How much should you bench-press if you weigh 153 pounds?

Answer 1

Most men who don't lift weights cannot bench their own bodyweight until they have trained for a while. If you weigh 95lbs and have never lifted before start with 60-80lbs for 8-12 repswhen that becomes easy, obviously add a bit more weight

I weigh 145lbs and I can bench 190 (1 rep max) but I've trained for about 1 year

Answer 2

You should be able to bench between 1-1.5 of your body weight. So, if you weigh 100 pounds you should bench between 100-150. Lower than 100 pounds your considered weak. Higher than 150 pounds and your really strong in my example.

Answer 3

I weigh 145 and bench 170. You should at least bench your body weight.

Answer 4

An advanced 225 athlete should be able to bench press about 300lbs.

See http://www.exrx.net/Testing/Weightlifting/BenchStandards.html

Answer 5

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