Deadlift: 373.21 kilograms (822.8 pounds) Squat: 373.21 kilograms (822.8 pounds) Bench: 255.24 kilograms (562.5 pounds)
His most well-known chest record was his incredible 495 lbs (225 kg) bench press for reps. Coleman could perform this with relative ease, often doing multiple reps during his workouts. He was known for using extremely heavy weights in all of his lifts, pushing his body to its limits to build massive size and strength.
Gene Rychlak is the first man to bench press over 1,000 lb with a lift of 1,004 lb (455 kg) in November. Scot Mendelson presses 457 kg (1,008 lb) (February 18) in a powerlifting exhibition called Fit Expo in Pasadena, California. Gene Rychlak presses 458 kg (1,010 lb) (December 16).
While there is no official figure provided by Johnson himself, industry experts and trainers who have worked with him often estimate his bench press capabilities to be between 450 to 500 pounds. To put this into perspective: The average untrained man can bench press approximately 135 pounds.
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Bench press — 25, 15 and eight reps at 165, 195, 225 lbs. Nautilus press — 15 reps at 80, 100, 130 lbs. Incline press — 15 reps at 80, 100, 130 lbs.
Stallone claims to have been able to bench press 385-400 lbs (174.6-181.4 kg) and squat 500 lbs (226.8 kg) in his prime. While in a bench pressing contest with former Mr. Olympia Franco Columbu, he severely tore his pectoral muscle and needed over 160 stitches on it.
Tyson could absolutely bench over 215lbs. A 215 pound bench press is an incredibly modest bench for a man and would not raise any eyebrows at any gym in America. Mike Tyson is gifted and was a muscular 220 pounds in his prime.
His routine, adapted from the teachings of kettlebell gurus Mark Cheng and Steve Maxwell, is so effective, he says, that he's stronger than ever —even on conventional gym lifts. Rogan can do 40 dips, “which I could never do before,” he says. “And I can still bench 315.”
His perfection in these allows him to defeat opponents he otherwise shouldn't be able to. Batman bench presses between 800-1,000 pounds, military presses 500-600 pounds, and curls 300-350 pounds!! Again for a mere mortal, that is unbelievable.
In terms of what's realistic for a person with average genetics, I'd say the old rule of thumb of 300/400/500 for the bench press/squat/deadlift is a simplistic but quite reasonable guideline of highly respectable strength for men with abs.
Looking at the above, Cutler's best lifts in the big three are: Squat: 700 pounds x 1. Bench: 550 pounds x 2. Deadlift: 585 pounds x 3.
Ronnie Coleman's strength was unparalleled, and he was known for his incredible lifting feats, both in and out of competition. One example of his strength was his performance at the 2006 Canada Pro Cup, where he lifted an astounding 373kg on the squat.
Michael Jordan did bench press during his prime. In fact, he benched 315 lbs. with ease. The reason he benched was to build up his back for defense.
In your prime, how much could you bench-press? My max was 475. I'm up to 415 now.
The weight training sessions alternate from high-rep to maximum-lift; in the latter Kobe now squats 400 and bench-presses 300.
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