Deadlift more than double bench press

[F19AK]

Is it okay for my deadlift to be more than double my bench press? I bench 2x a week but only deadlift 1x a week and have been doing both for the same amount of time. It seems wrong.

My deadlift is 170KG (375lbs) whereas my bench is 75KG (165lbs). Both tested last week.

When I first began training my deadlift was double my bench but the gap has become wider now.

[sitsonCHROME]

Its fine and actually quite normal.

[ThoroughSix7]

Is it okay for my deadlift to be more than double my bench press? I bench 2x a week but only deadlift 1x a week and have been doing both for the same amount of time. It seems wrong.

My deadlift is 170KG (375lbs) whereas my bench is 75KG (165lbs). Both tested last week.

When I first began training my deadlift was double my bench but the gap has become wider now.

Yes it is completely fine, benching really only targets the triceps, front delts, and the chest, while as deadlifts use practically your whole body to bring the weight up

[bLinkMoore]

Totally normal. Everyone's bodies are going to be different--if you've got long arms, your deadlift will be stronger and your bench will be weaker, just biomechanically.


It's also affected by any number of other factors, so don't stress it

[sooby]

your bench seems weak compared to your DL but it really isn't the most unusual thing to see.

Usually guys who are built for deadlift have a poverty bench. Long arms are beneficial for deadlifts but long arms are a disadvantage at the bench press.