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What does it mean when they say this?

Posted at: 2014-07-08 
"i bench 300" i bench then follow by the number. i see it a lot in this section. what does it means??

I bench 300 means; I can bench press 300 pounds/Kilos. In this case i would imagine the 300 seeing as 450 odd Kilos is the world record, but you never know. Just incase you do not know what a bench press is, ill try and explain for you. When doing a bench press one will lay down on the board provided, with feet firmly planted on the ground and back pressed down. They will then hold a bar above them (this bar will have weights at either end) with their arms fully extended. They will then bend their arms until the bar comes close to making contact with their chest. They will then extend their arms again and will have done ONE bench press. This is a great exercise to work your upper body but can also be very dangerous as if the bar falls on you, you could seriously injure yourself. There for you should use a spotter (someone who will assist you in lifting weights when out of breath, encourage you and provide aid when unable to lift bar). Hope that helps you and has answered your questions! Ant.

they can bench press 300 pounds.. its a type of weight lifting..