What is a good bench press for a woman?

34000volts · December 2012

I have been lifting weights with my two daughters for the last several months and today I was asked how much can the average woman bench? What's a good strength goal for a woman? As a Dad I have no clue how to answer, could I get some help ladies? My daughters are both teens.

BackTatJIM · December 2012

strength standards for women by body weight
from what i read
Bench (1 rep max) 50 % of body weight = good 75 % =very good 100 %+= Excellent

Crankstr · December 2012

i am 5'11, weigh 185 and bench 80 lbs so far.

but this is 5 sets of 5

i dont know what my 1 rep is

MidwestAngel · December 2012

strength standards for women by body weight
from what i read
Bench (1 rep max) 50 % of body weight = good 75 % =very good 100 %+= Excellent

Man I need to work on my bench, jeez

Acg67 · December 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m51c0QQEdWY

MidwestAngel · December 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m51c0QQEdWY

Bada$$!

LittleMiss_WillLoseIt · December 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m51c0QQEdWY

That is some awesome *kitten* right there.

Yeah my max bench press right now is 100....not quite good yet but getting there.

Keto_T · December 2012

strength standards for women by body weight
from what i read
Bench (1 rep max) 50 % of body weight = good 75 % =very good 100 %+= Excellent

Hanging head in shame...

Barbellerella · December 2012

I weigh 125 and I bench 105 for a few reps (depending on the day). Cant wait to get to 125!!!

misssiri · December 2012

I weigh 130 and can do 65lb 5x5. I have no idea what my 1RM.

watergallagher · December 2012

Bench (1 rep max) good = 75 %, very good = 100%, 100 %+= Excellent

toddis · December 2012

I'm not sure the validity of this:

http://exrx.net/Calculators/YBenchPress.html

edit, also:

http://exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/BenchStandards.html

Syderelli · December 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m51c0QQEdWY

wow!!!!!!

Lady_Bane · December 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RyA9QucBoA
Yes her form is awful right here....but DAMN I love this woman.

My 5 rep is currently 95
1 rep 105

SideSteel · December 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m51c0QQEdWY

^ gangsta *kitten*, no other way to describe that.

HMVOL7409 · December 2012

strength standards for women by body weight
from what i read
Bench (1 rep max) 50 % of body weight = good 75 % =very good 100 %+= Excellent

I've read and heard this many times as well. Though I rather do a push-up challenge than bench; I'm 112 lb and my current routine has me at 4 sets of 8-10 reps at 85lbs. I am not really concerned with my 1 rep max.

Sarauk2sf · December 2012

I'm not sure the validity of this:

http://exrx.net/Calculators/YBenchPress.html

edit, also:

http://exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/BenchStandards.html

That first one is a bit convoluted and as more about endurance that strength.

Another one to look at is

http://www.strstd.com/

It shows your hypothetical 1RM and gives you a guide as to your level.

Sublog · December 2012

I have been lifting weights with my two daughters for the last several months and today I was asked how much can the average woman bench? What's a good strength goal for a woman? As a Dad I have no clue how to answer, could I get some help ladies? My daughters are both teens.

About tree fiddy

srs answer:

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html

HeidiMightyRawr · December 2012

The strength standards link someone posted is quite good.

From my own experience, I remember it took about 5 months after I first started lifting to hit 40kg (88lbs) 1RM. I was 18 at the time. That was my first main goal.

My 2nd main goal all throughout lifting was to reach 60kg (132lbs) I achieved that about a month ago. (1 years training when I was 18, then 9 months off completely, then around 2.5 years after that consistent training) That's how long it took me to reach 60kg. Felt like forever, but so worth it to get that number!

shorty35565 · December 2012

I'm not sure the validity of this:

http://exrx.net/Calculators/YBenchPress.html

edit, also:

http://exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/BenchStandards.html

That first one is a bit convoluted and as more about endurance that strength.

Another one to look at is

http://www.strstd.com/

It shows your hypothetical 1RM and gives you a guide as to your level.

wow, I'm not even a novice yet. I suck lol

Nataliaho · December 2012

Interesting website, I'm advanced to elite for everything but my bench which is just under advanced... My bench sucks
:-(

creamyjalapeno · December 2012

My 1 rep max is 155lbs. So far have been unable to top that in the past few months.

IamBlackMamba · December 2012

My max bench was 160. 15 over my current BW for max reps till exhaustion.

34000volts · December 2012

Great responses, thanks

amonkey794 · December 2012

bump for some of the links

Cait_Sidhe · December 2012

http://www.strstd.com/

Learned something new. I'm currently stuck at 77 lb.

wackyfunster · December 2012

I'm not sure the validity of this:

http://exrx.net/Calculators/YBenchPress.html

edit, also:

http://exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/BenchStandards.html

That first one is a bit convoluted and as more about endurance that strength.

Another one to look at is

http://www.strstd.com/

It shows your hypothetical 1RM and gives you a guide as to your level.

Came here to say this.

strstd.com is a great calculator
exrx.net is a great resource in general

pullipgirl · December 2012

wow I really need to work on my upper body I can bench 60 lbs I weight about 117

fakeplasticshay · January 2014

Don't be discouraged! Just keep at it.

MercenaryNoetic26 · January 2014

About tree fiddy

srs answer:

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html

Yup!

I'm 114 and benched 135 on 12/31/13. I don't typically care about numbers, but a pal posted the chart and I had to try it, lol.

amandzor · July 2014

Currently, I can 5x1 100 lbs. My 5x5 is better around 85. Not sure what my Max is, as I don't have a spotter, and would be anxious to attempt more than 125. Using the 5x5 program for the last 6 weeks, I've increased from 60 lbs, to 85 lbs comfortably. It will probably take me at least 6 more to get to 100 lbs at a 5x5.

I'm 5'7", and at a normal weight I'd be around 150. Since fat doesn't contribute to muscle power, taking 50% of my current, heavier weight, doesn't make sense to me. So my max would be right around 75%.

What is a good bench press for a woman?

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