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How Much Could You Bench Press at 13 yrs

slipre Posts: 2 Joined: 2005/09/02	2005/09/02, 01:06 AM Well I am 13 5'11 and i weigh 194 (fatty i know) i can bench press 135 lbs and i just wanted to know how much you could do at the age of 13..........im doing reps of 100
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/09/02, 01:45 AM At 13 I was not thinking about bench pressing! I was out playing in the playground, having a good time. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
zak786 Posts: 183 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/09/02, 05:30 AM Jimi what r u chattin about? You just said that bench press stunts your growth and free wegihts doesn't....does that mean the barbell is not freeweights??? Weight lifting does not stunt growth!!! It's a myth... some other guys here will tell you that. And at 13....Have some damn fun man and play some sports, forget about bench pressing. -------------- \"Liyytttweighttttttt !!! Nuttin but a peanut..\" Ronnie Coleman
zak786 Posts: 183 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/09/02, 10:02 AM Just coz u read something in a book doesn't make it true. There are many posts on this site about stunted growth. Check this site: http://bodybuilding.about.com/cs/beginnerbasics/l/blstuntedgrowth.htm -------------- \"Liyytttweighttttttt !!! Nuttin but a peanut..\" Ronnie Coleman
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/09/02, 01:19 PM Yeah, all top bodybuilders are midgets.:) They just look bigger in magazines and TV. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
zak786 Posts: 183 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/09/02, 02:35 PM Wot bout Arnie? Ronnie? MArkus Ruhl ? Cutler? -------------- \"Liyytttweighttttttt !!! Nuttin but a peanut..\" Ronnie Coleman
zak786 Posts: 183 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/09/03, 05:03 AM sorry cutler is pretty short. But there is no scientific evidence that it does stunt ur growth. And bb1 how tall r u? U look pretty tall. Where are all the other guys who can give some real evidence that weightlifting does not stunt ur growth. COME ON !!! Thanks -------------- \"Liyytttweighttttttt !!! Nuttin but a peanut..\" Ronnie Coleman
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/09/03, 10:32 AM Dude, Stallone is 5'10"... not the tallest guy on the planet, but still, pretty tall... Oh... and in a book once, I read about this kid who flew on a broom and went to wizard school... must be true. t -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson) Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
zak786 Posts: 183 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/09/03, 11:04 AM haha good one tim -------------- \"Liyytttweighttttttt !!! Nuttin but a peanut..\" Ronnie Coleman
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/09/03, 11:24 AM Is that true Tim??? I read that too! Guess I'll stop training my 13 yr old son!:) -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan Montreal Canada
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/09/03, 05:48 PM Ivan, you should stop training your 13 year old for wizard school. You don't want to stunt his growth. t -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson) Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
	2005/09/03, 06:50 PM who is dude? -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/09/03, 07:12 PM I've got nothing witty to follow that, Charlie. Damn... -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson) Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
vwshepherd Posts: 71 Joined: 2005/07/28	2005/09/03, 07:14 PM unless it is some kind of freakish training like "Little Hercules" was going thru, I say the more you can train a youngster the better they will be throughout life in general. within reason of course.
	2005/09/03, 08:17 PM I think I can bench press 6 thirteen year olds. -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/09/03, 10:26 PM Charlie if you did that I think you get arrested! -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
	2005/09/04, 01:42 AM These days it's easy to publish a book about anything....even individuals with PhDs are just trying to make some money or achieve some end which doesn't ahve much to do with telling the truth....whenever reading anything you have to ask yourself if it's a 'reputable source'....that is do people/experts in the industr/area about which the person is writing agree or disagree with him/her(diagreement doesn't indicate that the person is wrong but you get a feel about majority opinion....there are organizations that believe that earth revolves around the sun...)...what kind of past does the writer have? what are his goals by/for writing something?... only very heavy lifting MAY cause stunting of growth....moderate/light lifting should not...in fact moderate lifting will make you stronger, healthier, more intelligent....lift weights in the 12-20 rep region and do compound exercises.....squats, deadlifts, bench presses, rows, pull ups, etc.... at 14....you don't have much credibility jimi...unless you're some sort of a genius or have a lot of proof for your opinion...it's just some random opinions.... have some fun at 13...forget about lifting and enjoy yourself....play sports...and focus on learning correct techniques in each sport...focus on doing well in school...
	2005/09/04, 01:45 AM err... some organizations that believe sun revolves around earth..
	2005/09/04, 12:53 PM Don't let Menace B/S you jimi. The earth is flat and the sun does revolve around the sun. I can send you membership papers to the flat earth socicety if you want them. I was bench pressing when I was 12 and I'm only 4 feet tall now. ============ Quoting from menace3000: err... some organizations that believe sun revolves around earth.. ============= -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/09/04, 12:57 PM And I met this kid named Harry... Cotter? Was that his last name? Cotter... hhhmmm... doesn't sound quite right... anyway.. he had this scar on his chin? Chin...? Not sure if that's right either... anyway... he told me he could fly on brooms. :) -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson) Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
zak786 Posts: 183 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/09/05, 07:12 AM SO does bench pressing really stunt ur growth? I started at 15 and now I'm 16 and 5"8 and still growing. I dunno if I was going through a growth spurt at the time but When I started to going gym I grew much faster than before. I dunno if this is a coincidnece. Anyways I dnt think there is really any scientific proof that this is right or wrong. Nothing shld really stunt ur growth unless u damage ur growth plates some how. But smoking at an early age will stunt ur growth. -------------- \"Liyytttweighttttttt !!! Nuttin but a peanut..\" Ronnie Coleman
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/09/05, 02:32 PM wow. You have a theory. Despite the fact, that almost everything you have said on this thread to date would be taken as complete bs by anyone that understands weight training and physiology, I think that YOU should publish a book listing you theory. As for the wizard thing, I would stay away from it. I know a guy, that know's a guy... -------------- Your two most important minerals: Iron and Chalk. If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
	2005/09/05, 05:16 PM I have a friend who theorizes on topics he has no clue about and always gives me advice about nutrition, lifting, and so on.....despite never working out or having no actual knowledge on those topics....recently he started giving me advice at playing hold'em...never playing a single hand for money....I just use those opportunities to LOL...then ROFL later thinking about it....and the LMAO when doing further reminiscing about what he actually end up saying.....laughter is good for the body and 'soul' so I think these are great opportunities to laugh your a$$ off.....:)
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/09/05, 11:05 PM Jimi1105: What was the point in sending me a PM with this? "Hey if you've got something to embarrass me on say it to my face." I did say it to your face. I am not afraid to call out BS when I see it. And if I read it on here, I am not afraid to call it out in front of everyone... Go to the powerlifting forum, and read gatormades post on professional advice. I do the same thing. If you are going to post bs advice that you cant back up, then you better be ready to back it up, because I WILL call you out on it... I have done it before, in many other posts, and I will continue to do it. I try to ensure that the people looking for advice, can always get REAL advice... Next time, think before you post, and I won't have to say anything, to your face, and in front of everyone. -------------- Your two most important minerals: Iron and Chalk. If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/09/11, 03:10 PM jimi1105: I don't think you should be giving any advice to anyone you look like a gay swedish model what was the point of that one. most people usually appreciate the advice. I have been trying to help people on this site for some time now, yourself included, as i seem to remember responding to a few of your other posts and questions. If you have a problem with any of the advice i give, come straight out and say it, i have no problem backing up everything i say. I am always up for debating my stances. however, you really need to grow up if thats the best response you can think of. -------------- Your two most important minerals: Iron and Chalk. If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
ab-dan Posts: 17 Joined: 2005/07/25	2005/09/11, 04:22 PM i'm 13 an lifting 20 kg but i aint big so just do wotever burns -------------- ^^^gained after 1 and a half week of training^^
chiasd Posts: 19 Joined: 2005/09/07	2005/09/21, 10:30 AM when I was 13 I was only 4'9' 100lb and couldn't bench 80lb...my height was caused by genetics...lol Now, I believe that you should be able to bench your own weight. AND why are you dioing reps of 100??? try 3 sets of 10 and see how heavier you can go.
jd49006 Posts: 24 Joined: 2005/08/21	2005/09/21, 11:13 AM I am new to weight lifting but am far from gullible. I think slipre might be pulling someone leg. 100 reps with 135 lbs! Is there anyone out there that can bench that much 100 times? Jerry weights before dates......... pain is my friend............ I'll rest when I get home....
homegym1 Posts: 75 Joined: 2005/08/12	2005/09/27, 08:41 PM im 13 i bench 135 but i dont workout my chest alot becuz baseball all the other muscles to help you hit
homegym1 Posts: 75 Joined: 2005/08/12	2005/09/28, 08:19 AM yeah 1 time
logan_kirby1994 Posts: 3 Joined: 2007/06/13	2007/06/13, 11:47 AM i bench 135 2 times at 13 and i wiegh 134 around there is that good and will i be able to bench 225 by the time im 14? when i work chest once a week?
engl4nd34 Posts: 17 Joined: 2007/06/13	2007/06/14, 06:30 PM ur 13 and bench 135? I really dont know but that sounds very hard to believe...still. Im almost 15 and benching a good solid 100 pounds. Honestly, 100 pounds isnt to bad people. Dont push yourself to hard. You can hurt your body.
Newpher1 Posts: 12 Joined: 2007/06/13	2007/06/15, 10:38 AM when i was 13, like 5 months ago. i could bench 165, i weighed 140...i think that pretty good!...but england, now im 14 and can bench 205...so maybe 100 lbs is going to light budd.. -------------- \"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.\"
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/06/15, 02:05 PM Why are you trying to rip on someone for only benching 100. Not everyone is as naturally gifted and had to work to get where they are. 100 pounds at 13 with a low weight isn't bad at all. Personally I think you're a bit full of it with how much you keep talking about how much you can bench. I think you're trying to make yourself believe you can actually do it.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/06/15, 02:09 PM Lets play nice fellas -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! I wish everyone would get a partial amnesia and never use 'tone' ever again. (thanks Menance) 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
georgiagirl Posts: 421 Joined: 2006/07/11	2007/06/15, 02:33 PM ok... here is my take.... it is nice to know so you can see where people have been and where they are now. BUT..... who really cares? I mean if I am in the gym with 2 friends who cares who benches more. If I am going my max and they are going theirs then why not cheer eachother on? So I may not bench as much as mutt, but I KNOW that if we were working out together he would pat me on the back when I benched my max just as I would him. -------------- My Catahoula did it. I saw a book titled "Sex for Dummies" and wondered why anyone would teach dumb people how to reproduce?
EliteBody Posts: 2 Joined: 2010/07/02	2010/07/02, 06:04 AM well when i wuz 13 i could bench 150 and i weighed 114 at that time and now im 14 and i can bench 190 to 200 and i way about 120 now
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2010/07/02, 07:15 AM Right -------------- FOR MY WIFE: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AINT NOTHING COMPARED TO THE COST OF LIVING HIGH. 7707mutt@freetrainers.com