How often do you max out on your bench press

[ryder3]

I plan on maxing out in 2 weeks because I have a buddy flying in that I haven't seen in awhile and we're going to be training together and I know that he is extremely strong so I don't want to look stupid in front of them. I've not maxed out in a long time so I'm excited to see how much I can do. Do you think I should max out now to get an idea of how much weight I can do before he shows up or do you think I should just wait till the day of

 

[the_alcatraz]

I do max bench press every 2 weeks to see where I am but I'm careful and have a spotter never do a max by yourself

 

[RickRock13]

I never max out any more. It accomplishes nothing but bragging rights

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Once per training cycle. So, as I just did one, it was 1 time in 8 weeks

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

bench press every 2 week ... also check on your diet

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

Not necessary, bragging only, who cares

 

[ballin2504]

I use to care about a 1 rep max when I was younger but not anymore. As the guys sauté just bragging right. I’d rather look like I can bench 500 lbs that actually know if I can. By the way I can’t bench anywhere near that lol

 

[stevesmi]

build up consistency at a lower weight for reps, that will give you an idea how much you can do

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro we all ego train, but dn't get hurrt

i max out once in every couple months

 

[JasonPriest]

I don't train heavy so I never do it. I'm a high rep guy