Bench Press at 120 kg bodyweight: how much should a man lift?
For a man weighing 120 kg who trains regularly, the estimated Bench Press one-rep max at each level is:
- Beginner52.5 kg (115 lb)
- Novice77.5 kg (170 lb)
- Intermediate105 kg (230 lb)
- Advanced147.5 kg (325 lb)
- Elite190 kg (420 lb)
In other words, 105 kg (230 lb) puts you right in the middle of regularly training lifters of your weight, and 147.5 kg (325 lb) puts you ahead of about 80% of them.
Estimated one-rep max for people who train regularly.
Compared with nearby bodyweights
Men · Bench Press
| Bodyweight, kg | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 137.5 | 177.5 |
| 120 | 52.5 | 77.5 | 105 | 147.5 | 190 |
| 130 | 55 | 82.5 | 110 | 155 | 200 |
Each extra 10 kg of bodyweight raises the intermediate standard by only about 5 kg (10 lb), because strength grows more slowly than body mass.
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| Reps | % of 1RM | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | — |
| 2 | 97% | — |
| 3 | 94% | — |
| 4 | 92% | — |
| 5 | 89% | — |
| 6 | 86% | — |
| 7 | 83% | — |
| 8 | 81% | — |
| 9 | 78% | — |
| 10 | 75% | — |
Standards by bodyweight
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