Ben Wallace in Muscle and Fitness

[B4n3 0n3]

The cover story is on Ben Wallace and it shows his workout ect. The part that amazed me was that it said at 6'7" and 240lbs he can bench 460 for his one rep max, impressive.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by B4n3 0n3

The cover story is on Ben Wallace and it shows his workout ect. The part that amazed me was that it said at 6'7" and 240lbs he can bench 460 for his one rep max, impressive.

If M & F is reporting him to bench 460 lbs, then I'd say it's more like 360 lbs,
but hey, Big Ben is definitely a strong dude so who knows.

That's how he clears out the box all the time and gets those boards

[B4n3 0n3]

Originally Posted by BiggerGuns=LongerDrives

If M & F is reporting him to bench 460 lbs, then I'd say it's more like 360 lbs,
but hey, Big Ben is definitely a strong dude so who knows.

That's how he clears out the box all the time and gets those boards

Yea in the pics he wasn't doing so much weight. They showed him shoulder pressing 50s and curling 80. So it makes you wonder if he is really benching 460. But yea as far as the NBA goes he is deffinatley one of the strongest guys in the leauge.

[CraigC]

Well if Tiger Woods can bench 300, then I would say it's safe to say that Wallace could bench 460.

[B4n3 0n3]

Originally Posted by CraigC

Well if Tiger Woods can bench 300, then I would say it's safe to say that Wallace could bench 460.

This is why I am obsessed with the figures that they give for what these sports heros are benchpressing. They seem a little high but who knows maybe these guys are really that strong who knows. Another one that I have heard is that Donovan McNabb of the eagles benches 500 and is the strongest player on the Eagles. Who knows if these figures are accurate nut I know one thing I would love to catch these guys in a weight room and see them bench with my own two eyes.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by B4n3 0n3

But yea as far as the NBA goes he is deffinatley one of the strongest guys in the leauge.

Derek Fisher (former Laker) was the strongest guy on the team in the championship years when he was on our team.

Pound for pound he was the strongest

I think Dwayne Wade seems to be pretty strong too, at least his lower base is strong as hell

[mitchcumstein]

I dont doubt that he can crack the 400 mark. hell, the guy's been strength training for over a decade now with some of the best strength coaches in the biz.

[B4n3 0n3]

Originally Posted by BiggerGuns=LongerDrives

Derek Fisher (former Laker) was the strongest guy on the team in the championship years when he was on our team.

Pound for pound he was the strongest

I think Dwayne Wade seems to be pretty strong too, at least his lower base is strong as hell

I remember Derek Fisher, he was a little guy. Dewayne Wade ain't to big either he is only like 180 I think. Big Ben has to have them beat.

[Caferacer]

Thats the thing. If he really has been strength training for 10 years of more with good coaches, he could very well do that.

I mean, there are 'scrawny' 180lbs powerlifters that put up close to 400, so why can't someone who weighs 240 do 450?

A lot of sports numbers are BS because the majority of people don't know what is BS and what isn't. I know he's a strong dude though. Makes me wonder why more players don't take strength training as seriously.

[hrpiii]

Based on the pics in the magazine, I really don't think he could crack the 400 mark, especially 460. I think the sports writers give the "e-lifts" when reporting on these "super" heros. I really don't see Tiger benching 300 either, could you imagine how much that would screw up your golf swing.

They probably calculate his max by saying since he can bench 125 lbs, 5 times, he could probably bench 300 lbs once.. you know how that math works

[vassille]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Based on the pics in the magazine, I really don't think he could crack the 400 mark, especially 460. I think the sports writers give the "e-lifts" when reporting on these "super" heros. I really don't see Tiger benching 300 either, could you imagine how much that would screw up your golf swing.

They probably calculate his max by saying since he can bench 125 lbs, 5 times, he could probably bench 300 lbs once.. you know how that math works

I'm with you on this one bro, to bench 460 you need more muscle than Ben has for sure. I would say he can bench 315 for reps at most and do 400 with a spotter helping him Or maybe do 460 on a smith with a spotter and I'm being generous here. As for Tiger, I do play golf and any change in weight for me does mess my swing up a little. I would imagine Tiger may have the same problem. This is just a speculation from my part but when those PP came out I belive Tiger experimented with them. I remember when everybody was talking about how his body filled up and he grew. At that time he may have benched 300 but look at him now he is thin as hell again, that makes me wonder!

[zrod]

I think Big Ben can do it. I have seen 150 punders bench twice their weight, so why couldn't a trained athlete with the pysique as Ben do it??

[vassille]

it is a lot harder for a tall guy to beanch heavy rather than a short stacky one

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by Caferacer

I mean, there are 'scrawny' 180lbs powerlifters that put up close to 400, so why can't someone who weighs 240 do 450?
.

He very well "could" do it, but you know most stuff you read in articles like that are bullsh!t.

But he very well could do it.

I have a cousin that is 270 lbs and I just watched him do 425 lbs for a one rep max on the flat bench and this was on his last set.

He had done 4 sets of incline and 3 sets of flat and on the 8th set, he lifted the bar off himself, I never touched the bar at all for him and he pushed up 425 - So I'd guess his one rep max, not done on the last set, is probably over 450.

Anything is possible

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Caferacer

I mean, there are 'scrawny' 180lbs powerlifters that put up close to 400, so why can't someone who weighs 240 do 450?

Yes, but Ben is no Powerlifter. We are talking about an athlete trained for speed and jumping. Ben is a tall fella', not a short stocky 240. I don't care how many professional trainers Ben has, he does not look as if he can throw 460 up. In the pics, it looks like he's struggling with 80 lbs curls. I have to believe this is some "specail" math based on what he can do.

Like this:
I can lift 225 lbs 20 times.

Which means:
I can lift 450 lbs 10 times.

and lift 900 lbs 5 times. So, Really, my one rep max on the bench is well over 1,000 lbs. Who wants some of me!!! I get the vids up once my camera gets repaired.

[jlozan84]

lol @ hrpiii............you forgot about the part that his coach is judging his lifts. Sorta like the teens that come on here claiming to squat 400+. lol

[mitchcumstein]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Yes, but Ben is no Powerlifter. We are talking about an athlete trained for speed and jumping. Ben is a tall fella', not a short stocky 240. I don't care how many professional trainers Ben has, he does not look as if he can throw 460 up. In the pics, it looks like he's struggling with 80 lbs curls. I have to believe this is some "specail" math based on what he can do.

Like this:
I can lift 225 lbs 20 times.

Which means:
I can lift 450 lbs 10 times.

and lift 900 lbs 5 times. So, Really, my one rep max on the bench is well over 1,000 lbs. Who wants some of me!!! I get the vids up once my camera gets repaired.

LOL. that deserves rep my friend.