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You are 13 when you were 12 you could do 50 pushups and bench press 100 lbs and you weighed 90 lbs now you can only do 30 pushups but you can bench press 130 lbs and you weight 120 lbs why is thisim n?
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∙ 15y ago
Because you weigh more therefore you are pulling more weight as a pullup is pulling your entire body weight. when you were 12 you weighed 30 lbs less hence why pullups were easier. Bench press does not involve your bodyweight and your chest, triceps and shoulder muscles are probably stronger now.
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Am I strong for a 14 year old I am 5-5 109 pounds and bench 185-76 pounds over my body weight?
Yes. Very special. Don't lose your build. Do lots of pushups. Wide pushups, close pushups, triangle pushups, and crab pushups. Don't forget to use your joint and keep them fluid and stretched out. You will get stiff and get bad joints if you don't.
What are good weight training routines?
Do some pushups and pullups to warm up with a light jog to get your heart rate going. bench press, leg press, and squats will help develop your chest as well as thighs.
How do you make muscles look more defined?
work out your arms: curls ,forarms work out your chest: bench, pushups work out core: sit ups, dips and planks to get that V shape
What exercise equipment is the best for building a big chest?
You need to focus on exercises like bench pressing and fly lifting. Also, if weight machines are not handy, you should be aware that pushups are a good chest exercise if no machines are available.
Do you know a Weight bench workout?
I use a dumbells and weight bench ONLY routine.
What can Bench Press?
you should bench your weight or more
What weight can a York fitness bench withstand during bench presses?
The York fitness bench can withstand a large a mount of weight. When in the bench press position it can withstand up to four-hundred pounds of weight.
Is a bench press an isometric exercise?
No, calisthenics involve working out with ones body weight, such as pull ups, pushups, etc. Isometric exercises involve no movement and staying in a static position.
What is the average weight bench and squat for a college linebacker?
you should at least be able to bench body weight, and squat 1.5x body weight. Competitive players bench 2x body weight, and squat 3.5x. -EXSS major
Where should I purchase my weight bench?
Sears is a good place to purchase a weight bench and you can find a Sears store nationwide. The following website should assist you with your purchase of a weight bench: www.sears.com/fitness
In gym what are curls and bench presses?
Curls and bench presses are weight training moves. Curls use free weights and bench press involves a weight bar with weights on it and a bench to lie down on.
Are pushups in between sets considered supersets?
Yes, supersets are any two exercises done back to back without rest in between. For example you start with 10 reps of bench press, then with out resting you do 10 pushups, that would be one set.
