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Is a 215 bench good?

Is a 215 bench good?

For a 198-pound man — a very close match for the national average — who has no experience benching whatsoever, ExRx.net places the standard at 135 pounds. That jumps up to 175 for a novice and 215 for an intermediate lifter. At the advanced level, the number is 290 pounds.

Is 225 bench impressive?

But according to most strength standards, a 225 bench for a woman under 200 pounds would be an extremely competitive (advanced or elite) level lift. If you’re a woman and you can rep 225, you should be competing in professional powerlifting.

Is 205 a good bench for a 15 year old?

Advanced Standards for Teens At this level, your 15-year-old-boy could be expected to bench 225 to 255 if he weighs between 140 and 160 pound. An advanced female lifter of the same age who weighs 130 to 150 pounds can bench press 144 to 158 pounds.

Can You bench 225lbs at a weight of 145?

If you’re telling the truth, then benching 315 at a weight of 145 is not very common and is rather impressive. Most people that lift weights and weigh 145 can’t max 200, unless they’re roiding. That’s not true I don’t take steroids and I weigh 127 and I bench 230lbs. Reason for that it’s because I started working out really young.

How can I bench for a maximum of one rep?

Use these charts as a guide to what you can bench for a maximum of one rep. This bench press max chart can help you work out your 1 REP MAX. This is the simple “old school” method of calculating your 1 REP MAX. It’s simple to use, just select the weight from the side column and the number of reps from the top.

How long does it take to bench press 225lbs?

Some people started bench pressing 225lbs the first time they step foot in a gym. For others, it could take up to years to get up to a 225lbs bench. But it is doable. You need to make sure you pick a linear progression program, have a goal to bench press 225lbs and figure out what works for you.

What are the bench press standards for men and women?

Bench Press Standards (lb) Bench press strength standards help you to compare your one-rep max lift with other lifters at your bodyweight. Our bench press standards are based on 10,194,000 lifts by Strength Level users. Select your gender: ♂ Male ♀ Female. Select your weight unit: Kilograms (kg) Pounds (lb)