Bench only - any shame in it?
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| MuscleDemon |  | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 12:14 |
 We all live as we chose. Member 5051, 866 posts SQ 157.5, BP 95, DL 220472.5 kgs @ 61.1kgs UnEq | I think the wording of this question was raised a little disparagingly.  In my view their is absolutely no shame in it at all. However, I believe like many specialities it stifles you to one particular area and doesn't make you a balanced person. I prefer to do full power competitions and conversely to this thread I actually put more effort in to increasing squat and deadlift numbers. The squat and deadlift will give you a greater amount of kg's to add to the total, increasing your chance to win. | ||
| Funky_monkey | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 12:17 |
 403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | It's like being a cyclist in a room full of triathletes, then saying you're one of them. As long as you can deadlift more than you can bench, it's all up to you. | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 12:19 |
 Member 4416, 1372 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | Funky_monkey said:It's like being a cyclist in a room full of triathletes, then saying you're one of them. As long as you can deadlift more than you can bench, it's all up to you. haha. Fantastic analogy. +1 for the pro "bench only is for pussies" gang. | ||
| Funky_monkey | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 12:21 |
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | Due to knee issues, I can't really commit to squatting on a regular basis, especially nothing heavy. Due to this, I'm unable to compete in powerlifting. You're either a powerlifter, or you're not! | ||
| Fazc | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 12:21 |
 Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts | unit94 said: I've heard he squatted in the low 700's as a much lighter lifter, not sure how true it is Yeah, most good Bench only guys can Squat/Dead a fair bit but generally choose not to train them/compete at the same level. | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 12:22 |
Member 4416, 1372 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | McMuffin_Gains said:https://i.imgflip.com/jndkk.jpg This tears me up. I love bodybuilding Rev too. It was more of an observation, this whole thread. At first I used to be very much anti-single lift for powerlifting. But then I realised that I got a boner when deadlift only events were on so I figured I should accept it. My squat is a poor man's number in my total. I'll be deadlift/bench dominant for life but I was curious if bench only got much respect other than outside of USA. | ||
| aaron_lohan | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 12:26 |
 Hasn't always been a bench press specialist Member 44, 1907 posts SQ 252.5, BP 220, DL 210682.5 kgs @ 83kgs Eq | Theres absolutely no shame in being bench only, I have been a bench specialist for 3 years after having done PL for 8 before that. Do they ask Usain Bolt if he feels shame because he doesnt run all distances? | ||
| aaron_lohan | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 12:30 |
Hasn't always been a bench press specialist Member 44, 1907 posts SQ 252.5, BP 220, DL 210682.5 kgs @ 83kgs Eq | samue1son said: I'll be deadlift/bench dominant for life but I was curious if bench only got much respect other than outside of USA. I have been to 3 IPF world bench press championships and it is very obvious that a lot of countries have a huge interest in the sport. For example in Hungary bench only is much bigger that PL. The first worlds i went to had a record number of competitiors for an international competition in IPF. | ||
| donnie | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 12:36 |
 Wee Donnie Member 5605, 450 posts | incline bench and overhead are the most important strength lifts for me this is real power as u can see many strongmen have good deadlift currently above 400kg and only 2-3 guys are really strong pressers pressing always more impressive as it depends more on natural talent | ||
| LukeC | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 13:27 |
 The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. Member 171, 2462 posts SQ 272.5, BP 140, DL 245657.5 kgs @ 80.2kgs Eq | While it would be daft to by a cyclist and call yourself a triathelete it wouldn't be shameful to call yourself a cyclist. Similarly if you want to do bench only then go for it! Live and let lift! | ||
| dannyboy73 | | ... | 02-04-2015 @ 13:43 |
Mask it or Casket !! Member 4600, 8167 posts SQ 240, BP 162.5, DL 255657.5 kgs @ 90.5kgs UnEq | i have no problem with specialist lifts. i find it enjoyable that someone can only perform 1 lift very well, its entertaining be it bench, deads or grip for example. i also have no problem with delinquent deadlifts, indeed i wish i could do them, im sure this would ramp up my 1rm. However, i dont think they have a place in strongman though, especially 18" or youll just move the bar 2 inches if your as short as me. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 03-04-2015 @ 01:11 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22303 posts | Zercher specialism is frowned upon. | ||
| walker |  | ... | 03-04-2015 @ 07:32 |
 Does not need Advice, knows everything. Member 3505, 3510 posts SQ 295, BP 182.5, DL 290767.5 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | I think there's definitely more shame in calling a comp a 'meet'... This isn't the US | ||
| 93hopkinsonr | | ... | 03-04-2015 @ 07:50 |
 Mr.Potato deadlift Member 2675, 4751 posts SQ 300, BP 202.5, DL 300802.5 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | Everyone loves to see a big bench. If you were in your gym now training, and you look across to see someone benching 5 plates, you'd definitely have respect for that. | ||
| moz | | ... | 04-04-2015 @ 18:15 |
 Feasting on humble pie. Member 51, 1692 posts SQ 227.5, BP 185, DL 272.5685.0 kgs @ 90.4kgs UnEq | The way I see it, bench only, full meet, your off your arse and doing something. Your setting goals and using iron to better yourself. Anyone that does that has my respect. No shame | ||