Training Question: I've Been Working Out Harder and Longer Than My Friend, But His Bench Leaves Mine In The Dust. How Can This Happen?
I have a friend that has been lifting about a year or more. We use to lift together until he got so strong. Our max was about 175 pounds. He left me and my friend in the dust. He's only 15 years old weighing in at 150 pounds benching 235 pounds!! Can you explain how some people get all that strength to lift that much weight. I was lifting longer than him and more intensive and he's stronger than me. I bench 195 pounds and weigh in at 140 pounds. He's not taking steroids or any supplements. Can you please tell me how can I get as strong as him to improve my bench.
Lee
Answer #1
One word describes your unfortunate situation. Genetics. Some people are blessed and he is one of them. Just keep working hard and make the most of your potential.
Answer #2
I don't have a specific answer to your question but I can give you a few ideas of why. First of all, most of the results seen from lifting are derived from genetics. No matter how much you lift or how intens,e genetics has the final say in size and strength. Also, you might want to try a new routine or beef up your meals with more protein. That will help build muscle.
Answer #3
Genetics and body type both come to mind. My best friend is also 5'10" as am I. We both weight 180-190. But, my arms are about 2" longer than his. I am leaner and he is more solid LOOKING (that's what I tell myself ). I don't know if there is any facts to back this up, but since my arms are longer, I have further to go to complete each rep.
Answer #4
I'll have to agree with responses #3. I'm 15 and 6'3'' with a wing span that is just as tall as I am. So you can imagine the distance I have to travel. Most of my friends are around 5'6-10'' and can bench more than me even though I lift 4 days a week and they lift for 30 minutes, 2 days a week and they don't lift hard. I have made a lot of gains and I've caught up with them finally, but I seriously think the problem was they had such a short distance to go when lifting, whereas I had an extra 5-6 inches to go. Even the laws of physics will tell you that the farther you have to go, the harder it is. And in closing, gravity sucks.
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