How To Bench Press 315 lbs

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[@Expat-happy-hour]

This is a great goal to set. Right now I 59 and can max 225 bench. I want to be able to bench 315 by my 60th birthday , 10 months from now.

[@elka7823]

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[@CloudSlayer53]

Closer to ur goal?

[@YoutubeAdsSuck]

Yah get it?

[@capricornblack3450]

Hell yeah! Did you get it?!

[@manuelalvarez817]

Impossible to do 😂

[@ethanchaney1139]

Currently at 285, hoping to be at 300 by January, hopefully more. (It’s Dec 16 right now, but I have 2 weeks vacation to just focus on lifting) Good luck to all my fellow kings going for 3 plates, I hope you have the drive to achieve this milestone many people don’t ever experience.

[@boom-bm1kl]

Did you get 300?

[@DeepPoeticSociety]

I'm getting there. Currently stuck at 255. Going for 260 on Saturday. 💪

[@BigBenchas]

Hell yeah bud, get it!

[@DeepPoeticSociety]

@@BigBenchas Unfortunately, it did not go up. I warmed up with 135 for 5, 205 for 2, 225 single, finally 240 single. I don't know what happened😭

[@BigBenchas]

@@DeepPoeticSociety Next time buddy!

[@DeepPoeticSociety]

@@BigBenchas Yessir! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger💪💪💪

[@arabpowerbuilding3205]

Did you reach your goal ?

[@usayeed727]

Reached 405lbs at 26yrs old after the lockdown. It demonstrated the importance of rest because before that milestone I only trained 2 months after a half year lockdown. Before covid I was stuck at 375lbs for years. Programming is so crucial it’s unreal.

[@moemeneldukany4191]

how much do you weigh?

[@moemeneldukany4191]

3 plates is my goal too, currently i am at 235 after 5 months of training, hopefully in 7-8 months i get 3 plates(i am 172 pounds)

[@rodrigocasaltorres3782]

Amazing content! Thanks!

[@sveinhaland2975]

Hey coach Ben, I appreciate all the help you are giving out here, and it have helped me a lot. Although I realize I never be strong in bench again..., I have done 340 for 3 reps when I was 20 before I ruined my right shoulder (54 now). 2 years ago without proper form I did 210 for 3 rep when I popped my right shoulder again, actually happened 3 times in 4.5 years, and a month ago out of nowhere, doing some pretty light floor presses I strained my left shoulder which as never happened before ever..., now I am back to zero again... Both shoulders acing, no good, by by...

[@BigBenchas]

Sorry to hear that Svein! Once you heal up consider our coaching program, I think at your age and condition its best to allocate the programming to someone else and always have eyes on the technical aspects. You'd be surprised how much it would help. We don't always see the things we need to see ourselves and we don't always train the way we probably should be training

[@sveinhaland2975]

@@BigBenchas Thank you coach Ben for reaching out to me. Well, I started to heal up, but my left shoulder suddenly popped yesterday, nothing major I think. Was able to deadlift pretty heavy today. The problem is that I have followed all your advice's regarding setup and are keeping tight and still shoulder went out, not heavy either...I don't understand I will try some different things, and will see what happens. But I am getting tired of every time I bench thinking, okay when will one of my shoulder brake down.... :(

[@thomasmanton3944]

When I was 51 yo my best all time Bench was 285 .In feb.2016 I began 5x5 during 4 weeks I got 315 5x5.After that I made smolov jr.and after that wendler 5/3/1 335x 5 rpe 9.Actually my 10 rm is 300.1 RM 375. 54 yo. Squatting since feb 2019 345x5. TM 375. 54 yo.

[@robertjames2645]

I'm 6'4" and about 235lbs and it took me about 8 months to get there, did 315 about 4 times, had my 1st born the next day and never managed to get back there again. I will do!

[@BigBenchas]

Congrats robert!

[@tymusjarosz5875]

180cm 83 kg stuck at 300 lbs chasing 315 using westside barbell methods highly recommend the knowledge from louis simmons

[@tymusjarosz5875]

update : bulking hard 88,50 kg / 195 lbs right now benched 320 lbs on floor press / 145 kg 350 lbs on 3 board press / 160 kg 225 lbs seated ohp close grip / 100 kg 300 lbs incline bench / 135 kg 300 lbs swiss bar bench wide grip / 145 kg

[@disastroustitanic8139]

Greetings, I am currently 15 and this video shows and gives out very good detail I’m currently doing 235-240 pounds hoping to achieve 315 by around my junior year.

[@kingpusspuss1527]

You got it, my freshman year I benched 240 now it’s the beginning of my junior year and I’m at 305. I’ll get 315 soon

[@disastroustitanic8139]

@@kingpusspuss1527 well i didnt get to far im now in my senior year and im practically bench 270 and i had the highest bench in my school but im hoping to grow my bench even more this year the goal is still trying to get 300

[@disastroustitanic8139]

@@kingpusspuss1527 but good for you man the grind never stops but honestly im natural and people think i take steroid’s 😂

[@Julian-wk1gt]

I'm a 16 y/o who just recently knocked out 2 plates and now I see this in recommended 😂😂

[@kevintorres8848]

haha i watch that vid 16yrs old 2 plates i just started going to the gym rn i can do 2 plates and 3 reps but i haven’t put more weight

[@miguelducasse6065]

Hmm 🤔 how many times per week can I actually hit the bench press I’m stuck at 295 to 300lbs I can almost taste it lol got to 305 a few years but got hurt 😞 so it was a mayor set back…injury from actually doing light reps massive shoulder pain but now I’m back I feel great…..

[@Kevination]

Next week I am going to max 315lb 🤙🏼

[@littledude9463]

Just hit 295 at 143 bw, hopefully I can get to 315 in a year from now

[@BEERU5]

Thats great! Almost 300 lbs at 143 is absurd strength!

[@ahmedeffendi8499]

You compete bro?

[@littledude9463]

@@ahmedeffendi8499 interestingly no, although I have been told that I could be competitive if I did a meet

[@ahmedeffendi8499]

@@littledude9463 def give it a shot

[@luciddreams5272]

oh yea youre going to get it. 💯

[@lionelmartinez9090]

I don’t understand my body I can bench 335 I can shoulder bench press 275 and I’m strong in my upper body but my legs are so weak wtf is my problem with my legs

[@WilliamBadmf]

58 here. I can do 225x11, 275x3. My goal is 315x3 I did 300x10 at 180 pounds at age 22 I also have plates and screws in both wrists from a motorcycle accident at age 38

[@weareyouare2680]

I recently made it to 290lb. I dont think anything too fancy is needed. Just hit the gym hard and frequent.

[@gregorybuttari849]

I am 47 , 5ft 6 , 275 .. not realy lean. 315 is my 85 persent . Take care of your shoulders and i tell the guys get out of your head or you will fail. Great info Coach .

[@myspaceimnic]

first time i hit 315 i was benching twice per week and ohp once and i did it on a shitty commercial gym bench. technique is super important but you dont need any special accesories. progressive overload + technique is de wei

[@Opincargymnastics25]

Bench 3 times a week , no hypertrophy just heavy

[@ozrivera]

My max now is 355 have tried to bench 365 a few times unsuccessfully but I'm really close to putting it up. First time I hit 315 was in 3017 it takes time and consistency. Most importantly is the diet, have to eat food that feed muscles like protein, at least 1 gram for every pound you weigh.

[@jd2161]

I see what you did there lol "3017" lol

[@Flatpickmastery]

Really hoping I can get to 315

[@kolecarterbenches]

It's not how much you press, it is how much you press correctly. Just saying. I just turned 57 years old a couple days ago and love to bench heavy!

[@ryanr20091]

yeah technique is the biggest difference when going heavy. You can only get by with bad form on the lighter weight as soon as went above 315 I realized how crucial form is . good form will keep you lifting those heavyweights

[@mr.speyside5240]

Working your triceps during a superset will activate some additional strength. Get a barbell at 60-80 lbs and curl 10-12 reps, triceps press 10-12 reps and do 3 back to back sets. Do that 3x and allow yourself to rest, maybe 3-5 days. Go back to the bench and watch what happens!

[@kenwkls6392]

quick way for me was to do 3 sets of 20 on a 2 plate. if you can do that comfortably then you can go straight on to 3 plates. also frequently doing dumbell presses help.

[@fatgainz_lifting]

I hit 315lbs bench press and now I want nothing more than 405 it’s addicting

[@BB2K24X]

Great💪🏽👍🏼👊

[@Flatpickmastery]

I’m at 290 and I’ve been training over a year since the pandemic started

[@xxxxzzzzz5943]

Big back = big bench. Elbow sleeves helped me as well.

[@eu4767]

Currently at 130kg for 1RM hit about 4-5 weeks ago, hoping end of April to get 140

[@tsboxing9037]

9 months ago was the first time I benched in my life I couldn’t bench 175 now I’m at 285 how much longer can I expect this progress I’m currently 6”1 and 185

[@BigBenchas]

My suggestion is to keep forging ahead the way you're doing. Progress rate will slow down soon but don't downregulate your mindset. Always aim big

[@ralphvilla3901]

dope, what weight you at now? did you ever get to 315?

[@williamtomczak9135]

Iam 60 doing 220 ten reps can't get passed that did 340 when I was 30.

[@ericcrawford4820]

I’m benching right now 260lbs at 165 lbs I really think if I bulk up to 175lbs I can just throw it up, I’m only 5ft8 by the way

[@meowlover1142]

At 275 currently tryna get to 300 before the year is done.

[@donaldmesiona9827]

high-school and college 315 was easy, but I was weighing in at bulky 185-190. today i'm 44 weighing in at lean 150... 315 still goes up, but it's a challenge. thanks for the knowledge!

[@DeepPoeticSociety]

I’m currently at 265, and was at 275 in March before Quarantine messed me up. Please, any tips how I can make some good progress?

[@donaldmesiona9827]

@@DeepPoeticSociety try the smolov bench program... it's a three week intense course. I got my brother in-law to do it. he's lanky at 6'4" 185lb. 1 year ago he struggled with the 25lb plates (90lbs) today he can hit 225 for 4 and a PR of 265.

[@DeepPoeticSociety]

@@donaldmesiona9827 thank you!

[@donaldkasper8346]

Getting fat to lift more is not technique, it is just mass.

[@xthee_0nly_1x11]

😂 Lol bro, 185-190 lbs is not “bulky”. Assuming you’re average height (~5’10”-5’11”), then anything under a relatively lean 205 lbs with somewhat visible abs is skinny. If you’re shorter like 5’6” or something then 185 is reasonable weight.

[@gregoryross2024]

That's my goal for this year. Right now I'm stuck at 270.

[@princeali9129]

My max is 250. I want to get 315 in a few months but fuck its gonna be hard

[@charlesnewcomb3739]

This guy both looks and sounds like my barber

[@closegripbenchpress489]

im still getting to 225 . i weight 60kg but have long arms (almost touch my knees relaxed). what do you think is the max for the average bench specialist?

[@BigBenchas]

Never put a cap on your potential! Hard work and smart training will guide you, just keep putting in the time

[@closegripbenchpress489]

@@BigBenchas i wanted to thank you because last week i thanks to you mastered my bench press and now im just seeing qucik progress (2kg+ per weak)

[@dannywyattmartinez9825]

The other day I did 315 for 3 how my trying going I think I can hit 350 by the end of this month

[@ogbigslurm]

Stuck at 300x1

[@leonflowers2073]

Give me an example of each of these criteria u mentioned on the white board

[@BigBenchas]

I believe that is addressed in video my friend but I can definitely expand for you if you shoot me an email

[@leonflowers2073]

@@BigBenchas thanks

[@cajun3197]

I was at 300 then 285 then 265 guess I’m going backwards because I’m trying to often. I also don’t sleep though

[@mikram2613]

Guys when maxing out 275,285,300,315, one rep each,and you will hit your goals

[@michaelt6613]

46, 6’ 180 and finally hit it in June. Just finally able to get 2 reps yesterday. I’ll have to bulk to 200 to hit 365 is my guess.

[@rickdalbey6009]

I am 71. I am stuck at 255. I have been stuck there for a year. My goal is 3 plates. I love bench pressing.

[@rickdalbey6009]

I am now at 280 for 2 reps. Two months later.

[@born2270]

@@rickdalbey6009 what about now?

[@aborigine777]

Congratulations. That is great. I am 64 years young and currently getting my inclined bench Pre$$e$ up to 225 x 5 . I currently can do 145 x 10 . I am 5ft7" and 170lbs. I can do 12 bdywt pull-ups strict-reps.

[@rickdalbey6009]

Congratulations! Now, 2 years later at 73, I have increased my bench press to 2 reps at 285. Fun stuff! @@aborigine777

[@85passthru]

im 59 i can do 315 x5 x5

[@zachrahr618]

Currently benching 285, working my way up to 315.

[@HunterRussell]

How's it going now? I'm at 280 rn

[@zachrahr618]

@@HunterRussell DUDE hell yeah! I actually got to 305 last winter, then backed off for the summer. I'm just starting to work my way back up and I'm HOPING to get 315 this year. I'm currently at 285 also! But I just started eating like a horse again so we'll see how she goes. Good to hear back!

[@HunterRussell]

@@zachrahr618 good stuff bro u got it in no time. I'm hoping to get 315 before my senior ends which is june. Rn I'm 17 but 18 in may and about 180lbs. I think I can get it but I want it comp standard bc I do touch and go and a few inches of hip raise.

[@jonron5238]

19 years old got up 290 2 days ago going for 315 in a few months

[@5.7hemi79]

Did you get it?

[@jonron5238]

5.7 hemi got up 300 never quite got 315 still going for it tho

[@5.7hemi79]

@@jonron5238 I'm at 295 now and I'm going hard mode to try to get 315.

[@henryskiez]

Genetics plays a big part. I was able to do this in 4 months of training despite the fact most people never will.

[@carterfast4721]

Weight is a huge part of this too. Guessing you are a heavier gentleman, strong as an ox obviously. Keep it up bro

[@henryskiez]

@@carterfast4721 oh 100% 😂 I weigh 300lbs

[@ieatkids4349]

Just hit 190 at 195 bodyweight at 15 years old. I wanna hit 2 plates so bad😭

[@dagomendoza209]

Got to 295 today no spot

[@BigBenchas]

Congrats Dago!

[@moisesreyes4933]

I hit 260 at 147 bw. Hopefully I can reach 315 one day

[@BigBenchas]

I know you can buddy!

[@pouf875]

Did you hit it?

[@matroskinmatroskin4175]

Dave Tate's wife, without any prior weighllifting background whatsoever, supposedly benched 315 after just one year of training. She is 123 lbs. THOSE ARE SOME AWESOME STEROIDS ... I am 265 lbs and have been traning for 30 years, and can bench 315 for 3, my record ... I DL 475, and Squat 455 ... The bench is my weakest lift ... After the last hiatus, in 2017, when I tore my distal bicep tendon Deadlifiting, and had to have it surgically re-attached, I started benching in the beginning of 2018, starting at 95 lbs... It took me over 2 years to get to 315 ... I found that Dumbbell benching helps with my bench, my best is 130 for 3, and 125 for 6 reps.

[@malli69]

That girl that weights 132lbs I think her name is Jen (she calls herself 132 lbs of power)she benches 325 lbs and natural and gets tested a lot. So how do you explain that?

[@kingpusspuss1527]

Stuck at fucking 305

[@guillermosilva5905]

I’m doing 275 x 5 now . Should I just master 275 and move on or should I shoot for that 315? I’ve done 315 before, butI was younger, lighter, and more dedicated.

[@5.7hemi79]

I think you got 315. I can bench 300x1 and 275x3 so if you can get 5 you can probably get 315

[@Coffeendonuts]

If you can get 275 for 7 you should be able to get 315. Maybe work up to 7 reps on 275 then start working at 295 Til you are comfortable and can get 4-6 and keep creeping up slowly with 2.5 plates. 315 won’t feel as heavy. It’s a huge difference between 275 and 315. It’s only 40 lbs but making the jump from 275-315 feels like 100 lbs without slowly adjusting to the weight. Your tendons aren’t used to the weight either so it’s good to creep up slowly

[@ramie-uz9xi]

This one size fits all bench mark is about the dumbest PR to to ever consider Try going for 1.5 X your body weight to set yourself a realistic goal . I’m 235 and a 315 bench isn’t as impressive as a 150 pound man pressing 225 .

[@stanleysimmonsreactions9056]

I hit 315 around 3 months of training

[@MegaErnieMAN]

I got it the frist time I tried in the frist month with my feet plated. I noticed that by someone watching I get stronger 4 some reason

[@Coffeendonuts]

Trenboloney sammiches?

[@Jake-st9oh]

I’m 15 just did 265 shooting for 315 by January or December at 195bw

[@5.7hemi79]

I'm 15, 195bw, and I max at 265 as well. Did you ever get to 315?

[@Jake-st9oh]

5.7 hemi I did 285 almost 290

[@5.7hemi79]

@@Jake-st9oh So you put on 20 pounds in 3 months? What program did you use? Did you do any other stuff to help your bench like dips, incline bench, or OHP.

[@Jake-st9oh]

5.7 hemi keep everything the same just keep going heavier and so high weight low reps.and actually I kept doing 265 until December 20 and I got on nitric oxide and my bench skyrocketed

[@5.7hemi79]

@@Jake-st9oh Well I'm too broke for supplements but ever since I've been at 215, When I max out I'll always video it and see which part of the lift I fail If I fail at the bottom I know my chest needs work If I fail at the middle my shoulders need work If I fail near lockout my triceps need work. Right now I have a strong chest and triceps but my shoulders are weak so I've been doing some OHP and Incline bench and its helping alot. Just yesterday I hit 225 for 7, 245 for 3, and 265 for a single. When my triceps were lacking I did alot of close grip benchpress and skull crushers to get past the plateaus. That technique has worked for me very well.

[@pouf875]

I’m going to bulk to 315 to bench 315 and then bulk to 405 to bench 405.

[@multiply765]

GENIUS

[@dmac3927]

T-bomb, swear by it, went from 315 to 365 less than a year

[@5.7hemi79]

Is that a steroid or a powerlifting program?

[@ADAPTATION7]

Three plates doesen't mean much unless you talk about the size of the bencher.

[@chief8079]

@Tyguy80s if you're under 5'9", you could def bench 315 at 160-180.

[@BigBenchas]

Depends which population we might be speaking to and yes, the type of lifter. Regardless benching 315 might be as overwhelmingly enjoyable and take just as much work for a lifter as someone who is going for 500. All depends!

[@ADAPTATION7]

@@BigBenchas What I meant to say is that if you weigh half of that or even less, it means at least twice bodyweight. On the other hand, if you weigh 250 lbs, 315 lbs isin't as big an accomplishment. All depends on the size. For myself, it would certainly be a milestone. Got to take care of my right shoulder first though.

[@hellhathnofurylikeapuppets2793]

Strength is strength, bodyweight is irrelevant unless you're competing in a competition with weight classes.

[@GYMJAX]

hell hath no fury like a puppet scorned This is absolute bullshit...every world record progressively increases with the lifters body weight. This isn’t my opinion it’s a fact. Also body weight generally equates to heavier bench. Unless your an average lifter working out at 24 hour fitness....

[@handongjk]

There is no such like how to increase ur bench. U just push ur ass off till it go up.

[@JayGrinding]

My max is 225

[@stoneinthefield1]

You saying 315 bench is a common thing shows just how incompetent you are. I go five days a week to a very busy elite gym in a big city, and there are only a handful of people that can benchpress 315 pounds.

[@burntgod7165]

I'm never getting 315 because I weigh lean 153 aged 54. My aim is 225.

[@smdnsnnd7254]

How to bench press 315? ... well you would put 3 plates on each side of the bar and bench press it.

[@radcliffjr7834]

How to bench 315. Weight as much as this guy in the video. 300lbs.