How much should I bench if I weigh 200 pounds?

Depending on his age and weight, he should be able to bench press anywhere between 70 and 100 percent of his body weight. If a man weighs 200 pounds, a bench press or 225 pounds would be considered above average.
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Is bench pressing 200 pounds a lot?

The good news is it's probably not as much as you think. A lot of experts state a 200 to 225-pound bench press as quite respectable. But, keep in mind, that is a one rep max. Most men at the gym are doing multiple reps with weights between 130 and 180 pounds.
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How much should I be able to bench for my weight?

For example, the average man, in ordinary circumstances, should be able to bench press 90% of his body weight. If you're relatively fit and already going to the gym, then 1 x your bodyweight should be a good standard.
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Is benching 225 impressive?

But if you go to an elite athletics gym, there are a lot of people benching 225 here, so your 225 bench wouldn't be impressive. It'd be one white hair among many. So the weaker and less-trained the person is that you're talking to, the more impressive a 225 bench press would be.
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How much should a 17 year old bench?

What Is The Average Bench Press For A 17 Year Old? The average bench for a male 17-year-old is 1.2 times bodyweight. The average bench for a female 17-year-old is 0.8 times bodyweight.
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How rare is a 300 lb bench press?

Generally, about 1 out of every 8-10 males attending the school will be able to bench 300 or more by the time they graduate. Of course, the people attending a personal training school are more fit than the normal population, but it just isn't that rare.
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Is 225 bench good for 150 lbs?

The Real Answer

Now that we've got all that out the way, the recommended target used to gauge strength on a bench press is the ability to press 1.5 times your bodyweight. That means that with a solid amount of muscle mass, a 225 lbs bench press is a realistic target for people with a bodyweight of 150 lbs.
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Is lifting 200 pounds good?

In general, anything above 200 lbs for upper body exercises is considered heavy, and. anything above 300 lbs for lower body exercises can be considered heavy for most people.
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How much should a 15 year old bench?

Standards for More Experienced Lifters

For 120-pound boys, this means benching about 101 pounds. At 130 pounds, the standard is 113 pounds. Your 115-pound daughter might be able to bench between 53 or 54 pounds. If she weighs closer to 125 pounds, she might be able to bench closer to 60 pounds as a novice lifter.
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How much can a 200 pound man bench?

Yes, 225 is a decent bench press number for a man. Depending on his age and weight, he should be able to bench press anywhere between 70 and 100 percent of his body weight. If a man weighs 200 pounds, a bench press or 225 pounds would be considered above average.
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Can I bench 300 pounds?

Bench 300 is designed for a lifter who can do at least 225 for a couple of clean sets of 5. In other words, 225 with no writhing, serious struggles, or help from a spotter. All 5 reps should be smooth and relatively easy. If you're not there yet, stick with proven strength building programs until you are.
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Is 225 a good bench for a 16 year old?

The average bench press for a 16-year-old male is 1.2 times bodyweight. For example, intermediate males weighing 154 lb (70 kg) can bench around 184 lb (83 kg). Overall, the average bench press for 16 year old males is 148 lb – 262 lb (67 kg – 119 kg), depending on weight class.
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What can the average man bench?

The average American adult man weighs about 199 pounds, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. And the average, untrained 198-pound man bench presses about 135 pounds, according to ExRx.net.
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Is it possible to bench 1000 pounds?

Gene Rychlak is the first man to bench press over 1,000 lb with a lift of 1,004 lb (455 kg) in November. Scot Mendelson presses 457 kg (1,008 lb) (February 18) in a powerlifting exhibition called Fit Expo in Pasadena, California.
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How rare is a 500 pound bench press?

500 Bench is a 1% of 1%er. 500 bench is a 1% because it's not a goal. Put it this way. If you trained every single male in the world, with a lifetime goal of benching 500 pounds, I'd easily say 30% of males at a minimum could lift 500.
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How many times do NFL players bench 225?

Tight Ends and Linebackers: 25-30. Running Backs: 20-25. Defensive Backs and Receivers: 15-20.
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Why is my bench so weak?

If you're weak off the chest in the bench press it's either because (1) you have weak contributing muscle groups, namely the pecs, or (2) you have inefficient technique, ranging from an inconsistent touch point, bringing the bar down to slow, lacking a bench press arch, or picking the wrong grip.
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What is the average bench press for a 20 year old?

What Is The Average Bench For A 20 Year Old? The average bench for a male 20-year-old is 1.4 times bodyweight. The average bench for a female 20-year-old is 0.9 times bodyweight.
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What can the average 16 year old deadlift?

What Is The Average Deadlift For A 16 Year Old? The average deadlift for male 16 year olds is 2.1 times bodyweight. The average deadlift strength of 16 year old females is 1.8 times bodyweight.
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