They Called Me Fat, So I Got SHREDDED!

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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2024

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  • @nicksymmonds
    @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +140

    Leaning down is never easy! Hope you were able to find some helpful advice in this one. If you have any questions, shoot me a DM in my app. It's free to download and I respond within 24 hours: www.nicksymmondsfitapp.com

    • @prestigelawnsolutions3077
      @prestigelawnsolutions3077 Рік тому +3

      🙌🙌🙌

    • @benjaminroe311ify
      @benjaminroe311ify Рік тому +7

      "If you don't like to workout it's probably because you haven't found the right type of workout" This is inspiring. Finding my passion this week! GO! GO! Awesome video.

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +9

      @@benjaminroe311ify it's so true! I LOVE to workout, but there are MANY types of workouts that would make me hate fitness. Just find what you like!

    • @ritwikgopi
      @ritwikgopi Рік тому +4

      Is 200 pounds at 18.5 body fat percentage really fat?
      Isn't that a decent body composition? May be losing some weight may be better for the heart. But other than that ...

    • @curtishills6101
      @curtishills6101 Рік тому +1

      Hey nick, I have a challenge for you

  • @donbracci2199
    @donbracci2199 Рік тому +433

    Nick, you are not fat. Bison are naturally big boned 🦬.
    Great video.

  • @YourFitnessQuest
    @YourFitnessQuest Рік тому +194

    I always enjoy the entertaining physical challenges in your videos. I also appreciate your transparency and common sense approach to fitness.

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +19

      The physical challenges are my favorite, but I do still like to pass on some of the knowledge I picked up as a pro athlete!

    • @stare4539
      @stare4539 Рік тому

      true

  • @RebuildingJim
    @RebuildingJim Рік тому +140

    I'm 53 years old and have been fat 90% of my adult life. My birthday is coming up and this is the last year I will be over 300 lbs. I'm a new to your videos, but finding inspiration from them. Keep it up and thank you for some much needed inspiration

    • @4Dangert
      @4Dangert Рік тому +9

      Awe good luck! I love taking inspiration from wherever I can get it. And Nick's attitude and drive is a great one.

    • @BryceMtn
      @BryceMtn Рік тому +10

      Free tip: drink lots of water, get in a long walk everyday

    • @codingfeature3684
      @codingfeature3684 Рік тому +2

      Keep it up, man. Your life will be so much better. You'll have more energy, be less prone to health problems, your body (including brain) will function better, etc.. Being the type of person who takes care of their health will definitely benefit you more than the food you have to give up. :)

    •  Рік тому +1

      It's never too late

    • @arkhamff6986
      @arkhamff6986 Рік тому

      Tip:don’t try fasting.it’s gonna slow down the metabolism and burn less calories

  • @colorphonedan
    @colorphonedan Рік тому +79

    Nick, you’re a beast, and one hell of a motivator. Makes me want to go out to the park and run the mile long trail💪🏻

  • @familyvarietychannel
    @familyvarietychannel Рік тому +96

    Nick saw the haters comments and took it as a challenge! Good For You Nick! 🎉

  • @theonlykolson8558
    @theonlykolson8558 Рік тому +17

    I love that Nick is still training for this goal! He's so motivational! He helps me train for my goal of chasing the sub 4 1500 this year. Also Nick, I'd love to see another race recap video soon! Those videos are so inspiring!

  • @Steve21_harris
    @Steve21_harris Рік тому +209

    Nick is the goat

  • @topherv7051
    @topherv7051 Рік тому +11

    Everyone talks bad about Nick while he's 17% body fat while most people can't even get to 17%. Ignore them Nick and keep on moving

    • @muhahaha153
      @muhahaha153 Рік тому

      I think he had more than 17 to start with. Those scales are not accurate and only measure the fat your legs as far as i know

    • @onniruusunen9444
      @onniruusunen9444 Рік тому

      look at him:D He is much more than 17%

  • @leeweber85
    @leeweber85 Рік тому +43

    Still rooting for you. Don’t give up you’re so close! Keep practicing that mile time.

  • @instrong
    @instrong Рік тому +28

    Nick you are the best motivator, always challenging people for some crazy things to do. Now is your turn! Thanks to you I started working out and even started fitness channеl. Basically I found my passion thanks to you!
    Now I'm challenging you for the Impossible squat! Do it! Hope you will last longer than me.

    • @instrong
      @instrong Рік тому +2

      I was waiting 3 days for your video to challenge you

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +3

      I'll give it a try!!

  • @mr.gamewatch8888
    @mr.gamewatch8888 Рік тому +8

    “Listen up you little shits” 😂 love it

  • @devherbo
    @devherbo Рік тому +9

    Patiently waiting for coach Greg to make a reaction to this

  • @gVaibhav21
    @gVaibhav21 Рік тому +3

    This is the most wholesome yet still entertaining youtube channel 👏 I do not workout regularly but your videos do bring a smile on my face everyday, thank you!

  • @rogerjimenez2782
    @rogerjimenez2782 Рік тому +4

    Congrats, on everything, man! For your achievements, the channel, and your success.

  • @newbly177
    @newbly177 Рік тому +7

    190 pounds, older, training in a completely different way than you did when you were a professional runner and still running a 5 minute mile is incredible. And you can probably still pull 475 in the deadlift. Very, very impressive.

  • @MiroTheDreamer
    @MiroTheDreamer Рік тому +4

    That was really different and nice. Great creativity Nick. Keep em coming. Be yourself to the fullest. Your videos are so positive and inspiring. Thank you for that🙏💙👊

  • @rs8585
    @rs8585 Рік тому +4

    When Nick said “Fit comes in all different sizes” it almost brought tears to my eyes; basically I’m a female gymnast who’s always been teased for being “fat” I was actually very fit for gymnastics though. I preferred doing tumbling in gymnastics and I took advantage of the fact that I don’t have a fear of moving/flipping backwards. I always started my pre tumbling exercise as 10 1 minute back bends and a lot of other stuff related to my back/ribs. I was the best backwards tumbler in my practices. And almost everyone was wondering how, because I looked fat. The truth is, imagine this. Your a dinosaur (ribs) protecting your eggs (vital organs) and a predator (bending backwards) comes in. The dinosaur is always going to COME OUT of the place it was originally in to protect its eggs. If that doesn’t make sense than basically when I flip my ribs go outward giving me that fat disguise when in reality it’s my ribs trying to protect my vital organs even more.
    If your one of those people who judge people for weighing and looking different. Just stop
    Nobody’s cheering you on. I’m not exaggerating when I say those people ruin life’s. I was mentally unstable, depressed, and cried myself to sleep while saying horrible things about me.
    I was disgusted by the way I looked. (Now I know that no matter what my golden heart shines through and makes me beautiful) it’s horrible how older, popular, and pretty people can manipulate these gorgeous girls to thinking they are ugly.
    The truth is you are you and that’s what matters! Your beautiful just the way you are is another way of saying what Nick was saying

  • @Tr-ey8no
    @Tr-ey8no Рік тому +5

    Best fitness UA-camr around! Love the no gimmicks approach, just wholesome advice and inspiration

  • @davisperron4260
    @davisperron4260 Рік тому +3

    I honestly loved this video that focused on you and splashed in some advice for viewers. This gives me motivation just to get under a 7 minute mile by March. Thanks Nick 😆

  • @SamMBPBSB
    @SamMBPBSB Рік тому +25

    Great advice about not worrying necessarily about the number on the scale, but the % numbers of muscle and fat comp. Also, going from 5:40 to 5:04 is terrific and I'm assuming that's still being on a cal deficit! 7 months I've lost 28lbs and have been able to improve my run time! It's no 5 minute... (it's 10:58) but from where I was till now, huge improvement. You'll get it for sure! Like you said, just have to keep training!

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +6

      well done!!!! Yeah I still need to cut a little bit more. The cut is hurting my deadlift though. Hoping I can load back up and hit it here in a few more weeks

    • @SamMBPBSB
      @SamMBPBSB Рік тому +1

      @@nicksymmonds you will do it AND while being lean.

    • @skellt
      @skellt Рік тому

      @@nicksymmonds Nick, are you going to be tapering off volume on deadlift leading up to your next attempt? High volume on a heavy lift like deadlifts while on a cut can be pretty brutal on recovery. By the way as a lifter who is casually into running I think being able to run anything under 6 while lifting those kinds of weights is extremely impressive, I know how challenging it is to perform in both of those disciplines together.

  • @AGallegos288
    @AGallegos288 Рік тому +3

    Nick was leaner than like 95% of the population at the start of this.

  • @jakusthekingpakus1
    @jakusthekingpakus1 Рік тому +2

    Found this channel a couple days ago and have been binging your videos ever since, love the positive vibes!

  • @nickk4010
    @nickk4010 Рік тому +1

    "Listen up you little sh*ts"
    😂 Love you Nick

  • @sebastiancohnify
    @sebastiancohnify Рік тому +3

    Crazy, I was just browsing through your recent videos today thinking that I missed seeing your own personal efforts and challenges, and was tired of the cash giveaways... And then just a few hours later you come out with this! We’re BACK!
    Awesome effort, and great work thinning down in a sustainable way the last month, instead of pulling a UA-cam classic crazy crash diet!

    • @esotericpig
      @esotericpig Рік тому

      Yeah, I agree. Sick of the cheesey cash giveaways 😂 unless it's a tournament or Olympics-like again.

  • @ThatLaggyNoob
    @ThatLaggyNoob Рік тому +4

    I'm currently slimming down from 170 -> 160 lbs to climb some 5.12 routes in Kalymnos this spring, I really sympathize with how hard a process it is to lose weight while retaining muscle and still training hard each day.

  • @liadsraier
    @liadsraier Рік тому +7

    Nick I know you can hit that 5 minute mile. Only the deadlift left... Keep up the amazing progress towards the final goal!

  • @bigdmoment8878
    @bigdmoment8878 Рік тому +4

    You’re quickly becoming one of my most entertaining UA-camrs to watch

  • @jasonmarks6262
    @jasonmarks6262 Рік тому +24

    It’s been killing me watching you struggle with this challenge for over a year, so here’s my “unsolicited internet advice” from a ex-D1 track athlete and national medalist weightlifter:
    You should really be working with a renowned powerlifting coach to get on a strict DL-centric program for 2-3 months, lifting 4x/wk with mesocycles. You could easily get your DL up to 525+ to give yourself more leeway for the run and do so without gaining extra body fat. Just the form fix and neurological adaption alone. Once you have strength in reserve, you could take DLing down to 1x/wk while you train running and you’ll accomplish this easily.

    • @4ndy123
      @4ndy123 Рік тому

      I'm sure he would like to do it without a 'renowned' coach.

    • @DoctorMotorcycle
      @DoctorMotorcycle Рік тому +1

      Nick has already done 500lbs, he showed it early in the video......

    • @jasonmarks6
      @jasonmarks6 Рік тому +1

      @@DoctorMotorcycle Nick's hit 500 as a 1rm, meaning that he'd have to tie his alltime (100% effort) best in different conditions and then run an all-out mile as his neurological system is smoked. It'd be significantly easier for him if he was capable of pulling 525+ so he'd only have to hit 95% or less in this challenge. He'd give himself a fighting chance.

  • @delanobos3663
    @delanobos3663 Рік тому +2

    Couldn't have said it any better. Everyone has their own workout goals and everyone is a different kind of fit depending on their goals. Never listen to comments on the internet. Everyone always has something to say. U inspire a lot of people and hope everyone who reads this is not discouraged to start their journey. Skinny/ripped, big/buff it doesn't matter as long as you're feeling good in your body and setting goals for yourself!

  • @JustineCarissa
    @JustineCarissa Рік тому +1

    This video was great! I’m currently cutting right now because the Air Force has a new waist assessment this coming year. So this video is keeping me motivated.

  • @tross3028
    @tross3028 Рік тому +2

    Good run Nick! You'll be back under a 5 minute mile in no time. What a way to inspire others with fitness and health!

  • @ROBLIFTS
    @ROBLIFTS Рік тому +2

    This was an awesome video, very different from all the other “leaning down” videos 👍, great story telling. Gave me the motivation to eventually do my own version

  • @jayviewsinvestments8234
    @jayviewsinvestments8234 Рік тому +1

    You seem like the dopest guy !! Found ur channel recently and I love ur energy and attitude man! Keep grinding !

  • @eldenrivas7842
    @eldenrivas7842 Рік тому +2

    It's what you do with your failures that defines your character. Thanks for the motivation bro. I'm probably in the worst shape of my life after having our baby, but that's absolutely no excuse 🤙🏾🤙🏾👊🏾

  • @Eduardo-bc6tb
    @Eduardo-bc6tb Рік тому

    Finally, I’ve been missing the running videos.

  • @cashherrick
    @cashherrick Рік тому

    Awesome video! I can’t wait to see the progress, you are so close!

  • @pacervault3350
    @pacervault3350 Рік тому

    Nick, That's awesome! So close. You'll be there soon. Thanks for con\tinuing to inspire.

  • @turnoverbros
    @turnoverbros Рік тому

    Great Job Nick Symmonds

  • @mr.m4275
    @mr.m4275 Рік тому +4

    I wish I could do more Track and Field stuff. Unfortunately, I've retired.

    • @philellul4476
      @philellul4476 Рік тому

      That sounds stupid you wish you could do more track stuff but your retired then get your ass out of retirement and train you got one life once your dead your dead your only got this time don’t leave it to late you can do it don’t live in regret that you should have or could have get out and do it you can do it

    • @mr.m4275
      @mr.m4275 Рік тому

      I'm talking about From High school. I've retired Track and Field from high school.

    • @philellul4476
      @philellul4476 Рік тому

      @@mr.m4275 Yh you still could do track and field at any age you didn’t say high school it says retired

  • @technicll
    @technicll Рік тому +1

    Love your content! I myself am also a runner and I find it very inspiring and very informative, thank you.

  • @fantasticfifth5
    @fantasticfifth5 Рік тому +1

    Strong And Agile 🦬

  • @Jadiexox
    @Jadiexox Рік тому

    Good for you for putting in the WORK👏🏼👏🏼

  • @williambaird24
    @williambaird24 Рік тому +4

    I'd like to see coach Greg Doucette react to this

  • @sanchez2892
    @sanchez2892 Рік тому

    Love your content and all of your positivity, I'm a fan!

  • @NDiceSlice
    @NDiceSlice Рік тому

    So glad I found your channel

  • @nciomaybe
    @nciomaybe Рік тому +1

    "listen up you little shits" that actually made me laugh that was so unexpected

  • @mcclain13180
    @mcclain13180 Рік тому +1

    Great job man! I love watching your videos keep it up. One day I'm going to come out your way and participate in one of your competition's LOL I joke around with my wife about it all the time

  • @gabrielbolanos5342
    @gabrielbolanos5342 Рік тому

    You're the man Nick!

  • @imonaroll9502
    @imonaroll9502 Рік тому +1

    Bro a 5 minute mile is incredible.

  • @rungun3125
    @rungun3125 Рік тому

    Amazing attitude, work everything! Keep up the good work king!! 👑

  • @curtissmolen4411
    @curtissmolen4411 Рік тому

    I'm cutting down right now to get ready for SOB 15K trail run in Ashland, you should come down and do that run in July!

  • @jloebach
    @jloebach Рік тому

    5:04 is my fastest mile ever, so good job

  • @ShervinShares
    @ShervinShares Рік тому

    1:45 how accurate are these BIA smart scales tho? have you compared your scale to a DEXA scan?

  • @KINGABDUL99
    @KINGABDUL99 Рік тому +1

    Great video Nick!

  • @mateuszkurowski8480
    @mateuszkurowski8480 Рік тому

    Although I would love to be a pro athlete as you, I've never been one and never will be. I've trained regurarly for 17 years and I can only imagine what effort you needed to bring on track to go for Olympic games. I admire your optimism, enthusiasm and inner power. Cheers from Poland. If you ever come to my country I invite you for a non-alcocholic beer :)

  • @joostfloot5279
    @joostfloot5279 Рік тому

    Have been bulking up for quite some time too, am at around 18% bodyfat now. Gonna continue bulking a little longer until finally cutting down again for summer.

  • @KINGABDUL99
    @KINGABDUL99 Рік тому +1

    Good Job Nick!

  • @matthewbrannon1674
    @matthewbrannon1674 Рік тому

    Thanks Nick good stuff

  • @connorbegley8464
    @connorbegley8464 Рік тому

    That’s great progress in a month!

  • @MichaelDavis-uu9zh
    @MichaelDavis-uu9zh Рік тому

    I’m there with you Nick, I said I’d do it 2 videos ago and I’m doing 2 a days catching up. See at the finish line!

  • @lynnmahan154
    @lynnmahan154 Рік тому +1

    Damn you're a beast! I hope my son who dropped 70# in the past year thru diet and exercise finds your videos! 💞

  • @zachcooper2759
    @zachcooper2759 Рік тому

    Nice work bison! Great video

  • @PA-qv2dy
    @PA-qv2dy Рік тому

    You Da Man Nick!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @sinhank3970
    @sinhank3970 Рік тому

    Another great video inspiring me to keep challenging myself💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @Chaosloki
    @Chaosloki Рік тому

    I love that the sponsor for a video about fitness and losing weight/fat is a beer company.

  • @WebsterDTwert
    @WebsterDTwert Рік тому

    Nick, I've always been skinny and have a hard time to gain wait.
    So in the crosfit gym they've added weightlifting lessons. and little by little i'm joining weight.
    Its a pleasure to see you work out, and i get pumped up and ready to go after every video.
    keep up the good work man.
    PS, I did set 3 PR's this week

  • @fgrolls
    @fgrolls Рік тому

    I just want to say that I found this video at the best of times. a little backstory: It's January of 2023 and I'm looking in my mirror and I'm pretty certain I was about 300 lbs(bought a scale in Feb, and I was 288). I decided at that moment I wanted to make this my year. I want to be in my best shape ever. I started the diet and working out. The diet was fine, I knew what to do, but working out was another story. I often found myself hating it. I was always exhausted and by early march I was having a harder and harder time completing my routine. Some other stuff happened and I stopped working out, stopped dieting, and my weight went back up to 288 lbs. I was frustrated and filled with self hate. I tried watching other fitness tubers to remotivate me, but I just couldn't do it. Then I found this video and there is one sentence that stuck with me.
    "If you don't like working out, then you haven't found the right type of workout for you."
    That statement stuck with me and got me back on track. I did research into various exercises and tested out which ones I was more likely to complete and which ones I enjoyed doing. I created a routine that allowed me to get right to work without distraction. and now, two weeks later I am beyond where I thought I could be at this point.
    So, thanks nick for all the help.

  • @maximuslauritsen1825
    @maximuslauritsen1825 Рік тому

    only a few more months and you've got this challenge - I'm amazed how much you improved your mile time

  • @diablos5356
    @diablos5356 Рік тому

    Let's gooo Nick 1 more program and the goal is all yours!!

  • @guest00791
    @guest00791 Рік тому

    That athletic brew left me feeling buzzed. Must has sugar or light fermentation. But it is goooooood 🎉

  • @Balsieur
    @Balsieur Рік тому

    I love the videos you make on the track

  • @Pianoman1234321
    @Pianoman1234321 Рік тому

    That's great progress right there 💪 still able to move the weight (in spikes) and get within a few seconds of the mile.

  • @shangrila73eldorado
    @shangrila73eldorado Рік тому

    Good try, Nick. Good seeing you out in Ocean Breeze, Staten Island this past weekend. If you ever come out to Staten Island again, check out Clove Lakes Park and the Staten Island Athletic Club.

  • @margaretblake5051
    @margaretblake5051 Рік тому

    Dude, nice work! in only one month, that's impressive. would love to see more specifics on your diet

  • @xxRichie13xx
    @xxRichie13xx Рік тому

    You are so close man!

  • @Cyclingismywholelife
    @Cyclingismywholelife Рік тому

    N/A beer is the best, and thankfully there is more variety these days.
    Black Butte Porter is my favorite!

  • @zlotchew
    @zlotchew Рік тому

    I love everything about your channel! Fun + fitness!

  • @usef900
    @usef900 Рік тому +2

    Love the coneted

  • @sjqusgs9021
    @sjqusgs9021 Рік тому

    Im glad I came home from school and relaxed and watched this

  • @AdventuresInSkateboarding
    @AdventuresInSkateboarding Рік тому

    504 is still beast.
    As a skater and and a Paratrooper I 💯% agree that fitness comes in all shapes and sizes. I see guys out there skating that you wouldn't think had an athletic bone in their body jet they they are skating for hours and looking light on their feet. As a Paratrooper you see skinny troopers lifting heavy things and big guys getting in the miles. I love it. It inspires me to always be out pushing it with people 25 years younger than me.
    Best way I use to lean down is long ruck marches. Something about a load pack and lots of miles just do it for me.
    Stay Rad Nick.

  • @gavinwhughes1395
    @gavinwhughes1395 Рік тому

    Love you Nick💪💪💪Love the bulk, inspiration!!

  • @simontaylor2525
    @simontaylor2525 Рік тому

    Gotta love this guy

  • @zachariasx_
    @zachariasx_ Рік тому

    Man you are getting close. Did not miss that deadlift by much at all AND you hit a 5:04? Madness

  • @martinzinho6455
    @martinzinho6455 Рік тому

    Nick! Much love from SoCal. I got into xc/track late in high school back in 2008..You were a great inspiration and you were always the only runner who seemed to be having fun on/off the track. Having said that, you got fat bro lol

  • @ILoveTVShowsAndStuff
    @ILoveTVShowsAndStuff Рік тому

    3:56?!!! Isn’t the worlds fastest only like 15 seconds quicker? Holy

  • @rayhankhan7435
    @rayhankhan7435 Рік тому

    You help me become better at sport

  • @Speedyhs
    @Speedyhs Рік тому

    I like your positive energy! You should totally make some encouraging exercises for shorts to motivate people.

  • @danielkennedy3005
    @danielkennedy3005 Рік тому +1

    Weighing yourself 1x per week does not reduce the "day-to-day" variations. You have the same noise around that 1 measurement, albeit with a larger signal (a week's worth of lost weight). Weighing yourself every and paying attention to the 7-day moving average would lower the variance.

    • @MagerialPage
      @MagerialPage Рік тому

      I thought the same thing. Your body doesn't know it's Monday and not to retain extra water or have a really good poo just bc that's what you did last Monday. More data is better as long as it's taken at the same time every day.

  • @tamp4x
    @tamp4x Рік тому

    cool you showed the deadlift miss and still tried the mile. this makes the journey more epic as you get closer to the goal

  • @Antares2
    @Antares2 Рік тому

    I don't like running, but I have found workouts that I do like. I started working out in the beginning of december and I really enjoy lifting weights. For cardio, I really like the rowing machine for some reason. I also do quite a lot of fast walking on an inclined treadmill.
    Running just hurts my legs so much and I can't keep it going for more than a minute at a time.Maybe it'll get easier when I lose more weight, so I will try again.
    For general cardio/weightloss I also take walks outside several times a week which I enjoy as well.
    Finding activities that you enjoy and don't have to force yourself to do is vital to be able to stay motivated.

  • @esotericpig
    @esotericpig Рік тому +1

    Nick, after this challenge, I want to see you do a triathlon! Sprint triathlon is fine.

  • @connerk9669
    @connerk9669 Рік тому

    I just wanted to say i seen your snap storie and you are doing great your almost there barley missed so you got it keep working hard bison.

  • @Jknueven7
    @Jknueven7 Рік тому

    I’ve had athletic brewing for dry January it rocks!

  • @azvasamusic7095
    @azvasamusic7095 Рік тому

    Dude, you’re a beast. I love you man I wonder what would’ve happened if you would’ve added, committed and timely, wet and dry sauna sessions. Much love bro

  • @bruno_rojas
    @bruno_rojas Рік тому

    Killer mile! I finally tried run gum for my half marathon a couple days ago. I really liked it.

  • @ulan4eg
    @ulan4eg Рік тому

    Greg is happy about this video for sure

  • @Addiict429
    @Addiict429 Рік тому

    I hate watching ads, but that's the way to do a sponsorship, actually enjoyed watching it, might actually try it

  • @coachbobkapustka4803
    @coachbobkapustka4803 Рік тому

    great energy. ur a happy guy its contagious

  • @jesselangeland7933
    @jesselangeland7933 Рік тому

    Been bulking for 6 months went from 180 to 230 pounds my bench went from 145 to 225 going to wait another 6 months before I cut hopefully i can keep the muscle