Weightlifter Logs 140kg Incline Press
A lifter completed an Upper 1 session with Incline Chest Press up to 140kg x7 and Shoulder Press 80kg x7. Another athlete posted lifetime PRs including 360lbs bench and 34-inch vertical, while the 5/3/1 powerlifting method was hyped for producing huge gains.
- A 34-inch vertical jump is considered an "excellent" to "elite" measure of explosive power. The average vertical jump for adult men is typically between 16 to 20 inches, while professional basketball players often fall in the 28 to 33-inch range. - The 5/3/1 program was developed by renowned strength coach and powerlifter Jim Wendler as a method for steady, long-term strength gains. - This training system is structured around four-week cycles focusing on four core lifts: squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press. - While there is no universally recognized world record for the incline bench press, some of the heaviest unofficial lifts on record for a single repetition include 655 pounds (297 kg) by Leroy Walker. - A key principle of the 5/3/1 method is using a "Training Max"—90% of a lifter's actual one-rep max—to calculate the weights for each session, which is intended to ensure consistent progress. - An 80kg (approximately 176 lbs) shoulder press for multiple reps is a very impressive lift. The average one-rep max for an intermediate male lifter is 142 lbs (about 64 kg).
