What's a decent Bench press for a mid-weigth?

[-Antonio-]

For some reason (and I was one of those people) people tend to make a HUGE deal out of bench press. Everybody thinks your a big shot if you can put up a lot of weight. Dont worry about if your bench drops. I have gone from benching 270-280 to probably not even 200. Boxing will build your strength in different ways. The training that goes along with it: hitting the heavy bag, push ups, sit ups, dips, pull ups, etc. will build your strength. Trust me if you train consistantly, there is NO WAY you will be weak compared to the average person.

[yrrej]

One million pounds.....

[BrooklynBomber]

I did 2 plates today 8-9 reps 4 sets. And I am 162, now I feel ambarassed that some 150 pound guy can do so much more then me

[FeelTheA-Force]

To answer your question 240 for a 150 lber is well above average for a boxer.

boxers should not do weights full stop..

take for example calzaghe..

hes a prime example of old school conditioning and training..

jeff lacy was the weight lifting and nu school guy..

no weights end of story.. u saw what happened to lacy

[fraidycat]

boxers should not do weights full stop.

I hate hearing this. I completely disagree. Weight training has its place in boxing, as it does in any sport. Every sport. It is not a substitute for boxing training, and I'm not referring to bodybuilding or powerlifting training, or "bulking up." Refer to any of my other posts on the subject; I won't get into this again, here.

[KingDosia]

I hate hearing this. I think you're wrong. Weight training has its place in boxing, as it does in any sport. Every sport. It is not a substitute for boxing training, and I'm not referring to bodybuilding or powerlifting training, or "bulking up." Refer to any of my other posts on the subject; I won't get into this again, here.

Exactly why I have stayed out of the Training and Nutrition Forum. This debate is like talking to a wall in this site. You can get by with out weight training that is evident, You will not be the best your body can be without it. And you can not use resistance training too much. Building max strength out of balance with your speed and agility will disrupt the harmony you need your body to be in for a fight. So yes sir it does have it's place. Although I wouldn't put too much emphasis on your bench press.

[Kid Achilles]

The King has spoken the truth. You can open your eyes to it or not, it's your decision and your loss.

[-Antonio-]

I dont see why lifting is a bad thing. Bulking up is whats bad news. Unfortunatly Lacy is a good example. Shannon Briggs another.

[-Antonio-]

boxers should not do weights full stop..

take for example calzaghe..

hes a prime example of old school conditioning and training..

jeff lacy was the weight lifting and nu school guy..

no weights end of story.. u saw what happened to lacy

You seem to look for every chance to take a shot at Lacy.

[Banderivets]

Weight lifting is rather bull****.

For example.

I havent benched for ages, went to my buddies, and had a hard time with 160lb. So I came back the next few days, spent 30min on the bench each day. And the next week I was at 200lb withouht problems. I spent another fews days, and 230lb was fine. Then I stopped. And I never bench press.

Dunno if its only me or its liek that with everyone.


Some days I simply cant bench for ****. Another Ill bench a lot.

Another thing. Cause you can bench a lot doesnt mean you are strong.