Bench 1 REPmax

[Senator]

Just wondering what would my 1 rep max would be on the bench if i got to 120kg and did 5x5 . thanks and cheers

 

[Totalstrength]

Just try it, off the top of my head 145 - 150

 

[catastrophic]

People with lab coats & calculators say 135.

 

[dandexter]

Best way to know and really the only way is to try it out. My guess is about 140kg.

 

[BigJim]

Depends if its paused or not i guess.

I benched 135kg touch and go and there is no way i would be able to bench 120 5x5.

If you are talking touch and go i would think it would be up around 150kg+.

At the end of the day though, you will only know if you try it.

 

[Rugby88]

Try it.

id say between 130-140

 

[trofius]

work up to it.. dont just have a crack you will need to get used to supporting teh weight, so over say 4 weeks after warmups,
start at 120 x 5 x 5
next week 130 x 3 x 5
next 140 x 2 x 4
next 145 x 1, 150 x 1, see how you are feeling,
next 150 x 1, more if you can...

get a spot, and be aware that 1rm efforts can really sap you

or do a few cycles of 5,3,1.

 

[Senator]

Yeah your all right i will go for my max and see how i go then start all over again man i love this shit but i getting too old so i reckon i might have one or two max peaks a year in me thanks guys cheers

 

[The Hamburgler]

Varies amongst individuals.

I know in the 80-85% range I can probably push out more reps on more exercises than most, but once I get to 90%+ I struggle with anything more than singles.

I guess what i'm saying is, depending on your dominant muscle fibre type it could be anywhere from sub-140 to well over 155