Calling BS on some NFL players lifts!

[Ryce]

I was online today and came across an older M&F article where Joey Galloway (when he was with the seattle seahawks) said he could bench 405 for reps. Now....i understand that NFL athletes are very strong for thier sizes and are exceptionally good athletes but I call BS on this one. I would love to see any wide reciever much less joey galloway bench 405 for reps. Not one time..but for reps. I remember reading the same BS when shannon sharpe was EAS's posterboy.

I know linebackers and linemen are strong. I remember hearing Nate newton for the cowboys back in the 90's could bench almost 600. but a wide reciever?? I'd have to see it to believe it. Next thing you know Brady Quinn will be doing 365 for 20.

These magazine's crack me up with thier inflated claims. I'm sorry I just cant see a wide reciever doing 405 for reps. Not 1 time but for reps. Cant see it.

 

[TooPowerful4u]

Larry Allen reverse gripped 700 a few times and even got an honorary invite to some pro bench competition (think the arnold). You would be suprised at what some guys can lift. They arent the worlds elite athletes for no reason. Agility and coordination isnt their only genetic strength. That being said....iv seen guys you wouldnt put in the 300 club by looking at them hit 400. Iv also seen stick leg dudes squat 405 for reps. Iv seen dudes with super long arms curl heavy ass weight. Some times there is just more than meets the eye. Ever read about Hershall Walker doin SHITLOADS of pushups, like thousands. Its been supported by teammates and trainers too when it was questioned. Would you believe Kevine Levrone was as fast as he is at 250lbs contest shape if he TOLD you? Well he didnt do TOO shabby against the fastest man in the world! If i told you my 5'8 235lb white ass could grab rim or could do a backflip would you believe me? Shit happens. Looks aint everything and you cant always judge someone by looking at them. Look at the worlds best arm wrestlers. Most of em look normal, but will RIP YOUR ARM OFF. I can keep goin. I say.. if they are the worlds elite athletes in their sport there is more than one reason for it, as theres millions of people who would love that spot but arent as good. Id surely give them the benefit of the doubt, and if they cant hit the lifts.... theyr close. I know a trainer who is VERY good friends with Tiger Woods' trainer... he DOES bench over 300lbs! Skinny little golfer!

Now rappers on the other hand..... .lol (llcoolj benching 315x10 BS! haha)

 

[Ryce]

Tiger benches over 300? I dunno about that one. I would have to see it to believe it.

 

[mike1107]

they are athletes, they have the best physical preparations, I am not wondered at all !

especially NFL, have u seen how big are those guys ?

 

[TooPowerful4u]

Tiger benches over 300? I dunno about that one. I would have to see it to believe it.

Heard from a VEERRYY reputable trainer i know who trains pro athletes. I wouldnt doubt anything he tells me for a second, he has no reason to be, and never does.

 

[gettnlarge01]

I know those guys are strong but are we talking a true benchpress or a bounce press?

 

[debo22]

i bet LL can bench 315x10. that ain't shit and that guy is in good shape. i'm sure tiger could bench 330 or more as well. were not talking world class weight here.

 

[tatteredxangelx]

adam archuleta benched 495 and he's a safety ... explosion and acceleration is a key component to being a professional athelete and these guys got it.

 

[TooPowerful4u]

i bet LL can bench 315x10. that ain't shit and that guy is in good shape. i'm sure tiger could bench 330 or more as well. were not talking world class weight here.

lol well sorry...didnt realize it was so light haha. Not everyone can ride around on a bike and steal peoples chains like you.... by the way, get your eye fixed.

 

[Chrysler]

i bet LL can bench 315x10. that ain't shit and that guy is in good shape. i'm sure tiger could bench 330 or more as well. were not talking world class weight here.

I'd have to see it to believe it. LL I believe, but Tiger...again, I'd have to see it.

 

[Tyrone]

Not surprised...

We've discussed this before and even about Tiger. I can see him pressing 315 controlled...Why not?

 

[abadseal]

We've discussed this before and even about Tiger. I can see him pressing 315 controlled...Why not?

Wasn't it rumored not too long ago that Tiger was using gear??? If so wouldn't find it that surprising at all.

 

[abadseal]

Speaking of this.

Yesterday I was at the gym and in between a set of deadlifts I glance over to a bench with a pretty slim dude and a bar with 275 on it. He weighed maybe 180 at about my height about 6'2. So he caught my attention and I stopped and watched for a second thinking he'll undoubtedly need a spot in a second or two but I was pretty freakin impressed when he not only pumped out one good rep but proceeded to get 7 and looked like he had another 2 or 3 in him. Looking at him I'd say he was maybe capable of 185 but in actuality probably could hit about 315-320. Just as you may pass normal looking people on the street and never know their mass murders or hired assassins there may be more than meets the eye. I've had my ass whipped twice for forgetting this and getting into shit with guys who were much more experienced and trained than myself. I tend not to forget it now.

 

[dragonfire101]

Alot of athletes train for stregth not size. Alot of the lefting routines are to increase explosive power and stregth. I had memebers of my wrestling team weighing 140 benching 350 for reps. Back in H.S there wer lots of guys who only weigh around 180-190 benching 405 for a few reps.

 

[Ryce]

thats true. I did have some very strong HS wrestlers when i was in high school. I remember a kid in high school much like your story. he was maybe 160-170 and shelling out 365 like it was 135. I remember that day like it was yesterday. All of us were standing there in the weight room looking at him like he was jesus come back to earth. We hadnt ever seen anything like that before. So that is true.

 

[debo22]

lol well sorry...didnt realize it was so light haha. Not everyone can ride around on a bike and steal peoples chains like you.... by the way, get your eye fixed.

yeah, i try my best......and i happen to like my eye the way it is.

you better watch your mouth before you get knocked out like your pops used to. THATS MY BIKE PUNK!

 

[rotty]

adam archuleta benched 495 and he's a safety ... explosion and acceleration is a key component to being a professional athelete and these guys got it.

I'm pretty sure Archuleta busted his ass and trained like a maniac to get Poloquin to train him, and he doesn't train just anyone

 

[mrsoul]

Tiger benches over 300? I dunno about that one. I would have to see it to believe it.

next time you see tiger on tv look at him close. he is pretty thick chested especially for a golfer. i have heard that before a well and i believe it. i can see your point though. certainly none of these guys exagerate, lol~!

 

[mrsoul]

lol well sorry...didnt realize it was so light haha. Not everyone can ride around on a bike and steal peoples chains like you.... by the way, get your eye fixed.

lol/ what you got on my 40?

 

[anabolicfan]

405 for reps is not that big a deal...