

Congratulations Barry. Well done. Never doubted for one minute that you would not achieve 160KG. Very impressive. You must be buzzing. Awesome mate.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

I am. Many thanks mate

[@calisthenicsconsumer8873]

You are proof that youth is just a concept. What you said about wanting it too much is the game and those who aren't obsessing over the numbers wont get there. Well done Barry the GOAT 🐐. Road to 170 on its way??!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you so much. Let's go!!!

[@freakzilla121]

Great lift 💪

[@1robmason]

Well done Barry.. I was willing that to go up.. I’ve been following your progress and I feel somewhat invested in this now. Unless you’ve spent a lifetime lifting weights and chasing goals people will never understand how much these personal milestones mean to us. Great work my son.. get in 👏

[@damongoodchild8250]

You did fantastic 🥊🥊. You're helping me train too , I hit 118.5 kg for 1 rep today (personal best) , so thank you and keep smashing it

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you. And massive congrats on hitting your own PB today

[@damongoodchild8250]

@@barrythomsonlifts thanks bro , this sh*ts the best

[@Gurditt]

Yessssss Barry!!! I’ve been watching all the videos and am so happy that you hit the 160kg! Legend! 🎉🎉

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you mate

[@christinewoodhouse-b1u]

Brilliant Barry - an early Christmas present! Enjoyed your journey, thanks for sharing. (Another Barry!)

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you. Got to come up with my next journey now :)

[@shaunxk8]

No joke I shouted out GO ON! as you were wrestling that last attempt up. Your determination is off the scale. Very well done.

[@davidherron9151]

So did I and I finished and posted the congrats before I saw it done 👍 so had to shout it on

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Shaun. I literally got mad and wouldn't accept that 1st attempt.

[@Time_Bandits]

Well done Barry *160KG* 2nd time succesful attempt "amazing" both body and mind were dialed in at the same time, goes to show what can be achieved, perfect time to subscribe 👏

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Agree and thank you

[@TheARNIvideos]

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING BARRY - THAT'S THE WAY MATE... CONTROLLED AGGRESSION TO GET THE SINGLE - WELL DONE YOU!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@actiondefence]

That was incredible! Never seen this channel before, not my normal viewing but I loved that! Me and my dog were cheering you on for the second attempt and it was awesome to see you getting through your sticking point. Fantastic demonstration of sheer willpower. VERY strong move, thanks for sharing! Best of luck for the future!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers to you and the dog :)

[@YorkshireTeeea]

Effing G’warn son!!! Well impressive video and so inspirational! Showed the grit and mindset. Well done!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate

[@paulwatson4648]

Awesome . Heart in mouth when you failed with no spotter . Brilliant come back . Gonna try this myself now

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Paul.

[@Fightingsarcopenia]

Proper happy for u mate , 160kg done and i think their is more in ya 💪😉👍

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude 👍

[@nathy4602]

Great lift Barry! Loved watching this journey mate

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you :)

[@drover110]

That was tense- genuinely. Epic performance- go on!!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate.

[@danielgrant9350]

I found myself cheering at the screen for you to make that lift. Brave effort to go for it a 2nd time and absolute Hero for grinding it out. Super Quality weight for late 40's and 85kg Body Weight. HERO

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers Daniel. It had to happen.

[@cols-muscle-power]

Congratulations mate. Very strong that. Was brave to go for it again after the failure. Awesome 👏🏻 👍🏻💪🏻

[@barrythomsonlifts]

I knew I had it in me and it couldn't wait for another session. I was that sure and dialled in.

[@warrentredaway1666]

Brilliant Barry well done all your hard work paid off....i love to see someone hit their goal and you smashed it

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Warren

[@themanfromdelmonte9150]

Well done Barry. I've been watching your journey to 160kg for a few months. Good on ya Mr.T.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@konstantinkalashnikov8123]

I told u last week you got that next week 💯% KUDOS FOR THAT ONE 🔥🔥🔥👊👊💪💪 NOW GO TO THE 170 KG!!!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate. And huge thanks for support.

[@AntBall-h6m]

Yes Barry! Epic feat, especially after the first attempt. Well done mate. Looking forward to your future content

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude 👍

[@metz-ni7dg]

Well done man, keep up your good work… you are smashing it! 👍🏼💪🏻

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@karlgunnergrover14]

I’m so happy for you 💪🏋️‍♀️really enjoyed the series I knew you would succeed you have great energy and determination as a fellow lifter hitting those milestones at our age is massive..merry Christmas 🎄 enjoy your Christmas have a little bit of a rest you deserve it 💪

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Karl. And thank you for following me and believing

[@garethstones1141]

Well done Barry been following your videos for a few weeks now very entertaining well done 👏

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you mate

[@YoishiSTG]

Congratulations Barry. I've enjoyed watching your journey to 160KG, inspirational stuff, happy for you mate.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude 👍

[@Cassidylouch]

Yes dude! been proper rooting for you, like you said.....it was all in the mind. you had it this whole time

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude 👍

[@1robmason]

Well done Barry I was willing that to go up.. I’ve been following your road to 160 and I feel quite invested in this now. Unless you’ve been lifting weights all your life people will never understand how much these milestones and personal goals mean to us.. great work man, I’m over the moon for you 👏

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate. Really do appreciate your support

[@JasonSpratt]

Absolute legend Barry amazing, chuffed to bits for you,thanks for your videos, helps men like me keep believing, women too.👍🥇

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers Jason. We got there.

[@timatkinroofing6876]

Fantastic Barry. I was shouting that rep up. Brilliant. Congratulations sir

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude

[@WesleySissons]

You got it baby thanks for the journey thanks for putting up with my two cents here and there looking forward too your body building journey but might want to also look at the sport of powerlifting congratulations Barry have a great holiday .

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers Wes. Thank you for the support as always.

[@kootje4700]

Congratulations Barry. Well done. I followed your road to 160. And it is awsome!!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you 😊 mate

[@clearthinker9507]

Hey Barry. Rob from Adelaide. WOO HOO farking brilliant mate. You did it mate. I am so thrilled for you. Made my weekend that has. I will have a beer over the weekend and do a cheers to you my friend. Amazing strength . WOO HOO I was standing in the lounge room shouting at the tv as you did it. LOL amazing

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Hey Rob. Big thank you for the undying support. Means alot.

[@clearthinker9507]

@@barrythomsonlifts My pleasure Barry. I get inspired watching you go at it for sure. That was brilliant.

[@YakuzaGoon]

Big congrats on 160kg and PB after 3 decades. Nice to see you could safely bail the failed attempt on the spotter bars and then get it in the same session - defo gives that extra mental boost.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you so much

[@kingJshawn]

Good job mate. You didn't give up and persevered.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@maxmustermann7794]

You made those 150Kg look EASY!! Didn't think you'd fail 160.. but then YESSSS DUDE! It's a freaking mindset! Absolutely shattered it, gonna go work out now.. how can you not after watching that. The grind at the lockout as well, rocky in the background. Legend

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers Max. Have a great session mate.

[@jlbmatic]

Incredible effort, really inspiring 👏 . Well done.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@283irish1]

Well done Barry, serious effort, Niceone, Happy Christmas

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate. Merry Christmas

[@happy45man]

Great work !! Absolute buzz conquering a weight for first time . Happy Christmas to all 🎉

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude. Have a great Christmas 🎄

[@LyleLeduc]

YES!! Feels so good doesn't it! Good job man i knew you'd nail it after the last attempt. STRONG 💪

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks man. When I failed first attempt I wasn't defeated. I just got angry!

[@MrWally100]

congratulations Mate, well done. I knew you would succeed. respect. keep it up. 175kg is a matter of time. Grt Wally✅👊🏻

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude

[@johnmcfall1703]

Awesome Barry, well done congratulations on your 160kg lift, great that you didn't edit out anything. You have inspired a lot people including me

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks John. If I could edit I would 🤣🤣🤣

[@oosiris]

That was awesome to witness! Onward and upward. Way to go.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you:)

[@publets]

Amazing!! Great work Barry!!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks

[@Henchetarian]

So happy for you! That was amazing!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude 👍

[@Kris-iz8cf]

Well done 🎉 That is some heavy ass weight. I only just reached 140 training on my own and I’m the same weight as you. Brilliant 💪🏼

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@BryanClark-n7g]

Well done big man, you smashed it.💪,160 kg in the bag.leave it all on the bench.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Bryan. Was truly left on the bench :)

[@Chillifish57]

Love that - happy you achieved your goal

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@stujujitwingfut5192]

Well done mate, the grind always pays

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude 👍

[@blazed_sins9192]

Legendary mate. Failed that first one, got proper dialed in and smashed it. This is where you learn what you're made of... Breaking new grounds. Get in there.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate 👍

[@simonlongworth191]

Congratulations sir. Well done.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Simon

[@periversen8486]

Congratulations 💪🥳 Never give up!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@wristblingticktok3736]

Fuckin yes Barry, was rooting for you all the way their. Well done mate, Awsome work .🎉

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude

[@RJamesBitz]

Awesome, man. Good work.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude 👍

[@JosephMadria]

Nice job lad you definitely grinding for this hopefully I get to a 100 soon I’ve trained for nearly a year now at a gym good luck whatever comes next 👍🏻

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Joseph. 100kg will come. Aim at owning 90-95kg and 100kg will just happen

[@silviaendings6665]

Get in Bazza woop woop nice one, I'm gonna go for 140 on Sunday after copying you for the last few months, 46 years young chasing 3 wheels.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Lets go :)

[@silviaendings6665]

@barrythomsonlifts well, it was one he'll of a grind, but I mustered up the strength to rack an all-time pb of 140 kg after 2 months of training. My last attempt was 132.5 kg just 2 weeks ago. I've been doing chest twice a week and lots of weighted dips/ JM press and dumbbell roll backs. I did 100 reps 10x10-90kg on Thursday copying you. I'm curious if it contributed? Thanks for the inspiration, Bazza.

[@Tw6n]

Barry, you deserved that 160kg and you got it. All by yourself and the way you thought it should be done. Good on you mate! Next stop 180

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate

[@wadelowther2993]

Brilliant Barry!!! Genuinely thrilled to see a big adrenalin fuelled PR. Attempt selection was perfect. Good to see you took that on board. The rest between the last warm up at 150 and the first 160 attempt was probably too short and ATP stores werent refilled. Given you effectively hit 2 singles at 160 and looking at the sticking points, I reckonn 162.5 is your true max, but here's a carrot! All that volume you did this week will still have been there tonight. Do three bench sessions next week. Work up to a max single of 140 at each session and do absolutely nothing else. At the weekend hit the same attempts as tonight but do 155 as your last single. Take a full 5 minutes between warm ups and 7 minutes before your final PR attempt at weight based on how the 155 felt. I reckon that fully recovered 165 goes. Humour a powerlifting coach and try it. Whats to lose now you've hit 160?😊

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers Sir. Solid advixe

[@kml650]

Well done Barry! You hit your goal!! 💪

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@Davidhughes9467]

You dragged that out mate 🤣 well done, you got more in that tank 165kg before January lets go champ;😀

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks David

[@bantakingbantaking4298]

Congratulations bro!glad you made it to your goal💪

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks dude. Went off track a week ago and had to get back to what I know and trust

[@James-tf7mv]

Brilliant. Well done man.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers

[@DanteDante-l9x]

Congrats on the big PB! I hit a deadlift PR of 170kg today after failing it a few times before, it wasn't even a proper training day but just did a few warmup sets to practice technique and thought fuck it, we're going for it. Everything felt dialed in and the weight flew up easy, I even did a second rep to make sure. Sometimes you just gotta go for it when it feels right. Good luck on the next goal!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Agree 100 per cent. Well done.

[@stainz5714]

Congratulations...I never doubted....awesome

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks

[@PeteHoward777]

Merry Xmas Barry ‼️ Well done 👏🏻

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Pete

[@jaysjourney365]

Congratulations Barry well done new you would get it 👍💪

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Jay

[@seafarer9553]

Inspirational stuff mate!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@jamesfjfhfhchchfuchchc]

Legend!!! Good work

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@scaffmadd]

Most inspiring fella No topless bullshit U failed then succeeded.. Real life 👌🏻

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Truth

[@neilmurphy3239]

Well done Barry great lift pal really happy for you 🏋️‍♀️👍

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Neil

[@joec1179]

Oooosh love it! Congrats💪🏻

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Joe

[@harryhairo7272]

What a legend. Very inspirational to me.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Harry

[@harryhairo7272]

@ Barry! I just hit my 140kg pr 1 hour ago because of you! Thank you!

[@sosimple3585]

Great fight! Well done mate.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate. Been a battle since September:)

[@dawidjasiak9646]

You did it buddy! Congratz man.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks for the support. We got there.

[@ExtremelyBadPlayer]

I've got my first attempt of 150kg on the menu for tomorrow and this is all I needed to see for motivation. Going for that second attempt is true grit!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Gave myself no choice. Get that 150kg mate 💪💪💪

[@postworld1185]

That was awesome and inspiring!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you:)

[@GypsyKing-m5y]

Solidddd reps nice work

[@peterjohansson1503]

Yeeeaaah, u fuckin did it!!!! dont stop at 160 kg, keep on, theres more, absolutely stunning

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Peter

[@royprasad975]

Awesome brother! Bless 🙏

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers Roy

[@diabetespreventionandremission]

Yes. That was the bomb. You didn't over extend on the first, so could savage the second, experience shone through. 160 club, it's a sweet even number. Made up for you. I'm in Colchester, hope to train with you next year. Happy Christmas, savour the moment over this time.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you for kind words. 2025 session sounds on.

[@dylanmorrissey6825]

Seriously impressive. Real hardcore lifting on display, I punched the air when you hit the 160. Road to 180 loading… 👀

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Dylan

[@ineedstuff8286]

left ego at the door... to focus on an ego thing. Just my response to thumbnail / title. Im sure video was about a different thing tho. I am happy for your work and dedication at doing what ever this video is. Have a great Christmas and New Year everyone!! : )

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you. Merry Christmas

[@danlevy5490]

Brilliant mate.....mega weight.....inspirational ....buzzing for u.....im on my own road back to 150kg👊👊👊

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Dan, How close you to 150kg? Best of success getting there

[@danlevy5490]

Im around 140kg.....just run smolov jr benching twice a week...im older lifter like u....48....i hit 150kg 2 years ago

[@hazlow25]

Well done mate. Great lift

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers

[@user-sn8kv6vc5i]

For yours and our inspiration... you're the 💪 man barry ... 👍

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers

[@highlvlcan]

Congrats man!!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers

[@eddiebengtsson3776]

Grats man you got it!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers Eddie

[@Alabastrova]

great job lad, amazing

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@Edwardscissor]

Fantastic Barry you deserved it. Keep going who knows your ceiling

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks Ed

[@RogerKimski1]

Thats awesome stuff my man... im on my own road to 120kg... stuck at 110kg at the minute... the difference in weight when you get above 100kg seems crazy .. gonna keep smashing it though ... 52 year old... thanks for the videos.. ;-}

[@barrythomsonlifts]

You'll get to 120kg in no time

[@ChrisyMills27]

Well done mate 👍 just subscribed..

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude

[@rb3883]

Fantastic, congratulations Barry

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate 👍

[@terrydonnelly9655]

Been following this for a while I'm on same bench press journey for lifetime pb at age 53. End of year deadline and I'm close just like you were. Felt like we were doing it together. I'm doing my attempt next week. Loved watching this so pleased for you well done mate. 😎👌

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you. Keep me posted on your journey.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@terrydonnelly9655]

Got my lift today now I know how you felt I'm so chuffed. 💪😬

[@barrythomsonlifts]

@terrydonnelly9655 well done mate

[@voltairedentotalenkrieg5147]

Well done. I'm on a similar journey with dumbbell floor presses, I've got 28.2kg dumbbell reps up to 21 reps. I was stuck on 18 or 19 for ages and just broke my personal records to PUSH days in a row. I'm working up to 50kg dumbbell floor presses, that's my goal.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

That's a hell of a lot of reps mate. Good work.

[@brianmccarthy1322]

Way to go!!!!! Maybe fewer steps in your ramp up to the HEAVY stuff will result in more total heavy reps. Anyway you are the man. Well done!!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers Brian

[@andrewryan7583]

Well done mate!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@Xcraigy85X]

Well done man, I was cheering you on through the tv screen 💪

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@user-sn8kv6vc5i]

YESSS GO ON BARRY 💪... WITH PRESSURE AND NO SPOTTERS ... STRONG

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Cheers dude

[@zerox7069]

wow unbelievable stuff! well done!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thank you

[@xan6857]

Congratulations. Great lift at your body weight. Come along to the British Bench championships in February. You will do well - it looks as if only 3 Masters I (40-49) lifters in the 83kg class have done more than 160kg this year in competition. Preparing for the competition and the competition itself will make a good series of videos.

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Where is it?

[@xan6857]

@ Cardiff, Feb 15 and 16, check British Powerlifting website.

[@BigPap94]

Well done my friend. I watched your reaction with a smile on my face. You deserved it cause you worked so much for this. Last week i told you you gonna change your title to road to 170 kg in a couple of weeks and you proved me wrong because you did it a week earlier. Again congratulations my friend 💪💪💪

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate 👍

[@TheNutritionCoach1]

PB after 3 decades you machine!!!!!!

[@barrythomsonlifts]

Thanks mate. My body is broken 🤣🤣