Bench Press at 80 kg bodyweight: how much should a man lift?
For a man weighing 80 kg who trains regularly, the estimated Bench Press one-rep max at each level is:
- Beginner40 kg (90 lb)
- Novice60 kg (130 lb)
- Intermediate80 kg (175 lb)
- Advanced112.5 kg (250 lb)
- Elite145 kg (320 lb)
In other words, 80 kg (175 lb) puts you right in the middle of regularly training lifters of your weight, and 112.5 kg (250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 37.5 | 55 | 72.5 | 102.5 | 132.5 |
| 80 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 112.5 | 145 |
| 90 | 42.5 | 65 | 87.5 | 120 | 155 |
Each extra 10 kg of bodyweight raises the intermediate standard by only about 7.5 kg (15 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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