Friends lying about their lifts...

[Stubby2]

OK... I can now officially bench 50KG (dont laff) and since I started out on 20KG (cus i woz lazy) I think its pretty damn good. Im 5' 11" and just a touch under 200lbs with about 20% body fat (fat bastard I know).

Now heres the thing... I've been training in the past on and off but this last 3 months ive been doing it solidly.

The problem is, a m8 of mine is there saying... "Pushed 100KG up today" now he is the same height as me and about 60KG in weight (prob less!) and has been working out for 3 months also 3 times a week whole body (he wont listen) and eats like he did before training... with exception of creatine.

Now does it sound like he could do 100KG or am I just a weak pathetic fool? I dont go to the same gym but im tempted to go see. I never lie about what I can lift but that seems a little far fetched to me.

Also... I do like 40KG on the pec dec and of course he does 80KG...

Any feed back on this would be good. Is it just me or should I go to the gym with him one time (bet he has a light day that day LOL)

STUBS

 

[sd526]

If it really bothers you, then maybe you should go with him and see if he's telling the truth. however, as you addressed, he probably will say "oh.... i lifted hard yesterday so im going light today..." or something like that. if i were you, i wouldnt worry about it. it sounds like youre making good progress with what youre doing and as long as youre happy, it shouldnt matter what your friend "claims" to be doing.

 

[Stubby2]

I suppose im more interested that it is possible for him to do this.

Screw it... I won't let it bother me... I know Im honest and ive never known him to lie...

Mind you he has developed a bit of an ego as of late.

STUBS

 

[wrlord]

The answer is yes, it's entirely possible. 220 lbs is not much weight. But who cares? If you want to be a powerlifter you're in the wrong forum. Get your ego out of your training. It's not about him, it's about you.

 

[powerlifter450]

Don't get caught up in the great weight debate with anyone.Only fools and high school kids do this.Alot of strength comes from training your nervous system.many times Less is more.Use proper form.Eat,sleep train right and you'll be lifting more then him.Throw some androgens in there once you have everything else in if you feel you need to.

Most likely it's hot air from this guy.Seeing is believing.

 

[Hannibal]

But who cares? If you want to be a powerlifter you're in the wrong forum. Get your ego out of your training. It's not about him, it's about you.

Being a powerlifter does not automatically mean you are an ego-maniac. I'm not. It's all about progress...with powerlifting you use poundage to measure your progress...with bodybuilding you use the mirror, tape measure, and the scale.

As for the subject of your thread...I agree who cares. If your friend lifts 100lbs or 600lbs it does nothing to make you better therefore it is of no use to you. The only person you should be competing with is yourself. No matter if your goals are lifting big numbers or putting on quality size.

"True nobility lies not in being superior to another man, but in being superior to ones former self."

Good luck

 

[The Dude]

Who cares? Take care of yourself and let him play the ego driven jackass game.

 

[endpoint]

Everyone lies.
who cares.
I just say "yeah okay" when someone tells me how much they lift.

I have guys at work who weigh 65kg and say that their working weight for 10 reps is equal to the number 1 powerlifter in the CAPO (australian organisation) SINGLE MAX. the funny thing is the powerlifter can only handle the weight for 1 rep.....he is 10 kilos bigger than the liar at my work. (the liar has been training for 6 months.......)


There is one thing though.

If someone has good neromuscular effiecency.....they may acctually be able to handle more weight even though they are smaller than you.

went to the gymlast week, and smoked all the liars in all their lifts.
they dont talk much about weights anymore.

sometimes you can just tell they are lying (like that kid who can beat a powerlifter 10kgs heavier than him)
they will grow up one of these days

 

[Abbaddon]

are you worried about him or you?
Who are you doing this for?

 

[wrlord]

Well said, Abbaddon!
That's exactly what it comes down to.
Who are you doing this for?

 

[Stubby2]

Thanks guys... I know I should not have let this eat me up because like you say... what good does it do me. Im making gains anyways so should I care? If you he his hitting those wieghts, Im glad for him because he has done well. I guess he has good genetics... very low bf and his biceps HAVE come up like mountains (mine are not responding at all sob) so maybe he is telling the truth.

I'm gonna forger this, lift hard and continue my diet and get BIG. Its just luck that some people can eat what they want and still get big Im spending a fortune on chicken breasts and protein shakes... just lucky I have a good job and can afford it.

As far as the steroids go. It maybe something Ill do in the future but right now Im still learning as much as I can about the subject... the pros, the cons and methods etc. I am scared of the needles but ive recently got several shots from the docs for my holiday innoculations and to be honest they wernt that bad. Another route maybe to get my sister in law to stab me since she is diabetic and would be an expert LOL. But at present I dont feel im even close to my natural peak and Im still trying to get my dieting down.

Thanks for all your guidance and wisdom guys take it easy!!!

STUBS

 

[absolute hardgainer]

Yes, everybody lies... everybody who feels insecure about themselves anyways...

Real strength is not a measure of your body, but a measure of your character.

hardgainer (hard and gaining)

 

[Stubby2]

YES!!! Did 60KG on the bench today for 1 set of 8. Not sure if its me getting stronger or the creatine making me stronger but I like it! I like it a lot!

Whats is a good "NATURAL" bench press??? I am assuming around the 250lb mark? Does that sound right. 60KG is erm... about erm... about 130lbs (i think) or there abouts...

Let me know what u guys think a good bench press for a natural guy is... BTW, By natural I meant someone NOT taking the JUICE.

Ta

STUBS

 

[sd526]

as far as a "good bench" is concerned, i think it totally depends on the person. you shouldn't compare yourself with others around you. this week i had a personal best (235) on bench and i was totally stoked even though the guy next to me was putting up some ridiculous weight like 400lbs. for me a good bench is 10lbs more than i did the week before, and I think that going from 50kg to 60kg is a great accomplishment.