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How to pick a begining weight for bench?

gregv_69
gregv_69
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Joined: 2008/01/11
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2008/01/14, 02:32 PM
Is there a formula?
Pemdas
Pemdas
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Joined: 2004/07/22
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2008/01/14, 02:52 PM
Start with bar and work your way up. I have no idea if you are a female, male, old, young, fat, skinny. In some cases, the bar might be too heavy, but my point is start light.
merrillj
merrillj
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Joined: 2007/06/28
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2008/01/14, 09:03 PM
As Pemdas said there is no formula. One good way to check your strength would be a push-up test. A push up is considered a bench press with 60% of your body weight. See how many you can do and make your choice base on that.