Is 400 lbs a good bench press?

Benching 400 likely means a heavier weight than 170. So yes, I'd say the 400 guy wins 99% of the time given the huge size and strength difference.
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How many pounds can an average man bench press?

Based on bench press standards and the average body weight of an American male, an untrained or novice man can often lift between 135 and 175 pounds.
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What is a respectable bench press 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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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 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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The Key To A 400 Pound Bench (Part 1)



How much should a 200lb man be able to bench press?

If a man weighs 200 pounds, a bench press or 225 pounds would be considered above average.
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How much a gorilla can bench press?

A Silverback gorilla can lift 4,000 lb (1,810 kg) on a bench press, while a well-trained man can only lift up to 885 lb (401.5 kg. Research shows that a gorilla can lift up to 27 times their full body weight.
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What can average person bench?

Statistics show that the average, untrained man should be able to bench press at least 135 pounds.
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What's an impressive bench?

The average Bench Press weight for a male lifter is 217 lb (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift. What is a good Bench Press? Male beginners should aim to lift 103 lb (1RM) which is still impressive compared to the general population.
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Is a 400 pound squat good?

In my opinion, if you are a young healthy 200 lb adult male, then a 400 lb squat is an inevitability. Assuming training (DTFP) and diet (and effort) are good. I did it in a year. 135lb 1RM to a 400lb 1RM (which I shouldn't have done) in a year.
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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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How long does it take to bench from 315 to 405?

Lower the weight, delay the gratification and reap the benefits in the future. I benched 315 lbs for the first time when I was 18 at 171 lbs, 365 at 210, and 405 at 228. To go from 315 to 405 took me four years.
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How do I add 20 pounds to my bench press?

How to add 20kg to your bench press in 4 weeks
  1. PUSH YOUR UPPER LIMIT. ...
  2. BENCH PRESS: 5 sets of 3 reps. ...
  3. FLOOR DUMBBEL PRESS: 3 sets of 8 reps. ...
  4. CABLE PULL-DOWN: 3 sets of 12 reps. ...
  5. SET YOUR BAR HIGHER. ...
  6. CLOSE-GRIP BENCH PRESS: 5 sets of 5 reps. ...
  7. BARBELL MILITARY PRESS: 3 sets of 6 reps. ...
  8. BARBELL BENT-OVER ROW: 3 sets of 8 reps.
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Is 405 bench possible naturally?

If you want to bench 225, 315 or 405, you probably won't get there by missing that weight over and over again week in and week out. You'll get it by spending a lot of time, effort, sets and reps with a lot less weight. If your goal is 300 or 315, you'll likely need to spend a lot of time benching in the 200's.
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How much can an NFL player bench?

The average footballer is capable of benching 225 pounds and even more. Although more reps improve draft stock, especially for offensive and defensive linemen, the NFL has a baseline for different players by their position on the gridiron.
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Is it better to bench press fast or slow?

The ideal tempo for lifting maximally would be: 0.5-1 sec down, no pause at the bottom (or short pause if you're a competitive powerlifter), and then drive as fast as possible off your chest. Beginners will want to lift slightly slower during the descent (eccentric range) in order to maximize control of the barbell.
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What is the highest natural bench press?

OWENSBORO, Ky. —

A Kentucky man is now the world-record holder in the raw bench press. Owensboro native Julius Maddox lifted an incredible 739.6 pounds during an event in California over the weekend. Maddox eclipsed the previous world record of 738.5 pounds held by Kirill Sarychev of Russia.
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How long does it take to get to 315 bench?

If you're not training properly and eating just right, you'll probably never get there. BUT, assuming you've got your routine locked down, you could technically bench 315 about 5-6 months after benching 225 if you added 5lbs per week or so.
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How much can the rock bench press?

According to Bench Press.net, it's also been reported that Dwayne can also benchpress up to 450 lbs for a one-rep max on a good day if his energy levels are up. That means Dwayne Johnson easily pushes 600 to 700 pounds on a prime workout day in a session.
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