Beat Me at BENCH PRESS Win $100 vs Frat Boys

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  • @nicksymmonds
    @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +489

    This is the first video of a four part series. Next up: BACK SQUATS vs Frat Bros! And the fraternity recruited some BIG guys for that one, but fortunately I just hit a new lifetime best of 366lbs (166kg). That video drops in three days! (Saturday Dec 03). Video of me just barely hitting that 366lb back squat is here: instagram.com/nicksymmonds

    • @rajasubbiyaramachandrakuma193
      @rajasubbiyaramachandrakuma193 Рік тому +7

      Nick bro come to Montreal bro

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +12

      @@rajasubbiyaramachandrakuma193 Would love to! I've always wanted to see Montreal. Fall 2023?

    • @miges3111
      @miges3111 Рік тому +4

      Don't clickbait us with the 5 plate thumbnail Nick, you are better than that!

    • @msutcliffe5883
      @msutcliffe5883 Рік тому

      Should of been 500 to the winner nick or 1000. Loving your work

    • @socialising6037
      @socialising6037 Рік тому

      Can you come to the UK 😂😂

  • @tinman5379
    @tinman5379 Рік тому +7238

    Social media has definitely skewed what is considered heavy by the general public. This video brings us all back to reality.

    • @Boggsly
      @Boggsly Рік тому +179

      I’m 18 and I hit 265 at 175

    • @badbodynotsofit2046
      @badbodynotsofit2046 Рік тому +226

      @@Boggsly I believe you. When I was a junior in HS I was hitting those numbers around that weight . Right after HS I was doing 315lbs and from there it went way up. Now I'm old and back down lol. How it goes. Still doing more than average though.

    • @Boggsly
      @Boggsly Рік тому +38

      @@badbodynotsofit2046 ye I wish I could put on muscle because I’m the definition of a sleeper build hitting 265

    • @bobbyhill4118
      @bobbyhill4118 Рік тому +22

      @@Boggsly I hit 325 with more in the tank and 275x7 at 195lb, 19yo. I wanna get back to my bulking diet and hit 365-405

    • @bobbyhill4118
      @bobbyhill4118 Рік тому +19

      @@Boggsly it gets so be fun when you start clearing those new weights. Most exciting part of lifting tbh

  • @dylanb2086
    @dylanb2086 Рік тому +2392

    Wow after watching this I feel better I am 6 months of age, 9 pounds and bench 2780lb. But great effort to the guys in the vid!

    • @maintenancemechanic192
      @maintenancemechanic192 Рік тому +107

      Love thos shit lit every guy in this comment section

    • @jameshannon110
      @jameshannon110 Рік тому +48

      Time to bulk bro

    • @Turn420
      @Turn420 Рік тому +84

      I'm 3 months and benching 3000 pounds. And I feel bad about myself

    • @jjtt9649
      @jjtt9649 Рік тому +12

      Best comment I’ve seen all day

    • @DunkaccinoJoe
      @DunkaccinoJoe Рік тому +13

      Your poor mother

  • @nickebs
    @nickebs Рік тому +3387

    Honestly impressed all the guys got through 150 with no problem.

    • @OviTube21
      @OviTube21 Рік тому +25

      COZE THOSE ARE FAKE WEIGHTS :)

    • @aidensanchez3623
      @aidensanchez3623 Рік тому +176

      150 is literally nothing 😭

    • @Harrysreptarium
      @Harrysreptarium Рік тому +675

      @@aidensanchez3623 For some of these guys thats really close to bodyweight

    • @mayuran3140
      @mayuran3140 Рік тому +508

      @@aidensanchez3623 for guys who lift ya it's nothing, but the average adullt male can't bench that

    • @Mj-ym4fg
      @Mj-ym4fg Рік тому +10

      @@Harrysreptarium I weight 130, and I lift more than 150 😂

  • @cody6394
    @cody6394 Рік тому +676

    Aiden is a beast for hitting that 200 while struggling that hard, even did it after "Failing" a rep

    • @schmidtygt
      @schmidtygt Рік тому +31

      Only thing is I don’t think his butt quite stayed on the bench😂

    • @borg_wow
      @borg_wow Рік тому +7

      Dude absolutely. Fighting through and pulling it out like that is tough!

    • @danielfish101
      @danielfish101 Рік тому +6

      @sebianqt doesn't count tho with lifting ur butt off the bench

    • @Bamiyanbigasf
      @Bamiyanbigasf Рік тому +5

      @@danielfish101 in a comp it’s not a lift but for a casual that’s still impress

  • @douglasmarkwith
    @douglasmarkwith Рік тому +681

    Everyone circling around Tyler to cheer him on was really touching. He nailed it! That kid's an absolute beast.

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +65

      that's what this channel is all about! Encouraging others to work hard, be fit, push our limits!!

    • @sbp69
      @sbp69 15 днів тому

      Bro definitely lied about 315 tho. Unless he went on a MASSIVE cut or just stopped going to the gym, bro ain’t never got 3 plates in his life 😂

    • @bobross4616
      @bobross4616 2 дні тому

      @@sbp69 I mean. Being on pre-workout, getting your head in the game, having music, and being well practiced (if you took a couple months off) can all factor into the bench. He could’ve hit 315 and just took some time off or just wasn’t focused. Some days when I don’t have focus, I’ll get 2 plates for 7-8, but then on the next I’ll get 13 with better/slower form. Or some days 275lbs just feels much heavier when you’re having an off day. Sometimes I can rep it 5, or feel like 2-3 is my max. I think it’s bold to claim he’s never hit 315 in his life.

    • @sbp69
      @sbp69 2 дні тому

      @@bobross4616 I doubt pre-workout, music, and being more “locked in” would’ve increased his bench by like 50lbs dude

    • @bobross4616
      @bobross4616 2 дні тому

      @@sbp69 Didn’t he barely fail 290? Where’d you get 50 lbs? Dude if you have zero focus and are out of practice for a couple months, you could easily fail 290-315, while being able to hit 315 before. You sound like a gym noobie.

  • @BigUriel
    @BigUriel Рік тому +362

    It's always funny to see how on the internets everybody and their dog benches 405 but then when in real life out of a couple dozen healthy grown men only a handful could move 225.

    • @chuckyfox9284
      @chuckyfox9284 Рік тому +66

      Yeah, I'm just about the only one I see at my gym actually benching 225 for reps and on the internet you aren't even considered to be a gym goer if you bench anything less than that.

    • @JesseGMan7
      @JesseGMan7 Рік тому +6

      I’ve seen people around 170- 200 hit 225 for 5 reps or so. I’ve also seen people 300lbs fat fail 135. Usually dudes who are 225 or more can bench 315 if they’re serious lifters, If you go to a power lifting gym a lot people can bench 315 or more. 405 is when it starts getting to they’re probably juicing range.

    • @StarzzyJJASD
      @StarzzyJJASD Рік тому +1

      @@JesseGMan7 I’m over 50 years old I don’t lift anymore just do calisthenics push-ups dips and boxing 🥊 but yesterday I did 225 pounds for 19 reps and 315 for 5 reps at a body weight off 199 but in my late twenties and early thirties I was benching 405 pounds

    • @JesseGMan7
      @JesseGMan7 Рік тому +37

      @@StarzzyJJASD So either you’re a mammoth of a man or you dabble with steroids or you’re lying. Cuz that’s not normal strength levels.
      By the anime pics and name I’m betting on you’re lying.

    • @pablowall
      @pablowall Рік тому +6

      I'm 33, always been in the gym since a teenager, always been involved with university sports competitions etc and I've probably seen 315 get pushed only like 5 times. I don't go to powerlifting gyms where perhaps the bigger guys go, but I know there's a decent amount of juicers in uni gyms etc, and despite that, still only seen it get pushed a few times, and by pretty huge dudes. On reddit if you've been training 5 years and can't bench 315 you're a failure apparently lol.

  • @masterchief2403
    @masterchief2403 Рік тому +47

    Some of those long arm guys hitting 200 and 225 was actually super impressive imo

  • @Kahuna900
    @Kahuna900 Рік тому +184

    I'm 57 and bench 245 regularly, 275 when I have a spotter and a 295 personal best on my way to 315. Didn't start lifting till I was 50, wish I had started when I was young like these guys! Great job to the whole crew and I was impressed by how many could lift 200.

    • @capricornblack3450
      @capricornblack3450 Рік тому +18

      You're never to old to start. Great work! Nice progress!

    • @johnnysmith4553
      @johnnysmith4553 Рік тому +17

      I'm 45 and chasing 495. I love being the old guy that benchs to much haha. Hit 475 twice now in comps. Slow going but I will get 5 wheels

    • @josephchaaban8840
      @josephchaaban8840 Рік тому +7

      Reminds me of my civilization studies professor lol, you don’t expect a 60yold to come into the university gym with his grand-daughter and casually bench 140kg for reps for a set then leave

    • @stormblazt90
      @stormblazt90 Рік тому +7

      Wow seriously? You can still build that much muscle at that age? Whew! Hope you go over 315 soon.

    • @kgbaby1466
      @kgbaby1466 Рік тому +2

      You were impressed from a few hitting 200 lol this was the weakest group of frat bros.

  • @socialising6037
    @socialising6037 Рік тому +402

    Absolutely love the challenges against the public and seeing how strong these young people are, it really gives me motivation to keep pushing at the gym.

    • @imagine9283
      @imagine9283 Рік тому +2

      @@federalagent7334 you’ll be aight brother

    • @blameitonben
      @blameitonben Рік тому +4

      @@federalagent7334 Really? Most of them couldn't clear 185 and you think they're on steroids??
      I'm 43, haven't lifted in a while, I've never done steroids, and I could definitely still bench 185 no problems.

    • @georgepoly4842
      @georgepoly4842 Рік тому +2

      @@federalagent7334 idk where u go bro but I haven’t seen any of that lol

    • @johnreidy2804
      @johnreidy2804 Рік тому +2

      Most "young people" are too lazy to do much of anything aside from complaining and smoking dope

    • @momov4060
      @momov4060 Рік тому +2

      @@blameitonben lmao did he say they were on steroids? bruh I wouldve ended 3rd place in this video and I feel like I cant lift much. Tf he mean steroids

  • @jsaestheticsandbodybuilding
    @jsaestheticsandbodybuilding Рік тому +371

    congrats on one million subs man. That's well deserved. You worked hard to get there, and you made other people work hard too like these boys here. Thats great

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +51

      Thank you!! Had a ton of fun doing it also. Now I'm thinking how do I get to 10M. And I know that to do that I will have to step my game up BIG TIME. Just wait till you see what we have planned for 2023!!! :D

    • @jsaestheticsandbodybuilding
      @jsaestheticsandbodybuilding Рік тому +11

      @@nicksymmonds can't wait man. Been fun to watch your process

    • @Andyjamesontheweb
      @Andyjamesontheweb Рік тому +2

      @@nicksymmonds Nordic ski challenge, instant +1mil :P

    • @badbodynotsofit2046
      @badbodynotsofit2046 Рік тому +1

      Lol What's good!?

    • @jsaestheticsandbodybuilding
      @jsaestheticsandbodybuilding Рік тому +2

      @@badbodynotsofit2046 get them young boys working!!!!!!

  • @imdavidhammond
    @imdavidhammond Рік тому +67

    Love how he benched 495lbs.

  • @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821
    @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 Рік тому +14

    Watching this video made me miss my
    college days with all the fun I had with
    my buddies back in the late 80s and early
    90's. Great video!!

  • @billyray6913
    @billyray6913 Рік тому +206

    Bro, you actually impressive me. Use it or lose it. I just turned 40. I just need to warm up first. Some people don't stay with it. You're still putting up weight and can run. Your videos are always entertaining.

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +44

      yep! I turn 39 in exactly 30 days!

    • @nosferatu7325
      @nosferatu7325 Рік тому +12

      Older dudes are usually pretty strong and can distance run. I think age gets quickness and leaping ability first….

    • @billyray6913
      @billyray6913 Рік тому +4

      Happy birthday 🎂 from a 40 year old. It pays to be fit.

    • @robertspeer6872
      @robertspeer6872 Рік тому +6

      Nosferatu is right. Strength doesn't decline that much as you age. As an undergrad I would have struggled with any bench over 200. At 49 it takes longer to warm up and longer to recover but im stronger than i used to be. Doing progressive singles like they're doing here I'd have hit 260ish pretty readily and I'm about the same size as the final frat guy. He's also right about quickness unfortunately. Just not as fast as I was when I was a kid. But old man strength is real. As long as you keep lifting, you really don't see the decline you might expect as you become middle aged. Happy birthday to Mr Symmonds.

    • @nosferatu7325
      @nosferatu7325 Рік тому +3

      @@robertspeer6872 I am also 49 and I am running into the same thing. I have to warm up twice as much as I used to.

  • @TheJackpot1914
    @TheJackpot1914 Рік тому +315

    I was 180 coming out of highschool benching 300. Thought I wasn't strong enough because we had people benching 340 and one benching 400. Things are different out in the country. This is some good perspective.
    Now I'm old but just hit 405 for the first time.

    • @jeremiahcarraway6419
      @jeremiahcarraway6419 Рік тому +6

      Highest bench press on my football team is 385 where u live my brother

    • @TheJackpot1914
      @TheJackpot1914 Рік тому +20

      @@jeremiahcarraway6419 I went to high school in Jasper, TX almost 20 years ago now.

    • @joeschmoe1645
      @joeschmoe1645 Рік тому +44

      Testosterone was higher as u guys ate less plastic

    • @TheMangoAnglo_onTwitter
      @TheMangoAnglo_onTwitter Рік тому +7

      @@TheJackpot1914 We had one dude in our HS in Houston in the 400 club. We might have had two but one of the guys also ran a 4.3, scary dude.

    • @MikeDunn
      @MikeDunn Рік тому +1

      @@TheJackpot1914 _I went to high school in Jasper, TX almost 20 years ago now._
      Ok. You're not really old.

  • @maxverstacrayon8367
    @maxverstacrayon8367 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video, you really made an impression on those young guys and got them to bond with each other and showed what having fun as a group of guys is all about

  • @northernskies86
    @northernskies86 Рік тому +556

    As someone who mainly does calisthenics (mostly pullups and other variations), I’m proud of my 200lb bench PR.

    • @adamyppsnaire3117
      @adamyppsnaire3117 Рік тому +19

      L

    • @s0meGuy2322
      @s0meGuy2322 Рік тому

      @@adamyppsnaire3117mf he prob bench more than you 💀💀💀💀

    • @Personalapocalypse77.
      @Personalapocalypse77. Рік тому +47

      Body weight exercises for longevity and a more appealing look

    • @xlxl1762
      @xlxl1762 Рік тому +112

      @@adamyppsnaire3117 Go ahead and try and do a handstand on top of a pull up bar. Also go try and do 30 pull ups for 3 sets. Also do 5 reps of one hand push ups for each hand. If you can’t do that you a walking L. What’s the point of carrying heavy if you can’t even hold your own weight. What’s the point of looking strong if you’re weak.

    • @underthehood6206
      @underthehood6206 Рік тому +22

      @@xlxl1762 Facts. I am 175 and can bench 185 but I can't even do more than 30 pushups or run more than 2 miles. I started to focus more on calisthenics because it is much harder than lifting weights.

  • @BurntCatFish
    @BurntCatFish Рік тому +89

    Nice video nick! I hit 292lbs bench press (132,5kg) a few weeks ago which is a lifetime pr for me and I'm loving the gym right now. 76kg bodyweight

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +20

      IMPRESSIVE!!!!

    • @booseloose8992
      @booseloose8992 Рік тому +2

      You gotta hit 300 and then 315. You are too close not to!

    • @LaManada69
      @LaManada69 Рік тому +1

      How long have you been lifting for

    • @craigwheeler4760
      @craigwheeler4760 Рік тому

      DUDE!!!! That's great! My best bodywt. lift on bench can't even compare to yours. I was at 100KG and hit a bench of 150 KG (331 lbs at body of 220) at my best... I also matched that percentage at 110KG doing a bench of 170 RAW, but you nearly doubled your weight. That's a great lift, you should be very happy with that one!!!

    • @HibiTeamQueso
      @HibiTeamQueso Рік тому

      @@craigwheeler4760 both of you are Impressive af

  • @dandangalodangalus9082
    @dandangalodangalus9082 Рік тому

    Love seeing people having fun lifting and pushing each other. Promoting fitness and competition is awesome!

  • @vincethomas7434
    @vincethomas7434 Рік тому

    I hope nothing but the best for the host. He's a genuine, kind, and humble person.

  • @Laura-pb7mz
    @Laura-pb7mz Рік тому +83

    As one of the 15% of your audience who are women, I found this very entertaining😂. I also coincidentally bench pressed for the very first time ever the other day (only about 70 pounds, and it was intense). But it was awesome, I'm inspired by your video Nick!

    • @Adri.anaS65
      @Adri.anaS65 Рік тому +1

      I found his comment funny because I too am one of the 15%, but I’m not attracted to men so I’ll leave the checking the boys out to everyone else

    • @toasterpool1576
      @toasterpool1576 Рік тому +3

      AYYY keep lifting everyone starts somewhere good work!

    • @qwertyasdf4081
      @qwertyasdf4081 Рік тому +9

      70 pounds is actually really good for a first bench especially for a woman so don’t be discouraged, that’s more than I could do when i started

    • @beyondzeke7586
      @beyondzeke7586 Рік тому

      70 pounds is really good for a women. im 13 and when i started benching i could bench 120. dont be discouraged

    • @badateverything4090
      @badateverything4090 Рік тому

      @@beyondzeke7586 Alright buddy, no 13 year old benches 120 if its his fitst time ever.

  • @RasplinYT
    @RasplinYT Рік тому +34

    Can't wait to see the rest of this series!

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +10

      Deadlift is AMAZING!!!

    • @haseebbbb
      @haseebbbb Рік тому +3

      rasplin? mc player watching nick symmonds lol

  • @al_terrain
    @al_terrain Рік тому +20

    It’s crazy to see how well I can do in these challenges

  • @user-qv7fs6ut2f
    @user-qv7fs6ut2f Рік тому +56

    To all the college kids, strength will come with age. I would have easily been in the bottom half of this competition during college, was teased for being skinny and severely ectomorphic, and in my 30s I could do 225 for 15 reps....

    • @adamwhite3811
      @adamwhite3811 Рік тому +4

      It's practice mainly. In high school I could bench 220, in variety it dropped because I played squash and didn't lift much in terms of chest, but my squat exploded. Now I'm old, I can bench 240 for reps. I haven't tried max in a long time, just don't want to risk injury

    • @josephsofaer841
      @josephsofaer841 2 місяці тому +1

      Not true, as you age past college, your strength actually decreases, these boys are at peak fitness - they should make the most of it.

    • @kylemann6275
      @kylemann6275 2 місяці тому

      @@josephsofaer841 They are peak potential but not necessarily peak fitness. Most people who lift don't start until college.

    • @josephsofaer841
      @josephsofaer841 2 місяці тому

      @@kylemann6275 Yes I’m aware, I myself started after college. But most frat boys have been lifting since highschool (2-3 years) and most Americans stop weightlifting once they graduate. Very free individuals work out regularly in their late 20s and above (work is simply not conducive for this).

  • @TWolfyG
    @TWolfyG Рік тому +707

    Nothing against these guys at all, but this video raised my confidence so much. I’m a 165 body weight and just hit 230 as a PR a week ago. So I guess it really does prove the whole stronger than 80-90% of the population when you put yourself up against a group of 21 other decently fit dudes as a sample size

    • @Topsealguy
      @Topsealguy Рік тому +34

      Well you are 5’4 so it makes it difference

    • @TWolfyG
      @TWolfyG Рік тому +113

      @@Topsealguy I’m 6’2 lol

    • @dbased1915
      @dbased1915 Рік тому +29

      Same, but it's so easy to fall off in bench strength if you are not training even for a few months, my peak was 225x8 at 168 just 1 year ago, now 230 is probably my 1RM at 172

    • @user-rc1lc7ru8j
      @user-rc1lc7ru8j Рік тому +5

      165 6'0 and I just it 235x5 very good feeling

    • @wilberthernandez7887
      @wilberthernandez7887 Рік тому +7

      Almost exactly the same. Did a bulk and went up to 170 bw recently. Dropped a few pounds and now I'm at 165. Bench press pr currently 235

  • @instrong
    @instrong Рік тому +83

    Nick is probably the best UA-camr to watch while eating post workout meal💪
    U actually the man who's motivated me to get into fitness on YT, love the fun u having in your videos

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +12

      So glad to hear that! If I can motivate you to find a love for fitness, then my job is done. Will continue to entertain and motivate as long as I can!!

    • @craigwheeler4760
      @craigwheeler4760 Рік тому

      I used to like CT. Fletcher for my pre-workout hype! Have you seen his video "DA HULK"???? That's some fun stuff.

  • @GTLopez85
    @GTLopez85 11 місяців тому +2

    Respect to everyone who gave it their all. I love lifting and sometimes people let the numbers ruin it. The numbers are just fun, the actual act of pushing yourself to your limits regardless of what that is, makes lifting exhilarating 💪

  • @user-ub1gz8lx8c
    @user-ub1gz8lx8c Рік тому

    Honestly quickly becoming one of my favorite channels these competitions are great!

  • @randystevens6302
    @randystevens6302 Рік тому +170

    Very entertaining. Makes me feel good that at 59 I could still bench more than these kids but then again I've been at it a lot longer.

    • @1984kylea
      @1984kylea Рік тому +8

      Man strength is real.

    • @JJ38255
      @JJ38255 Рік тому +3

      You say nothing about the genetics you were born with though. Iys more impressive to see people who maximized their genetics and lift more than what they look like they can. I mean imagine the average 140 lb guy in an Asian country saying yeah I lift more than all these guys. Compare that to the average genetic giant westerner. Which one do you think would be more impressive

    • @ratamat
      @ratamat Рік тому +17

      ​@@JJ38255 Aside from the borderline racism, why do you feel the need to put down someone else's accomplishments? Leave people alone, man.

    • @walkingw4105
      @walkingw4105 Рік тому +1

      @@JJ38255 who shit in your cereal bro. lets see how you hold up in your late 50s

    • @JJ38255
      @JJ38255 Рік тому +4

      @@ratamat Yea far cry from racism lol. So mentioning differences is racism? Not even close. Not putting down an accomplishment, misunderstood me, just simply saying people say stuff like i can out lift people younger than me in the gym. I do say same thing, but what impresses them the most is i'm stronger than i look for my size and age. I mean its like saying ,that animal just pushed that fence over. But no one says was that animal a golden retriever or a grizzly bear? For a bear that's just normal and expected. If your 300 pounds and you can lift more than all the young people in the gym, that are half your size, that would be expected too. But if your like the same size as them and your 60 yrs old, now that's impressive...

  • @Bryan-sw5kj
    @Bryan-sw5kj Рік тому +27

    To anyone who benches 225+ in the comment section, now you have a real life example of rare it it compared to what you see on social media
    Even if you don't bench 225, be proud of yourself
    (To those who bench 315+,you dropped this 👑)

    • @StarzzyJJASD
      @StarzzyJJASD Рік тому

      I’m over 50 years old and benched 225 pounds 19 times yesterday is this good

    • @HEAR_Instrumentals
      @HEAR_Instrumentals Рік тому +7

      @@StarzzyJJASD 20 times is good, 19 times not so good... xd

    • @carsonwheeler1989
      @carsonwheeler1989 Рік тому

      Thank you for the 👑

    • @bkb5f620
      @bkb5f620 4 місяці тому

      I do 3 sets of 10 with 275 and do it easy enough that I lift alone with no spotter, so this is definitely gratifying. The even better part is that I'm over a decade out of my physical prime.

    • @officialelijahrans
      @officialelijahrans 2 місяці тому

      I'm 19 and bench roughly 290, and still have thought I was weak compared to guys my age I see on instagram

  • @MInecraftYET
    @MInecraftYET День тому

    Amazing video, spectacular encouragement and fantastic brotherhood!

  • @jacobyoung4657
    @jacobyoung4657 Рік тому +10

    This is a great video kept with great energy i can't wait for the other 3!

  • @CookingRurally
    @CookingRurally Рік тому +16

    Been fun watching your videos man, used what you taught me in your videos to lose weight and now its got me over my depression that I’ve had for 6 years ❤

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому

      SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT!! Keep working hard towards your goals. I've always found that a daily workout helps me think clearer and be a happier person.

  • @sunnyd26
    @sunnyd26 Рік тому

    What a great way to bring competition and interest in a wholesome way.

  • @YourFitnessQuest
    @YourFitnessQuest Рік тому +1

    Love your fitness challenges. You always have fun and interesting videos! Also, you've developed good strength for a track guy.

  • @bendelaughter
    @bendelaughter Рік тому +103

    My max at their age was 200lbs. A lot of these dudes are really impressive

    • @kpalldayx
      @kpalldayx Рік тому +5

      I hit 275 at 16 years old and ive never been able to hit it since. Im 35 now :(

    • @ilikeanimals5015
      @ilikeanimals5015 Рік тому +15

      Im 21 and still struggling with 135

    • @mfss123
      @mfss123 Рік тому +3

      @@ilikeanimals5015 Bench press is overrated but fun and popular. It heavily depends on body structure and leverages. Dont give up look at your own progress and not others

    • @bendelaughter
      @bendelaughter Рік тому

      @@ilikeanimals5015 Everyone's got their own pace. My brother is just starting to lift now and he struggles with 115lbs. But he's making progress and that's what matters

    • @scott8934
      @scott8934 Рік тому +1

      My max at 18 was also around there. Or maybe a bit under like 185. And my best friend that got me into lifting was putting up 365….. always get so weak next to him until I realized he’s an outlier.

  • @GuardianMilsim
    @GuardianMilsim Рік тому +75

    I’m 5’10 and weight 160ish lbs and just hit 285 on bench. I didn’t realize how much social media influencers make anything over 200 look easy In contrast to this video. Road to 315

    • @craigwheeler4760
      @craigwheeler4760 Рік тому +14

      315 is massive , no matter what , if you're under 220lbs yourself. At 160lbs, you will NEVER hit 320... I am not saying you won't, just that the increase in your overall muscle mass will take you to 165-170lbs yourself by the time you hit 315+. You're actually gonna get bigger in the process, but it's a good thing!!!
      I know this for a fact, because I got my own bench press up to 420lbs from 320lbs , and I gained 15lbs of muscle, while losing 2 inches on my waist in the process. It usually takes weight to lift weight.

    • @GuardianMilsim
      @GuardianMilsim Рік тому +1

      @@craigwheeler4760 true. I skyrocketed from 245-285 in around a month. Mainly due to only focusing on bench and much less on other compound lifts, and making accessory workouts revolve around benching. I’ve only gained a couple pounds in the process, mainly still between 160-163

    • @manfredmann2766
      @manfredmann2766 Рік тому +2

      285 for a 160 pounder is impressive
      When I was 19 in 1986/1987 I was 6 ft and weighed 195 and I hit 3 plates. The weight definitely helped increase it.
      😂fast forward to 2022, still got the 6ft, but weigh 168, and would be lucky to get a 200. Still rep 205 on squats for 10 and 250 for 10 on deadlifts without grinding away at each rep. Easily lost over 100 lbs on each lift.
      Keep at it, that 285 is impressive!!
      Keep your rotator cuffs and trapezius muscle healthy, because both get overlooked at a severe cost.

    • @GuardianMilsim
      @GuardianMilsim Рік тому

      @@manfredmann2766 yeah my first climb from 225-255 I had shoulder pains. I do a lot of shoulder workouts now

    • @dakidmensah
      @dakidmensah Рік тому +7

      @@craigwheeler4760 I'm not so sure about that. Have you not seen the video of that guy who weighs 154 pounds and was benching 410?

  • @MeatSweats91
    @MeatSweats91 Рік тому +7

    That smelling salt fail killed me. 😂😂 n it hurts me to watch them slam it on their chest like that. 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

  • @jimmyimstupidlylockedin5654
    @jimmyimstupidlylockedin5654 9 місяців тому

    Amazing video. This inspired me to go to the gym more often each week and eat/drink more as well.

  • @misterwallace3479
    @misterwallace3479 Рік тому +10

    Love this energy ! Takes me back.

  • @gloriavasquez3876
    @gloriavasquez3876 Рік тому +17

    I guess I’m a part of that smaller percentage of females that watch your videos and I throughly enjoy every video you post! Always watch as soon as I see the notification! 🙌🏼

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +2

      Thank you!! There are some incredibly talented female athletes that subscribe to this channel and you are one of them!

    • @gloriavasquez3876
      @gloriavasquez3876 Рік тому

      @@nicksymmonds you just made my whole day!!🤩

  • @alekz7157
    @alekz7157 Рік тому +29

    I could see the energy being sapped from Nick every time he spotted someone on that 200lb lift.

  • @bobby_hill8357
    @bobby_hill8357 Рік тому

    Im impressed with these young men, I could not bench my own body weight when I was their age. But I did train all through my 20's and into my 30's to gain muscle, and I just hit 240 this past Sunday. Consistency has been the key for me all these years of lifting.

  • @brettvannier8247
    @brettvannier8247 Рік тому +3

    I've been complaining for months that you don't do these challenges near me. I signed up for Cadoo so I can compete with you in push-ups. Good luck Nick, and thanks for the extra motivation.

  • @marksaldanha2906
    @marksaldanha2906 Рік тому +7

    This is the wholesome content UA-cam was made for !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @robinbanks8812
    @robinbanks8812 Рік тому +24

    Thank you very much for adding the KG number. Makes it way easier for the rest of the world :D

  • @jasonbell9975
    @jasonbell9975 6 місяців тому +1

    This is the best thing I've seen from the "fitness" side of youtube in years. Well done lads💪🏽🎉

  • @nathanbeaulieu1257
    @nathanbeaulieu1257 Рік тому +6

    As a 185lbs bench presser that started 6 months ago, I feel stronger now that I watched this video. I know Nick Symmonds don’t put in fake weights like 80% of people on instagram

    • @budlite8413
      @budlite8413 Рік тому

      Not that many people use fake plates it’s just instagram influencers are top .001 percent of people

  • @couldbenino8056
    @couldbenino8056 Рік тому +11

    Dope video Nick! Found your channel this year and I’m a fan. I’m pretty much out of shape and trying to get in shape and I feel like I can do some of these challenges.

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +2

      best of luck on your fitness journey! It is alllll about consistency

  • @sleepygaming6789
    @sleepygaming6789 Рік тому +1

    4:26 That was the happiest moment I just wanted him to do it so bad !! Well done my friend.

  • @user-notfound616
    @user-notfound616 5 місяців тому +1

    What a great content bud , keep doing that 😀

  • @decaterjames
    @decaterjames Рік тому +8

    That was entertaining because the doing the challenge kept it real and was likable. Also cool that someone beat him. Good stuff🤙🏿

  • @AAAgator
    @AAAgator Рік тому +12

    You should do $1 for every curl and have like 10 or 15 pound dumbbells. Or possibly $5 per curl with heavier dumbbells. Love the channel btw🙌

    • @NONO-hz4vo
      @NONO-hz4vo Рік тому

      Or a dollar per pound for a 1rm.

  • @buzzy3541
    @buzzy3541 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely loved this challenge

  • @janosch7210
    @janosch7210 Рік тому

    i totally love the enthusiasm of these guys

  • @kunalbasnet8050
    @kunalbasnet8050 Рік тому +5

    Road to 10million . This man deserves it all ❤️❤️.

  • @christopherbenson1713
    @christopherbenson1713 Рік тому +7

    Nick, if you spread your hands just a bit more, you will add 20-30 pounds to your bench. Look at the video, at press position, your forearms are at an angle to the bar. This is like trying to close a door with a broomstick which is not perpendicular to the door. You can fix this by moving your hands slightly apart or tucking the elbows in tighter. Good luck!

  • @brianeichelberger9804
    @brianeichelberger9804 Рік тому

    I just sent this video to my son. He’s in high school still but works out with a bunch of college age kids that are stronger. So he doesn’t realize that he does very well for his age. He just did 315 for 2 yesterday. He needs to understand that he’s already well above most athletes his age and to keep pushing

  • @chazgames3690
    @chazgames3690 3 місяці тому +1

    I hit a 70kg bench pr yesterday and seeing these guys blitz through pretty much my pr for a warm up is humbling to say the least 😂

  • @ericlevenchuck6212
    @ericlevenchuck6212 Рік тому +40

    This seems about right. People talk all the time about high school kids benching 300 lbs. It took me 10 years of solid training to bench 215. The average untrained man can’t bench 150. It sounds sad, I know, but the average dude doesn’t weight train. If you can bench over 200 and you’re untrained, you’re genetically gifted and should count your blessings.

    • @daithi1966
      @daithi1966 Рік тому +2

      I don't know. I was able to bench 205 when I was in high school, and I only weighed 125 at the time. I'm no genetic freak by any means.
      When I went into the Army a couple years later, one of my buddies was 18 and about 185, and he benched 400. However, he also did look like a Roman god. He did have great genetics.

    • @PinnitMoto
      @PinnitMoto Рік тому +17

      10 years to bench 215? Nothing about that sounds correct.

    • @texvid2390
      @texvid2390 Рік тому +12

      I promise I mean no disrespect buddy, but 10 years of solid training is WAY too long to have only reached 215 on bench press, unless you had some major setbacks in your life during that time period

    • @harryjones3820
      @harryjones3820 Рік тому +6

      It shouldn’t take you 10 years to bench 215, at most it usually takes 3 years.

    • @hadi3898
      @hadi3898 Рік тому +4

      10 years to bench 215 tf bruv , i bench 200 for 4 reps 6 months into the gym , im 70kg body weight.

  • @itsthe1
    @itsthe1 Рік тому +9

    Love seeing these young guys going for it.
    I started lifting and competing at 18 stayed drug free all my life.
    Hit 315 bench at 19-20, 455-475 at 22-23, 515lbs 36 years old and entered my
    first bench competition in 2006. Went to the Worlds Las Vegas for WABDL 2008.
    I'm 53 and still have a 405lbs bench.
    Genetics has everything to do with how far you can go for sure.

    • @NONO-hz4vo
      @NONO-hz4vo Рік тому +1

      Nice to see someone honest about the role of genetics. Most of the time you can hit 1.5x bw on a bench but once you start pushing training stops being the limiting factor. Everyone at that competition is training hard, it is the genetics that will be the greatest limiting factor. If you are 5'5" with a 6' wing span you aren't likely to beat some guy who is 6'3" with a 5'8" wingspan. Especially if his wrists are thicker than your forearms, and his ribcage looks like it was made from a wine barrel.

    • @JimmyBoosterCrate
      @JimmyBoosterCrate Рік тому

      @@brettbyler3470 You are real strong already, keep it up king

    • @robertjohnson4401
      @robertjohnson4401 7 місяців тому +1

      My 18 year old son just hit 405 pounds for bench press. He weighs about 265. Based on your progression by age, he is just at the beginning of his potential. His upper arm is like my thigh.

    • @chriscota1635
      @chriscota1635 5 місяців тому

      @@robertjohnson4401I have always felt that 405 is a huge accomplishment for anyone no matter when they do it. Getting there at 18 is nuts!!! As long as he keeps with it, has great form and prevents too many imbalances, he will hit massive weight

  • @TonyJBroni
    @TonyJBroni Рік тому

    Love the positivity!

  • @zakxtoten
    @zakxtoten Рік тому

    fun, ive been enjoying these vids

  • @sknow1713
    @sknow1713 Рік тому +3

    I remember the first time I did 225 I never did any strength training consistently, once I did that I trained consistently for about 6 months and jumped all the way to 270

  • @o0bananaman0o
    @o0bananaman0o Рік тому +3

    7:05 I died 🤣

  • @sgtmike5060
    @sgtmike5060 Рік тому

    This was a pleasant reminder of what it was like when I started. Keep at it folks!

  • @KasperogCamillaPetersen
    @KasperogCamillaPetersen Рік тому

    Love this guy!

  • @f8ding
    @f8ding Рік тому +4

    Man, this really boost my confidence, I weigh 150 and I bench 230 as a sophomore in HS.

    • @daithi1966
      @daithi1966 Рік тому +1

      That's _really_ good. Nice job.

  • @austinnoles2873
    @austinnoles2873 Рік тому +4

    I would literally pay to be in one of these videos, keep up the amazing content

  • @Asimpleman6282
    @Asimpleman6282 2 місяці тому

    It's fun that as the video progresses the people keep getting bigger

  • @edwinrivera1770
    @edwinrivera1770 Рік тому +2

    Guys being guys!!! Great job everyone

  • @Intuisean
    @Intuisean Рік тому +3

    Man, these videos motivate me.
    I used to think I was pretty weak benching 225 for 8 reps and only having a 315 max, comparing myself to strong people.
    this shows me I don’t have to stress that I’m not at 4 plates (yet)

    • @jonathanasigri9487
      @jonathanasigri9487 Рік тому +10

      How u at 315 with only a 225 for 8 lol. 315 is at least 225 for 10+ reps

    • @rokeYouuer
      @rokeYouuer Рік тому +1

      Always bear in mind that the average person can only bench 90% of their own weight. Unless you weigh 250, you're ahead of the curve.

    • @brandonkellner4053
      @brandonkellner4053 Рік тому

      @@jonathanasigri9487 depends if he lifts for high reps or low reps most of the time

    • @daveh3930
      @daveh3930 Рік тому

      man 315 is a bucket list lifetime goal for some people, you humble yourself

    • @Intuisean
      @Intuisean Рік тому

      @@jonathanasigri9487 …uh I said for reps. You get that right ? I’m trying to make sure I hit 225 every time for 5 sets. By rep number 40 I’m dying if it’s 225.
      225 probably about 15 times.

  • @fastlanejunkygsxr9123
    @fastlanejunkygsxr9123 Рік тому +3

    Watching this really makes me feel good about my 250# PR, seeing that I did that at 150#s @46 years old.

  • @johnhenrygrzyb7970
    @johnhenrygrzyb7970 Рік тому

    This is the coolest channel ever. I’ve never seen somebody challenge others like this. Wow.😊

  • @adamhelper3277
    @adamhelper3277 Рік тому

    I think knowing good form and teaching it to the kids should be your number one priority. Also will help them lift more.

  • @pattywhacker7
    @pattywhacker7 Рік тому

    Love the positivity, great content - keep it up

  • @lanceh5521
    @lanceh5521 Рік тому +16

    Lucas has the best form.
    Ian is impressively strong considering how poor his setup is.
    Chris is surprisingly strong given how tall and lanky he is.
    RIP to Carter's ribcage.
    Tyler is the only kid in whole the frat who knows how to eat.

    • @JimmyBoosterCrate
      @JimmyBoosterCrate Рік тому

      Never underestimate the tall lanky guys, often they have just as much muscle as wider-looking but short dudes

  • @goaheadskinit
    @goaheadskinit Рік тому +41

    Damn i feel like a bodybuilder now seeing these dudes struggle. I was taught that the rule of thumb is to be able to rep your own weight. 235lbs here.

    • @HughMongousPC
      @HughMongousPC Рік тому +2

      Yeah, if you can’t rep your body weight, something’s wrong

    • @pszych2445
      @pszych2445 Рік тому +11

      @@HughMongousPC not necessarily. I can barely max at my bodyweight but I can do a lot of things that guys who way stronger than me can't. its all about specialization. Also, not everyone lifts so idk what you mean by somethings wrong.

    • @officemanagementmitigation4527
      @officemanagementmitigation4527 Рік тому +2

      @@HughMongousPC what if you're 700lbs but can rep 350? Or 135 and can rep 135. I mean we're talking about the margins here but still your statement doesn't really hold.

    • @sylvainfelix7377
      @sylvainfelix7377 Рік тому +2

      Well i mean, these guys probably weigh like 180 lbs lol
      Try benching the same weight you do now except be 55lbs lighter. Whole new ballgame

    • @MrEvans557
      @MrEvans557 Рік тому

      @@pszych2445 I still like to lift but at this age FLEXIBILITY and overall HEALTH is a MUST. Plenty BODYBUILDERS dying these days. How you looking BUFF and STRONG in a CASKET though?! Thats CCRRAAZZZYYY!!! Getting that bench up ain't that serious for me. I'm straight.

  • @TheLads_Gaming
    @TheLads_Gaming Рік тому

    genuinely impressed this was epic content

  • @Buzzbeewatches
    @Buzzbeewatches Рік тому

    This is great wholesome content for frats lol

  • @talhamaz1974
    @talhamaz1974 Рік тому +5

    Hi Nick. I am a fan of all your videos. This challenge was really good and motivational. I tried to download app but sadly it says app is not available in this country. I really wanted to take part in ur challenges 😕

  • @ragtop63
    @ragtop63 Рік тому +3

    I wish something like this existed when I was a kid. My personal best was 485 lbs. I would have loved to participate in this type of competition.

    • @tokudad
      @tokudad 5 місяців тому

      🧢

  • @XrpAndy
    @XrpAndy Рік тому +1

    The smelling salts bit to immediate fail was hilarious

  • @skloomforever
    @skloomforever Рік тому

    I literally love the public challenges! this hyped me to do one with my mates specially since all of them can rep the 225 easily..

  • @dvldgz6306
    @dvldgz6306 Рік тому +3

    My life time pr is 205 for 2 reps at 150. Right now I'm benching 95 for 5. Had a lower back injury that kept me out of the gym for 2 years. I can't wait to hit 2 plates

    • @dopenation1025
      @dopenation1025 Рік тому

      shoot big my boy two plates will come fast. Bench 2-3 times a week with different rep ranges and grip widths along with perfecting your form and you’ll get there boy.

    • @dopenation1025
      @dopenation1025 Рік тому

      things like larsen press, standing ohp, and close grip bench press will help a lot

  • @keegansluiiis8998
    @keegansluiiis8998 Рік тому +5

    As an 18 year old who started lifting 11 months ago and started at 5’11 155 lbs starting at a 150 max bench and now at 6’ 182 with a max of 265 (powerlifting pause) I feel good about that haha

    • @coryv6947
      @coryv6947 Рік тому

      Jesus I been lifting for year and half I’m around your height but 170 pounds and my bench is 255 but my insertions are insane and I’m pretty lean

  • @H3RD3R
    @H3RD3R Рік тому

    I don’t think I’ve ever clicked on a Nick Symunds video and not watched the whole thing. Good job

  • @hunterlogan2913
    @hunterlogan2913 Рік тому

    good Energy, good Fun!

  • @Blue-Traffic-Cone
    @Blue-Traffic-Cone 2 місяці тому +3

    “Enter Kevdog”

  • @kevinayoub9
    @kevinayoub9 Рік тому +131

    The fact that my max is 265 at 18 makes me feel good about myself 😂

    • @kylekampa6721
      @kylekampa6721 Рік тому +142

      I am 7 and I can bench 315

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  Рік тому +18

      impressive!

    • @masterbeef3158
      @masterbeef3158 Рік тому

      Whats your bodyweight

    • @zpolycorn920
      @zpolycorn920 Рік тому +29

      @@kylekampa6721 wow at 7? I was doing 405 at 6 years of age. 2nd grade and already doing 405 no cap

    • @edwardv4546
      @edwardv4546 Рік тому +1

      Yeah i definitely wasn’t benching that much at 16! Congrats

  • @rs4race
    @rs4race Рік тому

    This was fun to watch!

  • @tannerstrein4021
    @tannerstrein4021 Рік тому

    I really enjoy these videos, the energy and excitement are contagious even through video. Also I like that you stay positive and don't call people out because dude was lying about benching 315

    • @axbs4863
      @axbs4863 2 місяці тому

      its a 100% believable, it was only like 20-25 pounds under his max at that point and he was already worn out. Plus he wasn't on any pre and he could've been stronger back then.

  • @nicholaskersten8722
    @nicholaskersten8722 Рік тому +5

    Would love to have competed in that, I'm currently sitting at 355 on bench so it would have been a good time😂😭

  • @inactive2305
    @inactive2305 Рік тому +3

    I’m only 160lbs and can bench 230lbs, definitely happy of my PR, 300 is my goal :)

  • @masoudsakha9331
    @masoudsakha9331 Рік тому

    I loved that challenge

  • @kimberlydeprey
    @kimberlydeprey 3 місяці тому

    🎶 …”let’s here it for the boy”…. Fun video!

  • @eKoMarine7
    @eKoMarine7 Рік тому +5

    I weigh 170 and 5,10 and really makes me feel better that I can bench 280 now

    • @jjtt9649
      @jjtt9649 Рік тому +1

      I’m 2 months 7 pounds and I bench 1000.

  • @bgamercc6589
    @bgamercc6589 Рік тому +6

    I thought everyone on social media was 300+ for reps? 😂 And ripped. And natural. And never skips leg day…

    • @codecaine
      @codecaine Рік тому

      Cannot really take social media serious most of the time.

  • @codyreece7871
    @codyreece7871 9 місяців тому

    You're really nice man I appreciate that in anyone

  • @dannychoban
    @dannychoban Рік тому

    Just downloaded cadoo 👊🏻 love these challenges and always wanted to get involved