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Can the average man bench press his own weight?

Question #90665. Asked by trussell71.
Last updated Jun 22 2021.

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A person is considered physically strong (athletic) if they can bench press their own weight.

A human being who has Athletic physical strength can military press the weight of the average human being or greater; roughly 175–350 lb (80–175 kg). In the real world, the vast majority of the population isn't capable of military pressing 175 pounds or more.

link https://www.livestrong.com/article/380767-how-much-weight-can-the-average-man-lift/

Response last updated by CmdrK on Jun 22 2021.
Jan 03 2008, 7:28 AM
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The Average Man:

height = 5'8 - 5'10
weight = 160 - 180 lbs.
bench press (max) = 135 - 185 lbs.
deadlift (max) = 185 - 235 lbs.
squat (max) = 185 - 235 lbs.
bicep curl (max double) = 60 - 100 lbs.
bicep curl (max single) = 30 - 50 lbs.

Age when the average guy is in the best shape of his life: 23
Percentage of men who consider themselves "physically fit": 69
Percentage who actually are: 13
Time it takes the average guy to run a mile: 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Amount he can bench-press: 135 pounds
Number of situps he can do: 36
Pushups: 27
Pullups: 1

A Fit Man can BENCH-PRESS 1-1/2 TIMES HIS BODY WEIGHT --
Upper-body strength is important for more than bench-press bragging rights. Literally being able to throw your weight around -- plus half that of the guy standing next to you -- is the ultimate sign that you'll never have a problem hanging drywall, holding your ground in the post . . . or looking great in a tank top.

link http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/fitness-level-tests



Response last updated by gtho4 on Aug 25 2016.
Jan 03 2008, 7:55 PM
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