225 should be standard 
I had no idea it was so many weak ass grown men outchea
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meh, bench press is probably the exercise I care about the least
OneManGang
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Bench press is highly weight dependent. Not too many people weigh enough to even bench 225 regularly
Also bench is not a perfect indicator of strength. It’s one way but there’s other ways of showcasing strength. Can you control your own body weight well?
But yes alot of the population just doesn’t work out
Also bench is not a perfect indicator of strength. It’s one way but there’s other ways of showcasing strength. Can you control your own body weight well?
But yes alot of the population just doesn’t work out
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RaspberryFitted
Boyz In Motion Member
I rep 205 successfully. Inconsistent with 225
another thing is.. every breh’s goals are different
another thing is.. every breh’s goals are different
RaspberryFitted
Boyz In Motion Member
mfs benching 315 but couldn’t pull themselves up if they were hanging off a cliff
Diddly Drogba
Superstar
Bench press doesn't matter as long as you can lift the draco 
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Saying 225 is standard is speaking out of pure ignorance
225 is not a ton, BUT most people who go to gym use it for rec. better indicators of strength are push ups, pull ups, dips, chin ups
225 is not a ton, BUT most people who go to gym use it for rec. better indicators of strength are push ups, pull ups, dips, chin ups
SheWantTheD
Veteran
A lot of it is due to lack of form.. I could bench 225 right off the bat if I had the form somewhat down. And if you are a big dude you can press more weight.
I did home workouts with dumbbells and a pull up bar for years before I started working out at an actual gym with a bench press.
I still don’t think those numbers are accurate. Most grown men on the heavier side can bench press 225 (if they had the form).
I did home workouts with dumbbells and a pull up bar for years before I started working out at an actual gym with a bench press.
I still don’t think those numbers are accurate. Most grown men on the heavier side can bench press 225 (if they had the form).
SheWantTheD
Veteran
Weighted or body weight?
I can out pull and out push most people body weight wise but I’m not pulling and pushing crazy weight (315 and up)
Nah, The only 2 types of people that are in positions where they need chest strenght to push off are offensive/defensive lineman and maybe wrestlers. If you only care about looking fit, then shoulder and back exercises are better. Bench press is just not top lift to me no matter what you're goal is
Mike Nasty
Superstar
If you can't bench 225 you aren't doing many of those other things either, unless you're a CrossFit guy.
SheWantTheD
Veteran
225 bench press is common to see at any gym but 225 bent over barbell row.. I barely see anyone doing them with good and controlled form.
