2pl8 Bench Consensus

Over the last month or so I've seen threads deviating into arguing about what is meant by 2pl8 bench. Some people claim the one rep max counts, others 3x5, others 5x5, and some 3x10. Can we please finally come to a consensus on who can actually claim "I can bench 2pl8"?

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  1. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    If you have to ask, you didn't beat it, tourist.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      I'm only pushing 97.5kg for 3x6. In my mind I couldn't claim being able to bench 2pl8 until I could do it for 3x10 so yeah, I'm way off.

      To anyone outside of IST (AKA 99.9% of the gym, and 100% of people in real life) bench pressing 2 plates mean you can do it for at least 1 rep.

      At least one, but only one?

      I finally hit 3pl8 the other day (my new ORM,) and I am shocked that people are having this discussion. Is two plates really that significant? Either way, I think that being able to push one rep out is enough to say that you “can bench” a certain weight… but it clearly isn’t the same thing as being able to bench out multiple reps for sets. That requires a much higher level of skill, regardless of the amount of weight being pushed.

      I don't think that lifting anything once is particularly impressive to be honest. If the bar for an impressive bench stat is 2pl8 for one rep that's pretty pathetic.

      Is this why some c**ts claim 2pl8 bench after a month of SS?

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        >In my mind
        >I don't think
        Your opinions don't matter, incel. 1 rep = you can bench it, simple as. Why? Because frick you, that's why.

  2. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    To anyone outside of IST (AKA 99.9% of the gym, and 100% of people in real life) bench pressing 2 plates mean you can do it for at least 1 rep.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      this, but butt has to stay on the bench. Feel free to bounce it off your chest though, nobody gives a shit about that IRL.
      It's so blatant you're a turbo gymcel who has never made friends with anyone at the gym in your life.

  3. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I finally hit 3pl8 the other day (my new ORM,) and I am shocked that people are having this discussion. Is two plates really that significant? Either way, I think that being able to push one rep out is enough to say that you “can bench” a certain weight… but it clearly isn’t the same thing as being able to bench out multiple reps for sets. That requires a much higher level of skill, regardless of the amount of weight being pushed.

  4. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    2pl8 in total or 2pl8 on each side???

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      two plates on side and zero on the other

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      2pl8 = 2x45lb plates either side.
      Inclusive of the bar you're looking at 225lb or approx 102kg.

  5. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    It's 1 rep
    But the plates with holes in the middle don't count

  6. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Can you, on any given day, bench an olympic (45lbs) barbell with 4x45lbs plates (2 on each side) for one rep? If yes, then you can claim a 2pl8 bench.

  7. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    2pl8 bench = 1 rep, otherwise we wouldn't have the phrase 'for reps'.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      https://i.imgur.com/st14e45.jpg

      "I bench 2pl8" = I can bench this weight for at least 5 reps
      "What can you bench?" "2pl8" = My max is 2pl8 for 1

      These are the clear answers.

  8. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    its one clean rep. cheating by bouncing or lifting the ass doesn't count

  9. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    5 reps for certain claim 1rmx potential embarrassing outcome if you try to show off.

  10. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    saying you x exercise y amount has never meant anything but max

  11. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    "I bench 2pl8" = I can bench this weight for at least 5 reps
    "What can you bench?" "2pl8" = My max is 2pl8 for 1

  12. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    you have to go back

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