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Aguilar821
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How much weight should a beginner (less than a year of knowledgeable training) aim to bench press for?
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Stronglifts is indeed a great program.
Personally, I never lift anything above my bodyweight (except weighted pullups and dips). But I'm over 40 and have all sorts of joint problems.
But since you couldn't be bothered to add your current size, goals, or even whether you're a man or a woman, I'm going to say that you should forget the bench press altogether and instead take some classes at your local community college.0 -
Insufficient data. Specify sex, age, weight.0
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