I don't know, I kinda believe this kid. I wouldn't usually, but their is this kid at my gym, who I help with a spot every now and then. Real shy kid, not a bragger, or a wife beater wearing I think I'm Mr. Olympia type either. It actually took him some time to approach me. He shocked me and my fiancee' when at 161lbs benched 2 plates each side plus 2 35's. A few weeks later he did 3 plates a side. PERFECT form, and I only helped with the lift off (I'm not about to do heavy barbell curls for anyone). He has only been going for a couple of months now. He isn't boastful about it, even when I tell him he is doing good, he shrugs it off. So, who knows, maybe this kid is telling the truth? Maybe, maybe not...