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What to say when someone asks you "How Much Do You Bench?"

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This is a tip I learned from a HUGE bodybuilder about 20 years ago. This guy was 5'10" tall and had the largest pecs I have ever seen. This was a pretty sought after look in he late 80's, when Arnold was the action star everyone was talking about. My sister dated this guy for about 5 years and for some reason people would come up to him non-stop and ask him "How much do you bench?"

His answer was classic! Here is how the conversation would go. The massive guy's name is Russ.

Young Guy: "Hey you are Huge...how much can you bench?"

Russ: "I can bench 135 pounds!"

Young Guy: "No way! You are lying!"

Russ: "YOU DON'T THINK I CAN BENCH PRESS 135 POUNDS!!!!"

Note: He would look completely pissed, which scared the hell out of the person who asked the question...it never failed and made me laugh every time. He was a cool guy so he would begin laughing to let the person know he was kidding. I liked his style, because he never did let others know what he lifted. I worked out with him for a few years and he could bench 405 for 5-6 reps. We had to strip off a lot of weight for my sets!

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Creator: Rusty
Category: Strength Training
Posted: 4/10/2008

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	“ Hilarious :) ”
	- Yavor on 7/23/2008

	“ Thanks for the compliment Rusty. I'll be sure to stay active on your site. I must say I absolutely love it! ”
	- Hulbs on 4/12/2008 in response to Rusty

	“ Miranda I also agree they are doing it to start talking to you. It is a pretty pathetic ice breaker though but at least they're teying! ”
	- Hulbs on 4/12/2008

	“ No doubt about the ice-breaker! ”
	- plucky on 4/11/2008 in response to Rusty

	“ Miranda...I'm betting that they are asking how much you bench as a conversation starter. They want to break the ice to meet you...guarantee it. Kind of a lame opener, but at least they are giving it a shot. ”
	- Rusty on 4/11/2008 in response to MleighS84

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