What's a good max bench 4-a girl?

**KarIzMa** · 08-31-2005, 07:16 PM

My workout partner & I did the BB.com's 1 set max workout 3X's a week for 1 month & I put 30lbs on my max bench( 1 rep.) When I tell me friends that my max went from 135 to 165, they're like I know this chick that can bench 185 or some other dumb comment blah blah blah. Im 5'4'' weigh 144 & measure 36X27X34. Weigh a lot more than I look. So what weight should I shoot for? Is there a norm/standard for females on a max bench??? I dont know many females that work out. Figured I'd ask you guys. AND Be honest!

**Mr Beer** · 08-31-2005, 07:44 PM

vs normal societal standards, a girl who can put up their own bodyweight even once is unusually strong.

I've read statistics saying the average (countrywide US, not gymgoer) *male* adult maximum bench press would be around 130 to 145lbs.

**Mr Beer** · 08-31-2005, 07:50 PM

I guess I'm saying you're way above the norm for a bench.

What you should aim for depends entirely on your goals. Do you want to compete in powerlifting or do you just want bragging rights?

**KarIzMa** · 08-31-2005, 08:08 PM

Well, I didnt really think about it till this one guy at the gym said something about a power lifting contest & me entering it, then I asked my friends about it& got nothing but sarcasm. He said that last year the 1 girl that won maxed out at 115... Might be an easy win, but what do I know??? I train a lot, and I dont feel anywhere near a plateau. WHat do you think???

**Jneves** · 08-31-2005, 08:21 PM

body weight for bench definatly isnt bad for a female

just for refrence in the 148lb class in the USAPL the 20th highest bench is 190... which honestly I don't think you are to far away from

**powerlifter70** · 08-31-2005, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by KarIzMa

Well, I didnt really think about it till this one guy at the gym said something about a power lifting contest & me entering it, then I asked my friends about it& got nothing but sarcasm. He said that last year the 1 girl that won maxed out at 115... Might be an easy win, but what do I know??? I train a lot, and I dont feel anywhere near a plateau. WHat do you think???

I think you should go a head and compete.

**Titania** · 08-31-2005, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by powerlifter70

I think you should go a head and compete.

I agree

A 165 bench at 144 is pretty damn good if you ask me. The most important thing is to do it for YOU. You'll generally find most powerlifting meets to be VERY supportive no matter what you are lifting.
If you've put 30lbs on your max in one month, I'd say you are nowhere hear a plateau right now. If you want to compete, GO FOR IT. You'll love it

**John Hicks** · 09-01-2005, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by KarIzMa

He said that last year the 1 girl that won maxed out at 115... Might be an easy win, but what do I know??? I train a lot, and I dont feel anywhere near a plateau. WHat do you think???

Powerlifting MIGHT be your calling! Forget about your friends, they are weak and mouthy. This is what you should do: contact the head of the organization and get as many details as you possibly can. Ask about gear, entry fees, what to bring to the comp, what NOT to bring, etc. It wouldn't hurt to tell them as much about you as possible so they can best tell you what you need to do. Then enter the comp and kick ass!! Good Luck!!

**drdeadlift** · 09-01-2005, 04:01 PM

Surprised no one asked you this but do you do the squat and deadlift as well?In the meets I've done, I haven't seen alot of "bench only" female lifters, though there are some. You should start practicing the other lifts. You're young and will respond quickly to it.

**P0W3RLIFT3R87** · 09-01-2005, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by KarIzMa

My workout partner & I did the BB.com's 1 set max workout 3X's a week for 1 month & I put 30lbs on my max bench( 1 rep.) When I tell me friends that my max went from 135 to 165, they're like I know this chick that can bench 185 or some other dumb comment blah blah blah. Im 5'4'' weigh 144 & measure 36X27X34. Weigh a lot more than I look. So what weight should I shoot for? Is there a norm/standard for females on a max bench??? I dont know many females that work out. Figured I'd ask you guys. AND Be honest!

I'm also a female powerlifter. My max bench is 250 RAW at 218, though I currently weigh 233. I am also 5'4". When I weighed 150, my max bench was 160-165. And that took me about 2 months from when I started training; started at 115 for 1RM. So you're definitely doing well. And you should definitely squat and deadlift also. I didn't start squats and deadlifts until a few months after I started benching, b/c I didn't have anyone to show me the right form for awhile, and I think that the other lifts helped my bench also, as well as overall strength of course.

**Deity Goddess** · 09-01-2005, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by KarIzMa

Well, I didnt really think about it till this one guy at the gym said something about a power lifting contest & me entering it, then I asked my friends about it& got nothing but sarcasm. He said that last year the 1 girl that won maxed out at 115... Might be an easy win, but what do I know??? I train a lot, and I dont feel anywhere near a plateau. WHat do you think???

I too am a powerlifter. You should definately try and enter the next comp. As for me, I've watched DVDs on how to train for powerlifting and I took it from there. So, I would say go for it.

**KarIzMa** · 09-01-2005, 07:35 PM

I do everything as far as lifting goes. I do legs 1-2X's a week & I guess I can do about 230 or so on a max squat W/ free weights. I dont really like to do it though cuz Im afraid I'll hurt my back. I do a lot of pullups, dips & pushups, intense swimming or running, then lift at night. Im training for this school that I start this tuesday. The power lifting contest is going to be in the middle of the school/training, so I dont know if Ill be 2 beat up to go, but can't hurt to try. Thanks though!!!!!... Ill go sign up as soon as the flyer comes out!

**John Hicks** · 09-02-2005, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by KarIzMa

The power lifting contest is going to be in the middle of the school/training, so I dont know if Ill be 2 beat up to go, but can't hurt to try. Thanks though!!!!!... Ill go sign up as soon as the flyer comes out!

ENTER THE COMP!!! Nothing ventured, nothing gained! Good Luck!!

**NewBlackDak** · 09-05-2005, 04:13 PM

http://nasa-sports.com/American%20Records/WomenPLWR.htm

There are the nasa records for women's powerlifting. Nasa is a pretty good yardstick since it's drugfree, and only uses single-ply.

**tokki** · 12-31-2005, 04:24 AM

Originally Posted by Deity Goddess

I too am a powerlifter. You should definately try and enter the next comp. As for me, I've watched DVDs on how to train for powerlifting and I took it from there. So, I would say go for it.

Lies.

Lets think about it. You are 37. If you do the lifts you claim to have done then you would be lifting for 15 years MINIMUM. DVDs have been around for barely a few years. You are nothing but a lying troll and I will neg rep you again and again and again.

**Darracq** · 12-31-2005, 06:00 AM

Your pretty stong. You can out bench my 17 year old son he weighs about 155. He doesnt like to lift much though.
Keep going 185 would be awesome.

**matt23** · 12-31-2005, 08:03 AM

Wow.

**wannab-BIG-** · 12-31-2005, 11:26 AM

Yer 1 strong gurl.. dont listen to yer friends they just jealous. I think you shud do a comp ;-)

**Heisman2** · 12-31-2005, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by tokki

Lies.

Lets think about it. You are 37. If you do the lifts you claim to have done then you would be lifting for 15 years MINIMUM. DVDs have been around for barely a few years. You are nothing but a lying troll and I will neg rep you again and again and again.

And you had to bump up a 3 month old thread because...?

**Deity Goddess** · 12-31-2005, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by tokki

Lies.

Lets think about it. You are 37. If you do the lifts you claim to have done then you would be lifting for 15 years MINIMUM. DVDs have been around for barely a few years. You are nothing but a lying troll and I will neg rep you again and again and again.

You think that I would care if you "neg rep" me? It's the internet, I don't give a damn about you. You don't know when I started lifting. Take your butt to bed.

**BigJohn308** · 12-31-2005, 03:45 PM

The single ply american record in NASA for the 148 pound class is 203.93 lbs. The single ply means she was wearing a bench shirt just in case you werent aware of shirts.

**TheCrazyCossack** · 12-31-2005, 03:56 PM

[QUOTE=John Hicks] Forget about your friends, they are weak and mouthy. /QUOTE]

HAHAHAAHA QUOTE OF THE YEAR, WHOOOO

**TheCrazyCossack** · 12-31-2005, 04:00 PM

My sister says about half your weight is pretty good for a girl...

soo.. your kinda killing that....

**jennallen14** · 12-18-2014, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by KarIzMa

My workout partner & I did the BB.com's 1 set max workout 3X's a week for 1 month & I put 30lbs on my max bench( 1 rep.) When I tell me friends that my max went from 135 to 165, they're like I know this chick that can bench 185 or some other dumb comment blah blah blah. Im 5'4'' weigh 144 & measure 36X27X34. Weigh a lot more than I look. So what weight should I shoot for? Is there a norm/standard for females on a max bench??? I dont know many females that work out. Figured I'd ask you guys. AND Be honest!

I weigh 200 lbs and I just maxed out today at 185. I've always been curious as to what a typical bench weight is for other ladies as well.

**psychodiver9** · 12-19-2014, 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by jennallen14

I weigh 200 lbs and I just maxed out today at 185. I've always been curious as to what a typical bench weight is for other ladies as well.

We've all been waiting 9 years for this

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