It all depends on the bar positioning, if it is pulled toward the end with no weight it will allow more weight to be put on with out tipping. If it is put in the center it will usually hold 2 45 lb plates before it will tip.
An Olympic weight bench can be bought at local department stores like Sears, Kmart, and Walmart. Amazon has a selection of weights as well but the shipping costs are very high due to weight.
You can get a simple fee weight bench for $114 Marcy Olympic Bench at walmart would be good for a teenager.
I honestly had no idea that there were special exercises and benches for Olympic Weight training. This article explained it to me and I hope it helps you: http://www.livestrong.com/article/307203-standard-vs-olympic-weight-bench/
that depends, if its an Olympic bar it weighs 20kg
You can buy an Olympic weight bench at your local MC Sporting Goods store, Dunham's, Dicks Sporting Goods, or even Cabela's. You can order off their sites and save on gas going to their retail stores!
The Body-Solid PowerCenter bench is safe to use alone, but it's best to always have a spotter, just in case.
I put 470 lbs on a 7' olympic bar and my mid width olympic bench held it just fine. So, answer is I know it does.
The Olympic bar is 7 feet. Mid-width is 6 feet. Standard is 5 feet.
in the place where the bench has (is) to be placed.............
The Body-Solid PowerCenter is adjustable, and can fit most people up to 6'-6".
I use a dumbells and weight bench ONLY routine.
you should bench your weight or more