How much should I bench press barbell compared to my weight?

leanmuscleway

I always have felt that I dont press enough weight on bench press compared to squat/deadlift amounts? any recommended ratio's anyone uses?

leanmuscleway

or does anyone use ratio's comparing body weight to press/squats etc?

_SandShoveller_

between 1.2 and 12 . . . depending on which PP you use. Its all about the image . . .

AmandaHugginkiss

As much as you can, maybe? Then maybe a little more next week.

leanmuscleway

so how does this sound..i weigh 185lbs, bench 250lbs, squat 340lbs..?